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The electorate regrets your election – Call for the removal of Zamfara House of Representatives member gains momentum
18May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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The electorate regrets your election – Call for the removal of Zamfara House of Representatives member gains momentum

Registered voters in Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji, Zamfara State, are actively collecting signatures to initiate the recall of their elected representative in the National Assembly, Aminu Sani Jaji. This action is in line with Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, as amended. The decision to recall the lawmaker stemmed from his suspension by the Birnin Magaji Ward Executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a suspension that was subsequently upheld by the APC State Working Committee in Zamfara State. The constituents are now preparing to formally approach the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gusau, Zamfara State, as well as the Electoral officers for Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji local government areas, to o...
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Afenifere’s Concern over Escalating Kidnappings and Criminal Activities in Nigeria
18May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Afenifere’s Concern over Escalating Kidnappings and Criminal Activities in Nigeria

Highlighting the urgent need for greater innovation and decisiveness, the well-known pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political group, Afenifere, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to step up their efforts. In a statement issued on Saturday, Afenifere responded to the recent surge in banditry and kidnapping incidents across various Nigerian states, including Ogun, Edo, Ekiti, Oyo, Kogi, Zamfara, and Niger. The organization's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, emphasized the importance of President Bola Tinubu taking proactive measures to address the prevailing security challenges. One notable incident occurred on Monday, May 13, when eight cocoa farmers were abducted at the Marindoti Cocoa Farmers’ Settlement in Ovia South-West Local Governmen...
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Bola Tinubu Appoints Jega, Elechi, and Others to University Governing Councils
18May By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments
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Bola Tinubu Appoints Jega, Elechi, and Others to University Governing Councils

President Bola Tinubu has recently designated approximately 555 individuals to serve as chairpersons and members of governing councils at various tertiary institutions throughout Nigeria. An official notification from the Ministry of Education, authorized by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, announced the appointments of pro-chancellors and governing board chairpersons for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The appointment of Air Cdre. Emmanuel Jekada as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman for the Governing Board of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi State has been approved. The board members include Usua Charles Akpan, Sen. Lanre Tejuosho, Modu Mustapha, and Olusegun Olufemi White. Furthermore, former Minister of Budget and Nati...
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NUJ Calls on Tinubu to Rehabilitate Ilesa-Ibadan, Akure-Ado-Ekiti Roads
18May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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NUJ Calls on Tinubu to Rehabilitate Ilesa-Ibadan, Akure-Ado-Ekiti Roads

Urgent appeal has been made by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, B Zone to the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promptly initiate the rehabilitation and reconstruction of several dilapidated roads in the region. The leaders of the union from the six states comprising the zone delivered this message in a communique following the conclusion of its zonal meeting held in Ibadan on Friday. Hosting the zonal meeting, the Oyo State Council was chaired by the Zonal Vice President, Princess Ronke Afebioye-Samo. In a communique shared with NewsNow on Saturday, the zone stressed the need for the Federal Government to promptly undertake the reconstruction and rehabilitation of some severely damaged roads in the Southwest region, particularly highlighting the Ilesa-Ibada...
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Kogi State Government announces successful rescue of two kidnapped women in Yagba West
18May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Kogi State Government announces successful rescue of two kidnapped women in Yagba West

Following recent developments, two women who were abducted in the Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State have been successfully rescued from their captors. In a statement released on Saturday, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, confirmed the rescue. Addressing the security issues in the State, Fanwo emphasized the commitment of the state government, led by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, in combatting the increasing wave of criminal activities plaguing the area. Expressing concerns over the spillover effect of attacks by insurgents, bandits, and kidnappers from the North East to the North Central region, Fanwo highlighted the proactive measures being taken by the Kogi State Government to ensure the safety of its residents. Wi...
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Urgent Call for Action: Legal Expert Urges Minister to Suspend NSCDC CG, Audi
18May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Urgent Call for Action: Legal Expert Urges Minister to Suspend NSCDC CG, Audi

Former Special Prosecutor of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Properties, Tosin Ojaomo, has formally reached out to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The petition addresses the ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, regarding alleged corruption involving the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ahmed Audi. Ojaomo emphasizes the need to ensure public safety and protect the integrity of the investigation process. As a precaution against potential interference in the investigation, Ojaomo recommends the immediate suspension of Audi. The petition, dated May 15, was sent to Tunji-Ojo and also shared with President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation...
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18May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Obong Abasi Otu Appeals to Tinubu: Complete Adiabo Bridge and Dredge Calabar Channel

In a plea to the federal government, the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu, V, has urged for the completion of the Adiabo bridge project initiated during the administration of late General Sani Abacha in 1993. His appeal was channeled through the Obong of Calabar Executive Forum (OCEF), an authoritative body within the Palace of the Obong overseen by high Chief Henshaw. The intended purpose of the bridge is to enhance accessibility to the hinterlands and connect Akwa Ibom State, ultimately reducing travel time and boosting the economic prospects of communities along the route. Obong Abasi Otu noted that the construction on the Calabar (Adiabo) side of the bridge had reached a completion rate of almost 70% before being abruptly halted for undisclosed reasons during that era....
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Exciting News: Wike sets 9-day ‘FCT Week’ for projects unveiling in Abuja
18May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Exciting News: Wike sets 9-day ‘FCT Week’ for projects unveiling in Abuja

In a recent development, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for a 9-day period named FCT Week, dedicated to the official launch of completed projects within the FCT. Wike revealed this information during a final inspection of several ongoing projects earmarked for inauguration in the FCT. The FCT Week is slated to kick off on May 27th with the grand opening of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit for commercial operations. Among the projects lined up for unveiling by the President during the FCT Week are the official residence of the Vice President, the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) extending from the Villa Roundabout to Ring Road 1 featuring four interchanges, as well as the B6 and B12 Circle Road. ...
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Montgomery: UK Commends Tinubu’s Security Strategy
17May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Montgomery: UK Commends Tinubu’s Security Strategy

In his remarks at a High-level Dialogue in Abuja, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, expressed the United Kingdom's admiration for President Tinubu's effective security measures implemented over the past year. The UK Envoy highlighted the administration's commitment to transparency and accountability in governance, affirming UK's continued support for Nigeria in this regard. Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized that President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda aims to position Nigeria as a key global investment hub, with a focus on democratic principles, development, demographics, and diaspora engagement. Shettima underscored the administration's dedication to implementing bold reforms and fostering strategic partnerships to revitalize the economy and bolster sec...
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Pro-Wike Lawmaker Urges Tinubu to Avoid Endorsing Impunity in Rivers Crisis
17May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Pro-Wike Lawmaker Urges Tinubu to Avoid Endorsing Impunity in Rivers Crisis

In light of the ongoing crisis in Rivers State, a member of the House of Representatives aligned with the Minister of FCT, Hon. Solomon Bob, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu not to support the alleged constitutional violations by Governor Sim Fubara. Expressing disappointment with a recent statement from the president’s media aide, Bob labeled it as absurd and unwarranted. He emphasized that Fubara's blatant disregard for the law and the constitution necessitated accountability for his actions. The lawmaker urged President Bola Tinubu to refrain from providing any form of protection for Fubara and to allow the legal system to address the governance and utilization of the state's assets. Representing Abua-Odual and Ahoada East Federal Constituency of Rivers State, Bob alleged that F...
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