Author: Vincent Osuwo

The former minister of justice and attorney general of the federation, Abubakar Malami, has expressed concern over the Department of State Service’s (DSS) unconstitutional imprisonment and obvious unwillingness to meet with his legal team to launch a defense. In a statement issued on Saturday, Bello Muhammed Doka alleged that Malami was rearrested by DSS after meeting the court-ordered bail conditions on charges of interim asset forfeiture. According to him, it is concerning and an infringement on his constitutional rights, as his arrest comes before investigations, which contradicts constitutional norms. “We have raised the alarm over his detention by DSS for…

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the latest national grid collapse, calling it a continuation of a developing national catastrophe. The national electrical grid failed on Friday, with generation falling drastically from more than 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 MW by 1:30 p.m. This caused power outages in homes and businesses around the country, disrupting supply for millions of customers. During the incident, all 23 grid-connected power plants reportedly lost output, resulting in zero allocation to the nation’s 11 distribution corporations. Obi stated in a statement posted on X on Saturday titled “2026: The Collapse…

The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed additional night patrol teams to the Kofare-Agric region in response to complaints of suspected night attacks and residents’ pleas for improved protection. The Command stated that the measure was intended to tighten security and deter criminal activity in the region while investigations into the alleged events are ongoing. In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, stated that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, reminded citizens of the Command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property throughout the state. “The Adamawa State Police Command has taken note…

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, has reiterated his dedication to his political objectives, stating that he will not compromise his values for personal benefit. His statements came after Chronicle NG reported that Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, along with other local government chairmen, members of the House of Representatives, and aides, had resigned from the NNPP. Addressing party supporters at his Kano home shortly after the governor resigned on Friday, Kwankwaso stated that his long-standing political struggle has always been for the emancipation of common Nigerians.…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking to journalists in his Bende town, Bende LGA, Kalu stated that Abia State is currently isolated at the federal level. “I was asking him to join APC because he was one of us who strengthened the party in Abia State. His joining APC will open more doors to our people. Otti is my friend. “My call for him to join the APC is borne out of sincerity of purpose. If he had heeded…

Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has stated that any push for him to run for governor of Abia State must originate from within the party. Speaking to journalists in his Bende town, Bende LGA, Kalu stated that, while the governorship is vital, his political ambitions go beyond that. “It is the call from the party that will make me run if they find me worthy. Political ambition does not end with being a governor. I can fit in beyond being a governor. It is not the ultimate. I have no business being in politics except to…

The Benue State Government has announced stringent implementation of safety measures at the Buruku shoreline in response to frequent boat accidents that have claimed lives and wrecked property along the major river corridor. The action comes amid growing public concern about risky boat operations employed as a temporary alternative while the Buruku bridge is being built. The cargo-capable ferries were originally designed to improve travel time, lower transportation costs, and enhance trade by safely transporting people and products across the river. However, authorities claim that the endeavor has gradually devolved into a risky operation characterized by frequent mistakes and preventable…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged bias on the part of an Abuja Federal High Court after its case contesting the police obstruction of the party’s national headquarters was dismissed. The PDP states that the court’s choice to dismiss the case, even after it was officially withdrawn according to court regulations, heightens its worries regarding judicial neutrality. In a statement released on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the party said, “Prior to this lawsuit, we had previously contacted the Chief Judge expressing concerns about the clear bias of three out of the 12 judges at the…

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have urged the National Assembly to take over the legislative activities of the Rivers State House of Assembly in order to restore state constitutional order. The APC Leaders Forum condemned the impeachment attempt against State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, claiming that it is politically driven and undermines democracy in the state. The issue erupted last Friday, when the assembly asked the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, to form a seven-member panel to probe suspected egregious misconduct by Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, insisted that…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Federal Capital Territory Administration management and political leaders of wage exploitation, worker intimidation, and neglect of statutory responsibilities. Expressing its complete backing for the indefinite strike by the FCTA workers, the NLC called the action warranted and essential due to what it labeled ongoing violations of workers’ rights. Employees of the FCTA and the Federal Capital Development Authority began an indefinite strike on Monday following the end of a seven-day ultimatum, halting operations in key government offices in Abuja. The strike halted activities at the FCTA Secretariat, leading to the mobilization of…