Rivers: Investigate ex-parte order stopping INEC conducting fresh poll, group tells chief judge

Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court has been urged to investigate the alleged secret ex-parte order stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), from conducting fresh elections to fill the seats of the Rivers state lawmakers. Recall that 27 lawmakers from Rivers state recently decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that led to their suspension. Also recall that the Rivers State High...

Nigeria customs service provides 5000 housing units for officers

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has announced the provision of 5,000 housing units for officers across the country to ameliorate the housing deficit in Nigeria. Adeniyi disclosed this at the inauguration of housing scheme and symbolic handover of residences to beneficiaries to members of the Nigeria Customs Cooperative which was held at Ajoda, Ibadan on Monday. The housing units which were provided in partnership with some private companies are...

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) thugs in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State on Sunday, December 17, 2023 allegedly attacked Hajiya Memuna, a strong supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) The victim was said to have been rushed to a private hospital where doctors are battling to save her life. A press statement by Kogi State APC campaign council, signed by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Spokesperson/Director of Media and Publicity of the...

We won’t let Wike destroy party we built – Ex-APC chair

Emeka Beke, Rivers State chairman of dissolved All Progressives Congress (APC) has fingered the Minister of Federal capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has said that the former Governor is responsible for what is happening in Rivers APC, pointing out  that they won’t fold their hands and allow the Minister destroy Rivers APC. Speaking on Arise TV on Monday, Beke accused Wike of having caused problems in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has moved to...

Igue Festival: Oba of Benin unveils chieftaincy titles

Ahead of the 2023 annual Igue festival, the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has unveiled 17 new chieftaincy titles in acknowledgement of their loyalty and dedication to service. The newly appointed Chiefs are Chief Ekhorovbiye Oviasogie who was bestowed Uwangue of Benin title, while Chief Adanihuomwan Igbinovia was honoured with Eribo of Benin title. Accordingly, Chief Osamwonyi Osagiede, has been made Ovienrioba of Benin alongside Chief Orobosa Enoma — the Osague of Benin. Also, Chief...

COP28: Group advocates collaborative efforts with CSOs on climate change funding

A civil society group under the aegis of Civil Society Organisations on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), has advocated more collaboration with global civil partners on climate action and sustainable financing. The group appreciated Nigeria’s representation at COP 28 in Dubai, a feat it said reflected the nation’s commitment to aligning with the SDGs Global Agenda 2023. Kunle Yusuf, the Director-General of CSCHEI, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, noted that the...

NCDC has confirmed dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed an outbreak of dengue fever in Sokoto State and has officially declared a state of alert in response to that. The NCDC, in collaboration with the National Emerging Viral Hemorrhagic Diseases Technical Working Group (NEVHD-TWG), has conducted a rapid risk assessment to guide preparedness efforts. NCDC noted that while the current risk level is considered moderate, there is need for vigilance due to the...

CUPP alleges plot to validate defection of 27 Rivers assembly members

As the crisis in Rivers State deepens, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has alleged a plot to validate defection of 27 House of Assembly members. According to CUPP, the plot is to use secret ex parte suits to legalise the sacked Rivers State lawmakers to pave the way for illegal impeachment of the governor, Siminalayi Fubara. It will be recalled that 27 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers recently decamped to the All Progressives...

Afenifere suggests ways of tackling rising insecurity

…Expresses concern over Lagos, Ogun kidnapping, Ekiti bank robbery Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation has suggested ways of tackling rising insecurity, and called on the federal government and security agencies to rise up to combat the menace, particularly kidnapping across the country in recent times. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the body, Comrade Jare Ajayi on Sunday. The organisation further enjoined the federal government...

APC Activist tells police to investigate Wike, others  over alleged murder of DPO

Timi Frank is calling on the police, DSS to probe Wike and others over the alleged murder of DPO and diversion of $300m, N9bn Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Sunday, called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi, to investigate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,...

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