The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit against the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Jarret Tenebe, over what it describes as a forceful and unlawful takeover of its secretariat on Airport Road in Benin City. In the suit lodged at the Edo State High Court, the PDP is requesting a perpetual injunction to bar Tenebe and his associates from entering or conducting any activities at the property located at No. 49 Airport Road. The writ of summons, dated February 14, 2025, and made public on Wednesday, also…
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Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, the Ward Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Arogbo Ward 1, Ese-Odo Local Government Area, has officially resigned from the party, citing frustrations with the leadership’s failure to prioritize electoral success. In a harshly worded resignation letter, Peretei accused the party’s leadership of lacking any real intent to win elections, both now and in the future. He criticized those at the helm for their self-serving actions, which he believes have hindered the party’s ability to secure victories in recent elections. “Those in charge of the party have no plans to win any elections, now or…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Prince Leke Adegbite, on his re-election. The Governor in his goodwill message at the inauguration of the new leadership of the union in Akure on Wednesday, hailed the smooth transition that produced Adegbite for a second term in office. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Governor commended members of the union for their continued show of unity and maturity, describing the peaceful transition of leadership as a demonstration of the union’s…
The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, has cleared the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment allegations made by a senior lecturer, Mrs. Folasade Adebayo. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the university’s Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Mufutau Ibrahim, in Oye-Ekiti. Following the allegations and persistent calls for an investigation by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), FUOYE chapter, the council in February established a committee to examine the claims. During the council’s recent meeting, Professor Fasina recused himself to allow open deliberation on the…
The National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Labour Party’s National Caretaker Committee, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has commenced in Abuja. The meeting, taking place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, is being attended by notable party figures, including the 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti. In her welcome address, Senator Usman called for unity within the party. She urged all members, particularly those from the former National Working Committee (NWC) led by Julius Abure, to put aside their differences and join efforts to rebuild the party.
Inspector Stephen Enang of the Nigerian Police Force tragically passed away on Tuesday night while watching the UEFA Champions League clash between Arsenal and Real Madrid at a viewing centre in Calabar. Enang, a dedicated Arsenal fan, was attached to the Akim Police Division along IBB Way, Calabar, until his sudden death. He was a familiar face at the football viewing centre on Abang-Asang Street in the Calabar Municipality Local Government Area, where the incident occurred. Witnesses say the late officer showed no signs of illness before the match began. In fact, he joined other fans in celebrating enthusiastically as…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ordered the full implementation of the suspended naira-for-crude oil agreement involving local refiners. This directive was announced by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday through its official X account in a post titled “Update on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative.” The initial phase of the six-month agreement, which included the Federal Government, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and Dangote Petroleum Refinery, ended on March 31, 2025. Since the deal was not renewed, the Dangote refinery has stopped selling refined petroleum products in naira. However, in its latest update,…
Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has taken decisive action by dissolving the management board of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) with immediate effect. This decision was announced in a statement issued on April 9, 2025, by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. In a move that has raised eyebrows, Governor Aiyedatiwa relieved Mr. Dele Ologun, the Executive Chairman, and all other members of their duties. The affected individuals have been directed to hand over all government properties in their possession to the agency’s accounting officer. To ensure the smooth operation of Sunshine…
On Tuesday, Zenith Bank’s compliance officer, Femi Remigus, presented crucial exhibits against Ali Bello, the chief of staff to Governor Usman Ododo, in the ongoing trial for an alleged N3 billion money laundering scheme. Remigus testified under the guidance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Remigus was the sixth prosecution witness in the case involving Bello, who is also the nephew of former Governor Yahaya Bello. The EFCC had arraigned Bello, along with Abba Daudu, Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, Iyada Sadat, and Rashida Bello (who remains…
A 30-year-old woman, Cynthia Oguzie, tragically lost her life after an overhead water tank fell through the ceiling of her room in a Lagos apartment, crushing her as she lay on her bed. Footage shared online captured the aftermath, with Oguzie seen motionless on her bed. Although a voice in the video suggested she was still alive at the time, subsequent images showed her lifeless body in what appeared to be a hospital setting. The incident occurred in the Lekki area of Lagos, just two months after Oguzie reportedly moved into the residence. A Facebook user identified as Chukwuebuka Nathaniel,…