The opposition All Progressives Congress in Edo State, in its desperation to win the forthcoming governorship election, has resorted to blackmail and intimidation of key supporters of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Asue Ighodalo. A group, the Committee for Good Governance, raised this alarm at the weekend, saying in its desperation, the APC is resorting to the use of security agencies to rein in key supporters of Ighodalo. The statement signed by Abdul Osagie, said an armed thug was apprehended after a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area (ENELGA) and accused of being…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The Director-General, Special Services Directorate, Government House Kano, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd), has called on philanthropists and well-to-do individuals in the society to contribute their quota in creating job opportunities for the teaming jobless youths roaming the streets to reduce to barest minimum the insecurity bedeviling many communities. This was contained in a statement signed by Kano Government House Assistant Information Officer, Malam Sani Surajo and made available to newsmen. The statement said AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd) made the call on Wednesday when he received the representatives of the people of Madigawa quarters in Dala Local Government…
Umar Faruk, Gusau Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called for caution in participating in the planned nationwide protest because it is likely to be hijacked by hoodlums. A statement issued by the APC spokesman, Yusuf Idris Gusau said that leadership of the party at various levels met with the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in Abuja over the impending protest. “So I find it very imperative to lend our party’s voice to make this call due to the insecurity situation bedevilling our dear state of Zamfara and the need for Nigeria’s stability…
The home of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah in Nnewi, Anambra State, was unusually quiet, on Saturday, as people trickled in to confirm the news of his death. Ubah, the senator who represented Anambra South District until his death, passed on in London. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited the home of the senator in Umuanuka, Otolo Village in Nnewi reports that the giant entrance gates into the massive compound were locked. NAN also reports that there was heavy security presence around the area. Some of his staff were seen discussing in groups and lamenting the sad news. One…
Samuel Adesola with Agency Report The Federal Government has tightened security across all the nations borders ahead of the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1. Kemi Nandap, Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS) said this in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Kenneth Udo, on Saturday in Abuja. Nandap directed all Zonal Heads, State Command Comptrollers and Divisional Immigration Officers (DIOS) of the Service across the country to be extra vigilant. She said officers and men of the service should intensify surveillance in view of the planned protest by some groups. She also said that…
. Five suspects arrested Agency Report The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested five persons, including a couple, over their alleged involvement in selling a two-month-old baby. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrests on Saturday in a statement in Lagos. Hundeyin said that detectives from the Oko-Oba Police Division arrested the suspects following a report from the mother of the baby boy. According to him, the mother of the child reported that one of the suspects absconded with her son to an unknown destination on July 11. “Detectives swung into action, which led to the arrest…
A Sudanese cleric, Ambassador Al-Mustapha Bala Assudany, on Saturday, warned Nigerians, particularly youths, against embarking on the planned protests over economic hardship. He warned that nothing positive will come out of such an action. Some Nigerians who are worried by the economic hardship amid rising inflation have fixed August 1 to August 10 for a nationwide protest. Although government, religious leaders, traditional rulers, among others have appealed to youths to have a rethink on the protest, they have insisted on going ahead with their plan. The cleric who expressed his concern on the situation during the pre-huduba sermon at the…
Popular oil mogul and politician, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has been reported dead in London. Ubah, from Anambra State, who joined the All Progressives Congress, a few months ago, was said to be getting prepared to seek the party’s ticket ahead of the Anambra State governorship election. As of the time of filing this report, details of the Senators sudden death were still scanty. A source however disclosed that he donated some money to the APC in Anambra State about two days ago. Ubah’s death is coming just a few days after the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu passed…
A top chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State and Chairman of Media and Publicity for the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P), Mary Ikoku, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law, the South East Development Commission Bill. Ikoku, in a press statement, made available to newsmen, also praised the National Assembly for considering the bill to go through all processes until Mr President signed it. The media expert in the statement specifically thanked the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, the brain behind the bill, who is also…
Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Coordinator, Tinubu Support Group (TSG) and MD/CEO of the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority, Prince Ebitimi Amgbare has appealed to those planning a nationwide protest against hardship in Nigeria to be patient with the government. Prince Amgbare said the President’s laudable economic policies would soon turn Nigeria better than it is now . August 1, 2024 has been proposed as the commencement date of the ten days nationwide protest against the Tinubu administration . Amgbare noted that President Tinubu has not rested on his oars since he became president and has been trying his…