The Edo State Government has clarified issues surrounding the protest that disrupted vehicular movement in Ekpoma on Saturday, January 10, urging residents to adopt calm and constructive approaches in addressing security concerns. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, the government acknowledged the constitutional right of citizens to express grievances but cautioned that actions such as blocking roads and disrupting movement could undermine security operations and expose residents to further risks. According to the statement, security matters require coordination, intelligence sharing and structured engagement with relevant authorities, rather than uncoordinated protests that may…
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Chijioke Ihunwo has condemned the ongoing move by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, describing the situation as a deliberate attempt to destabilize governance in the state. Speaking during an interview on TVC News, Ihunwo alleged that the crisis is being driven by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), whom he accused of using 26 lawmakers to frustrate the administration of Governor Fubara. According to him, the impeachment plot goes beyond normal political disagreement and is aimed at preventing the governor from effectively carrying out his constitutional duties. Ihunwo said…
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered a large number of stolen domestic animals as part of ongoing efforts to curb cattle rustling and livestock theft across the state. The arrests followed a series of intelligence-driven operations carried out by police officers in collaboration with local vigilante groups and hunters in various communities. On January 8 at about 12:30 p.m., police officers working alongside members of the vigilante group, Kungiyan Fulako, arrested a 17-year-old suspect, Adamu Lawali, at Dasa Village in Jagali North, Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area. He was found in possession of 49 goats suspected…
The stage is set for a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations showdown as Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Algeria’s Fennecs on Saturday at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. local time. Coach Eric Chelle expressed confidence that his squad is fully focused on the task ahead, putting past encounters behind them. “It’s crucial for me to maintain focus on the pitch. While energy matters, the mindset is paramount. Our group will remain united,” Chelle said. “This match is critical against a formidable opponent. We are determining our game plan, and while I respect this Algerian team…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Gombe State to the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC), in accordance with the amended Constitution and the Electricity Act 2023. The transfer, effected through an order issued by NERC, removes Gombe State from the commission’s direct regulatory control over intrastate electricity activities, marking another step in the decentralization of Nigeria’s power sector. In a public notice, NERC said the handover followed Gombe State’s compliance with all statutory requirements, including formal notification of its intention to assume regulatory authority over its intrastate electricity market. NERC…
Members of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Taraba State have honoured the outgoing Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley C. Uwa, for his contributions to improved security across the state. The honour was conferred on the senior military officer at a farewell dinner organised in his honour in Jalingo. Speaking at the event, Brigadier General Uwa urged residents of Taraba State to sustain their cooperation, trust and support for the incoming Brigade Commander, stressing that lasting peace could only be achieved through collective responsibility and active collaboration between the military and the public.…
Grief hung heavily over Kwambai on Tuesday as tears, prayers and heartfelt tributes accompanied the final journey of the late Madaki of Kwambai, Andebutop Yakubu Amamra. Family members, friends and well-wishers gathered in quiet sorrow to bid farewell to a man many described as a pillar of faith and unity in the community. The funeral service, held at the Reformed Church of Christ for Nations (RCCN), Trinity Kwambai, became a moment of collective reflection as mourners from within and outside the Yangtu Special Development Area of Taraba State filled the church. Traditional rulers sat side by side with security chiefs,…
The Zamfara State Government has raised alarm over what it described as the use of federal security institutions to harass and intimidate opposition figures in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of using the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to target political opponents, describing the development as a dangerous abuse of power. According to the statement, a Technical Assistant in the Office of the Zamfara State Governor, Saleem Abubakar, was allegedly abducted in Abuja on Monday by operatives said to be attached to a…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Wednesday welcomed two lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Gombe State House of Assembly who have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defecting legislators are Hon. Gabriel Galadima Fushison, representing Kaltungo West Constituency, and Hon. Malon Nimrod Yari, representing Shongom Constituency. They were led to the governor’s office by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, alongside the Deputy Speaker, Sadam Bello, and other principal officers of the Assembly. Explaining their decision, the lawmakers said Governor Yahaya’s inclusive style of governance, leadership qualities and performance…
The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has called on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to dismiss and investigate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, over allegations of corruption, abuse of office and actions it claims undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the CP-PDP said the APC should stop “playing to the gallery” by distancing itself from Wike while retaining him in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. The group argued that Wike’s continued role in the federal government contradicts claims that he is not aligned with the APC. The…