The All Progressives Congress(APC) Stakeholders, Yobe State led by Hussain Muhammad has called on the State House of Assembly to impeach Mai Mala Buni if he fails to resign as Governor due to his unavailability in the state to discharge his constitutional duties as Governor of Yobe. At a Press Conference today, Muhammad declared that it has become very expedient to draw the attention of the public and especially the State House of Assembly to the aberration of having a Governor who is non-functional. According to him, Buni was not…
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TSG Rejoinder to Professor Adebisi claim on Tinubu bankrolling protest
In response to an online statement credited to one faceless Professor Adebisi Titled “Professor Adebisi accuses Tinubu of Bankrolling protest to discredit Buhari” Among other things that were superfluous, Professor Adebisi claimed that, “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is babkrolling protest to discredit Buhari. The statement is false from the pit of hell and that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no link whatsoever with #EndSARS protesters as he can’t afford to destroy the good reputation he has built for years.How can a man who build a house be against the house.…
Read More#EndSARS: Call for Buhari’s resignation unacceptable, politically instigated – NDF
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has warned individuals and groups hiding under the guise of the #EndSARS protest to demand President Muhammadu Buhari’s resignation to desist. According to the NDF, the agenda of the Organisation for Global Youth Peace Empowerment and Development Initiative (OGYPEDI) and others is unacceptable and politically motivated. Protest across the country demanding an end to Police brutality has intensified despite disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and subsequent formation of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). In the last couple of days, the protest has taken…
Read MoreOdey Receives PDP Flag As Standard-bearer For Cross River North Senatorial Bye-election
… Calls on aggrieved members to sheathetheir swords and work together. The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the October 31st Senatorial bye-election in Cross North, Chief Barr Stephen Odey Ph D has officially received the party’s flag. The ceremony, which took place in Okpoma, the headquarters of Yala Local Government Area, was well attended by Party stalwarts and supporters. The Governor, Sen. (Prof.) Ben Ayade, ably represented by the his Deputy, Prof. Ivara Esu, described Cross River North as the stronghold of Party in the state. He…
Read MoreSARS: Between Gov Zulum and Hypocrisy
By Idoko Ainoko Yesterday, it was reported that the Borno House of Assembly honoured the State Commander of the now disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, police unit, CSP Ibrahim Mohammed. The SARS Commander was honoured with a plague for what the House of Assembly said was for his gallantry in the fight against insurgency in the state. Members of the Borno Assembly from reports gleaned, said they were impressed with the way the Commander and his team had on three different occasions, 13th, 14th and 21st July, encountered the…
Read MoreOpinion: Bayelsa West Senatorial byelection and Dickson’s Assurance of Victory
By:Olufemi Lawson As the race for who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate gatheres momentum. The people of the Senatorial District, Bayelsans and Nigerians at large are increasingly becoming interested, in the choice that the people of the Senatorial district will make on October 31, 2020. The choice of those, elected to represent the various constituencies which constitutes the National Assembly, is an issue of interest to Nigerians, whenever the far reaching effects of their decisions on the existence of the average Nigerian, are considered. The smell…
Read MoreThe World Bank and IMF Should Refocus Its Operations in Africa to infrastructure Based financing – MD Policy House International
The Managing Director of Policy House International and the Executive Director of Incentive Based Initiative (IBI) Nigeria Taiwo Akerele has advised the world bank and the IMF to refocus its operations in Africa to infrastructure based financing and reduced its portfolio on social development to promote an enhanced accountability mechanism for the governments in the region. He stated this at the CSO virtual side events during the annual meetings of the world bank in Washington DC, United States of America. He was quoted ‘Africa is lacking in key infrastructure especially…
Read MoreSecurity: Northern Patriots score Nigerian Army, Operation Sahel Sanity high on war against banditry
Following a three-month appraisal exercise, the Northern Patriots (NP) have passed a vote of confidence on the Nigerian Army, rating its Operation Sahel Sanity as a success. The Northern Patriots gave this commendation at a media interactive session on Thursday in Abuja. Presenting the report on behalf of the group, National President, Alhaji Nuruddeen Dodo said sanity has been restored to the Sahel since the introduction of the exercise. Launched in July, the operation was aimed to tackle banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and other crimes in the North-West and parts of North-Central. Barely two months after,…
Read MoreBoko Haram: Group condemns call for redeployment of defunct SARS operatives to Borno
The Arewa Citizens for Peace (ACP) has condemned the call for the redeployment of operatives of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to the North-East to fight Boko Haram terrorists, describing it as “misplaced, senseless and capable of throwing the country into turmoil”. While welcoming the disbandment of the anti-robbery unit of the Police, the ACP noted that such a move is capable of worsening the security situation in the country. Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had on Tuesday, announced the creation of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team to replace…
Read More#EndSARS: Group Calls For Total Ban Of All Street Protests
…says violent protests threat to democracy and national security …commend IG over creation of SWAT By Ebriku John Friday A civil society organisation, Citizens Action for Good Governance (CAGG) have called for the total ban of all street protests in the guise of #endSARS, saying the violent dimension of the protest is a threat to national security. The group stated this during a world press conference held in Abuja, where it commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu for the creation of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)…
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