Author: Edda

*Patriots submit report on constitution review  *Call for adoption of 1963 constitution and 2014 constitutional conference  *Recommend state police, devolution of power  *Seek separation of Minister of Justice from attorney general  *Want independent candidature, defector should lose his office A former Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations and Chairman of the Eminent Patriots of Nigeria, a group of elder statesmen seeking a review of the 1999 constitution, has called on Nigeria to adopt a full-scale restructuring of the country now or risk disintegration in futureHe also called for adoption of State Police, saying over 614,937 persons have lost their…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N1.818 trillion, being June revenue, to the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGs). This is according to a communiqué from FAAC made available by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF). The revenue was shared at the July 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja on Friday night. According to the communiqué, the N1.818 trillion total revenue comprised statutory revenue of N1.018 trillion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N631.507 billion and Electronic Money…

The Social Democratic Party in South-West, on Saturday, dissociated itself from the recent coalition of opposition parties. This was made known by the Chairman of Chairmen of the party in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Femi Olaniyi, popularly known as Ferrari, at the South-West Stakeholders’ meeting, held at the party’s secretariat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He explained that instead, the party is focusing on developing a strategy to dislodge the All Progressives Congress at all levels of governance in the 2027 general elections. PUNCH Online reports that a coalition of opposition parties adopting the…

Former Senate Leader and lawmaker representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the recent appointments into the boards of key federal agencies. Ndume, who gave the commendation in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, described them as timely and responsive to the concerns of the northern region. Those appointed include Chairperson of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, Lydia Musa; Chairman of the National Educational Research and Development Council, Jamilu Aliyu and Chairman of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, Yahuza Inuwa. Also appointed were Chairman of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Sanusi…

The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has busted a cybercrime training centre in Umuahia, Abia State, arresting 23 suspected internet fraudsters, including eight undergoing training. The anti-graft agency said the centre, known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Hustle Kingdom’, was located inside the Doofco Palace building, behind Government College, Umuahia. In a statement issued on Friday, the EFCC said, “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Directorate, on Friday, July 18, 2025, uncovered a cybercrimes training centre known as ‘yahoo-yahoo Hustle Kingdom’ at Umuahia in Abia State, and arrested eight suspected trainees undergoing training…

Nnachi Ukpai, Edda, Ebonyi State. In a significant move towards harmony, the Executive Council Chairman of Edda, Hon. Chima Ekumankama has successfully brokered peace among the Ndi Ibe Ewuali, Ndi Ibe Anuma, and Amiyi Ebiri Autonomous Community regarding a longstanding land dispute. According a post on one of his handles, Earlier this year, a conflict arose between the Amiyi Ebiri Autonomous Community and Engr. Orji Oke Ukaegbu over land ownership that has affected community relations for years. Demonstrating a commitment to peace and resolution, the council set up an independent committee, led by Hon. Godwin Akaji and Chief Abia Onyike,…

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, has publicly apologized to fellow actress, Mercy Johnson and Senator Ned Nwoko over her outburst on social media. In a lengthy Instagram post, Angela described the past few days as a time of deep reflection. Naija News reports that she admitted that her past actions and emotional outbursts may have caused hurt, especially to Mercy Johnson. According to her, she tends to speak from a place of emotion when hurt, often without filtering her words. However, she acknowledged that this approach had caused unintended pain. Angela directly apologized to Mercy Johnson, stating that she now realizes the impact of…

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has playfully declined a fan’s request to follow her on Instagram. In a video seen on Instagram, the female fan walked up to him saying, “I need you to follow me on Instagram.” In response, Davido said, “Sorry, my wife will kill me.” When the fan insisted, saying, “No, she’s not,” he replied, “Haha no, I only follow my wife. I can’t follow anyone else.” The short exchange has since gone viral, with fans reacting to Davido’s loyalty to his wife, Chioma. Davido and Chioma Avril Rowland had their traditional wedding last year in a grand, star-studded ceremony…

Former Chief of Staff to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has revealed that members of Buhari’s inner circle routinely by-passed him to deliver memos directly to the President, despite clear directives to the contrary. Gambari was appointed Buhari’s Chief of Staff in May 2020 following the death of Abba Kyari. Speaking on Channels TV’s Inside Sources on Friday, Gambari explained that although Buhari instructed all official communications to be routed through him, some officials took advantage of informal access to the President. “They knew his weak moments. They knew when to smuggle (memos) because they knew him as they…

A 79-year-old widow, Hajia Colleen Mero Yesufu, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Police Force, to intervene in a land dispute involving properties in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which she claims were allegedly taken from her. The properties in question—Plot 4022 in Guzape and Plots 1861, 1862, and 1863 in Katampe—are the subject of an ongoing legal battle. Yesufu, supported by civil rights group INAHURAT, alleges that the land was unlawfully acquired by a woman (names withheld) who allegedly operates under multiple aliases. At a press conference in Abuja, INAHURAT convener, Dr. Maxwell…