The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar on Wednesday said the nation’s high inflation rate, youth unemployment and the harsh economy experienced are responsible for the nation’s security challenges. Recall that shortly after his inauguration, President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of the fuel subsidy which was soon followed by the devaluation ofContinue reading "INFLATION, YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT FUELING INSECURITY – AIR CHIEF"
Nigerian Army Arrests ‘Mastermind’ Of Deadly Taraba Community Attack
The Nigerian Army says troops of 6 Division in Taraba State have arrested the mastermind of the recent deadly attack on Mararaban Azagwa, Maihura in the Bali Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was reportedly arrested on Wednesday during an operation conducted by the troops while a motorcycle and guns were recovered fromContinue reading "Nigerian Army Arrests ‘Mastermind’ Of Deadly Taraba Community Attack "
Nigeria Wouldn’t Be Hit By Banditry If Our National Anthem Wasn’t Changed In 1978 – Akpabio
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that Nigerian would not have been ravaged by banditry as it is today if the country had not changed its national anthem in 1978. Akpabio, who said this on Tuesday during his visit to the Nigerian Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies, saying Nigeria is experiencing the currentContinue reading "Nigeria Wouldn’t Be Hit By Banditry If Our National Anthem Wasn’t Changed In 1978 – Akpabio"
FOCUS ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION, NOT NEW PRESIDENTIAL JET, OBI CHARGES FG
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has chided the Federal Government for seeking to acquire new aircraft for the presidential fleet despite the nation’s economic problems. Obi, who condemned the planned purchase as insensitive and unacceptable, said it was unfortunate that the executive was thinking of luxuryContinue reading "FOCUS ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION, NOT NEW PRESIDENTIAL JET, OBI CHARGES FG"
WE’LL RESIST STATE OF EMERGENCY IN KANO – KWANKWASO
A former governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso has vowed a potential state of emergency will be resisted in the state. He accused the federal government of compromising Kano security by its refusal to take away heavy operatives guarding the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu AdoContinue reading "WE’LL RESIST STATE OF EMERGENCY IN KANO – KWANKWASO"
I Could Have Bet My Life Buhari Would Be A Good Leader But He Was A Disappointment –Ex-President’s Former Ally, Galadima
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has shared his profound disappointment in former President Muhammadu Buhari's leadership. Galadima, who was once a staunch supporter of Buhari, said this in a Tuesday interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme. He said, "Even those people you can vouch for that are goodContinue reading "I Could Have Bet My Life Buhari Would Be A Good Leader But He Was A Disappointment –Ex-President’s Former Ally, Galadima"
Fintiri Bags Another Prestigious Infrastructure Development Award. From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri CON of Adamawa State has been nominated for the prestigious Infrastructure Development Award for breaking the jinx of underdevelopment that characterized the tenure of past administrations in the State.This award brings to two the total number of similar Awards bagged by ebullient leaders under two national governments.A statement signed by theContinue reading "Fintiri Bags Another Prestigious Infrastructure Development Award. From Stanley Mijah, Yola."
Emulate The Virtues Of Prophet Abraham, Fintiri Urges Muslims. From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa has called on the Muslim Ummah to emulate the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, and righteousness of Prophet Ibrahim and his Son, Ishaku as they celebrate this year's Eid-el-Kabir.Apart from praying for Allah's blessings upon Muslims, the governor also asked the Muslims to demonstrate the spirit of compassion, generosity, andContinue reading "Emulate The Virtues Of Prophet Abraham, Fintiri Urges Muslims. From Stanley Mijah, Yola."
Aircraft Strayed Into Seat Of Government, Aso Rock Due To Bad Weather – Nigerian Agency, NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stated that investigations revealed that violations of some flights and their straying into restricted airspace was as "a result of adverse weather." The NCAA noted that the Nigerian airspace is safe and secure, while assuring air travellers. It was reported last week that the "unknown aircraft" (DNP4)Continue reading "Aircraft Strayed Into Seat Of Government, Aso Rock Due To Bad Weather – Nigerian Agency, NCAA"
National Assembly Lacks Constitutional Powers To Legislate On Open Grazing Bill – Retired Supreme Court Justice, Ejembi
The National Assembly has no constitutional powers to make laws banning open grazing and establish a national agency for the regulation and management of ranches in Nigeria, a retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice Ejembi Eko, has said. The retired judge disclosed this in a chat with Law & Society Magazine on the current Bill atContinue reading "National Assembly Lacks Constitutional Powers To Legislate On Open Grazing Bill – Retired Supreme Court Justice, Ejembi"
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