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Military expresses pride over Kankara Boys Rescue Operation
The Nigerian military has shared how proud it is of the rescue of the 344 Kankara schoolboys. It termed the rescue as the first time an operation of that magnitude will be carried out without any loss of lives. According to military spokesman, Major-General John Enenche on Thursday in Abuja, the rescue was a major achievement which will go down in history. Enenche also stated that several bandits have been arrested and Boko Haram terrorists neutralised. He also called on the troops to remain determined, sustain the tempo of recent successes, and also the public to continue to provide information…
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Solution to banditry in the north is in Zamfara – Governor Matawalle
Governor Bello Muhammed Matawalle says the solution to the raging insecurity issues ravaging the northern part of the country, is in Zamfara state. Matawalle stated this while receiving members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by its Chairman Prince Uche Secondus, who paid him a condolence visit over the killing of eight persons in the convoy of the Emir of Kaura Namoda. He said; “Zamfara is the epicentre of banditry in the North and if the issue of banditry is taken seriously in Zamfara State, I assure you the whole issue of banditry…
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This is so far the worst Christmas for me and my Family – Medical personnel whose account was frozen after #EndSARS protest cries out
Victor Israel, a medical personnel in Rivers state, one of those whose accounts were reportedly frozen by the Central Bank of Nigeria for ”giving medical attention” to #EndSARS protesters in October, says its been over two months since he has been denied access to his money as he cried out that all his savings are gone. In a tweet posted this morning, Victor noted that this is the worst Christmas for him and his family. ”Exactly 2 months & 9days after CBN froze all my bank accounts because I gave medical assistance to #EndSARS protesters in PH. All my sweat,…
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FG vows ASUU will not be given opportunity to go on strike again
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has assured that the Federal Government will do everything to make sure the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) does not embark on another strike. Speaking on Wednesday on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Ngige noted that his three children were affected by the strike. “I will not give ASUU the opportunity to go on strike. Because I have three biological children that suffered from this imbroglio that we found ourselves in and about 15 people on my scholarship in Nigerian Universities. “My three biological children are here in Nigerian Universities. They even…
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“Yahaya Bello’s public condemnation of thuggery is a serious sign of psychotic disorder and mental inherited hormonal imbalance” – Dino Melaye
Dino Melaye has called out Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello over his statement on politicians using thugs during election. According to Bello, the only way Nigeria can be safe is if Political thuggery is put to an abrupt end Reacting to this in a tweet via his Twitter handle, Dino wrote; ”Yahaya Bello’s public condemnation of thuggery, an institution where he is the Vice Chancellor is a serious sign of psychotic disorder and mental inherited homonal imbalance.SDM
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COVID-19 Vaccine will be administered free to Nigerians – PTF Chairman
The National Coordinator of Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu has stated that the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to Nigerians free when vaccination begins. He made this known on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Sunrise Daily. “Yesterday, the President gave the PTF the mandate to proceed with preparations with regard to the vaccine. The President has also given us a marching order that the COVID-19 vaccine be made available in Nigeria. “The COVID-19 vaccine will be available in Nigeria making use of the GAVI arrangement. We already have the assurance that we will have 20%…
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Nigeria will be safe when politicians stop using thugs – Governor Yahaya Bello
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello says Nigeria will become safe only when politicians stop using thugs for elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Wednesday December 23, the governor stated that political thuggery was the norm in the state before he came into power but he has continuously refused to be a part of it. He further stated that he has dealt with criminals irrespective of political affiliations by using the laws passed by the Kogi State House of Assembly and its security architecture. “When I came on board, I inherited a state that was largely divided…
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Why North is Politically Superior to Southern Nigeria – Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has shared the reason he believes Northern Nigeria is politically superior to Southern Nigeria. The former minister in a series of tweets expressed that Southern Nigeria’s weakness and lack of unity more than anything else have given rise to northern supremacy. Fani-Kayode further stated that it will continue to be so until the south unites, the region will continue to lose to the North in the power configuration of Nigeria. He wrote: “The power of Northern Nigeria lies in the fact that, despite their internal differences, the people of that region are united when…
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Governor Matawalle seeks alliance to end Banditry
Governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle has expressed his need for an alliance in the fight against insecurity in the region. Speaking to newsmen on Tuesday, Matawalle stated that the basic function of any government is to ensure the security of lives and properties of its citizens adding that he is working to solve insecurity in his State. He further expressed that his administration was working with the military, Miyetti-Allah, and repentant bandits to restore peace and stability in the state. He made it known that his priority was to secure the state from its immediate past position of being…
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Insecurity: Governors are tired and frustrated – Fayemi
Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has stated that fellow governors are tired and frustrated of the issues of insecurity facing the country. Speaking on Tuesday when he paid a solidarity visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, over the abduction of the Kankara students, Fayemi noted that governors need to address the issues of banditry, kidnapping, and criminality, including the causes of these problems. “For us, the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), we believe that we not only have to be on top of banditry, kidnapping and criminality generally, but we also have to be on top of…
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ASUU finally calls off Strike
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) on Wednesday called off its nine-month old strike. ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement during a briefing of the union in Abuja, explaining that the development followed with its National Executive Council (NEC). While warning that the union would return to strike without notice if the government fails in meeting its part of the agreement reached with the university lecturers, Ogunyemi noted that the reopening of the schools, considering the COVID-19 pandemic, lies with the Federal Government and Senate.
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Putin signs bill giving Russian Presidents immunity from prosecution for crimes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill granting former presidents and their family members lifetime immunity from prosecution for crimes once they leave office. The bill was published online on Tuesday, December 22, exempting them from questioning by police or investigators, as well as searches or arrests. The legislation was part of constitutional amendments that were approved this summer in a nationwide vote that allowed Putin to remain president until 2036 as he would have had to step down in 2024. It was also noted that a former president can still be stripped of immunity if accused of treason…
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