Alhaji Sule, 1929–2017, contributed significantly to Nigeria’s socio-political development throughout his illustrious career. He served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, where he was Chairman of the UN Special Committee Against Apartheid. He also served as Chief Whip of the Federal House of Representatives (1954–1959), Leader of Nigeria’s Delegation to the Conference of Independent States (1960), First Federal Commissioner of Public Complaints (1976), and Minister of Mines and Power. President Tinubu believes that immortalising Ambassador Sule’s legacy will inspire younger generations to uphold integrity, patriotism,…
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Supreme Court Dismisses PDP Case Against Aiyedatiwa’s Candidacy
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the last governorship election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi challenging the competence of the joint ticket of Lucky Aitedatiwa and his running mate in the election, Olayide Adelami.In a judgment on Tuesday, a five-member panel, presided over by Justice Mohammed Garba, was unanimous in holding that the appeal was without merit and that the appellants lacked the locus standi to query Adelami’s nomination.The court awarded a cost of N8million against the PDP and Ajayi,…
Read MoreIftar Dinner: Tinubu To Governors,Be Patriotic, Work For Good Of Your People.
“We Need to Spend Money, Not People” On Monday evening in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu urged the nation’s political leaders to direct more funds and policies toward meeting the needs of the weak and impoverished. The president encouraged leaders to be selfless and work for the good of the people while hosting governors, Federal Executive Council (FEC) members, Service Chiefs, and a few chosen Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the State House to break the Ramadan fast. “I appreciate everyone’s response to my invitation. President Tinubu remarked,…
Read MoreReconciliation Meeting Between Fubara, Lawmakers Collapse, As Amaewhule-led Assembly Refuse To Show Up
Governor Fubara, in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo, had invited Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and 26 other lawmakers for a reconciliation meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt. Naijaonpoint reports that the letter dated March 7, 2025, stated that the meeting was scheduled after the governor received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment regarding the state’s political crisis. Key issues on the agenda included presentation of the 2025 budget to…
Read More2027: 5 PDP Governors Back El-Rufai/Obi Ticket To Unseat Tinubu
Five PDP governors are reportedly collaborating with Nasir El-Rufai and Peter Obi in preparation for the 2027 presidential election. Five PDP governors are reportedly collaborating with Nasir El-Rufai and Peter Obi in preparation for the 2027 presidential election. – Advertisement – El-Rufai and Atiku have engaged in several discussions, with suggestions that their goal is to enhance strategic planning within the PDP to strengthen its electoral position and avoid the divisions seen in the 2023 elections that benefited the APC. Among those involved, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is taking…
Read More15 000 Anambra West LP Members Dump Party For APGA
Over fifteen thousand members of the Labor Party in Anambra West local government area yesterday dumped their former party to join the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA. The members while joining APGA contended that it is not about Political party but the performance of Gov Charles Soludo in the last three years in office. According to their spokesman Chief Edochie Onuorah ; “Our major reason for joining APGA is to support Gov Charles Soludo based on the promises he made to the people of Anambra West local government area which…
Read MoreImo Labour Party Passes No Confidence Vote In State Chairman, Alleges Anti- Party Activities, Others .
By Williams Odunze The State Working Committee ,SWC of the Labour Party, Imo State Chapter has passed vote of no confidence on its State Chairman, Barr.Callistus Ihejiagwa , accusing him of engaging in anti party activities and administrative high-handedness. At a Press conference organized by the members of the State Working Committee, they alleged that the State party chairman is a political working tool of APC , following what they described as his inactive posture as a leader of an opposition party in the State. Reading through a Communique …
Read MoreRivers: RSIEC Chairman Vows Court Action if Lawmakers Fail to Withdraw 48-Hour Summon Notice
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, has vowed to take court action if the state’s House of Assembly failed to withdraw the 48-hours ultimatum issued for his appearance before the legislative chamber. NPO reported that the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly had, on Wednesday, summoned the RSIEC Chairman over the conduct of the October 5, 2024 local government election. The Assembly had threaten to issue a warrant for his arrest if he fails to appear before the chamber. Reacting in a statement issued by his legal counsel,…
Read MoreDISCLAIMER! Orlu Zone Presidents General Deny Communique on IMO CHARTER OF EQUITY
“Thanks to Orlu Zone Presidents General for reaffirming Owerri Zone for Governorship in 2027” The attention of the President of Presidents General (POP) of the 12 Local Government Areas of Orlu Zone have been drawn to a false publication in the Nigeria Newspoint newspaper. of 24th February, 2025 captioned, Thanks to Orlu zone Presidents General for reaffirming Owerri zone for 2027. Imo Governorship position and we want to categorically state as follows: 1)The Presidents General in Orlu Zone did not at any time reaffirm Owerri Zone for 2027 Governorship position. 2)The Presidents General…
Read MoreIMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF NKWOJI MARKET
This is to inform the general public, especially allottees of stores at the two lockup shop buildings at Nkwoji Market in Owerre Nkwoji Community, Nkwerre LGA that the Government of Imo State has approved the structural redesign of Nkwoji Market and the said two buildings affected by the 1st phase of the proposed project would be demolished in the reconstruction process. Consequently, all allottees/ traders doing business in the affected buildings are by this notice mandated to vacate all valuable items in their shops within two weeks from the date…
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