Category: Politics

NASS Benue APC Caucus asks Tinubu to call Gov Alia to order …… says dictatorial conduct and poor leadership unacceptable in Benue state

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Lawmakers elected into the National Assembly under the umbrella of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, came hard on the Governor of Benue State, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, described him as “a dictator” who is running the state government like his personal business. Rising from a one-day retreat organised in National Assembly on Thursday, the Lawmakers, under the aegis of Benue APC National Assembly Caucus, also called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, to quickly prevail on the Governor, before he run the state aground, saying, Alia’s tendencies could cost…

Rivers; IPAC Chairman Advocates Strong Political Institutions In Nigeria.

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By Abubakar Yusuf.       The newly elected Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantele has advised on a strong political institution rather than an individual in handling political disagreements like the case of Rivers state rather than individuals.   In an interview with Arise TV News on Tuesday night after his victory on Monday as the new IPAC Chairman, Dantele stressed the need to get to the foundation of the crises, rather than attending to the symptoms, saying it will be counter productive.   He…

Simon Lalong resigns as Minister

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Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has officially tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enable him take his seat at the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Senator Representing Plateau South Senatorial District. In a statement by Special Adviser to the outgoing Minister on Media Dr Makut Simon Macham said in a letter submitted to the President on Tuesday, 19th December 2023, the Minister reminded President Tinubu that after exhaustive legal processes, the Court of Appeal declared him as the duly elected Senator…

Fubara, Wike agree to end rift after meeting with Tinubu …. sign peace deal

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The Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Barrister Nysom Wike have agreed to end their rift after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa on Monday.   The meeting had Vice President Kashim Shettima; the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila; national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; former governor of Rivers State Peter Odili and some traditional rulers from the state.   According to the resolutions reached at the end of the meeting, parties involved in the political crisis agreed that all…

Disregard General Cecil’s satanic report, group advises APC critical stakeholders … says it smirks of stomach infrastructure

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A group under the aegis of Concerned Esan Indigenes for Good Governance on Sunday declared that the General Cecil Esekhaigbe report should be thrown into archival dustbin as it’s satanic in nature and will not favor Edo Central.   This was contained in a statement issued and signed by its convener, Monday Isibor stating that:   “Concerned about the high number of governorship aspirants from Edo Central Senatorial District (Esan Land) some groups and individuals have, for months now, been appealing that some aspirants should step down in favour of…

Aiyedatiwa assumes office as acting governor, sends first message to Ondo people

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Akeredolu’s deputy, Aiyedatiwa Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assumed office as Ondo state’s acting governor and addressed the people of the state for the first time. Aiyedatiwa, who took over the reins following Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s medical leave, acknowledged the recent political situation as a “temporary delay” but emphasised that the government had “recovered”. In a statewide broadcast on Thursday, Aiyedatiwa acknowledged the challenges faced by the state due to Akeredolu’s health concerns. He stated that the “intrigues” surrounding the issue were “avoidable distractions” and called for a unified effort to move…

BREAKING: Akeredolu begins another medical leave,hands over power to his Deputy ,Aiyedatiwa

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The Governor of Ondo State, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is slated to commence another round of medical leave on Wednesday as his medical condition is said to have deteriorated the more. According to the reports, Akeredolu is incapacitated, can’t speak and too weak to sign a letter anymore. Press Secretary to the ailing governor, Richard Olatunde, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Akure. He said Akeredolu will prioritise his health and ensure full recovery before returning back to his official duties. The statement reads, “A formal letter regarding the…

Court restrains Police, DSS from arresting SDP spokesman, Faruk Adejoh.

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A Federal Capital High Court has restrained the Kogi State Commissioner of Police,Mr Bethrand Unuoha from arresting, harassing or in anyway intimidating the Spokesman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Mr Faruk Adejoh-Audu. Also restrained in the order issued by the FCT court are the Inspector General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Security(DSS) and the Kogi State Director of DSS.   The order is pending the determination of a motion on notice in an action for the enforcement of his fundamental human rights brought by Mr…

Philip Shaibu joins Edo Guber race

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Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has officially declared his ambition for the 2024 governorship election in the state.   The declaration followed weeks of speculation regarding his intentions.   Mr Shaibu, who made the declaration in a pre-recorded speech aired on Monday by Arise Television said he will be contesting under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   “Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2024 election and I am confident that with your support, we can take Edo State to even greater heights.   “My fellow…

JUST IN: Court reverses sack of Nasarawa Gov Sule

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has overturned the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s October 2 decision to sack All Progressives Congress (APC) Governor Abdullahi Sule. A three-judge panel of the court ruled that the tribunal erred in declining to rule on the legal issues raised in the APC and Sule’s objection, which challenged the tribunal’s jurisdiction to hear the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, David Ombugadu, as well as the petition’s competence. The court held that the petitioners at the tribunal –…