What was meant to be a peaceful celebration in honour of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, turned into a security standoff in Kaduna as the police moved swiftly to shut down a planned birthday rally, citing credible intelligence of a potential security breach. The Kaduna State Police Command said the rally, organized by supporters of Mr. Obi, posed a serious risk of being hijacked by non-state actors. In a statement that sent shockwaves through the political space, the command warned that criminal elements were planning to infiltrate the gathering to incite violence and disrupt public order. “This is…
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By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Executive Chairman of the Jigawa State Internal Revenue Service (JIRS), Dr. Nasiru Sabo, has announced that the state is on course to achieve an ambitious N100 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target for 2025. Speaking with Online Tribune shortly after the opening session of a two-day workshop on Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and gender-responsive frameworks, Dr. Sabo disclosed that the agency had already generated N23.8 billion in the first half of the year—more than double its initial projections. “This is a very strong start, and we remain optimistic about meeting, and even surpassing, the N100…
***At 64, Peter Obi’s Legacy Inspires the Nation to Serve Rather than balloons and birthday fanfare, Nigerians across the country are marking His Excellency Peter Obi’s 64th birthday with something more powerful: impact. From North to South, members of the Obidient Movement are taking to the streets, clinics, markets, orphanages, and prisons — turning July 19 into a nationwide “Obidient Day of Service” that reflects the man they admire and the values he embodies. Director, Strategic Communications and Media, Nana Sani Kazaure in a statement indicated that in place of traditional goodwill messages, thousands of Obidients are engaging in community-driven…
The Obidient Movement has condemned Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over a viral video in which he allegedly warned former presidential candidate Peter Obi not to enter Edo State without his permission — a comment the group described as unconstitutional and dangerously inflammatory. In a strongly worded statement on Thursday, the group’s Director of Strategic Communications, Nana Kazaure, labelled the governor’s remarks “reckless, unlawful, and a threat to national unity,” stressing that no elected official has the authority to limit the constitutional rights of any Nigerian citizen. “This is not a monarchy. Edo State is not a private estate,” the…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) suffered a major setback on Thursday as two sitting Senators from Osun State — Olubiyi Oluwole Fadeyi (Osun Central) and Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi (Osun East) — announced their resignation from the party, citing irreparable internal divisions and prolonged legal battles. In separate letters to their ward chairmen, the lawmakers blamed their exit on the party’s enduring post-2023 election crisis, marked by factionalism and leadership paralysis at the national level. Both said the disarray has rendered their continued membership untenable. Senator Fadeyi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, lamented that the party had become mired…
***Says continued exclusion breaches the Constitution, fuels dangerous narratives Prominent Northern lawmaker and former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent round of strategic board appointments into key federal agencies, but also issued a strong warning: the South East must not be left behind. In a statement released over the weekend in Abuja, Ndume said the President’s latest appointments—like those made in May—represent a decisive move to address long-standing concerns in the North about perceived neglect and marginalisation. “These appointments, including the 12 in May, are clear evidence that President Tinubu is a…
***Say he must not be harmed anywhere in Nigeria The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives has come out swinging against what it calls a “shocking and dangerous threat” to Peter Obi’s life—allegedly made by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The governor had, at a public event on Friday, warned that Obi “must not come to Edo without security clearance,” claiming three people were killed after Obi visited the state and donated ₦15 million. “Where did he get the money from?” the governor asked, before issuing a veiled threat: “He shouldn’t come here without clearance.” However,…
Amid growing political realignments ahead of 2027, the Fix PDP, Fix Nigeria Group has warned Nigerians not to lose sight of the only political party with a truly national identity — the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued by Abubakar Muktar of Katsina State, the group emphasized that the PDP remains the most enduring democratic platform in Nigeria, never driven by tribal sentiment or political vengeance. “While others were born out of bitterness, short-term alliances, and desperation for power, the PDP was built to last — with national cohesion and institutional memory,” the statement said. Taking aim at…
The Niger State Government has issued an urgent warning to communities along the riverside areas of the state, urging them to immediately heed federal flood alerts and relocate to higher ground to avert disaster. This call comes in response to recent forecasts by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Federal Ministry of Environment, which have projected heavy rainfall and potential flooding in over 38 flood-prone locations across 15 states, including Niger. In a statement released on Friday in Minna, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Communication, and Strategy, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, said the warning is crucial to…
By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Nasarawa State Chapter, has entered a new era of leadership following the inauguration of a 14-member Caretaker Committee by the Council’s national leadership. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Conference Hall in Lafia, drew a crowd of youth leaders, political figures, and government representatives, all united in the shared vision of advancing youth development in the state. The newly inaugurated committee, described as a blend of competence, diversity, and grassroots representation, is tasked with revitalizing the NYCN’s presence in…