The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, has declared the seats of 27 lawmakers that defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vacant. TheHintsNews reports that Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Tuesday, confirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s ally, Ehie, as authentic Speaker of the House of Assembly. The decision was the latest twist in the continuing saga of wrangling and bitterness in the state between Fubara and his erstwhile political godfather, and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Prior to the judgment, the 27…
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Troops of Exercise Golden Dawn III, as well as personnel of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and local vigilante operatives on Monday raided camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliates the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Orsumoghu general area of Anambra State. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the troops acting on timely and credible intelligence, clearedand destroyed IPOB/ESN camps. During the raid operations, one of the terrorists was naturalised, while others escaped with gunshot wounds and one pump action rifle was recovered. The statement reads: “In the same vein, on…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that it has commenced investigation into an incident at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, where an officer was observed soliciting ₦5000 bribe from a passenger. Its National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement issued Tuesday assured it was committed to ensuring full accountability on the behavior that has raised public concern. He said: “The Nigeria Customs Service is diligently investigating an incident at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, where an officer was observed soliciting ₦5000 bribe from a passenger. This behavior has rightfully raised public…
Following intense pressure by civil society organisations and the Monday night intervention by President Bola Tinubu, Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has announced that he would commence his medical leave on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, as a follow-up to his medical treatment. At Monday’s meeting, President had directed the ailing Akeredolu to immediately transfer power to his deputy. The emergency meeting was the second one summoned by the President to resolve the leadership crisis in the state following the governor’s absence from office since July 2023. It was first agreed that the State House of Assembly should invoke the doctrine…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it is liaising with the National and State Assemblies to declare vacancies in six constituencies so that by-elections can be conducted in earnest. The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and the swearing-in of new RECs to fill vacancies in nine States of the Federation. He said in line with the current policy, and until such a time when the Commission decides otherwise, the nine new RECs would be deployed within their geo-political zones but none would serve…
A civil society organisation, Acts For Positive Transformation Initiatives has frowned at President Bola Tinubu’s decision to accept Babajide Akeredolu’s plea for a letter from Governor Rotimi Akeredolu transmitting power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa in place of the Doctrine of Necessity earlier directed. It said that considering the state of health of Akeredolu and his likely inability to sign any letter, suggested he sign the letter of transfer power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa electronically. The group expressed concern that any attempt to accept a forged letter to the House of Assembly which would transfer power to the deputy…
President Bola Tinubu has directed ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State to transfer power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. However, the transfer of power will be done by electronic signature (e-signature) as the ailing governor is too weak to sign any document. Tinubu reportedly told people at the meeting he had summoned to resolve the leadership crisis in Ondo on Monday that Akeredolu was incapacitated and could not sign a letter anymore. SaharaReporters reported on Sunday that President Tinubu had summoned the state deputy governor, Aiyedatiwa and House of Assembly Speaker, Olamide Oladiji to Aso Villa in Abuja for…
The troops rescued 9 kidnapped victims of 1 Division Nigerian Army has rescued nine kidnapped victims in Anguwan Maharba and Dandami villages in Kaduna state. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col. Musa Yahaya, in a statement issued Monday said during the operation, troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one AK 47 rifle magazine and one locally made weapon from the bandits. He said: “Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army (NA) deployed at Birnin Yero in Igabi LGA of Kaduna State, who were on routine patrol in the general area of Kanzaure received credible intelligence on…
•Oshoala wins best female footballer for sixth time Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has won the 2023 African Footballer of the year award. Osimhen saw off competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah. Monday night award capped off a sterling year for the Nigerian international whose historic feat in the imperial Moroccan city of Marakesh ended Nigeria’s 24-year-old wait for Africa’s top individual prize. The prize is in recognition of Osimhen’s exploits for his Napoli club side and the national team where he is a key member. He spearheaded the Italian team’s unprecedented Serie A…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the suspension of processing fees on cash deposits above N500,000. This development is expected to facilitate financial transactions for individuals and businesses, particularly those operating in the informal sector who rely heavily on cash. It is also likely to boost economic activity by increasing the flow of cash within the economy. The apex bank made this known on Monday in a circular to all banks, other financial institutions and non-bank financial institutions signed by the CBN’s acting director of banking supervision, Adetona Adedeji It said that the suspension would remain in effect…