The Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has issued strong warnings to key party figures, threatening sanctions against Abia State Governor Alex Otti and former presidential candidate Peter Obi, should they proceed with actions deemed disruptive to party unity. At a NEC meeting held in Abuja on Monday, the party…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has debunked social media reports that its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was sacked by President Bola Tinubu. A viral message shared on WhatsApp suggested that Mahmood had been sacked. “INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Tinubu,” the message, which…
The Zion Prayer Movement Outreach has clarified that it is not responsible for the continued detention of blogger Harrison Ofoegbu, also known as Ijele Speaks. At a press conference on Saturday, the ministry’s Media Adviser, Dan Aibangbe, said a court order for the release of Mr Ofeogbu was signed on 15 August 2024, after the…
A Colorado city is threatening “enforcement action” against residents with more than four pets following the approval of a new ordinance limiting the number of pets residents can own. Northglenn, which is located near Denver, Colorado, recently announced that an “important change” will “soon take effect regarding pet ownership” in the city. The city’s website…
Former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has criticized the recent overseas trips taken concurrently by President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Speaking on Sunday in Abuja, Wabara described the frequent trips of the country’s first two citizens abroad as “the height of executive rascality” and a clear neglect of their leadership responsibilities. The…
