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Reps Demand Breakdown of Rivers’ ₦1.48tn Budget, Question ₦24bn for CCTV and ₦30bn for Gunboats

Reps Demand Breakdown of Rivers’ ₦1.48tn Budget, Question ₦24bn for CCTV and ₦30bn for Gunboats

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The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Rivers State has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), demanding a detailed breakdown of key allocations in the controversial ₦1.48 trillion 2025 budget. During a session in Abuja on June 30, committee chairman Julius Ihonvbere raised concerns about several budgetary provisions, including ₦24 billion for CCTV installations at the Government House and ₦30 billion for gunboats. Lawmakers also questioned the ₦23 billion contingency reserve and allocations to federal projects without reimbursement agreements. The committee demanded submission of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), a report on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and clarification on the handling of local government funds. Ihonvbere emphasized accountability and praised President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in Rivers’ political crisis. Responding, Andrew Nweke, Senior Special Assistant on Strategy and Policy, said many provisions were inherited and based on security needs and agency recommendations.

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EFCC Submits Video to Prove Oyo-Ita Gave Confessional Statement Voluntarily

EFCC Submits Video to Prove Oyo-Ita Gave Confessional Statement Voluntarily

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented video evidence in court to support its claim that former Head of Service, Winifred Oyo-Ita, voluntarily wrote her confessional statement during a 2019 interrogation. The footage, submitted on June 30, 2025, during a trial-within-trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, was introduced by EFCC’s lead witness, Chief Superintendent Hamma Adama Bello. He said the video counters allegations that the statement was extracted under duress. Oyo-Ita is standing trial alongside aides Ugbong Effiok and Garba Umar, and six companies, over alleged diversion of ₦3 billion through fictitious contracts and financial misconduct. The trial resumes on October 14 and 16 to determine the admissibility of the statement.

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PDP United and Focused on Governance, Says Governor Bala Mohammed at NEC Meeting

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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has dismissed speculations of internal divisions within the party, declaring that the PDP remains united and resolute. Speaking during the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, Mohammed emphasized that the PDP is focused on strengthening its internal cohesion and delivering quality governance. He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to restoring public confidence and retaining its position as a key force in Nigeria’s political arena.

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Lagos Pastor Missing for Three Weeks Without Trace, Wife Raises Alarm

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A woman in Lagos, Mrs. Motunrayo Nnaemeka, has cried out over the mysterious disappearance of her husband, Pastor Christian Nnaemeka, who has been missing since June 6, 2025. According to Mrs. Nnaemeka, her 43-year-old husband left their Lekki home to attend a church prayer session but vanished after stepping out around 8 p.m. for a brief walk in preparation for an all-night vigil. He never returned. Recounting the troubling days before his disappearance, she said her husband had been restless and troubled, unable to sleep and deeply immersed in prayer. On the day he went missing, the family had visited their pastor for spiritual guidance, where he was advised to stay behind for the vigil. However, events took a strange turn. Mrs. Nnaemeka revealed that her husband became increasingly unpredictable, choosing to stay back at church with their daughter and later refusing to leave the baptistery, where the child was playing in water. “He said it was what she wanted,” she recalled. “I was shocked.” The last time she saw him was when he ran off unexpectedly after trying to cross the expressway with their daughter, whom she had to forcibly retrieve. Since then, Pastor Nnaemeka has not been seen or heard from. Efforts by the family and church members to locate him have so far yielded no results. The family is appealing to the public for information or assistance in finding him.

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Scores of PDP, Omoluabi Members Defect to APC in Osun Ahead of 2026 Polls

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In a major political realignment ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, scores of members from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Rauf Aregbesola-led Omoluabi Progressive Group have defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection ceremony took place over the weekend in Ejigbo Local Government Area, where hundreds of defectors were officially received into the APC at a well-attended event held at Ilupeju Multipurpose Hall. Ejigbo APC apex leader and former senator, Mudashiru Husain, welcomed the new members, hailing their decision as a reflection of the growing appeal of the APC despite being in opposition. Husain, a leading contender for the APC’s 2026 governorship ticket, pledged fairness and inclusivity while describing the defections as a “product of purposeful and collective leadership.” “The defection of these numerous members from the PDP and Omoluabi Tendency shows that our grassroots strategy is working. Our goal is to build a broad-based movement to ensure APC’s victory in 2026 and deliver President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda in Osun,” Husain stated. He added that his ambition to govern the state was driven by a commitment to progressive ideals, party discipline, and grassroots mobilisation. “It’s not a do-or-die affair, but I’m optimistic that I’ll emerge as the APC candidate and lead us to reclaim Osun,” he said. Leaders of the defecting factions expressed their motivations for switching camps. Hon. Wole Olajire, speaking on behalf of the Omoluabi group, said their move was “from uncertainty to certainty,” while PDP defector Hon. Kareem Mubarak decried his former party’s lack of internal democracy and performance. The event also featured remarks from local APC leaders, including Ejigbo LG Chairman Hon. Ayegbayo Gbolahan, West LCDA Chairman Hon. Olayanju Kolapo, and APC Ejigbo Chairman Hon. Lateef Adegoke, who praised the defectors and committed to strengthening the party’s base ahead of the crucial polls. Ask ChatGPT

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Presidency Debunks Rumours, Confirms George Akume Remains SGF

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The Presidency has firmly denied reports suggesting that Senator George Akume has been removed from his role as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), describing such claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, the Presidency affirmed that Senator Akume remains in office and continues to carry out his official duties. “There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation,” the statement read. The clarification follows widespread speculation on social media alleging a shake-up in the federal cabinet. The Presidency, however, attributed the rumours to “mischief makers” and advised the public to disregard the reports. President Tinubu, who is currently in Saint Lucia, has not made any new appointments, the statement added. The government urged Nigerians to verify information from credible sources before sharing, warning against the spread of fake news capable of inciting unnecessary tension.

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INEC Acknowledges Application to Register All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as Political Party

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially acknowledged the receipt of an application by the promoters of the proposed All Democratic Alliance (ADA) seeking registration as a political party in Nigeria. In a letter dated June 27, 2025, signed by the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, INEC confirmed that the application—submitted by ADA’s Protem National Chairman on June 19, 2025—is currently under review. “The Commission is processing your application in line with the provision of Part 1, clause 2(ii) of our Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2022,” the letter stated. While the letter did not indicate approval or denial, the formal acknowledgment and assurance of “highest regards” suggests the process is underway. If successfully registered, ADA would become one of the latest entrants into Nigeria’s expanding political landscape, potentially joining efforts to challenge the dominance of the APC and PDP in the run-up to the 2027 general elections. According to LEADERSHIP, INEC disclosed earlier this week that it has received a total of 110 applications from groups seeking registration as political parties, a signal of rising political mobilization ahead of the next electoral cycle.

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