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As the battle against insecurity in Nigeria moves forward, Nigerians are urging the various security forces in the country to collaborate and ensure the safety of lives and properties. Many Nigerians, who have praised the appointment of Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Nuhu Ribadu, as Nigeria's National Security Adviser, succeeding Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (retd), believe that synergy among the security heads and unity will make the country a more secure place to live.Nigerians and the international community have high expectations for Mallam Ribadu and the security chiefs, not only to curb insecurity and restore calm in the country but also to rebuild the damaged reputation of the Nigerian defense structure.Shehu Sani, a former senator from Kaduna Central, stated that Nige...

An organization supportive of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) called PDP Action 2023, has expressed its concern that any effort to impose a leadership on the minority parties in the senate would lead to destabilization of the red chamber.The group equated the act of imposing a minority leadership in the chamber to a plot to establish dictatorship in Nigeria.However, the group cautioned Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, not to allow the All Progressives Congress (APC), the majority party in the senate, and its allies to interfere in the race for the minority leadership.In a statement, Hon. Rufus Omeire, Chairman of the pro-PDP group, also criticized the attacks on Sen Aminu Tambuwal, a former governor of Sokoto State, who aspires to be the minority leader in the senate.Omeire sa...

No less than 50 individuals were reportedly slain while numerous residences were set ablaze in fresh communal clashes in Karim Lamido local government area of Taraba State yesterday, as stated by residents.The police command in the state however expressed uncertainty about the casualty figure at press time yesterday due to the challenging landscape in the region which hindered access.Police spokesman, Usman Abdullahi, mentioned that the conflict between Wurkuns and Karimjos initiated around 3 am yesterday as insurgent attacks.Premium Times quoted him as stating; “In recent days, there have been sporadic insurgent attacks in some communities in the area whereby the Karimjos assault the Wurkuns, and the Wurkuns also retaliate, or the Wurkuns assault the Karimjos, and they also retaliate.”...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorized Telecommunications companies (Telcos) to deactivate the 96.7 million idle subscribers from their networks after six months of inactivity.It should be noted that unused or deserted lines on MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile networks rose to 96.7 million in February 2023, as reported by the Nigerian Telecommunication Commission’s most recent subscriber statistics release (NCC).According to the newly approved guidelines titled 'Draft Quality of Service Business Rules' by the NCC, if a subscriber remains inactive for an additional six months, their number may be lost unless there is a network-related issue preventing the activation of the Registered Glove Enclave (RGE)."A subscriber's line may be deactivated if it has not been use...

The Adamawa State government has pledged to address the enduring water scarcity in Yola, the state capital.During a civic reception in Yola, the Secretary to State Government, Alhaji Auwal Tukur, reaffirmed this commitment. The reception was held in honor of Malam Mohammed Bello, the former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Dr Edga Amos, the Chief of Staff, Government House, Yola.Tukur stressed that water is a crucial necessity for life and the government has implemented proactive measures to improve water supply to the Yola metropolis.He emphasized that the Fintiri administration prioritizes programs that facilitate human and social development for the sustainable growth of the state.Tukur extended his congratulations to the minister for his dedicated service to the stat...

 The Taraba Central Zone Youth Coalition for Peace, Justice and Social Development, has expressed dissatisfaction with the continuous marginalization of Taraba Central senatorial zone of Taraba State by successive governments in the selection of Ministers from the State since the emergence of democracy in 1999.During a press interaction, Alhaji Bakari Dorofi, the group's leader, raised concerns over the pattern, pointing out that out of the eleven Ministers appointed from Taraba State since 1999, seven originated from the Southern senatorial district, four from the Northern senatorial district, while the Central senatorial zone has not produced any.As a result, the Kenaf and Other Natural Fibre Plants Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has proposed Hon. Babangida...

 The Idoma National Elite Group has requested President Bola Tinubu to consider an esteemed individual from Benue State, Chief Dr. Micheal Achadu, as a member of his cabinet.Under the leadership of Hon. Inalegwu Adaje, the group also urged the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and the governor of Benue State to join forces and advocate for Achadu's appointment to President Tinubu.Adaje stated that selecting Dr. Archadu would complement the development efforts of the current administration, given his successful track record in the private sector.Chief Achadu, who was born on November 23, 1976, is from the Okpokwu local government area of Benue State.He serves as the managing partner of Brand Revelation Global Services Limited, a brand development and strategic marketing...

The Presidency has stated that President Bola Tinubu is aware of Nigeria's role as a leader and is ready to embrace the responsibility. Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, informed State House Correspondents on Saturday about President Tinubu's stance after a visit from President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of the Republic of Guinea Bissau at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. According to Alake, while the visit was private in nature, President Embaló used the opportunity to express his solidarity and willingness to collaborate with Nigeria under President Tinubu's leadership. The media office of the State House stated that the visit allowed Embaló, who is currently the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, ...

 Kano State Head of Service, Alhaji Usman Bala, State Accountant General, Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam  and the Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Baba Halilu Dantiye, have risen to clarify the  dispute surrounding the cessation of the salaries of 10,000 government employees in the state.During a  media interaction at the office of the commissioner for information yesterday, the Head of Service explained that the decision to halt their salaries was appropriate and in accordance with civil service rules and regulations.He announced the formation of a powerful committee  to thoroughly investigate the authenticity of their qualifications and employment process in the civil service, months before the former governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, left office.Usman Bala stated that the govern...

The Youth Forum of the South West (SWYF) has encouraged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to abstain from appointing any of the previous Governors as Ministers in his forthcoming cabinet. In a press statement, Chairman of the Forum, Comrade Funsho Ajimuda, specified that a majority of the past Governors had squandered substantial domestic and foreign debts in their respective states. He stated: "There have been speculations that many former governors in the country are seeking appointments as ministers. It is an act of greed, shamelessness, and selfishness for an individual who has served as an executive governor for eight years to now seek a ministerial position while their political protégé holds the gubernatorial office." "The Forum strongly emphasizes that these advances from the former g...