PDP Chairman Speaks On Suspending Wike, Others
The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has said the National Working Committee under his leadership will not suspend or dismiss any ‘disloyal’ member. This is coming on the heels of the recent admonition by some stakeholders within the PDP, asking Damagum to sanction former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and many others for alleged anti-party activities during the just-concluded general elections. Damagum, who dismissed this while addressing the PDP Mobilisers Group in Abuja, revealed that the NWC had approved to set up a committee to review and reconcile all aggrieved members. The chairman
Tinubu Govt Bans ‘Ghana Must Go’ Sacks At Lagos Airport, Others
The Federal Government has prohibited the use of travel sacks, popularly known as ‘Ghana Must Go’ by passengers at all the nation’s airports. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) made this known in a circular by FAAN, titled, ‘Re: Prohibition of Usage Of Ghana Must Go’, signed by Manager, Airport Services, Henok Gizachew, dated November 24, 2023. According to FAAN, the ban of the travel sack is particularly for passengers travelling through the country’s international airports. The agency stated that the sack was banned by the authority because it has cost the airlines huge loss and also
Fresh Naira scarcity hits Kano, Sokoto, Edo, others
Despite recent assurances by the Central Bank of Nigeria that there is enough naira in circulation, reports of scarcity have emerged across the country. A survey by The PUNCH, on Wednesday, confirmed scarcity in some parts of Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kwara, Gombe, Edo, Sokoto, and Ekiti States. Many bank customers and Point of Sales operators, who spoke to The PUNCH, lamented that it is becoming a challenge to access cash for their economic activities. This is coming weeks after the apex bank affirmed that it has enough currency notes in the market and hence no need for panic withdrawals by
Primate Ayodele Releases Fresh Prophecies On Sudan, Ghana, others
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has released fresh prophecies concerning some African countries including Sudan, South Sudan, Ghana, Malawi, Namibia and DR Congo. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele sent warnings to the presidents of the aforementioned countries and spoke about elections in some of these countries. In Sudan, Primate Ayodele stated that the country may be consumed by the crisis currently going on if it is not handled carefully. He advised the rebel group, Rapid Support Forces, to be included in the government in order to end
Labour Party Denies Merger Talks With PDP, NNPP, Others
The Labour Party (LP) has denied media reports claiming it is in merger talks with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition parties. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement on Friday while reacting to reports that the LP is in talks with other opposition parties to oust the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Ifoh said the party has just concluded the 2023 general election episode and has not held a post-mortem, stating that the way forward for the party has not been discussed. The LP spokesman
UK Govt Warns Citizens Against Traveling to Imo, Kogi, Others
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Government department has warned its citizens residing in Nigeria against visiting Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi States. In a statement on its website on Friday, the UK government said the states are endangered due to the incoming off-cycle gubernatorial elections in the respective states. Emphasising the possibility of violent crimes in the states, the UK government warned that political rallies, protests, and violence can occur with little notice. “Political rallies, protests and violent demonstrations can occur with little notice throughout the country. International news events can sometimes trigger anti-Western demonstrations,” it said. It
How NGO Empowered Women in Ode-Aye in Ondo with Sewing Machines, Others
By Miracle Ogunde A Non-Governmental Initiative, Fold for Liberal Age Charity Initiative (FOLIAGE) on Saturday, empowered women in Ode-Aye, with multipurpose machines, such sewing and grinding machines, clothing materials and financial assistance. The charitable event which took place in Ode Aye community of Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State puts smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries as the materials were being distributed by the Founder of the organisation, Femi Ayejusunle. In his words, Ayejusunle spoke on the purpose behind the motive saying "this NGO is founded to empower individuals through training and materials support; sponsorship of society and human resources
FULL LIST : Police Promote 12 CPs To AIG, 19 DCPs To CPs, Others
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 5718 senior Police Officers comprising both General duty and specialists cadres of the Force. The Commission approved the promotion of twelve Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police, AIG; Nineteen Deputy Commissioners of Police, DCPs to the substantive rank of Commissioners and twenty one Assistant Commissioners of Police, ACPs to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners. Thirty three Chief Superintendents of Police, CSPs were also elevated to Assistant Commissioners. The Commission further approved the promotion of 265 Superintendents of Police to Chief Superintendents;
Lagos Reopens Ladipo, Oyingbo Markets, Others
Lagos Waste Management Authority has announced the re-opening of Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede and Ile-Epo markets, recently sealed for filth and gross environmental abuse. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who announced the re-opening in Lagos on Monday, noted the importance of stringent compliance measures in safeguarding public health and shielding residents against future health crises. Gbadegesin said that the re-opening of the markets followed full compliance with requisite conditions. “Following extensive renovations and compliance measures including, the implementation of stringent conditions and a written mandatory undertaking for reopening, Ladipo Market, Oyingbo Market, Alamutu Ologede
Police Speak On Arrest of People With Dreadlocks, Braless, Bum Shorts, Others
Citizens’ mode of dressing and looks do not constitute an offence in Nigeria, the police have clarified. For years on end, Nigerians, especially those residing in the southern part of the country, have lamented constant profiling, harassment and extortion in the hands of police officers due to their outfits, facial and physical appearances. However, Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, asserted that dreadlocks, wearing of bum shorts, and women moving without a bra are not offences. He made the assertion in a video clip posted on his official X handle on Tuesday. The development followed complaints
