Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has issued a call to action for troops to maintain their steadfastness in combating insecurity and upholding peace across the nation. In his address on Sunday in Abuja, marking the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Musa emphasized the significance of the event in honoring the unwavering dedication and valor of military personnel engaged in diverse operations. He underscored the importance of commemorating the day as an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices, courage, and commitment of fallen heroes who have defended the nation’s territorial integrity. “While acknowledging the progress made, I urge…
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Former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has stepped forward to offer assistance in the wake of a tragic kidnapping incident involving Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar’s six children. Pantami revealed that, despite his general stance against paying ransoms to criminals, he has been compelled to act in this case. The kidnappers, who recently took the lives of one of the abducted daughters, Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, and have threatened the remaining five sisters, are demanding a ransom of N50 million. Expressing his sorrow over the loss of Nabeeha and the danger facing the other daughters, Pantami announced that a friend…
The Anambra State government recently wrapped up a comprehensive two-day retreat aimed at reviewing the administration’s mid-term performance and strategizing for the future. The retreat, which convened representatives from various levels of the executive arm, including ministries, local government, and agencies, focused on evaluating achievements, addressing challenges, and outlining plans for the future. Christian Aburime, the press secretary to the governor, highlighted the significance of the retreat in providing a platform for deep reflection on the administration’s progress and setting a clear course for the future. He quoted Governor Charles Soludo, who emphasized the importance of the retreat in assessing…
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has expressed his readiness to lead a coalition of opposition parties to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Atiku made this declaration in a congratulatory message to the PDP governors whose elections were recently upheld by the Supreme Court. He hailed the court’s decision as a victory for constitutional democracy and good news for the people of Bauchi, Plateau, Cross River, and Zamfara states. In a statement released by his Media Office in Abuja, Atiku emphasized the importance of a united opposition…
Julius Ezugwu, the Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service in Akwa Ibom Command, has revealed that out of 2,854 inmates in the state’s four correctional facilities, a staggering 2,413 are awaiting trial. Speaking at a capacity-building workshop for the Akwa Ibom State Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) in Uyo, Ezugwu highlighted the challenges posed by the overcrowding of the facilities. He emphasized the need for the domestication of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) in the state to address this issue. Ezugwu stressed that while the correctional service aims to rehabilitate convicts, the facilities are not designed…
The National Secretary of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dipo Olayoku, has hailed the recent Supreme Court judgment affirming the election of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State as a restoration of hope for the state’s people. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday, Olayoku described the judgment as a confirmation of NNPP’s victory in the March 18, 2023, election. He urged politicians to seek victory through legitimate means, emphasizing the importance of elections conducted via the ballot box. As the Deputy National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Olayoku called on the…
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has given the green light for the disbursement of N708,158,208.77 to settle retirement benefits for 461 retirees across the state. The governor’s spokesman, Mamman Mohammed, confirmed this in a statement released on Saturday. The approval comes after the successful screening of the third batch of pensioners from the state’s 17 local government councils. The statement noted that the funds would be directly disbursed to the retirees, while the next of kin of deceased pensioners would receive the payments on their behalf. It emphasized that the payment is aimed at supporting the livelihoods of…
The Supreme Court has delivered a judgment declaring Abba Yusuf as the duly elected governor of Kano State, a decision that has eased political tension in the state. This ruling comes as a significant development in the power struggle between the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the region. The judgment, which affirms Yusuf’s victory in the February 2023 governorship election, is seen as a victory for Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the NNPP and a prominent figure in Kano State politics. Kwankwaso, known for his Kwankwasiyya movement, wields considerable influence and…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the protection of all Nigerians’ rights, regardless of their religious and ethnic backgrounds, under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shettima made this assurance in Lagos during the 6th Nigeria World Maulid Anniversary National Conference and special prayer organized by the Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen Attijaniyya of Nigeria in honor of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Addressing the gathering, Shettima emphasized Tinubu’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all Nigerians, irrespective of their beliefs. He stated, “The teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) serve as a compass guiding us through the complexities of a multicultural world. He…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has affirmed his commitment to the state’s development amidst speculations about the 2026 governorship race. He emphasized that his priority is the progress of Ekiti State rather than political ambitions. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2024 Week of Prayer organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in conjunction with the Ekiti State Government, Governor Oyebanji announced plans to commence the construction of a 1.2-kilometer flyover between Okeyinmi and Ijigbo roundabouts in Ado Ekiti. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance the city’s appearance. During the intercessional program, prayers were…
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, extended his congratulations to opposition governors whose election victories were upheld by the Supreme Court. The apex court recently affirmed the elections of opposition party governors Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Abba Yusuf (Kano), Caleb Muftwang (Plateau), and Bala Mohammed (Bauchi). In a statement from his media office, Atiku described the Supreme Court’s decision as a victory for democracy. He reiterated his belief that a united opposition is crucial for strengthening democracy in Nigeria. Atiku stated, “I am as prepared as ever to lead the charge, alongside…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed his satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s ruling on the 2023 governorship election dispute. The Supreme Court’s decision overturned the earlier ruling by the Appeal Court, which had nullified Governor Yusuf’s election. The Appeal Court had ruled that the governor, who ran under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), was not a member of the party during the election. However, the Supreme Court’s verdict reinstated Governor Yusuf, affirming his legitimacy as the duly elected governor. In his reaction to the verdict, Governor Yusuf expressed his delight, stating that he feels vindicated now that…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Senator Aniekan Bassey, have extended their congratulations to Governor Umo Eno following his victory at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court recently affirmed Governor Eno as the duly elected governor of Akwa Ibom State in the March 18, 2023, Governorship Elections. In a statement, PDP’s national spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba, hailed the judgment as a “victory for Democracy and the decisive triumph of the will of the people.” Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, described Governor Eno’s victory as a testament…
Abuja-based rights activist and constitutional lawyer, Adeyanju, has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, along with all directors in the ministry. This call comes in the wake of a financial misappropriation scandal involving the ministry. The ministry was placed under Enitan’s control after the suspension of the Minister in charge, Betta Edu, who was implicated in the approval of a payment of N585 million in social intervention funds into a private account. President Tinubu, upon discovering the scandal, suspended Edu and ordered the Economic and…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the victory of Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the Governor of Lagos State, dismissing the appeal filed by the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. Justice Garba Lawal, who delivered the lead judgment, affirmed Sanwo-Olu’s election win. Sanwo-Olu had urged the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeals challenging his victory in the February 25 governorship election. The appeals were filed by Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Abdulazeez Adediran. The Labour Party had argued that the March 18 election was marred by irregularities and non-compliance with…
Mr. Sowunmi, a former spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed his intention to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made this announcement amid a call for party reform within the PDP. Sowunmi, who expressed disappointment with the PDP’s leadership, urged his colleague and former Atiku campaign spokesman, Daniel Bwala, to reserve a spot for him in the APC, indicating his readiness to leave the PDP. Bwala, on his part, had previously declared his support for President Bola Tinubu after a visit to the Presidential Villa. Sowunmi justified his potential defection to…
Dr. Musa Aliyu, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has commenced a collaboration with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to strengthen anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria’s public sector. This partnership aims to enhance cooperation between the two agencies in combating corruption. According to a statement by Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, the spokesperson for the ICPC, the collaboration was initiated during a courtesy visit by Dr. Musa Aliyu and the ICPC management team to the Acting Chairman of the CCB, Mr. Aliyu Kankia, in Abuja. The visit was driven by the ICPC’s commitment, under Dr.…
The management of Abia State University, Uturu, has called on members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider their proposed industrial action in light of the potential impact on the academic calendar. This plea comes in response to ASUU’s threat to go on strike over 11 months of salary arrears owed to them by the university. In a press release signed by the Registrar, Acho Elendu, the university management emphasized that a strike would not be in the best interest of the lecturers or the institution due to its potential disruption of the academic schedule. The…
The Nigerian Army has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged mistreatment of a female officer by some senior officers, an incident that has been widely circulated on social media. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, announced in a statement on Friday that the Army, as a disciplined force, is committed to upholding its standards of conduct and will ensure a comprehensive inquiry into the matter. Contrary to claims made in the video depicting the alleged maltreatment, the Army clarified that the soldier involved had not followed the established procedure for seeking redress within…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging the arrest of Aisha Ahmad, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement issued, the DSS clarified that no past or present official of the CBN had been arrested within the last 48 hours. The reports of Ahmad’s alleged arrest gained traction online on Thursday, sparking widespread speculation about the reasons behind her purported detention. These reports, which did not originate from InfoStride News, claimed that the DSS had apprehended Ahmad in connection with an alleged fraudulent acquisition of shares…