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Shaibu declared his intention to contest for governorship in Edo State on Monday. The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has given his deputy, Philip Shaibu the go-ahead to contest for the state governorship in 2024. He said Shaibu has the constitutional right to vie for the position in the state, adding that nobody has the right to discourage him. The governor said this on Thursday, November 30, 2023, while addressing journalists following his closed-door meeting with the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed. Earlier in the week, Shaibu, despite the lingering friction between him and his principal declared his intention to contest for governorship in Edo State. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Shaibu said he ran into a political crisis with Obaseki because he congratulated the former Governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole on his 2023 senatorial election victory. Meanwhile, Obaseki when asked about the reason for h...

The sum for the Ministry of Works is to execute capital projects in the forthcoming fiscal year. The Delta Government says it is earmarking the sum of ₦150 billion for its Works sector in the 2024 fiscal year. The State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori , announced this in Asaba on Wednesday while presenting the 2024 budget to the State House of Assembly. According to him, the sum of ₦150 billion has been earmarked for the Ministry of Works to execute capital projects in the forthcoming fiscal year. Oborevwor noted that his administration would prioritise infrastructural development, saying that the move is a key driver of economic growth and social development. ” We will also invest in critical sectors such as transportation, energy, water, and telecommunications, with a focus on expanding access to underserved areas and improving the resilience and sustainability of our infrastructure,” he said. Oborevwori who commended his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa , for his tremendous strides...

The bags of rice caught their attention due to the unusual threading and sewing of the sacks, arousing suspicion. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area 1 Command, said it intercepted 975 ammunitions concealed in five bags of rice along the palace/Ayetoro road in Imeko Afon Local Government of the state. The acting Area Controller, Mr Ahmadu Shuaibu , told newsmen on Wednesday in Idiroko, Ogun. According to him, the seizure made on November 27 was based on intelligence report received by the command, which prompted them to deploy officials to confront those involved in bringing the ammunition into the country. He said the NCS had been actively monitoring the activities of smugglers involved in trafficking live ammunition for about a week prior to the seizure. The controller added that intelligence report indicated that the ammunition, specifically 975 rounds of red stars cartridges, was concealed in five bags of rice and hidden away in a bush path. According to him, the opera...

The Ondo Assembly wants the state’s status quo to remain in the absence of Akeredolu. Despite President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the political crisis rocking Ondo State, the state’s House of Assembly has resolved to maintain the status quo. Last week Friday, the state lawmakers, party leaders and other stakeholders met with President Tinubu in Abuja to resolve the crisis occasioned by the incapacitation of the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu , who has been out of the state for several months due to ill health. At the Abuja meeting, it was reported that the lawmakers agreed with the resolution by the President that Akeredolu’s deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa be declared as acting governor of the state. But on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, while Aiyedatiwa was expecting the resolution with President Tinubu to be announced, the state lawmakers, during their plenary session refused to activate the doctrine of necessity that will necessitate the transfer power to him as acting governor. ...

124 inmates are taking the ongoing NECO external examination at the Special Study Centre within Enugu Custodial Centre. The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Enugu State Command says it has registered 1,137 inmates for the National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO) external exams in the last 12 years. The Controller of Corrections in Enugu State, Nicholas Obiako , disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The controller said that 124 inmates were taking the ongoing NECO external examination at the Special Study Centre within Enugu Custodial Centre. Obiako noted that the three custodial centres in the state, comprising Enugu, Nsukka and Oji River, had been doing well as far as educational pursuit and formation of inmates were concerned. According to him, there are currently 124 inmates writing the NECO examination, which is one of the highest among inmates in custodial centres in any given state in the county. “For over many years now, our in...

The project will enhance the monetisation of the natural gas resources of the affected African countries and offer a new alternative export route to Europe. The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, says the construction of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project which aims to link European market is expected to begin in 2024. Under this project, Gas is expected to be transported through the participating countries, including Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Senegal, Mauritania, and Morocco. Ekpo, while receiving a delegation of envoys from the Kingdom of Morocco led by its Ambassador to Nigeria, Moha Ou Ali Tagma on Monday in Abuja, said Nigeria was ready and interested in the project. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation visited the minister for a bilateral discussion on cooperation and commitment towards finalising the Trans-Atlantic pipeline project and also on...

He advised the PDP members in Edo to focus on building a strong and united party. Pioneer Director-General of PDP Governor’s Forum, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, has urged PDP faithful in Edo to disregard news making the rounds that FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike sponsored the declaration of Dep. Gov. Phillip Shuaibu for the 2024 Guber race. Onaiwu’s advice is contained in a statement he issued on Tuesday. He said “people are just using Wike’s name to score cheap political points”, whereas “Wike has moved on and should be allowed to face his duties as FCT Minister.” “I want to make it clear that these insinuations are unfounded and should be disregarded by all PDP faithful in Edo,” he stated. He advised the PDP members in Edo to focus on building a strong and united party called on all members of the party to work assiduously toward achieving the common goal of winning the 2024 governorship election in the state. “We need to focus on building a strong and united PDP in Edo. “We should not allow...

NCAA declared only ₦12.7bn revenue from the share of the gross revenue allotted to regulatory agencies in the industry. The House of Representatives has threatened to hand over the management of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged missing ₦43 billion revenue generated in 2022. Rep. James Faleke , Chairman, House Committee on Finance, issued the notice in Abuja on Monday, during the ongoing interactive session with revenue generating agencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the records provided by Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) revealed that 16 million passengers were transported by local airlines in 2022. It revealed that three million passengers were transported by international airlines. NAN gathered that ₦1.28 trillion was realised from tickets sold to international passengers, out of which ₦64 billion represented five per cent shared by the five regulatory agencies in 2022. It was a...

There's a disagreement among Ondo lawmakers on whether Aiyedatiwa should be elevated to the acting governor position or not. Following Ondo lawmakers' meeting with President Bola Tinubu, members of the State's House of Assembly are reportedly meeting today, Tuesday, November 28, 2023, to resolve the political crisis rocking the state. According to ThePunch , a source in the assembly said the lawmakers’ plenary session will bother on whether the Deputy Governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa should be declared acting governor or not. The Governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu has been on a sickbed for a while as his absence causes political crisis in the state. Akeredolu, who was flown to Germany for treatment some months ago is believed to be recuperating at his residence in Ibadan following his return to the country in September. Due to his ill health, Akeredolu’s lingering absence has been generating rancour in Ondo as the state’s lawmakers disagree on whether Aiy...

The SDP had expressed concerns over the security of the INEC office, citing rumored plans to burn down the facility by unnamed entities. The Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council has strongly refuted claims made by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) about an alleged plot to attack the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Lokoja. In a statement issued on Sunday night, November 26, 2023, the APC campaign council accused the SDP of using false alarms to conceal their own plans to set fire to the INEC office and falsely implicate the APC. Kingsley Fanwo , the Director of Media and Publicity/Spokesperson for the APC Campaign Council, stated the baselessness of the SDP's warnings, labeling them as a smokescreen to divert attention from their defeat in the elections. Fanwo condemned the SDP's post-election behavior, describing it as an attempt to shift blame for their shortcomings. "No amount of propaganda can help thei...

Abiodun believes that, with Tinubu’s economic policies, Nigeria would be better off in the long run. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State believes the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration have put Nigeria in good stead despite inheriting an “administration that was almost comatose.” After taking over from former President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2023, President Tinubu introduced some economic reforms to address the country's economic challenges. These policies, which include the floating of the naira and the removal of fuel subsidy, have subjected Nigerians to hardship as fuel and food costs soar. However, while speaking on Channels TV on Sunday, November 27, 2023, Governor Abiodun was optimistic, saying with Tinubu’s economic policies, Nigeria would be better off in the long run. He said, “ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has been very bold and audacious. They have taken the bull by the horns. They have done what no other government has done in the ...

Adeniyi said that the gap in recognising and adequately motivating retired officers may have deterred their active involvement. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Adewale Adeniyi, says it is necessary to tap into the wealth of experience of the retired management staff of the service. Speaking on Saturday in Abuja during the maiden reunion of retired management staff of the NCS, Adeniyi said that such a step was necessary for improved service delivery. According to him, the inspiration behind the reunion is rooted in the recognition of the invaluable wealth of experience, wisdom and dedication that the retired officers displayed during their illustrious service in the NCS. He said that it was imperative to acknowledge and address some existing gaps that may have hindered the optimal utilisation of those valuable resources in the past. “Learning from successful instances in other organisations, we must recognise the following gaps and strive to overcom...

Giving a breakdown of sectoral allocations as a percentage of capital expenditure, Nnake said the Administrative Sector would take 5.5%. Anambra plans to spend 76.5 per cent of its ₦4.1 billion 2024 budget on capital projects. Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake , made the declaration in Awka on Saturday while giving the budget breakdown. She explained that ₦313.9 billion of the budget would go to capital projects as proposed to the House of Assembly by Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Nov. 21. Nnake noted that the 2024 proposal for capital projects showed a remarkable 80 per cent increase over what was obtained in 2003 when ₦163.5 billion of the ₦259 billion budget went to capital projects. She noted that capital projects accounted for 63.1 per cent of the 2023 budget. The commissioner told newsmen that recurrent expenditure would gulp ₦96.2 billion in 2024, a slight increase of 8 per cent over the 2023 estimate of ₦95.5 billion. The 2024 budget, she said, had a ...

Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly Oladiji Olamide who read the details of the resolution, said, “We resolve that one, we shall embrace peace. Opposing factions in the political crisis between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo and his deputy Lucky Aiyedatiwa have agreed to embrace peace and maintain the status quo after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday. A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale , Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity on Saturday in Abuja, stated that the President advised all parties in the political crisis to bury the hatchet and embrace peace. Factions at the meeting include the deputy governor, representatives of Akeredolu, federal and state lawmakers of Ondo, officials of the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress, and other stakeholders in the state at the State House, Abuja.⁣⁣⁣ Ngelale said the parties agreed that Governor Akeredolu remains Chief Executive of the State, Aiyedatiwa remains Deputy Governor, members o...

The regulating council said Baze University erred by exceeding its admission quota of 50 students per session into the Law Faculty. Baze University, owned by the Labour Party vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has been barred from admitting students into its Law Faculty for five years. While announcing the ban, the Council of Legal Education (CLE) said the institution repeatedly violated its admission quota of 50 students per session into the Law Faculty as approved by the council. This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Acting Secretary and Director of Administration of the Nigerian Law School, Ms Aderonke Osho, in Abuja on Friday, November 25, 2023. Findings by the Nigerian Law School revealed that Baze University has a carryover of 347 backlogged law graduates awaiting admission. The school was also fingered for improperly running a 3-year law degree for some candidates instead of the accredited...

Cardoso explained that the benefits of trade gains for the general population were negligible, as the average industry in Nigeria pays 13.7 per cent more for its inputs. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has clarified that the 43 items were never explicitly prohibited from importation or sale in Nigeria. Cardoso gave this clarification at the 58th Annual Bankers’ Dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Friday in Lagos. He, however, explained that the apex bank had implemented restrictions on accessing foreign exchange for the importation of these items. Cardoso emphasised that the issue of trade policy, specifically the importation and sale of the 43 items, was primarily within the domain of the fiscal authorities, not the CBN. This distinction, he said, was important because it clarifies that the CBN’s decision to lift the foreign exchange restrictions on these items was not intended to encroach upon the respon...

The famous Islamic scholar underscored the need for Nigerians to live together in harmony and respect one another despite the differences in faiths and backgrounds. Famous Islamic scholar Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk expressed the belief that Nigeria can become the best country in Africa if its vast human and natural resources are well-harnessed. Menk said this after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday, November 24, 2023. The revered scholar, who is also the Grand Mufti of Zimbabwe’s Muslim community and head of the nation's fatwa department for the Council of Islamic Scholars, came to Abuja, alongside other Islamic scholars, for peace and unity convention scheduled for this weekend. He said the delegation of scholars from across the globe was in Lagos last weekend for a similar convention. Menk underscored the need for Nigerians to live together harmoniously and respect one another despite the differences in faiths and backgrounds...

Wike is said to be concerned about the condition of the school and the challenge it poses to the learning outcomes of the pupils. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has directed the Education Secretariat of the FCT Administration to reconstruct the classrooms of Local Education Authority Primary School, Bagusa, in Abuja. The school under Abuja Municipal Area Council, with a population of about 200 pupils, had only six classes and a creche built by the community, but without walls, except a zinc roof supported by pillars of wood. The class has only 16 desks, and of the six classes, only the crèche section had a cement floor, forcing the pupils to sit on the bare floor to learn. The Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat, FCTA, Dr Danlami Hayyo , made this known shortly after inspecting the school in Abuja on Thursday. He told journalists that Wike was concerned about the condition of the school and the challenge it poses to the learning outcomes ...

The Kano APC campaign organisation accused supporters of Governor Yusuf of planning to carry out violent protests in the state over the Appeal Court judgement. The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kano State have raised the alarm over alleged plans by members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to stage violent protests in the state following the sacking of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf by the Appeal Court. There are still palpable tensions in Kano as controversy trailing the contradictory Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgement of the Court of Appeal still rages on. The appellate court had, in a judgement on Friday, November 17, 2023, sacked Yusuf of the NNPP and declared Yusuf Gawuna of the APC as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state. However, the CTC of the judgement in the public domain seemed to contradict the decision of the Court of Appeal. The development caused an uproar and a series of interpretations of the judgement, with bot...

Pulse presents a list of states prone to flooding durinng rainy season Nigeria deals with a big problem when the rainy season hits – flooding. Some states face it worse than others, and we'll be talking about why. From the lowlands of Akwa Ibom to the river-heavy areas in Rivers State, each place has its own risk factors that make it vulnerable to floods during this particular season. In this overview, we'll break down the places most at risk and look at the stuff that makes flooding worse there. Akwa Ibom State: Uyo Akwa-Ibom State [Businessday] Location: Southeastern region Vulnerability: Coastal location and low-lying terrain Risk factors: Atlantic Ocean and inland waterways Bayelsa State: Flood in Bayelsa [Premium Times] Location: Niger Delta region Vulnerability: Extensive network of rivers, creeks, and swamps Risk factors: Low elevation, seasonal rainfall, and waterway overflow Kogi State: Arial view of flooded Lokoja city [PG] Location: North...

The Ali Must Go protests erupted in 1978 after a controversial decision by the Federal Government. The history of student activism in Nigeria is deeply intertwined with the iconic and tragic “Ali Must Go” protests that happened 45 years ago. The protests symbolised the spirit, strength and resilience of Nigerian youth, and remained the mother of all youth-led agitations in the country. The Ali Must Go protests erupted in April 1978, following a controversial decision by the Olusegun Obasanjo-led military government to add 50k to the students’ cost of meals per day. The increase meant that undergraduates would have to pay additional 50k everyday as their cost of meals would rose from ₦1.50k to ₦2.00. The then Minister of Education, Ahmadu Ali announced the hike, but the students widely rejected the idea. Following the announcement, the National Union of Nigeria Students (NUNS) led by Segun Okeowo , the then-president of the union made a move to address the issue. The students he...

The Yoruba elders lamented the recurring insecurity challenges in the South-West region and urged Tinubu to intervene. A group of Yoruba elders, under the aegis of the Council of Yoruba Elders (CYE), has called on President Bola Tinubu to tackle the recent wave of insecurity in the South-West region of the country. The elders also lamented the state of the economy amid ballooning inflation, which has made the price of food items and other essential commodities to skyrocket. The group made the call at a media parley held at its headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Addressing journalists, the group’s Secretary General, Dr Victor Taiwo , said the reoccurring insecurity in the region has become a worrisome trend. He said reports at the group's disposal linked the security menace to activities of suspected Fulani herdsmen, who he said have been relentless in their onslaught against farmers, ravaging farmers’ plantation fields. The group also ...

The lawsuit revolves around the negligence of First Bank in handling the plaintiffs' accounts. An Enugu State High Court has adjourned the hearing of a ₦4 billion lawsuit against First Bank of Nigeria Plc to January 16, 2024. The lawsuit was filed by the Incorporated Trustees of International Vocational Centre (IVC) and Dr Pedro Manuwa , a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). Presided over by Justice Chukwunweike Ogbuabor , the court's decision to postpone the proceedings was prompted by the absence of the defense counsel, Chris Aghanwa . Maximus Ugwuoke , the Counsel to the Plaintiffs, expressed readiness for the hearing, but Aghanwa, represented by O.C Njoku , informed the court of an emergency, citing a doctor's appointment. Although expressing dissatisfaction with the delay and its associated costs for the plaintiffs, the defense sought an adjournment. Despite the request for costs against the defendant, Justice Ogbuabor, in a ruling, granted the adjournment, taki...

Police Public Relations Officer in the state said the identities of the attackers were unknown. In the early hours of Wednesday, November 22, 2023, gunmen attacked the Adamawa State Police Headquarters located at Jimeta community in the Yola North Local Government Area. The incident threw residents of the area into panic as gunshot sounds rend the air for at least 30 minutes, Daily Trust reports. Confirming the attack, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said the identities of the attackers were unknown. However, a source who spoke to the newspaper said the attackers were military personnel on a revenge mission following the alleged killing of a military personnel by the police. Meanwhile, the police are reported to have commenced investigations into the incident to ascertain the cause of the attack and those behind it. The police headquarters was attacked days after a face-off between officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and ...

Measles is a viral infection that’s serious for small children, but it’s easily preventable by a vaccine. The Katsina state government says it has vaccinated no fewer than 1,876,781 children during its recent vaccination exercise across the state, resulting in a 103% coverage. Dr Shamsuddeen Yahaya , the Executive Secretary of the state Primary Healthcare Development Agency, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina. According to the executive secretary, the state government had earlier targeted to vaccinate about 1,826,256 children aged between nine and 59 months. He said that 1,983,260 vaccines were used during the exercise and 6% wastage, 729 non-serious Adverse Event Following Immunisation (AEFI), and zero AEFI were recorded. “The exercise started on October 28, 2023, and lasted seven days, covering 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs), and all 361 wards of the state. “Measles is a viral infection that’s serious for small children, but it’s ea...

Nigeria must continue to secure and ensure the protection of children, hence all hands must be on deck, especially the government. The Federal Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), said Nigeria has recorded progress in the area of child protection through the domestication and implementation of the Child Rights Act (CRA). Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye , Minister of Women Affairs, said this during an interactive session and symposium with school children from various schools . The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was held at the Government Science Technical School, Area 3, Abuja, in commemoration of the Universal Day of the Child. Kennedy-Ohanenye said government has continued to prioritise the rights of children across the country by ensuring that children have access to basic amenities, education and are also protected from violence and acts of cruelty. According to her, Nigeria must continue to secure and ensure the protection of children, hence a...

Onanuga asked the public to disregard the allegation that Tinubu was planning to foist a one-party state on the country. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has called on the PDP and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, its presidential candidate, to stop their campaigns of calumny and blackmail against the judiciary. Onanuga made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja while reacting to Atiku’s recent allegations against the country’s judiciary . “In separate statements, the PDP and the spokesman of Atiku Abubakar, its defeated presidential candidate in Feb. 25 presidential election, threw caution to the winds. “They assaulted the integrity of the judiciary and made wild and libelous allegations against President Bola Tinubu. “In the wake of the poor run of some elected governors of the party at the appeal court, the PDP and former vice-president and his spokesman have become overtly desperate to hang their woes on President Tinubu and the jud...

Kalu argued that the Army Trust Fund bill would liberate the military from dependence on the envelope budgeting system Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has called upon President Bola Tinubu to promptly sign the Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) and Army Trust Fund bills into law. Kalu made this appeal during a retreat organised by the National Defence College in Abuja, where he emphasised the importance of these bills in enhancing national security. According to Kalu, these bills, previously approved by the ninth National Assembly under the leadership of then Senate President Ahmad Lawan , would significantly boost local content in the manufacturing of tools and equipment vital for the nation's security. “ It is a call on President to do it and do it as urgently as possible so that some of the funding contracts of the military at the moment will be converted into military industrial complexes ," Kalu stated. He highlighted the potent...

At least 34 persons were said to be on board of which 10 allegedly lost their lives, while 22 were reportedly rescued by local divers. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has said that nine bodies were recovered from a boat mishap that occurred in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. The Head of Relief and Rehabilitation in NSEMA, Alhaji Salihu Garba , disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Sunday. NAN recalls that ten persons were confirmed dead in a boat mishap that occurred on Thursday, November 16. The victims, mostly traders, were reportedly conveying goods from Zongoru Community of Bassa Ward to Gijiwa, ahead of Friday market in Kuta, headquarters of Shiroro LGA, when the tragic incident happened. At least 34 persons were said to be on board of which 10 allegedly lost their lives, while 22 were reportedly rescued by local divers. Garba gave the names of the deceased to include Farida Muntari, Sharhabila Sagir,...

The party called on security agencies to remain vigilant and do all they could to ensure that the CTCs were released as requested and in good time. The Labour Party (LP) in Imo has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is delaying its access to Certified True Copies (CTCs) of documents used for the November 11 governorship poll in the state. The party’s allegation is contained in a statement issued by the Director, Media and Publicity of the Athan Achonu Campaign Organisation, Chibuikem Diala , and made available to newsmen in Owerri on Saturday. Diala stated that the official request already made by the party’s solicitors to INEC for the CTCs was duly acknowledged and received on November 15. He wondered why the release of the documents had been delayed. He urged the INEC National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu , to prevail on the commission’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Imo, Prof. Sylvia Agu , to release the documents, saying, “Time is of the e...

The justices stated that a proof of evidence that was tendered before the court established that the governor was not a member of the NNPP, as at the time the election held. Dr Boniface Aniebonam, Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says the Appeal Court ruling sacking Gov. Abba Yusuf, its governor in Kano is a rude shock to the party. Aniebonam, while reacting to the Appellate Court’s ruling on Friday invalidating Yusuf’s victory at the poll, said that only the party could determine who its members are and not the court. “Again a rude shock to me hearing the verdict of the appeal court in Abuja against the governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf of NNPP. “I do know that it is only the NNPP and its members that can determine who is a member of the party. “I also know that a party and its members can bring into the party, and grant such a person a waiver to go into election and represent the party in an election. “I also know and believe that it is only someone who conteste...

The comptroller also reiterated that the NCS can not do it alone, especially with the vast geographical area of the state. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), said it has deployed fully armed tactical personnel to secure the Nigerian borders with the Niger Republic, through Katsina State. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Jamilu Indabawa , disclosed this when he received the new Katsina Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Muhammad Umar , on a courtesy call. According to him, the deployment of the personnel was part of the existing synergy between the security agencies in the state to ensure the security and safety of the people. Indabawa further appreciated the existing working relationship between the two agencies in the state. He further said that the command would continue to work with the customs service in the areas of intelligence and joint operations. Earlier, Umar advocated more synergy on joint operations, intelligence and border dril...

Appealing to APC members and supporters, Maijega urged them to turn out in large numbers to secure Governor Dauda Lawal's position. The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence in securing a significant triumph in the impending rerun election, as directed by the Court of Appeal. Buhari Maijega , the spokesperson for the State's PDP, conveyed this optimism during a telephone interview with reporters in Gusau, the state capital. Maijega affirmed the party's belief that Governor Dauda Lawal would emerge victorious in the rerun election, citing the substantial lead Lawal held in the previous governorship election. According to him, Lawal was ahead by over 65,000 votes against his APC opponent, former Governor Bello Mattawalle . He noted that the total votes to be contested in the three affected local government areas, where the rerun election is slated, were not even approaching 100,000. "It would be very impossible for th...