Some northern groups have backed the call for the strategic deployment of the military to Sokoto State proposed by the Defence Minister of State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle. The groups, Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, Northern Awareness Network, NAN and the North West Solidarity Forum, NWSF, said the move to enhance joint military operations against bandits in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi States is a significant step to combat escalating security challenges inherent in the northern region. In separate statements issued by the President General of the AYCF, Yerima Shettima, Chairman of NAN Salihu Suleiman and Spokesperson of the NWSF Tanimu…
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A former presidential aspirant under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa Balewa, says the adoption of a parliamentary system of government is not the answer to the nation’s current socio-political and economic challenges. Tafawa-Balewa made this statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos. He was reacting to calls for a shift from the presidential system of government to the parliamentary system of government, to solve the country’s challenges. Recall that Nigeria practised the parliamentary system of government, modelled after the British Westminster system, from 1960 to 1966. During the…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele on Sunday issued warnings to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, UK Keir Starmer on his administration. Primate Ayodele revealed that there would be challenges for the new government in the UK in terms of workers, immigration law, the economy and the NHS. In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele claimed that some forces will attempt to influence his government and make him enact some policies. He, however, warned Starmer to be careful of certain decisions that may make his government unpopular. ‘’There will…
The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has elected new executive officers to oversee the party’s affairs. The election which was held at the weekend saw Pharmacist Sama’ila Adamu Burga emerge as Chairman, and Falalu Attah as the Deputy Chairman respectively. Other are; Bakoji Aliyu Bobo Secretary, Danlami Garba Abubakar, Zonal Chairman Bauchi South, Sani Muhammad Burra, Zonal Chairman Bauchi Central and Mustapha Mai Kwana Zonal Chairman Bauchi North. The rest are Hafsat Adamu, Treasurer, Garba Mundaminyo, Financial Secretary, Abdulkadir Alin Bababa, Organizing Secretary, Adamu Babayo Gabarin, Publicity Secretary, while the post of Youth Leader and Women…
Northern minority ethnic nationalities under the auspices of the Coalition of Indigenous Middle Belt Organisations, CIMBO have suggested the restructuring of Nigeria into three regions of South, Middle-Belt and North. The ethnic nationalities also demanded that the current 1999 constitution be rewritten, saying that restructuring and enacting a new ‘people’s constitution’ is the panacea to peace and development of Nigeria. A communique issued after its two-day conference in Kaduna suggested that the 2014 national conference report should be the basis for restructuring the country. Professor Ejeikwu Emmanuel Oloja, in a paper presented at the conference titled; “The position of the…
Two children have been confirmed dead in a lone accident involving a Toyota Camry at Kere Itori, on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. Mrs Florence Okpe, the Spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC in Ogun, confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta on Sunday. Okpe noted that the accident occurred at about 11:00 pm on Saturday. She explained that the accident was caused by speeding, saying that the car marked AGL 36 JA was overloaded with passengers. “A total of seven men, one male child and a female child were involved in the crash. “One male child and one…
With Jadon Sancho almost certain to sign for Chelsea permanently, Manchester United have handed his no.25 shirt to Manuel Ugarte. Ugarte was officially unveiled by the Red Devils on Sunday. The Uruguay midfielder signed for United from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth £51million. Ugarte said: “The project here is extremely exciting. “This is an ambitious club, I’m an ambitious player. “I will sacrifice and give everything for my teammates. Together, we’ll fight to win trophies and reach the level where Utd deserve to be.” Sancho has moved to Chelsea for an initial one-season loan but the Blues have an…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to avoid a price control mindset. The Director of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The CPPE comments come days after FCCPC issued a month ultimatum to traders, and businesses to crash the prices of goods. Reacting, CPPE said the disproportionate focus of FCCPC on the retail segment of the economy calls for concern. The economic think-tank group stressed that Consumer protection is not about directly seeking to control prices at the retail end of the supply…
Benue State All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the party’s screening exercise for all chairmanship and councillorship aspirants in the forthcoming local government election in the state. The screening exercise will begin on Sunday at LGEA Primary School, Wurukum Makurdi, also known as “Suswam Thank You,” at 9 a.m. This was announced in a statement on Saturday by the Organizing Secretary/Spokesperson of the APC Unity Caretaker Committee, Hon James Ornguga. Hon Ornguga stated that the party has nominated members of the screening committee for the three senatorial districts in the state. He advised all APC aspirants to submit their duly…
The long arms of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have caught up with two Abuja-based businessmen allegedly involved in swindling major federal government contractors and acts of terrorism. The suspected fraudsters and terrorism sponsors, identified as Abubakar Sheu and Ibrahim Isyaku Mahuta, are said to be in the custody of the security agency. In addition, their 12 different bank accounts, where the alleged proceeds were deposited, have been frozen on the order of the Federal High Court in Abuja. A court document leading to the freezing of their accounts revealed that the first suspect, Abubakar Sheu, used…