Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has asked the Federal Government to establish state police and an intervention fund following the fresh wave of killings in the North-Central State.
According to Alia, the establishment of state police, though with its challenges, is critical to stemming the tide of violence in Benue State.
The National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties, Mr Peter Ameh, has questioned the decision by the Federal Capital Development Authority to construct a new headquarters for the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Ameh, a former National President of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, also warned about what he called the politicisation of the electoral umpire.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to PUNCH Online, the former presidential candidate said, “The recent decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission to allow the Federal Capital Development Authority to construct its new national headquarters in Abuja is deeply troubling and constitutes a direct assault on the commission’s constitutional independence.
“I strongly condemn this move as an unacceptable return to practices that undermine Nigeria’s democratic progress. The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) explicitly safeguards INEC’s autonomy under Section 158(1), which insulates the commission from external control in its operations.
Great gesture from a Man of God. It's time for all hands to be on deck to fight against insecurity in the land.
SamGift0817: The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, has described the attack on Yelewata community in Benue State as disheartening and devastating.
Enenche, who cut short his journey to Kebbi State to visit the grieving community, described the attack as “devastating and heartbreaking.”
The cleric, alongside his wife, extended his condolences to other Benue communities, including Apa, Agatu, Otukpo, Gwer West, and others, that have recently suffered similar assaults.
He called on relevant authorities to take decisive action to end the recurring menace.
“We were in Europe last week when we received the news. It was very disheartening, painful and devastating. We couldn’t return immediately, but once we got back, we knew we had to come physically,” Enenche said.
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, has described the attack on Yelewata community in Benue State as disheartening and devastating.
Enenche, who cut short his journey to Kebbi State to visit the grieving community, described the attack as “devastating and heartbreaking.”
The cleric, alongside his wife, extended his condolences to other Benue communities, including Apa, Agatu, Otukpo, Gwer West, and others, that have recently suffered similar assaults.
He called on relevant authorities to take decisive action to end the recurring menace.
“We were in Europe last week when we received the news. It was very disheartening, painful and devastating. We couldn’t return immediately, but once we got back, we knew we had to come physically,” Enenche said.
Air Peace has dismissed claims by the senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, that he was extorted and unfairly denied boarding, stating that the former Edo State governor did not check in online as alleged and arrived late for his scheduled flight.
Air Peace’s Operations Manager, Ayodeji Adeyemi, rejected what he described as “false allegations” made by the senator, suggesting they may have been motivated by personal reasons.
“Oshiomhole has made several allegations, and we stand by the fact that they are false. He came late for his flight — that’s already been established, and he didn’t deny it. He came to the airport requesting to board when the flight had closed,” Adeyemi said.
Adeyemi challenged the senator’s claim of checking in online before his arrival, explaining that Air Peace’s backend systems reflect all online check-ins, which automatically generate a boarding pass with seat details.
“He never checked in online. He only tried to sway public opinion by showing his phone on TV. If he truly checked in online, he should produce the boarding pass issued to him. Till now, he has not done that."
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has clarified the events surrounding his recent confrontation with Air Peace, stating that his actions were driven by a desire to stand up for fellow Nigerian passengers who were unfairly denied boarding.
The former Edo State governor addressed the controversy, which has dominated public discourse since the airline accused him of disrupting operations and attempting to use security escorts to gain access to a flight after check-in had closed.
Endorsement of President Bola Tinubu doesn't amount to campaign for 2027 — APC National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Barrister Felix Morka has said.
Recall that, an All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting in the North-East to endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term ended in chaos, following the alleged refusal of key party stakeholders to endorse Vice President Kashim Shettima alongside the president.
Reactions have trailed recent attacks, killings in Benue state.
Recall that over 100 people, including women and children, were killed in an overnight attack by gunmen in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State Over the weekend.
Pope Leo the fourteenth expressed profound sorrow and offered prayers for the victims of what he described as a terrible massacre.
Meanwhile, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, condemned the recent attack and called on Nigerians to hold their leaders accountable.
Renaming of national institutions after President Tinubu is a sign of insecurity, Omoyele Sowore, Human Rights Activist & Politician has said.
"There's no reason why anybody who has done well for the country wouldn't wait for monuments to be named after them, when they have left office. These naming ceremonies come from shallowness and rapid imbecility. On Tinubu's mid term assessment, commissioning 30km of a 750km highway, is a microcosm of the failure of this government."
Kenneth Okonkwo, actor, Lawyer and politician is at it again mocking Akwa Ibom state Governor, Umo Eno, this time, the actor said the Governor is ignorant in his response.
Recall that the Governor had said ‘’So people that are talking, even those that are not from Akwa Ibom, even those who feel they have done things…they have tried everything..they have tried to become actor, they failed. They are still living in bondage, trying to put their mouth into what does not concern them. Tell them this is living reality. He should go to his state and fight. He is an attempted politician. He tried in Labour party, he ran away. He tried acting, he was living in bondage. He is an attempted lawyer. He has never moved a motion before. So such people, don't listen to them''
Recall that Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesman for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, said he has ended his political association with the party and its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
In a statement released on his social media account on July 27, 2024, Okonkwo, a lawyer and seasoned Nollywood actor, cited persistent internal crises within the Labour Party and Obi’s failure to resolve them as reasons for his decision.
Okonkwo expressed a loss of confidence in Obi’s ability to restore unity and lead the party to victory in general elections.
Media Personality, Reuben Abati has said Peter Obi's speech is a very harsh assessment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Administration. -Abati
Recall that the Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi took a swipe at the Tinubu administration, accusing it of hypocrisy and playing politics instead of addressing the needs of Nigerians.
Seriake Dickson, the former governor of Bayelsa State has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the state of emergency and suspension of Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.
Speaking while commemorating the 26th Democracy Day celebration, Dickson said President Tinubu cannot be marking democracy while suppressing it in Rivers state.
He said, “Of all days, why did the president and the Senate President choose today being a democratic day in Nigeria to read all those undemocratic and unconstitutional and illegal communications to the National Assembly.”
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has clapped back at actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, who in a recent interview , described him as a ‘’political transgender' and one who behaves like a man but has the genitals of a woman.
Okonkwo stated this while expressing his disappointment at the governor over his recent defection from the PDP to the APC and the reason he gave for the defection.
‘’So people that are talking, even those that are not from Akwa Ibom, even those who feel they have done things…they have tried everything..they have tried to become actor, they failed. They are still living in bondage, trying to put their mouth into what does not concern them. Tell them this is living reality. He should go to his state and fight. He is an attempted politician. He tried in Labour party, he ran away. He tried acting, he was living in bondage. He is an attempted lawyer. He has never moved a motion before. So such people, don't listen to them''
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has clapped back at actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, who in a recent interview , described him as a ‘’political transgender' and one who behaves like a man but has the genitals of a woman..
Okonkwo stated this while expressing his disappointment at the governor over his recent defection from the PDP to the APC and the reason he gave for the defection.
‘’So people that are talking, even those that are not from Akwa Ibom, even those who feel they have done things…they have tried everything..they have tried to become actor, they failed. They are still living in bondage, trying to put their mouth into what does not concern them. Tell them this is living reality. He should go to his state and fight. He is an attempted politician. He tried in Labour party, he ran away. He tried acting, he was living in bondage. He is an attempted lawyer. He has never moved a motion before. So such people, don't listen to them''
A political commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has said the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, is constantly afraid of him because he has been exposing all his lies.
A political commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has said the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, is constantly afraid of him because he has been exposing all his lies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMwp6QMtybI President Bola Tinubu has openly signaled his readiness to receive the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike into the All Progressives Congress (APC) should he decide to switch parties from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking during the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 in Abuja’s Katampe District, Tinubu applauded Wike’s contributions to governance and jokingly referenced the former Rivers governor’s popular campaign slogan.
“We have somebody—Nyesom Wike—he is not a member of my party (APC), not yet. But the day he changes his mind and registers with the progressives, we will welcome him. Because we will enjoy singing ‘as e dey pain dem, e dey sweet us,’” Tinubu said, drawing laughter from the crowd and Wike himself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMwp6QMtybI President Bola Tinubu has openly signaled his readiness to receive the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike into the All Progressives Congress (APC) should he decide to switch parties from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking during the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 in Abuja’s Katampe District, Tinubu applauded Wike’s contributions to governance and jokingly referenced the former Rivers governor’s popular campaign slogan.
“We have somebody—Nyesom Wike—he is not a member of my party (APC), not yet. But the day he changes his mind and registers with the progressives, we will welcome him. Because we will enjoy singing ‘as e dey pain dem, e dey sweet us,’” Tinubu said, drawing laughter from the crowd and Wike himself.
As the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) prepares to commission completed infrastructure projects in Abuja , the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, led a delegation of FCDA engineers, reporters and Contractors on a final inspection tour across several project sites.
Speaking after the inspection, the Minister expressed immense joy and gratitude to Almighty God for granting him the health, strength, and capacity to superintend over the delivery of these vital projects.
He also extended deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support and commitment to the development of the FCT under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIZbDUaGVQU Former Governor of Ekiti State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayo Fayose, has declared that he would never leave the PDP for any political party, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite his belief in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership.
The former governor explained that his visit to Tinubu was personal, adding that the President needs to be encouraged to continue what he is doing for Nigerians.
“No one is saying it’s easy, but there’s no miracle that can turn around things overnight.
“For the little the President has done, we must commend him. I was a one-time critic of the last administration, but you cannot compare the situation now.
“So, for me, I’m here to take the opportunity of his homecoming to visit him. And to encourage him to do more for Nigerians,” the former governor said.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIZbDUaGVQU Former Governor of Ekiti State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayo Fayose, has declared that he would never leave the PDP for any political party, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite his belief in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership.
The former governor explained that his visit to Tinubu was personal, adding that the President needs to be encouraged to continue what he is doing for Nigerians.
“No one is saying it’s easy, but there’s no miracle that can turn around things overnight.
“For the little the President has done, we must commend him. I was a one-time critic of the last administration, but you cannot compare the situation now.
“So, for me, I’m here to take the opportunity of his homecoming to visit him. And to encourage him to do more for Nigerians,” the former governor said.
Ikaeniyan0: Peter Obi dey always talk like a retard. The Lagos Calabar Coastal road won't only open up new areas in the coastal areas to development, it will also cut the travel time.
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Tinubu administration’s focus on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, arguing that such large-scale infrastructure projects should not take precedence over addressing Nigeria’s insecurity and economic fragility.
Obi questioned whether it was logical to commit vast resources to the several infrastructural projects that will “lead nowhere when we have crisis.” “Are you saying that the coastal road is more important than securing Nigeria?” he asked.
Obi stressed that security and production are the foundations of any functional economy. Without securing the country, he said, even the most ambitious infrastructure would amount to a misplaced priority.
He said, “The roads we have all over the country are no more durable. You fix those roads first and use your resources to secure your country. Security is far more fundamental than roads. Would you prefer a road to your village when you cannot drive to your village? If you prefer, let us do what we are doing. So if you say our problem is insecurity, they can’t go to farm, our problem is power, let’s deal with those things.”
“We are a government. We must secure our people, and it requires decisive action,” he added.
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Tinubu administration’s focus on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, arguing that such large-scale infrastructure projects should not take precedence over addressing Nigeria’s insecurity and economic fragility.
Obi questioned whether it was logical to commit vast resources to the several infrastructural projects that will “lead nowhere when we have crisis.” “Are you saying that the coastal road is more important than securing Nigeria?” he asked.
Obi stressed that security and production are the foundations of any functional economy. Without securing the country, he said, even the most ambitious infrastructure would amount to a misplaced priority.
He said, “The roads we have all over the country are no more durable. You fix those roads first and use your resources to secure your country. Security is far more fundamental than roads. Would you prefer a road to your village when you cannot drive to your village? If you prefer, let us do what we are doing. So if you say our problem is insecurity, they can’t go to farm, our problem is power, let’s deal with those things.”
“We are a government. We must secure our people, and it requires decisive action,” he added.