Members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently holding a closed-door meeting at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, chaired by PDP National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum, marks the first major gathering since the Supreme Court dismissed a motion seeking a stay of execution on a High Court ruling that removed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary and confirmed Sunday Udeh-Okoye as his replacement. Further details are expected to emerge soon.
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for writing a letter to the State House of Assembly regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling on the state’s political crisis. Wike dismissed the letter as “useless” and expressed disapproval over Fubara’s method of communication during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. He stressed that the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, and other lawmakers are not under the governor’s control and should be accorded proper respect. According to Wike, rather than sending a formal letter, Governor Fubara should have personally reached out to…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday stopped from presenting the 2025 budget before the State House of Assembly. The presentation was scheduled before lawmakers, with Speaker Martin Amaewhule presiding, in compliance with a Supreme Court ruling that mandated proper approval of the state budget before federal funds could be accessed. However, when Governor Fubara arrived at the Assembly complex, he was denied entry, preventing him from proceeding with the presentation. Speaking to journalists outside the premises, Fubara emphasized that the budget was meant to serve the interests of Rivers State residents. He also revealed that he had formally…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has taken action against noise pollution by sealing off several churches, hotels, lounges, and other businesses that violated environmental regulations. Speaking on the enforcement carried out in areas including Ogudu, Apapa, Ojota, and Alapere, LASEPA’s General Manager, Babatunde Ajayi, stated that the establishments were shut down due to repeated violations. He emphasized that the agency remains committed to addressing environmental infractions that disrupt public peace. Some of the affected establishments include Flame Gospel Ministry International, Degra Eng/Electronics, B B Arena Hotel, Becfom Hotel, LA Megga Foods, 3C Hub, and Kamara’s Lounge. Others are…
Security forces under Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have rescued seven kidnapped victims in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement released in Jos on Tuesday, OPSH Media Officer Major Samson Zhakom confirmed that the operation was carried out on March 7. He explained that based on intelligence reports, troops launched an assault in the Attakar highlands of Ganawuri district, where the kidnappers were holding victims abducted along the Jos-Ganawuri road. During the raid, troops engaged the criminals, who fled into the highlands due to the military’s superior firepower. Soldiers also recovered a bag containing a blanket and…
The Senate has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant Senate seats in Edo Central and Anambra South. During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio officially declared both seats vacant and emphasized the importance of holding elections without delay. “The seats are now vacant, and I urge INEC to organize elections in accordance with the constitution to fill them,” Akpabio stated. INEC had previously mentioned in January 2025 that it was awaiting a formal request from the Senate before proceeding with the Anambra South by-election. The district has been without a representative…
A gas tanker explosion at Otedola Bridge in Lagos has left one person dead and four others injured, with 14 vehicles destroyed in the incident. The Lagos coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the explosion, stating that it occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. He explained that the blast affected a storey building and four shops, causing extensive damage to the area. The incident happened when a fully loaded gas tanker overturned while attempting to enter the expressway from Otedola Estate Road. Prompt News reports that emergency teams have since been deployed to the…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has linked the recent power supply disruption in Lagos to damage on the Omotoso–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. In a statement on Tuesday, TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah disclosed that the incident, which took place on Sunday between Towers 420 and 422, led to a reduction of about 350 megawatts of electricity supply. This affected both Eko and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies, resulting in significant load shedding in their coverage areas. She noted that TCN had dispatched engineers to the site and delivered necessary materials to fix the damaged sections of the transmission line. “The…
The police has confirmed the discovery of the shallow grave where a missing Lagos State University (LASU) graduate, Adedamola Ogunbode, was buried. This development followed the arrest of the prime suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo. According to police sources, Ajisomo—previously rumored to have fled to the Benin Republic—was apprehended on Monday in the Alakuko area of Lagos. He is said to be cooperating with investigators and led detectives to the burial site of the victim. Confirming the arrest, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed that the suspect had emptied Ogunbode’s bank account using the victim’s mobile phone. “The principal suspect, Olaoluwa…
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has stated that no Nigerian politician who frequently switches parties has ever attained the presidency. In a social media post on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Omokri stressed that political consistency is essential for national stability. He argued that Nigeria’s diverse political structure requires leaders with steadfast party affiliations, as frequent defections signal a lack of reliability. “For 65 years since Nigeria’s independence, no politician who continuously jumps from one party to another has ever emerged as president,” he said, citing historical trends. He pointed out that past leaders such as Tafawa Balewa, Shehu Shagari, Olusegun…