The former governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Bayelsa State, Udengs Eradiri, has called on Governor Douye Diri to be magnanimous in victory following the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court. Eradiri, a former President of the Ijaw Youths Congress, congratulated the Bayelsa State Governor and urged him to resist the temptation of sidelining his perceived opponents in the distribution of the dividends of democracy in the state. In a statement on Monday, Eradiri said that with the affirmation by the apex court on the outcome of the Bayelsa governorship election, all litigation had come to an…
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The 2023 PDP Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s Federal Government for the 18-year age limit on NECO and WAEC exams, calling it absurd and a barrier to scholarships. Recall that the Federal Government has banned individuals below 18 from participating in the NECO and WAEC exams. This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during his appearance on Channels Television’s ‘ Sunday Politics’ program. Mamman stated that the federal government has instructed WAEC, responsible for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, and NECO, which administers the Senior…
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured that the South West Security Network also known as Amotekun has come to stay in Ondo State and will be funded to improve its operations. The governor also declared his support for the creation of state police in all the states of the federation. He said state police was long overdue in Nigeria, insisting that the time had come for the creation of state police in Nigeria as part of the critical solutions to security challenges in the country. Aiyedatiwa stated this at the Annual General Conference of the Nigeria Bar…
A Yoruba Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbede is reportedly dead. His death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola, wrote on her verified Instagram handle, “We lost Yusuf Olorungbede… We submit to God’s Will. Thank You Everyone!” Another actor, Oladimeji Peter on Facebook said, , “It is Sad to hear you are gone. “As an Actor you gave me courage, you are the first director that will invite me to movie location and pay me, not just that alone, my feeding and personal accomodation was settled without stress,how will…
The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress will today meet with Benue senators, House of Representatives members, and stakeholders of the party in the state to resolve the lingering feud between loyalists of Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume For over a year, the Benue chapter of the APC has been balkanised and embroiled in crisis by political gladiators fighting for control of the party. While Austin Agada led the Akume’s faction of the party, Benjamin Omakolo was in charge of the Alia faction. The National Deputy Organising Secretary…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has promised to reconstruct the washed-away bridges and roads in the Suru and Maiyama Local Government Areas of the state The governor made the pledge on Tuesday while inspecting the washed-away bridge along the Suru-Kawara-Dakingari road and some rice farms destroyed by the flood in Suru local government on Tuesday. He reiterated the readiness of his administration to extend hands of fellowship to all manner of people across the state. Idris said, “The state government would rehabilitate the bridges and reconstruct the roads. “This present administration would also continue to assist the farmers for effective…
The crisis rocking the Labour Party deepened on Tuesday when the LP leadership warned Governor Alex Otti of Abia State to focus on governance and cease interfering in the administration of the party. The National Chairman of the LP, Julius Abure, issued the warning at a press conference held in Abuja. Abure lamented that it was bad enough for the party to endure criticism and persecution from those seeking to tear it apart, without having to contend with its chieftains, members, and stakeholders following the same path. The LP national chairman’s anger stemmed from a recent meeting with Otti, where…
The Assistant Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State, Amadein Tibiebi, has been arrested by men of Zone 16 of the Nigerian Police for alleged illegal possession of firearms. It was gathered that Tibiebi, an ex-militant, who is currently undergoing interrogation, is being held at the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bayelsa State Police Command due to the lack of a detention facility at Zone 16. His arrest on Monday is a follow-up to a November 2021 incident in which one Richard Okon was arrested for alleged illegal possession of firearms at a wake-keep at Koluama community…
Dr George Moghalu, a foundation member and former National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress, has formally resigned his membership of the ruling party. Moghalu’s resignation was detailed in a letter addressed to his Uruagu Ward 1 chairman in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, a copy of which was made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday. A copy of the letter, titled ‘Resignation of Membership of the APC’, was also forwarded to his state and local government chairmen. Although the former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority did not indicate his next destination, he cited…
As the excitement builds for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Europe’s elite clubs are gearing up for another thrilling season of high-stakes football. With the group stage draw set to take place on Thursday in Monaco, the final list of qualified teams has been revealed, featuring powerhouses from across the continent, alongside some surprising newcomers. Alongside the UCL’s historic 36-team league phase, the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League draw will also take place shortly after. This is in contrast to past seasons where 32 teams were drawn into eight groups of four, this year’s tournament will feature a…