Convention chaos: Turaki-led PDP alleges intimidation
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday accused the Federal Government of frustrating its Special National Convention in Abuja through venue intimidation and heavy security deployment, which it said prevented the event from proceeding as planned.
Oyo Kidnap: Federal control of security left me incapacitated – Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the constitutional structure which placed security agencies under federal control has left him unable to effectively tackle the wave of kidnappings and abductions in the state, despite being designated as the state’s Chief Security Officer.
Group drums support, celebrates Mbah’s 3 years of innovative governance
A socio-political organisation, New Enugu Group, has congratulated the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on what it described as three years of visionary, transformative and exemplary leadership that has repositioned the state for rapid economic growth and sustainable development.
MASSOB hails compliance with Biafra Day sit-at-home
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has commended residents across the South-East and other parts of the former Eastern Region for participating in Saturday’s sit-at-home observance marking the 59th anniversary of the declaration of Biafra.
Biafra Day: Umuahia shuts down as residents observe sit-at-home
An unusual calm descended on Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Saturday as residents largely stayed indoors in observance of Biafra Day, a remembrance event held in honour of those who lost their lives during the Nigerian Civil War.
NDC debunks fake primary election results circulating on social media
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed reports and unofficial announcements circulating on social media regarding the outcome of its Enugu State primary elections, describing them as false, unauthorised and misleading.
