Tension grips the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State as the party braces for its upcoming primary elections amid reports of missing names in the revalidated membership register. The crisis, stemming from the absence of several members’ names in the register, has thrown the party into disarray, particularly in Ese-Odo, Odigbo, and Okitipupa local government areas. In a significant development, some Wards Electoral and Returning officers have discovered their names missing from the membership register, fueling suspicions of foul play. A Returning Officer from Akure Ward lamented the situation, alleging deliberate manipulation to favor certain aspirants. Addressing concerned stakeholders…
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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdullahian issued a stark warning to Israel, stating that the recent attack on the country was merely a cautionary message. Speaking to NBC News correspondent Tom Llamas on the sidelines of the United Nations Security Council meeting in the US, Amir-Abdullahian stated that while Iran had the capability to strike Israeli cities such as Tel Aviv and Haifa, they refrained from targeting civilians, limiting their actions to military objectives. “We could have targeted Haifa, Tel Aviv, and all of Israel’s economic ports,” Amir-Abdullahian stated, emphasising their military intent. However, he made it clear that Iran would…
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has appealed to the federal government for support in addressing the dual challenges of insecurity and recurrent flooding affecting various parts of the state. In a statement released on Friday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo made the plea during a meeting with a delegation from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) at the Government House in Lokoja. Highlighting Kogi’s strategic position as a transit state sharing borders with the Federal Capital Territory and 10 other states, Governor Ododo emphasised the urgent need for…
A female police officer who was the aide-de-camp to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has been arrested and detained by the Nigeria Police Force. GOVIMA reliably gathered that the ADC was arrested alongside other police officers attached to the embattled former governor. According to sources, the officers were arrested on the suspicion that they aided and abetted Bello’s escape from security operatives, who besieged his Abuja home on Wednesday to effect his arrest. Recall that the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, had on Thursday night directed the immediate withdrawal of all officers attached to Bello. The order for…
In a stern rebuttal against deceptive practices, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has firmly denied any association with a fraudulent job advertisement circulating online. The misleading advertisement, purportedly offering employment opportunities for ad-hoc staff to supervise and invigilate the upcoming West African Senior School Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates in 2024, has been exposed as a sham devised by unscrupulous individuals seeking to exploit unsuspecting job-seekers. Acting Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, Movosola Adesina, reiterated in a statement issued on Friday that the nomination of supervisors is exclusively managed by the respective Ministries of Education, while invigilators are…
President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of a fresh board for the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM. In a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, this development was unveiled on Friday. President Tinubu has urged the newly constituted Board of the National Insurance Commission to uphold the highest standards of integrity as they steer the commission towards ensuring a secure, robust, and steady insurance sector. The full roster of the new board members includes: – Ms. Halima Kyari as Chairperson, – Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehi as Commissioner for Insurance, – Mr.…
In a significant step towards enhancing transportation infrastructure, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, announced today the commencement of a week-long test run for the Redline Rail project. The announcement came during a press briefing marking the launch of the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing by the state’s Ministries, Directorates, and Agencies. During this test run, stakeholders and various groups will have the opportunity to experience the service firsthand, riding the train from Agbado to Iddo. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to improving public transportation and providing efficient services to Lagosians. In addition to the Redline…
In a recent press conference held in Abuja on Friday, April 19th, 2024, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced a significant move towards addressing humanitarian needs within the region. Professor Fatou Sow Sarr, the Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, unveiled that ECOWAS has disbursed $9 million for various humanitarian activities across all 15 member countries. The allocation aims to support internally displaced persons, refugees, asylum seekers, and the communities hosting them. Additionally, $1 million has been earmarked specifically for stabilisation efforts in Nigeria, focusing on victims of terrorism, displaced individuals, rehabilitation, and bolstering community resilience.…
Drug seizures soared in the West African Sahel region according to figures released Friday in a new U.N. report, indicating the conflict-ridden region is becoming an influential route for drug trafficking. Sharp Increase in Cocaine Seizures In 2022, 1,466 kilograms, (3,232 pounds), of cocaine were seized in Mali, Chad, Burkina Faso, and Niger compared to an average of 13 kilograms (28.7 pounds) between 2013 and 2020, said the report from the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime. Record-Breaking Seizure in Senegal Cocaine is the most seized drug in the Sahel after cannabis resin, the report said. The analysis comes as…
Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, has refuted claims that Governor Usman Ododo assisted his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in evading arrest by security operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Reports had surfaced alleging that Governor Ododo facilitated Bello’s departure from his residence in Abuja, where the EFCC had laid siege in an attempt to effect an arrest. However, Fanwo, who previously served under Bello’s administration, dismissed these claims in an interview with Channels TV. According to Fanwo, Governor Ododo is committed to upholding the laws of the country and respecting legal processes. He emphasised that…
In the latest update regarding the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has assured candidates affected by technical glitches that they will be rescheduled to write the exam. Oloyede made this announcement while addressing journalists after monitoring the exam at Kogo-Bwari, Abuja. He urged affected candidates to remain calm as arrangements are being made for their rescheduling. Out of the 1,985,642 candidates registered for the examination which commenced on Friday, Oloyede reported that the UTME has been running smoothly with only one center encountering technical issues so…
In a significant move toward enhancing airport security and efficiency, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, oversaw the successful test run of electronic gates (e-gates) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. During the test run on Friday, Dr. Tunji-Ojo declared the project 99 percent complete and confirmed that the e-gates would be fully operational starting next week. Accompanied by Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, and Kemi Nanna Nandap, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, among other high-ranking government officials, Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that the deployment of e-gates aims to streamline passenger movements by eliminating human…