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Abia PDP hails INEC’s recognition of Anyanwu-led national committee

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February 7, 2026

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The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for formally recognising the Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu–led PDP Caretaker National Working Committee, in line with a recent judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan Division.

In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Chief Jude Udeachara, the party said INEC’s decision, evident in its invitation to the Mohammed/Anyanwu-led CNWC to a quarterly strategic engagement with political party leaders,”is a clear affirmation of the commission’s respect for the rule of law, equity, justice, and due process.”

According to the statement, INEC’s action has brought an end to the party’s leadership crisis and followed “the unambiguous ruling of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, which nullified the purported PDP convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2015.”

The court, the party said, further restrained beneficiaries of the annulled convention, “popularly referred to as the Aminu Turaki-led group, from parading themselves as members of the PDP National Working Committee.”

It added that by extending its invitation exclusively to the Mohammed/Anyanwu-led CNWC, INEC had demonstrated compliance with a subsisting court order and “decisively foreclosed parallel claims to the national leadership of the PDP by the Turaki/Makinde faulty Ibadan gathering.”

“This step, the Abia PDP believes, provides much-needed clarity and institutional certainty in the party’s engagement with the electoral umpire,” the statement read.

The party described the development as a significant milestone in restoring order, legality and internal coherence within the PDP at the national level, especially as preparations for a credible national convention and future electoral activities gather momentum.

“With INEC’s position now clearly aligned with judicial pronouncement, the party is optimistic that attention will shift toward reconciliation, unity and the stabilisation of PDP structures across the country,” it stated.

The Abia PDP reiterated its commitment to due process and urged party members to respect the rule of law and work collectively to strengthen the party at the ward, local government, state and national levels.

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Senator Wadada promises to deepen legislative ties, stop inactivity

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July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.

Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.

Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.

He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.

“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.

Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.

According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.

He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.

He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.

The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.

SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.

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Just in: FG jerks up salaries soldiers to N100k monthly

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July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.

Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.

He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.

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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.

He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.

Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.

The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.