…Shaibu describes action madness Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja With a wave of the hands, former Edo State deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu and the national vice chairman, South South of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih have dismissed their expulsion from the main opposition party by the State Working Committee (SWC). Comrade Shaibu said that the action of the party amounted to the antics of a man who is punch drunk, saying that ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, it was obvious that the party was sinking. The ex-deputy governor, who also likened the action…
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Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State has expelled a former deputy governor of the state, Phillip Shaibu. The PDP State Working Committee in Edo also expelled Dan Orbih, the party’s national vice-chairman (south-south), and Omorgie Ihama, a former member of the House of Representatives, who represented the Oredo Federal constituency. Edo State PDP spokesperson, Ogie Vasco, said Shaibu, Orbih, and Ihama were expelled over alleged anti-party activities. Vasco said the SWC took the decision after it “extensively deliberated on the issue”, adding that the expulsion is with immediate effect. Shaibu was impeached as the deputy governor by the Edo state…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, vowed to ensure the arrest of the masterminds of the recent kidnapping of three Lebanese nationals, including the Managing Director of Fouani Nigeria Limited, Muhammed Fouani. The Governor stated this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile. Sanwo-Olu stressed that his administration would not condone people of evil intentions in the state. He assured residents, particularly business owners and religious tourists, of adequate security in the state, saying his administration is committed to making the state peaceful, attractive and homely. The statement read, “The security of life…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Oba Akinloye Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of lbadanland. State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Ibadan, the state capital. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, made the statement available to journalists. According to Olayiwola, Governor Makinde gave the approval in a memo dated June 14, 2024, while exercising the powers conferred on him by Section 19 (Cap 28) Law of Oyo State 2000 as amended. The commissioner added that the approval is a culmination of a series…
The Lagos State Government has called for adherence to precautionary measures to ensure children’s safety amid the cholera outbreak as schools resume from the mid-term and Sallah break. The government in an advisory issued to parents, guardians, and school authorities urged all to adhere to safety guidelines to ensure the health and safety of children. It called for daily health checks and monitoring of a child’s health for symptoms such as passage of frequent watery stool with or without vomiting. The government appealed to parents to keep their children at home if they exhibit any signs of illness and seek…
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday directed the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, and his team to go after the killers of one of the personnel of the force. Egbetokun, who also ordered the deployment of more tactical squad in the State, expressed sadness with the political “unrest” in the State, condemning the lynching security operatives. On Tuesday, a police officer and a vigilance operative were killed during a protest between supporters of the Governor and his predecessor agitating for the exit of Local Government Chairmen following the expiration of their tenure. Egbetokun in his reaction to…
Newspaper vendors and sales representatives of some print media houses in Enugu say their businesses are at the edge due to the online media. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday, they said the incursion of online media has led to drastic reduction on sales of hard copies. They also sited the current economic challenges in the country as worsening the situation. Mr Emmanuel Okeke, who said he has been in the business for over 30 years, described the situation as very bad. “I have been in this business for over 30 years, built a…
Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, told the immediate past Rivers State Local Government chairmen that their tenure has expired. The party therefore warned them against undertaking “any conduct that is capable of disrupting the peace in the State.” PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, said in a statement that under the relevant State Law establishing the Rivers State Local Government Council Administration, the three years tenure of the council Chairmen has expired. The party advised advised them to desist from acts capable of disrupting the Local Government administration in the State. The PDP statement partly read, “The Peoples Democratic…
Elder statesman, Buba Galadima, says President Bola Tinubu should refrain from meddling in the politics of Kano State for his own good. Galadima in an interview on ARISE Television, warned that if Tinubu is not careful, dabbling in Kano politics could destroy him. According to the New Nigeria Peoples Party chieftain, “The Federal Government and President Bola Tinubu need to be cautious with Kano politics. It will destroy his Presidency. “I want to tell the Federal Government, including my friend, President Bola Tinubu, that he should be mindful of Kano politics, it will destroy his presidency. “They never agree on…
Federal Government, on Wednesday, announced a landmark initiative to send the first Nigerian into space. Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Matthew Adepoju, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja. The NASRDA boss revealed that Nigeria has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to facilitate this ambitious project. Adepoju stressed that this collaboration signified a major milestone in Nigeria’s 25th anniversary of space exploration, positioning the nation among countries actively engaged in human spaceflight. “This initiative opens up new avenues for scientific research and technological advancement,”…