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Two members of the house of representatives from Bayelsa have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the All Progressives Congress, marking another shift in the political balance at the national assembly. The lawmakers, Rodney Ambaiowei who represents Southern Ijaw federal constituency, and Oboku Oforji who represents Yenagoa Kolokuma Opokuma federal constituency, formalised their defection through letters addressed to the speaker of the house, Tajudeen Abbas. The letters were read during plenary on Wednesday. Ambaiowei explained that he was leaving the PDP because of what he described as a lingering leadership crisis that has affected the party across the…

Burkina Faso has released eleven Nigerian military personnel who were held after a Nigerian Air Force transport aircraft landed in the country without approval. Officials confirmed the release on Tuesday, marking the end of a tense episode that briefly intensified diplomatic friction between Nigeria and the military governments in the Sahel. According to Business Insider, the officers were cleared to return home after Burkinabe authorities completed preliminary security checks. Their aircraft, a Nigerian Air Force C-130, landed on Monday in the western city of Bobo Dioulasso with two crew members and nine other military officers on board. The Nigerian government…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday restated his decision to withdraw police officers attached to Very Important Persons and redeploy them to regular policing duties. The President made the remark shortly before the Federal Executive Council meeting held at the State House in Abuja. Tinubu expressed frustration over the slow pace of compliance with his earlier directive. He emphasised that any official who feels that their assignment genuinely requires police protection should contact the Inspector General of Police for clearance. The President instructed the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, to work with the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and…

Re: Urgent Demand for Legal Advisory to Imo State Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) to Comply with Binding Court of Appeal Judgments, Dismantle Illegal Roadblocks, and Cease Unlawful Operations on Imo Roads I write to you as a social engineer deeply committed to upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the fundamental rights of our citizens. Over the recent months, I have witnessed and documented numerous instances where state agencies overstep their bounds, infringing on the freedoms enshrined in our Constitution. Today, I am compelled to address the persistent and egregious misconduct by the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) in Imo State,…

Rev Ezekiel Dachomo, a prominent cleric and regional chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations in Barkin Ladi, has again raised alarm over rising insecurity in Plateau State. He revealed that he and other community leaders have asked Christian youths across vulnerable communities to take steps to protect themselves from renewed attacks. His message comes as memories of the tragic events of December 2023 remain fresh. More than two hundred people were killed in coordinated attacks that swept through seventeen rural communities in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi between the twenty third and twenty fifth of that month. The incidents…

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has reacted to the defection of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, describing his decision to join the ruling party as a self inflicted political setback. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party said the governor’s exit mirrors the old legal expression Volenti non fit injuria, which translates to “no injury is done to one who consents to it.” The party noted that Governor Fubara willingly embraced the path that eventually led to his defection and therefore cannot accuse the PDP or any individual…

The anticipated defection of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang appears settled, as a top member of the All Progressives Congress National Working Committee confirmed that the governor has already met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of his formal reception into the ruling party. With Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State now regarded as part of the ruling party and Mutfwang’s switch almost concluded, the All Progressives Congress has effectively expanded its control to twenty six states. Governor Mutfwang, who was elected under the platform of the internally divided Peoples Democratic Party, is expected to make his defection public in…

The Enugu State Government has unveiled plans to restrict the movement of tricycles, popularly known as Keke, along with yellow buses and minibuses across five major highway corridors in the state capital. The move is part of a broader strategy to introduce a fully functional Bus Rapid Transit system that will transform urban mobility in the state. The Commissioner for Transport, Dr Obi Ozor, made the announcement during a consultative meeting with transport unions and other key stakeholders at the ministry’s headquarters in Enugu on Monday. He listed the newly designated corridors as Okpara Avenue to Abakaliki Road through New…

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, along with major players in the aviation industry, for an urgent meeting following growing public outrage over the steep rise in domestic airfares across the country. The decision came after a motion by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, who, according to reports from Channels Television, warned that the sudden spike in ticket prices is already affecting national mobility and may jeopardise end of year travel plans for many Nigerians. Recent reports show that one way tickets on several domestic routes, especially those heading to the South South and South East, have increased…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally announced his move to the Accord Party, only days after his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party. The declaration was made on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, where top national and state leaders of the Accord Party gathered to welcome him. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke confirmed that he will seek a second term in office on the platform of the Accord Party, which he described as the “Thumb Up” party. He also disclosed that his decision to join the party was made…