Edo Deputy Governor Disowns Obaseki’s Last-Minute Appointments
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has publicly disassociated himself and his office from Governor Godwin Obaseki's recent inauguration of new Chairman and Members of the Edo State Civil Service Commission. Obaseki had on Monday inaugurated five new members of the state's Civil Service Commission, following their screening and confirmation by the Edo State House of Assembly. The members...
Edo Assembly: Okogbe resumes, raises alarm over Sobe/Sabongida-Ora road
By Ogochukwu Isioma, in Benin City Member representing Akoko-Edo II Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Donald Okogbe, has formally resumed plenary at the state legislature. Recall that the former Commissioner was on May 6 suspended for five months alongside other lawmakers by the speaker. The suspension was, however, lifted on October 2. Taking to his...
Rivers Assembly Faction Loyal To Wike Declares Pro-Fubara Lawmakers’ Seats Vacant
The Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike led by Martin Amaewhule has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant following their absence from sittings for 152 days. Making this known during plenary today, Speaker Martin Amaewhule pointed out that Ehie did not...
Hostile Reception: Shaibu Slams Libya, Demands Action from AU, CAF
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has condemned in the strongest terms, the poor attitude of Libya authorities to receiving a Nigerian contingent into their country ahead of the Match Day 4 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers on Tuesday. The arrangement Nigeria Football Federation had with the Libya Football Federation was to...
Labour Party Dissolves Abia SWC, Appoints New State Caretaker Committee (See List)
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party has dissolved the Abia State Working Committee and appointed a new Caretaker/State Working Committee of the Party in Abia State. This was contained in a letter made available to ABN TV by the Labour Party, Monday 14 October. According to the letter, which was addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National...
Another Assassination Attempt: Man Arrested With Firearms Outside Trump Rally In Coachella Valley
Authorities in California have confirmed the arrest of a man in possession of illegal firearms shortly before a rally held by former President Donald Trump on Saturday. At approximately 5 pm, deputies stationed at a security checkpoint near the intersection of Avenue 52 and Celebration Drive in Coachella Valley stopped a black SUV. Upon investigation, the driver, identified as Vem Miller,...
Over 1,000 APC Supporters In Kano Dump Party, Defect To NNPP
In a major political shift in Kano, more than 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State. The defection took place in Tofa and Ghari Local Government Areas of the state where the defectors officially joined the NNPP. They were welcomed by the state party chairman, Dr. Hashimu Suleiman...
“I’m Not A Card-Carrying Member Of Labour Party” – Aisha Yesufu
Activist-cum-politician Aisha Yesufu said on Saturday that she’s not a card-carrying member of the Labour Party, LP, or any other political party. Yesufu, a member of the 2023 LP presidential campaign council, made the declaration on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast, Mic On. She also denied ever looking for an appointment because she works for her financial independence. READ ALSO: Reverse Fuel Price Hike,...
APC Suspends Minister, David Lyon Over Anti-Party Activities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri over alleged anti-party activities. Alongside Lokpobiri and Lyon, several prominent figures were also suspended, including Commissioner for Power Kharim Kumoko, Commissioner for Lands and Survey Peres Biewari, former APC state chairman Jothan Amos, NEC ex-officio member Godbless Diriwari, and Southern Ijaw APC Youth...
PDP Leaders Urged To Sheath Swords, Embrace Reconciliation
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for peace and a return to the status quo among feuding members of the National Working Committee (NWC). In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, expressed concern over the ongoing internal crisis and urged all parties involved to de-escalate tensions for...
