Year: 2023

Re: S’Court Justices work for us, Plateau APC Rep boasts – The Gagdi We Know That They Don’t Know

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By James Abu The news report with the above headline, published by the Authority Newspaper on Friday 12 November 2023, is a sad reminder that in our country, the reward for working hard is being maligned. How else does one explain how the member representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Hon. Yusuf Gadgi, was tenuously linked to what he did not say? The spin of the story beggars belief and is in the territory of Nollywood scriptwriting. My initial reaction to seeing the headline was curiosity, which prompted me…

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LIBERIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: A SALUTE TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF AFRICA

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Today, I write with profound appreciation, admiration, and utmost respect to commend and pay homage to an extraordinary individual who has exemplified the true essence of democracy and the power of accepting the will of the people. It is with great honor that I take this moment to recognize and celebrate His Excellency George Weah, a man whose journey from the football field to the presidency has filled us with immense pride as Africans and shattered the misconceptions that democracy cannot thrive in our remarkable continent. George Weah, a name…

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Agric Ministry Targets 2,000 Tractors Yearly To Boost Food Production

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By Ebriku John Friday The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, CON, says the production of 2,000 tractors in-country yearly would enhance food production, create jobs for Nigerian farmers, especially women and youth as well as achieving food and nutrition security in the country. The Minister stated this while receiving in audience a delegation from John Deere led by its Vice President, Jason Braintley, on a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja today, Friday 17th, November, 2023, contained in a statement by Ezeaja Ikemefuna, Assistant Director,…

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Insecurity: Deputy Speaker, Kalu calls for appointment of Chief of Space Staff

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***Supports Defence Industry Corporation, Armed Forces Trust Fund Bills Aside Chief of Air Staff and other service Chiefs within the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, RT. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has recommended the establishment of the Space Service Chief, to be known as Chief of Space Staff. This, Kalu said, would go a long way to assist the existing security architecture in defending the territorial integrity of the nation, Nigeira. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a 2-day post inuaguration…

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FOOD SECURITY: Agric Ministers, Kyari, Abdullahi, Meet Senate Committee

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…Senator Kyari Calls For Amendment To Agric Agencies’ Acts For Policy Alignment By Ebriku John Friday The Honourable Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, and his colleague, the Honorable Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, CON, honored an invite to participate in an interactive session held at the National Assembly Complex by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Production Services, and Rural Development. In the session chaired by the Senate Committee Chairman, Senator Saliu Mustapha, he said harped on recognizing that the…

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KANO: Eba Congratulates, Ganduje, Gawuna Over Appeal Court Victory

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…says Supreme Court will affirm verdict The chairman of APC Cross River state, Alphonsus Ogar Eba esq, JP joined party faithful at the Asokoro residence of the National chairman, H. E. Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to congratulate the National Chairman of APC and the in coming Governor, H. E. Nasiru Gawuna on the resounding victory of Mr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna by the Court of Appeal judgment delivered today as Governor of Kano State. The state chairman described the Court of Appeal judgment which corroborated the earlier decision of the Kano…

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500 Lawyers Storm Appeal Court Over Plateau PDP’s Attack On The Judiciary

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…. say its evil to denigrate Nigeria’s defenceless justices Over 500 lawyers this morning stormed the court of appeal in Abuja to demand an urgent end to the campaign of calumny against the justices of the court by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The lawyers unanimously said it is an evil act to continously denigrate the defenceless justices.  Led by the lawyer of Conscience,  its Convener,  Sylvanus Okpe said the actions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are, at best, an assault on the judiciary due to the avalanche of…

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Judiciary: Coalition hails judgements in Plateau, warns PDP, others against blackmail

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In what appears as the biggest solidarity match in the city of Abuja; a Coalition of Civil Society Groups, has thrown its weight behind the judiciary in Nigeria, saying it has lived up to its expectations by Nigerians. Addressing newsmen in Abuja during a solidarity rally in support of the judiciary, the Coalition, made up of Northern Christian Civil Rights Movement; the African Patriots; the Guardians of Democracy and others with membership over 10,000; specifically commended the judiciary for the recent judgements in various election petitions Plateau. The Coalition also…

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Sacked Plateau Lawmakers: Thousands Take Mass Rally To Supreme Court, Submit Protest Letter To CJN

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Over 1, 000 Nigerians under the auspices of Coalition for Truth and Justice in Africa have held a peaceful rally to the Supreme Court, Abuja, to protest the Appeal Court judgements sacking some People Democratic Party, PDP, lawmakers in Plateau state, from the National Assembly. Dr. Daniel Okwa, National President of the body said political developments in the state is indeed worrisome and calls for concerns from all well-meaning Nigerians. According to him, democracy is indeed under threat, if such anomalies are allowed to stand. In a protest letter to…

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Ajulo Commends Ondo Elders for Proactive Steps in Political Crisis Resolution

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Ajulo Commends Ondo Elders for Proactive Steps in Political Crisis Resolution In a significant move towards restoring political tranquillity in Ondo State, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, OON, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA), has applauded the wisdom demonstrated by Ondo State elders. Ajulo said the State has, again, demonstrated its resourcefulness in the area of politics, governance and human development. He said “Ondo elders have demonstrated the uniqueness of the Omoluabis we are known for and it is commendable” The state has been grappling with…

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