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Remi Tinubu calls for capital punishment on criminals who abduct children
Remi Tinubu, the First Lady, has urged state governors to implement capital punishment for criminals involved in child abduction across the nation, as she addressed journalists. She said this while speaking to newsmen after the celebration of the 2024 International Women’s day According to her;”Whoever is kidnapping children is sick, cruel and a coward. Enough is enough. I call on state governors that once we take hold of them, they deserve capital punishment. Why don’t they take people their size? Why are they touching our children? What they are doing is they are trying to kill your future. We all…
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Tinubu appoints Ganduje’s son as Executive Director, Technical Services at REA
Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar, son of the former Governor of Kano state and current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has assumed the role of Executive Director, Technical Services at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). His appointment to the REA’s new management team came from President Bola Tinubu, following the indefinite suspension imposed on the agency’s previous leadership led by Ahmad Salihijo. Salhijo, appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, was suspended alongside three directors: Olaniyi Alaba Netufo, as Executive Director of Corporate Services; Barka Sajou, as Executive Director of Technical Services; and Saadatu…
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PDP has more skillful approach to politics than APC, Yaradua or Jonathan rarely criticized Obasanjo – Bashir Ahmed
Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed the view that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) displays a greater adeptness in political maneuvering compared to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ahmad noted that former Presidents Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan refrained from criticizing ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo due to their affiliation with the PDP. He expressed regret over the inclination of some officials within President Bola Tinubu’s administration to consistently criticize Buhari’s government for the ongoing economic challenges in the country. Posting on X, Ahmad wrote: “I often wonder why, as a government, we concentrate more on…
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If leaving this position is what I need or what is needed to bring more peace to the State, I will go – Fubara
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his readiness to step down from his position to maintain peace in the state, as disclosed during an interview with African Independent Television (AIT). The political crisis between Fubara and former governor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intensified over the past two months due to political disagreements. The power struggle escalated to a critical point, causing tension and anxiety until President Bola Tinubu intervened. Allegations surfaced that Wike demanded a portion of Rivers’ revenue, leading to a failed impeachment attempt on Fubara, which resulted in the bombing…
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N22.7 trillion printed by CBN under Buhari cause of inflation – Finance Minister, Edun
Olawale Edun, the Minister of Finance, has attributed the current inflation and economic difficulties in Nigeria to the Central Bank of Nigeria printing N22.7 trillion under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari and former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele in the guise of Ways and Means loans. During a meeting with the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday, March 7, Edun expressed concern that the Ways and Means loans during the previous administration were conducted without clear purpose. He pledged to oversee an audit of the CBN’s printing activities over the past eight years under Tinubu’s administration. The Minister said; …
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Bandits abduct 200 students, staff in Kaduna State
On Thursday morning, bandits raided LGEA Primary School, Kuriga (1), located in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, kidnapping numerous pupils and teachers. According to reports, the incident occurred around 8:20 am, shortly after the morning assembly. Local residents indicated that the Headteacher of the school and several other staff members were among those abducted. Former Kaduna senator, Shehu Sani, expressed dismay over the incident but remained hopeful for the safe release of the victims. ‘’It’s tragic to hear that 232 students have just been kidnapped in Kuriga village, Chikun LG in Kaduna State. “It’s the same village where…
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”The guys are talented, we need to work with them for our own good” – Police PRO says as he shares photos of confiscated locally made guns in Jos
The Nigeria Police Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has commented on the quality of locally manufactured firearms recently discovered in a gun factory in Jos, Plateau State. In a previously released statement, Adejobi revealed that the police had uncovered a factory in Kuru, Jos, Plateau State, where rifles are produced. He disclosed that a total of 2 AK-47 rifles, 9 automatic pistols, and 1,800 rounds of live ammunition were seized. Sharing photos of the recovered rifles on X, Adejobi mentioned that the individuals involved in the illegal arms production possess remarkable skills, suggesting that the government should engage with them.…
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Pay our scholarship stipends – Nigerian students abroad call out FG
Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to disburse their stipends. The coalition, representing Nigerian scholars in various countries including Russia, Morocco, Algeria, China, and Hungary, urged Tinubu to assist them as they endure significant hardships overseas. Ayuba Anas Yushau, spokesperson for the Coalition of all Nigerian Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Student Association, conveyed this plea in a statement released on Wednesday, March 6th. “For the past six to eight months, scholars enrolled in various institutions abroad have endured financial strain due to the delay in receiving their stipends. “In…
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Sanusi mourns, reveals what Wigwe did for him after he was dethroned as Emir of Kano
Alhaji Lamido Sanusi II, the former Emir of Kano, became emotional as he paid tribute to Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc. Speaking at a night of tribute held on Wednesday, Sanusi shared the significant impact Wigwe had on him, including the support he received after his dethronement by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje some years ago. He expressed that he thought he would die before the late Wigwe. He said the late Access Bank CEO and his partner Aig Imoukhuede, were crucial to his success during his five-year stint at the Central Bank of…
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Accepting grains from Ukraine does not make Nigeria a failed country – FG counters Peter Obi
The Federal government has emphasized that accepting grains from Ukraine does not indicate that Nigeria is a failed country. Recently, it was reported that Ukraine donated 25,000 tons of wheat to Nigeria, aiming to address the urgent food crisis impacting over 1.3 million people in northeast Nigeria. In response to this news, Obi, in a statement issued on Monday, acknowledged Ukraine’s commendable gesture. He highlighted the contrast between Ukraine, engaged in a severe conflict with Russia, yet still extending aid, and Nigeria, which despite being at peace, faces challenges due to poor leadership. Reacting to Obi’s remarks, the Minister of…
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The Military is not enough, Bandits attack areas where there is absence of Military – Minister of Defence, Badaru
Muhammad Badaru, the Minister of Defence, has revealed the latest tactics employed by bandits in the northern region of Nigeria. Badaru disclosed that bandits are now targeting areas where military presence is lacking. Speaking to reporters at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna, he elaborated on how bandits exploit the absence of military personnel. Despite these challenges, Badaru affirmed that the military remains committed to combating the bandits, continuing their efforts to diminish their activities. According to Badaru: “The military is not enough, what the bandits do is take advantage of soft targets. “They find out where there is absence…
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Wike vows to end Open grazing in the FCT
On Wednesday, March 6, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, affirmed his commitment to ending open grazing in Abuja. Expressing dissatisfaction with the movement of cattle within the city, Wike assured residents of plans to halt the practice of cattle roaming freely within the city center. During a meeting with the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Daniel Bertrand, in Abuja, Wike reiterated his determination to address the issue. He stated that he had engaged in extensive discussions with various relevant stakeholders to tackle the problem of cattle roaming in the city. Wike emphasized the necessity of employing…
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