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Buhari moves against killer herdsmen, says open grazing ban illegal – Garba Shehu
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday expressed a strong resolve to address the conflicts of herders and farmers for a permanent solution. He ordered that the associated problem of the gun-wielding “killer herdsmen” be tackled. Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, in a statement reiterated the President’s approved measures to bring an end to the issues as recommended by Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture, in April. The presidency insisted that Buhari’s action was before the ban on open grazing by the Southern Governors Forum. The statement noted it is very clear that there was no solution offered from the governors’ resolutions to…
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Reps to Scrap NYSC as Bill reaches Second Reading
The House of Representatives is considering scrapping the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Alteration Bill, 2020, which seeks to cancel the NYSC Act, is billed for the second reading. The sponsor, Mr Awaji-Inombek Abiante, in the clarifying memo of the proposal, itemised the several reasons why the NYSC should be discontinued with killing of corps members by bandits as one of the reasons. It partly read, “This bill seeks to repeal Section 315(5)(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, (as amended) on the following grounds: “Incessant killing…
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“I’m the only Nigerian governor who does not receive monthly salary” – Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano
Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has said he is the only Nigerian governor who does not receive a monthly salary. Obiano disclosed this over the weekend at his country home, Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, shortly after inspecting the Anambra International Passenger and Cargo Airport at Umueri. He said he has been working for the state for free as he explained that after his tax has been deducted from his salary, he sends the balance to homes of the destitute for their upkeep.
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“Embrace Igbos and Igbos will embrace Nigeria”- Reno calls for replacement of late COAS with Igbo military officer
Reno Omokri has asked President Buhari to consider an Igbo military officer to replace the late Chief of Army Staff. Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, who died in the air crash last Friday, May 21. Reno in a tweet noted that this act will douse the calls for secession from the region. He further advised the President to lose his fear of the Igbo man, embrace him so the Igbo man can embrace Nigeria. In his words; ”The best way to fight the rise of secessionists in the Southeast is not with guns, bullets and helicopter gunships. Give them development. Stop…
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Why President Buhari did not attend the funeral of the Chief of Army Staff – Lauretta Onochie
Presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie has come out to give reasons why President Buhari wasn’t at the funeral of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Saturday, May 22. The Army chief and ten other military officers died in a military plane crash in Kaduna state while on official duties. Their remains were laid to rest at the National cemetery on Saturday May 22 but the President and his vice were no where to be found at the ceremony. Many Nigerians attacked the President and Vice President for not making out time to attend the funeral since it…
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Naked remains of Abuja varsity graduate found in drain
The body of a Graduate of the University of Abuja identified as Blessing Otunla, has been discovered in a drain at Iddo Sarki village, Airport Road during the weekend. She was reportedly raped and killed. The deceased was in the nation’s capital from Oyo State to sort her certificate and transcript of results. A relative, Ayobami, lamented Blessing’s fate via his Twitter page ((@dondekojo). “I lost a cousin, and it’s emblematic of the state of the country. Why do graduates need to travel all the way for a transcript? She travelled to Abuja for her transcript and was found dead…
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Get dane Gun for Self-Defence, Ortom tells Benue People
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has advised residents of the state to obtain dane gun licences from local government areas for self-defence. He spoke at an interdenominational church service at the Chapel of Grace in Government House, Makurdi to round up a seven-day prayer and fasting programme for peace in the state on Sunday. “I’ll no longer announce the deaths of those killed by Fulani herdsmen, rise up and defend yourselves with weapons not prohibited by law, bows and arrows, spears and knives. Get licence for dane guns from local government Chairmen and use them to defend yourselves,” he said.…
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Most Nigerian leaders don’t know their history, that is why they don’t understand the problems confronting their people while in power – Abaribe
Lawmaker representing Abia South Senatorial district, Enyinnaya Abaribe has said that most Nigerian leaders don’t know their history and because of this they do not understand the problems confronting their people while they occupy any seat in power. Abaribe said this while speaking at a book launch over the weekend. He noted also that the country has a flawed leadership recruitment process. The Senator further averred that the problem with Nigeria has been that of ethnic-triumphalism. In his words; “Most Nigerian leaders do not know their history; the leadership recruitment process is highly flawed. And that is why when people…
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Attahiru: Buhari declares Monday work free day
In honor of the late Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Ibrahim Attahiru, President Muhammadu Buhari has declared Monday a work-free day for the Armed Forces. Buhari also ordered that Nigeria’s national flag be flown at half-mast across the country. This was according to a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha late last night. The statement reads: “His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari has authorized that the national Flag of Nigeria be flown at half-mast in all public buildings and official residences across the country, with effect Monday May 24 to Wednesday May 26, 2021.…
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”Pray for me”- Fiancée of pilot killed in Kaduna military crash tells Nigerians as she pays glowing tribute to him
Bunmi Oladuntoye, the fiancee of Flight Lieutenant T.O Asaniyi, who died alongside the Chief of Army Staff and other military officers in the air crash that happened at the Kaduna airport last Friday, May 21, has asked Nigerians to pray for her and the family of the deceased in their trying times. Bunmi and Asaniyi who had concluded their wedding introduction two months ago were preparing earnestly for their wedding. Bunmi in a tribute she wrote to honor Asaniyi who did not live to be her husband stated that she has no regret being his Fiancée. In her words; ”Femi…
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Anger as Governors choose Malami son’s wedding over burial of Army Chief
As the burial of General Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff, and 10 others who died in a plane crash got underway in Abuja, many governors converged on Kano for the wedding of one the sons of Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. This triggered different reactions from Nigerians who felt the top military officers who died in active line of duty did not get the kind of respect they deserve. President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo were conspicuously absent at the burial which was attended by Senate President Ahmad Lawan. After the plane crash…
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