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Senator Garba Maidoki, who represents Kebbi South Senatorial District, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing alleged injustice and unresolved internal issues within the ruling party.The announcement was made on Tuesday during plenary after a letter conveying his decision was read on the floor of the Senate by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin.In the letter, Maidoki explained that his departure from the APC was driven by what he described as a prolonged internal crisis that had negatively affected his political ambitions and confidence in the party.He further accused the APC of failing to uphold its core values of justice, peace, and unity, particularly during the recently concluded primary elections i...

The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development with new policy decisions and project approvals aimed at tackling erosion, strengthening education, improving healthcare delivery and boosting the state’s economy.The government also approved contracts worth ₦640 million for key infrastructural projects designed to enhance social cohesion, stimulate economic growth and improve public service delivery across the state.This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, following the third meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council held at the Government House, Awka, on June 22.According to the statement, the Council took several decisions, including co...

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police to the Senate.The proposed legislation seeks to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution to create a legal framework for state police across the federation.The move follows repeated calls by the President for constitutional reforms to enable states to play a greater role in securing their territories.In February, Tinubu urged the National Assembly to amend the Constitution to accommodate state police, describing the reform as necessary to tackle terrorism, banditry and other security threats.During his Democracy Day address earlier this month, the President vowed that terrorists, bandits and their sponsors would face the full weight of the law, insisting ...

Former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, is set to file a no-case submission in his alleged wiretapping trial.This follows the decision of the Department of State Services to close its case against him before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday.The DSS is prosecuting El-Rufai on an amended five-count charge bordering on alleged unlawful interception of communications and breach of national security.According to the charges, the former Kaduna State governor had claimed on Arise Television during a live interview in February that he had intercepted a telephone conversation involving Ribadu, which allegedly revealed plans by security operatives to arrest him, an offence the agency said was contrary to Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) A...

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has issued a strong warning against Yoruba individuals allegedly working with criminal elements involved in kidnapping across the South-West region.Speaking at the palace of the traditional ruler of Igboho in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, Igboho accused some Yoruba indigenes of aiding Fulani-linked criminal groups in the abduction of residents.He declared that anyone found collaborating with kidnappers would face severe consequences, insisting that such actions amount to betrayal of their communities.According to him, individuals from Igboho or any part of Yorubaland who assist criminal groups in carrying out kidnappings would be held accountable for their actions.Meanwhile, the Arewa C...

The Federal Government has lined up 30 witnesses to appear in court during the trial of six individuals accused of allegedly plotting to remove President Bola Tinubu’s administration through unconstitutional means.The case, which is before the Federal High Court in Abuja, involves a retired major general, a former naval officer, a police inspector, and three other defendants facing charges connected to an alleged coup attempt.The defendants are identified as retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Navy Captain Erasmus Victor, Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani.Court documents filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation revealed that the prosecution plans to rely on testimonies from security investigators, militar...

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of Terry Igiebor as Chairman of the Edo State Ecological Funding and Management Commission.The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, in a statement on Monday, said the move is aimed at strengthening environmental management and grassroots development across the state.Igiebor, described as a distinguished businessman and grassroots politician, is widely recognised for his commitment to community development and the empowerment of people at the grassroots level.He previously served as a member of the Edo State Audit Service Commission, where he played a role in promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance.According to the statement, the nomination will be forwarded to the Edo State Hou...

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged Nigerians to hold elected officials accountable by closely monitoring their performance and demanding greater representation beyond just evaluating the President.Speaking during an interview with Vanguard, Saraki stressed the need for citizens to pay attention to the activities of their lawmakers and regularly assess their contributions in the National Assembly.According to him, increased public scrutiny of legislators’ records would improve the quality of lawmaking, as elected representatives would be compelled to become more active and responsive.The former Kwara State governor expressed concern that some lawmakers complete entire legislative terms without making meaningful contributions during plenary sessions, yet continue to ...

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has criticised Peter Obi over his recent call for the President to resign from office.In a statement posted on Dare’s official social media page, he said Obi’s demand was inconsistent with the provisions of Nigeria’s constitutional presidential system, which provides for fixed terms of office for elected presidents.The presidential aide argued that Nigeria does not operate a parliamentary system where governments can be removed through votes of confidence.“Nigeria is a constitutional presidential democracy. Presidents are elected for fixed terms and leave office through elections, constitutional processes, incapacity or the expiration of their mandate,” Dare stated.Obi h...