The immediate past Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday publicly apologised to the ruling All Progressives Congress for embarrassing President Bola Tinubu on a live television programme. The apology came one month after he was removed as the Senate’s Chief Whip following the interview he granted Arise TV, stating that Tinubu had been caged and prevented from knowing the hardships which Nigerians were going through, Following his sack, Ndume was immediately replaced by the Senator representing Borno North, Tahir Monguno. Ndume’s replacement by the Senate followed a directive issued to that effect in a letter written by…
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As the crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in Benue State rages, the embattled party chairman, John Ngbede has advanced reasons the immediate past governor of the state, Samuel Ortom was suspended. Speaking to journalists in his office at the party secretariat located along Otukpo road on Tuesday, Ngbede said that the former governor and his lieutenants wanted to take the party leadership by force. He added that the former governor and his cronies were trying to take the party back to the old order where malpractices held sway. While dismissing his suspension and that of his secretary and…
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning against the display of foreign flags during protests and calls for a military coup. The police said such actions are treasonable felonies under Nigerian law. This statement follows recent violent protests in Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, and Katsina States, where demonstrators were seen brandishing foreign flags. According to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, via X on Tuesday, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, emphasised the gravity of these actions, stating, “The use of foreign flags during protests and openly calling for a military takeover of…
The Delta State Government says it has so far paid over N130 billion out of N465 billion to reduce the debt profile of the state. The Executive Assistant (New Media) to the Delta State governor, Mr Felix Ofu disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking to journalists in Asaba, the Delta State capital. He said “This administration inherited N465 billion and as of March 2024, Sheriff Oborevwori-led government had been able to pay over N130 billion to reduce the debt profile of the state. “The government of Sheriff Oborevwori know that every debt accumulated will not only be at the neck…
Ajayi Crowther University held a Night of Tribute and Service of Song on Monday for its pioneer Pro-Chancellor, Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo. Prof. Banjo passed away on May 24, 2024. The event was organised with the approval of the University’s Board of Trustees (BoT) and Governing Council, in recognition of Banjo’s visionary leadership and dedication to the establishment and growth of the university. The ceremony, presided over by the former Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, ACU, Most Rev. Prof. George Lasebikan, was attended by all principal officers of the University, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, deans of…
Stakeholders on nutrition have advocated six-month maternity leave for working mothers and an increased budget for nutrition activities in Sokoto State. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of a one-day policy dialogue on the extension of paid maternity leave from three months to six months in the state. Maternity leave is a period for women’s absence from work after child delivery. The stakeholders comprised representatives of civil society organisations, state government officials from the Ministries, affiliated agencies, NAFDAC and the Media. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the stakeholder meeting was organised by an NGO,…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, on Tuesday, said that power supply has been restored to areas affected by arcing on the Benin-Egbin 330 Kilo Volt (kV) isolator at about 6:10 pm on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that arcing is an electrical discharge that occurs when electrons flow between two conductors, usually metal, in an environment with a gas or vacuum. TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, said in a statement on Tuesday, that the arcing caused lines tripping and consequent loss of supply to some areas. She said, ”however, the incident did not cause a system…
A former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in South Africa, Mr Bola Babarinde, has decried bad leadership in the country. This is as he lamented what he described as a “lack of compassion” and “exploitative practices” prevalent in the country, which according to him were “both unjust and unsustainable with negative repercussions.” Babarinde, in a statement on Tuesday, said that there was urgent need to consider capital punishment as a strict measure to restore accountability and the integrity of the country. He said that the ostentatious display of wealth by some public officeholders needed scrutiny. Babarinde, who noted that…
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre has written to the National Human Rights Commission to demand the release of some of the arrested #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters. RULAAC, in a letter on Tuesday signed by its Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, and made available to journalists, described the continued arrests of citizens participating in, or associated with the peaceful protest in Nigeria against economic hardship and widespread suffering in Nigeria under the President Bola Tinubu’s administration as undemocratic. The letter read, “RULAAC writes to bring to the attention of the National Human Rights Commission and to request the commission to intervene…
The US Vice President, Kamala Harris, announced Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate on Tuesday. This is as the VP prepares to take on Republican Donald Trump in November’s US election. US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris delivers remarks before departing George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on August 1, 2024, as she returns to Washington, DC. Credit: AFP Walz brings a rural Midwestern perspective to the Democrat’s campaign while also having notched liberal policy goals such as cannabis legalisation and increasing worker protections. Details later … AFP All rights reserved. This material,…