Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Yoruba Nation agitators who invaded the Oyo State Government Secretariat at Agodi in Ibadan, the state capital, have pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them before an Oyo State High Court. On Wednesday, the agitators were all paraded before Justice K. B. Olawoyin. The offence was committed on April 13, 2024, in Ibadan, in the Ibadan Judicial Division, an offence contrary to and punishable under section 37(2) of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vo. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000. The case, with suit number I/51c/2024, which involves the State vs Adeyemo Peter & 26 others,…
Enugu State has withdrawn from the suit filed by some states in the federation, contesting the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as well as the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit guidelines, which is before the Supreme Court. The Kogi State Government initially filed the suit against the EFCC in 2023, with 18 other states, including Enugu, later joining the suit. The state, which is the sixth plaintiff in the suit, became the sixth state to withdraw from the suit, the first three states being Anambra (ninth plaintiff), Adamawa (16th plaintiff) and Ebonyi (18th plaintiff). The three states…
No fewer than 30 top officials will be retiring alongside the Clerk to the National Assembly, Magaji Tambawal. Based on parliamentary practices, Tambawal began his pre-retirement leave on November 1, 2024, having handed over to his deputy, Kamouroudeen Ogundele. Tambawal, who was first appointed acting Clerk to the National Assembly in November 2022 and later confirmed in March 2023, will turn 60 in February 2025. Although he officially retires in February, he will not be actively involved in any assignment or tasks from the commencement of his pre-retirement leave till when he officially vacates the office. According to an official…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, said President Tinubu looks forward to strengthening the relations between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world. Donald Trump claimed victory on Wednesday and pledged to “heal” the country on Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback. According to President Tinubu,…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the federal government to proffer lasting solutions to the power crisis in the country. Obi made the call on his X handle while raising concerns about the ongoing power crisis following another collapse of the national grid. The call came after Nigerians were plunged into a fresh round of darkness following another collapse of the national power grid. Since January 2024 till date, the grid has collapsed 10 times, and three times in October alone. Speaking on the issue via a statement on Wednesday via X, Obi contrasted Nigeria’s struggles with power…
Abia State chapter of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has rejected the results of the Abia State local government chairmanship and councillorship elections, vowing to seek redress in the law court. The position of the party was made known by the State Chairman of APGA, Onuoha Egbe Benon on Tuesday when he addressed the press. Benon, who said that the results released by the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) did not represent what actually happened at the polls, said that there is evidence that APGA won the polls. According to him, the decision to challenge the results were taken…
The Minority Leader of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has stated that the presidential system of government is no longer fit for the country. Chinda made this statement on Channels Television’s Inside Sources with Laolu Akande. “I will clearly say that the system of government that we operate, the presidential system of government is not good enough for us. “The time has come for us to rejig that system of government and come up with a homegrown system that will serve our country better and then will place us where we hope to be,” he said. The lawmaker…
A bus driver has set himself and an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) on fire while trying to evade arrest. In a video on X on Tuesday, the driver was seen setting his bus on fire out of anger. The incident created traffic on the Oshodi-Apapa expressway. LASTMA spokesman, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. Taofiq, the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, said the injured official was rushed to an undisclosed hospital for treatment. “LASMA management is aware of a distressing video showing the driver of a Volkswagen T4…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, at age 56. According to a statement released by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. He, however, did not disclose the illness. President Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time. He wished Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honours his significant contributions to the nation. Born on February 28, 1968, Lagbaja served as the Chief of Army Staff…
Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far. As jubilant supporters cheered and chanted “USA”, Trump took to the stage at his campaign headquarters in Florida along with his wife Melania and several of his children. “We are going to help our country heal,” the Republican former president said.”It’s a political victory that…