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We have been compromising economic progress to fight insecurity – Pantami
Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, has said his ministry has been prioritizing security over economic progress. Pantami during the launch of the NCC’s strategic vision plan (SVP) on Tuesday, September 7, in Abuja spoke on his ministry’s contribution to the fight against Insecurity. According to him, security takes precedence over economic benefits. “We have even been compromising the economic progress of our sector because of our aim in supporting security institutions, he said. “At any point in time in the telecommunication sector, our position is ‘security takes precedence over economic benefits’. Security is our priority followed by…
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IPOB should speak to Buhari in language he understands during Imo visit – Adeyanju
Human Rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has asked the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to speak to President Muhammadu Buhari in a language he understands prior to his visit to Imo state on Thursday. Adeyanju said IPOB’s proposed sit-at-home order would send a very loud message to Buhari when he visits Imo State tomorrow. In a series of tweets on Wednesday, the rights activist warned that residents of Imo State may be killed if they troop out to welcome the president; hence the need to stay indoors. In his words; “IPOB should speak to Buhari in the language he understands tomorrow…
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Gumi asks Fulanis to get voters card
Controversial Islamic cleric, Dr. Ahmad Gumi has called on Fulani ethnic group to ensure they obtain their voter cards ahead of the 2023 general elections in the country. He said it became necessary to do so they can elect leaders who would provide good governance and protect their interest. The Islamic cleric said this while presenting animals and foodstuffs to the families of Fulani that were affected by insecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic, organized by a pastoral group under the aegis of Bilital Marroobe Pastoralists Association of Nigeria (BILMPAN) in Kaduna. Gumi in his statement also cautioned herdsmen, particularly those…
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No doctor or health worker is being owed salary. Govt pays when due – Chris Ngige says
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has denied reports that some doctors are being owed their salaries. Ngige disclosed this at the meeting of the presidential committee on salaries, with the leadership of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) in Abuja on Tuesday, September 7. He noted that the government pays as at when due. The Minister said the clarification became necessary to address the position of the members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), who are currently on strike over alleged salary irregularities. He said; “NARD goes about telling Nigerians that government is owing them…
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55% of Buhari’s appointments have gone to southern Nigeria – President Buhari’s aide, Ajuri Ngelale
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Ajuri Ngelale has alleged that 55% of Buhari’s appointments have gone to southern Nigeria. Ngelale made this known during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Tuesday September 7. He said people have tried as much as possible to paint Buhari with an ethnic brush and have also tried to create an ethnic blackmail on developmental projects because he is from the North. He said; “Some of this has to do with the fact that you have a president that comes from the north, who people have tried as much…
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Insecurity: Masari has Vindicated Nnamdi Kanu, Ortom who have said Fulani are bandits – Adeyanju
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has reacted to a recent statement by Governor Bello Masari on majority of bandits being Fulanis who speak the same language, profess the same religious belief as himself. Adeyanju reacting in a tweet said Masari’s comment has vindicated Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State that Fulanis are behind the insecurity in Nigeria. In his words; “Masari has vindicated Ortom, Nnamdi Kanu and others who have consistently said Fulanis are the ones behind the insecurity and killings in Nigeria. For emphasis, Masari categorically said Fulanis…
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2023: Jonathan will lose his integrity if he defects to APC – Ex-PDP Chairman, Nwodo
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Okwesilieze Nwodo, has warned ex-President Goodluck Jonathan against defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Nwodo opined that the former President will lose his integrity if he defects to the APC and takes up their presidential ticket for 2023. Speaking on Arise News’ The Morning Show, the former Enugu governor said joining the APC will spell doom for Jonathan, considering his achievements and good records in politics. According to Nwodo: “My advice to Jonathan is that no matter how much he is being wooed to…
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Buhari not welcome in Imo – IPOB orders sit-at-home over president’s planned visit
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari is not welcomed to the Southeast following his planned trip to Imo state on Thursday. This was according to a statement by IPOB Director of Socials, Chika Edoziem, who ordered a sit-at-home in protest to the president’s visit According to Edoziem: “Nigeria’s president is not welcome in Imo State, Biafra Land on Thursday, September 9, 2021. “All the traditional rulers, all ndi iche and every Biafran should stay away from any ceremony organised by Hope Uzodimma to welcome him.” Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State had disclosed Buhari’s…
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Bandits aren’t Aliens, majority of them are Fulani – Masari
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari has expressed that majority of “bandits” causing havoc in the country are Fulani indigenes whose main occupation is cattle rearing. Masari in an interview on Channels Television on Monday noted that he knows that his revelation may not sit well with some persons. The governor added that the impact of climate change and lack of access to education negatively affected the fortunes of the “bandits”, whom he said are mostly cattle rearers. “They are the same people like me, who speak the same language like me, who profess the same religious beliefs like me. So,…
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Bandits kidnap retired NBC director, daughter in Katsina
Bandits have attacked Bakori Housing Units and abducted Ahmed Abdulkadir, a retired NBC director, and his 15-year-old daughter, Laila alongside three other residents, Daily Trust reports. The residents include Bello Aminu Bakori, Shamsuddeen Aminu and Habibu Rabe of Local Education Authority, Bakori. The vigilantes in the area pursued the assailants and intercepted them in Danja Local Government Area. After a gun duel, three male victims were freed but Abdulkadir and his daughter were not that lucky. Their whereabouts remain unknown and no demand for ransom yet. The Police have taken over the case.
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”I am not a magician, I am coming to add value to what has already been done”- New Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, says as he assumes duty
The newly appointed Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, has assured that he will try his best to add value to the sector as he is not a magician. Aliyu said this when he assumed duty at the ministry on Monday, September 6 following the termination of Sale Mamman’s appointment on September 1. “I am here to work together with all of you. I listened carefully when some of you introduced yourselves with various titles working in the ministry of power. I want those titles to be translated to production of power to Nigerians from generation, transmission to distribution. That is…
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Beninese lawyers collected millions but can’t save me from prison – Sunday Igboho speaks from Cotonou prison
Popular Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo (aka Sunday Igboho), has lambasted his Beninese lawyers he said have failed to stop his detention at a prison in Benin Republic. Sunday Igboho revealed that some of the lawyers were paid up to five million million (Naira), expressing disappointment that none of them could stop the judge from detaining him despite their large number in court. Igboho’s outburst comes after an altercation between him and one of his lawyers, Ibrahim David Salami According to an audio of a phone conversation between him (Igboho) and a supporter, the activist narrated that Lawyer Salami had…
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