Ohanaeze Ndigbo Defends Senator Umahi Against Project Allocation Allegations
The Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has responded to claims made by Muhammad Jamil, also known as Jadda Garko, accusing the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, of unfair allocation of road and bridge projects across Nigeria. In a statement released by the Secretary General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze dismissed Jamil’s allegations as baseless and […]
SERAP Calls for Suspension of Federal Funds to States Lacking Credible Local Elections
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend federal allocations to states that have not held credible local government elections. In an open letter dated October 5, 2024, signed by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP requested that the Minister of Finance withhold these funds, emphasizing that only democratically elected […]
IGP Orders Withdrawal of Police from Rivers State Local Governments
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has mandated the immediate withdrawal of police personnel from the 23 local government areas in Rivers State. This decision follows the sealing of local government secretariats in June due to tensions between Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former local government chairmen associated with Nyesom […]
Governor Hochul Rejects Pension Bill for Specialized Police Officers Over Cost Concerns
For the fourth consecutive year, New York has denied a pension bill that would have affected over a thousand specialized police officers across the state. Governor Kathy Hochul rejected the legislation on Friday, citing concerns about its financial impact on the state. The bill sought to allow state forest rangers, park police, and university police […]
Former Cabinet Secretary Calls UK’s Top Civil Servant Role ‘Massively Underpaid,’ Urges Salary Increase
Former Cabinet Secretary Lord O’Donnell has described the position of the UK’s top civil servant as “massively underpaid.” Lord O’Donnell, who is helping recruit a replacement for the role after Simon Case stepped down due to health reasons, said the £200,000-a-year salary does not reflect the demands of the job. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s […]
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and Stepson Attacked in ‘Gang Assault’ on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his 20-year-old stepson were victims of a “gang assault” on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, according to authorities. The attack occurred around 8:35 p.m. on Friday near 96th Street and 2nd Avenue, following a “verbal altercation” with five suspects. The NYPD confirmed that the suspects had a previous interaction […]
EFCC Opposes Godwin Emefiele’s Request to Halt Property Forfeiture
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an application by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, seeking to halt the forfeiture of properties and monies linked to him. On August 25, 2024, the court allowed the EFCC to temporarily seize $2.045 million, […]
Tinubu: My Commitment to Economic Growth Takes Priority Over the 2027 Election
President Bola Tinubu has made it clear that his focus is on improving Nigeria’s economic future rather than the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West Zonal Assembly in Lagos, Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, emphasized his commitment to ensuring economic prosperity for future generations. The president […]
Jonathan Urges Political Actors in Rivers State to Prioritize Democracy Amid Election Tensions
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for calm and urged political leaders in Rivers State to prioritize democracy over personal interests in light of the ongoing controversies surrounding the local government elections. His statement comes in response to accusations of political interference by state institutions and reports of electoral violence. The local government elections in […]
Gov. Dauda Lawal Clears N9.35 Billion in Gratuities for Zamfara Workers
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has made significant progress in addressing outstanding gratuities owed to retired state workers, settling a total of ₦9,357,743,281.35 in payments. The governor approved the payment of these backlogs in February this year, and so far, ₦4.86 billion has been paid to 2,666 state workers who retired between 2015 and 2024. […]
