Day: September 23, 2024

How Yahaya Bello’s resistance of Naira Redesign, Youth mobilization aided President Tinubu’s victory in 2023 By Evergreen Okogene.

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    It’s no longer news that the former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello have been having running battle with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission(EFCC) under the president Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration since the later assumed office.   He was accused of diverting Kogi state money in 2015, almost Six months before he became Governor of the state. When this narration failed, the EFCC sought for an amendment just to get at their target. He was declared wanted and labeled a criminal even before his trial, even when…

APC congratulates Governor-Elect,Senator Okpebholo, commends Edo electorates

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his emergence as Governor-Elect in the September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election in Edo State.   The party congratulatory message partly read;   “Your well-deserved victory in the keenly contested election is an attestation that your message of hope and restoration resonated with the good people of Edo State. It is also an indication of the implicit confidence in the transformational leadership of the APC-led federal government and its Renewed Hope agenda envisioned to bring our country into true greatness…

BREAKING: PDP rejects Edo Governorship Election results, heads to court

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the outcome of the Edo governorship election, which was held on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Acting National Chairman of the party Amb. Umar Damagum announced this at an ongoing media briefing in Abuja, on Monday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressive Congress (APC) the winner of the election. State returning officer Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, who is also the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, said Okpebholo scored 291,667 votes while PDP’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo,…

ALLEGED KIDNAPPING/ATTEMPTED MURDER:FCT Police confirms receipt of suspect from NSCDC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The FCT Police Command has confirmed the receipt of one Joseph Efe, a 30-year-old male suspect of Ondo State, from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command. The suspect was arrested on 17th September, 2024, in connection to the alleged kidnapping, robbery and attempted murder of one Olivia Ijeoma Chukwuemeka, a 25-year-old female of Abia State, by forcefully and criminally confining her to a room in Top View hotel, Wuse, allegedly for ritual purposes as purported in viral video footage making rounds wherein the victim was gagged, her…

Couple’s Therapy: Pleasant Words by Babalola Alao

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Pleasant words between spouse is another life hood of romantic relationship. According to the holy books pleasant words are as an honey comb, sweet to the souls and health to the bones.   Marital union, in modern world now requires a lot of verbal communications, between couples. Providing living expenses like housing, clothing, food, utility bills and maintenance is not the sole responsibility of a man and raising the child is not the sole responsibility of a woman. In the 21st century partners need to engage in verbal communications from…

Coalition of CSOs hail judiciary over defection judgement on 27 lawmakers, say Wike is vindicated

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A coalition of civil society organisations under the platform of coalition of Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness, CCLCA, Public Interest Lawyers League, PILL others on Sunday threw their weight behind the verdict that dismissed a suit seeking to compel INEC to conduct fresh elections in Rivers for the 27 lawmakers. Recall the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja on Friday, dismissed a defection suit instituted against the 27 former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom…

BREAKING: Court dismisses suit seeking Ganduje’s sack as APC National Chairman

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The North Central APC Forum, had in the suit to queried the propriety of Ganduje’s appointment as the Chairman of the APC when he is not from the North Central geo-political zone.   In the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/599/2024, the plaintiff listed Ganduje, the APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 1st to 3rd defendants respectively.   The plaintiff asked the court…

JUST IN: Kidnapped Zamfara varsity students and staff regain freedom after 7 months in captivity

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The students and staff members of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State, who were kidnapped by bandits, have regained their freedom after seven months in captivity.   Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the release in a report via X on Monday.   The victims were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in the Gusau area in February of this year.   However, Zagazola did not further explain the circumstances behind their release, and whether or not a ransom was paid.   He added that security forces were said…

Economic hardship forced me to adjust how I use my car, electricity – APC Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe

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A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Joe Igbokwe,has explained that he is also deeply affected by the hardships in Nigeria.   He revealed that he no longer drives his car or go everywhere due to the prevailing economic hardship.   Igbokwe, who disclosed this in a post on Saturday, September 21, also said that he switched off 70% of electric appliances in his house.   “I don carry my motor comot for road oooo. No be anywhere I de go now. For house we don switch off 70% of…

Tinubu reads riot act to cybercriminals, transnational car thieves

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President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify efforts to combat cybercrime and transnational car theft, vow to deprive criminals of the benefits of their illicit activities.   In a statement made available to Diaspora Digital Media, released Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, said the President has instructed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to collaborate in cracking down on individuals involved in stolen vehicle trafficking.   The move was coming after the…