Ahead of its forthcoming national convention, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing fresh internal tension as prominent stakeholders, led by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, tabled a six-point demand before the National Working Committee (NWC). The demands were outlined on Monday night after a meeting at Wike’s Abuja residence, attended by former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ayo Fayose (Ekiti), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), and PDP National Secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu. In a communiqué signed by Ortom, the group warned that any convention held without addressing their concerns would be…
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Tension gripped Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State after suspected kidnappers attacked the community, killing a popular security operative identified as Adamu Commander. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen invaded the area late Sunday night. Residents who attempted to resist the attackers were overpowered by the heavily armed assailants. During the attack, Adamu Commander was captured and gruesomely killed before security forces could intervene. “This is heartbreaking for everyone here. He was a respected man in Kwami, and now his wives, children, and all of us are left in deep pain and fear,” a community member said on Monday. The deceased,…
The naira yesterday appreciated to N1,540 per dollar in the parallel market, strengthening from N1,545 per dollar recorded over the weekend. In the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency also firmed to N1,527.5 per dollar, its strongest level since July 3. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the exchange rate closed at N1,527.5 per dollar, compared to N1,531 last weekend, reflecting a gain of N3.5 for the naira. As a result, the gap between the parallel market and NFEM rates narrowed to N12.5 per dollar, down from N14 per dollar on Friday.
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of harassment and political persecution following the imposition of a N72 million Land Use and Amenities Charge on his property. In a statement on Monday by the Director of Media and Publicity of the Ladi Adebutu Development Organisation, Afolabi Orekoya, Adebutu described the action as “contemptuous of the judiciary,” noting that the issue was already before the courts. According to him, the matter is the subject of two pending cases at the High Court in Sagamu: HCS/275/2018, scheduled for October…
The Osun State Government has returned to the Supreme Court to contest the alleged seizure of local government allocations by the Federal Government. Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, said the state had earlier withdrawn a similar suit after both parties reached an agreement for payment, but accused the Federal Government of reneging on the deal. “There was an agreement between the state and the Federal Government that if we withdrew the case, they would pay the money. That was the reason we withdrew the case, but they didn’t honour it,” Alimi told The PUNCH. He noted that efforts by traditional…
Former Zamfara Central Senator, Kabiru Marafa, has vowed to cut at least one million votes from President Bola Tinubu’s tally in the 2027 general elections. Marafa recalled how Governor Dauda Lawal, a political newcomer before 2023, unseated established heavyweights in Zamfara, including former governors and lawmakers, riding on widespread anger against the All Progressives Congress. He accused President Tinubu of reneging on his pledge to reform the APC’s internal reward system, which he claimed had been entrenched in corruption under the Buhari administration. “People were not happy with the tail end of Buhari’s government.He promised that he was going to…
Socialite and media influencer, Oluyemi Fasipe, popularly known as Yemiefash, has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for Vintage Royale Hotel & Suites. Fasipe announced the deal on his social media handles, describing the partnership as one that goes beyond luxury. “I am excited to officially join the Vintage Royale Hotel & Suites family as their Brand Ambassador. This partnership means a lot to me because Vintage Royale isn’t just about luxury, it’s about creating unforgettable experiences, and I can’t wait to share that with you all,” he wrote. Yemiefashonline news had reported that Fasipe was unveiled as ambassador for…
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested seven suspected cultists believed to be members of the proscribed Ku Klux Klans confraternity in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. The suspects were apprehended following a complaint from a student of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osura, who reported being ambushed and attacked on August 25 after renouncing his membership of the group. According to a statement issued on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the victim was left unconscious with severe injuries during the attack, while his Redmi 13C phone and ₦41,000 were stolen. John said…
A 25-year-old man, Toheeb Musbau, was on Monday arraigned before the Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing aluminium windows valued at N200,000. Musbau, whose address was not disclosed, is facing charges of felony and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty. Police prosecutor, Edet Ekpo, told the court that the defendant, alongside others still at large, committed the offence on August 15 at about 2 p.m. on Amunipe Street, Ibiye, Badagry. According to him, the stolen windows belonged to one Lapa Muritala, who reported the case to the police, leading to Musbau’s arrest. Ekpo said the offences contravened…
A midnight fire on Monday razed part of a duplex at Oluyole Estate in Ibadan, destroying properties worth millions of naira. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at Lane 2 of the estate, when flames engulfed the sitting room of the building. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident, attributing the cause to an electrical surge from an appliance left plugged in. He said firefighters, led by ACFS Adedeji, arrived at the scene promptly and prevented the blaze from spreading to other sections of the house. “Only the sitting room was affected, and no…