The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Jigawa State has reacted to the recent allegation against the former Governor of Jigawa State and one of the founding fathers of the party Sule Lamido by the Northern Youths Movement, NYM. This follows an alleged sponsored article titled “You were part of the rebellion against PDP in 2014” linked to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike. The allegation had sparked outrage among concerned PDP members in Jigawa and the nation, prompting a strong rebuttal. A statement signed by the leader of the group in Jigawa, Muhammad Mago, condemned the article as…
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The Coalition of Southern Groups, CSG, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency on all federal roads in the southern part of the country. The coalition made this call at its maiden media interface on Thursday in Abuja, canvassing a law that would force all public officials to use the roads for all local trips. Chairman of the coalition and a former Commissioner in Imo state, Prof. Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe, while interacting with newsmen, alongside the coalition’s Secretary, Comrade Bello Osaretin, said it has become a nightmare for people of the South-South, South-East and…
The Allied Conservative Congress, ACC, has said it is on a rescue mission to save Nigeria from self-seeking politicians masquerading as democrats. The political movement said that national interest should at all times supersede partisan politics and personal aggrandizement. The National Chairman, Rev. Olusegun Peters, made this known at the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the ACC in Abuja on Thursday. ACC noted that the state of the nation at this point is very bad, with patriotism lacking in most leaders and citizens, adding that the ship of the Nigeria state is drifting. Peters noted that there is the…
The Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council, NENYLC, has described as unacceptable a situation where Nigerians are suffering in the midst of plenty. This comes as Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), announced increased crude oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day. Some leadership changes were also announced by the NNPCL on Wednesday, but the youth groups said it was not enough. In a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, they demanded the immediate sack of the GMD/CEO of the NNPCL, Mr. Mele Kyari. They said it was sad that Nigerians have continued to face economic hardships owing…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has attributed his success in the Edo State governorship election to an act of God and prayers. He spoke on Wednesday night in Benin City, the capital of Edo State. He said the overwhelming support of the electorate in Edo showed how God took over the exercise in a fierce contest, which was also contested by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). Speaking at his post-swearing-in Thanksgiving Service held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, he urged Nigerians to do their best, and the right things, but to…
The federal government has concluded plans to launch a national policy on organ transplantation next month. Daju Kachollom, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, made the disclosure during a stakeholder meeting in Abuja on guidelines for organ donation and transplantation. The meeting was organised by the National Tertiary Health Institutions Standards Committee (NTHISC) alongside other partners. Dr Jimoh Salaudeen, Director of Hospital Services, who represented Kachollom, explained that the ministry has established the NTHISC committee to create guidelines addressing irregularities and criminal exploitation in organ donation and transplantation in Nigeria. She explained, “The draft guidelines are currently…
An Air Peace flight heading to Lagos was unexpectedly grounded on Thursday morning due to a bird strike at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The flight was set to depart at 6:30 a.m. and was already on the runway, ready for takeoff when the incident occurred. Inibehe Effiong, a Lagos-based human rights lawyer who was on board, shared his experience on social media. He said, “While taxing on the runway and just before takeoff, our Air Peace flight from Abuja to Lagos scheduled for 6:30 AM today was stopped forcefully, resulting in panic and screams by some passengers.…
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr has handed a late invitation to Moise Adilehou for the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya. Adilehou will take the place of injured Ludogorets star, Olivier Verdon. The 29-year-old plays for French Ligue 2 club, Stade Laval. The centre-back was last invited by his country in June 2022. Adilehou joined his teammates in camp on Wednesday night. He has 17 caps for Benin Republic with one goal to his name. AFCON 202Q: Rohr invites new defender for Super Eagles clash
Chelsea attacker, Cole Palmer, has opened up on his frustration with the England national team. The player was unhappy, especially for the fact his efforts were not acknowledged by then handlers of the Three Lions. Palmer did not make a single start for England at the Euro 2024 tournament, appearing five times as a substitute in Germany. The 22-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City in 2023, ended the season as the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season and the Chelsea Player of the Year before he was called-up to the England squad for the tournament. However, Gareth Southgate,…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Federal Government says it needs $10 billion Public-Private-Partnership investment in the power sector, in the next five to 10 years, to achieve 24 hours power supply. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu disclosed this when the Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, paid him a courtesy visit. 2. The Federal Government has said it is putting measures in place to eliminate a new terror group, Lakurawa, operating in the Northwestern part of the country. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, said more equipment and additional troops would…