Month: January 2020

NSCIA condemns killing of CAN Chairman,Lawan Andimi

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The leadership of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs,NSCIA, has received with great shock the news of the killing of Pastor Lawan Andimi, the CAN branch chairman of Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa state by Boko Haram. NSCIA in a statement signed by Head of Media and Communication,Aselemi Ibrahim, condemned the killing in the strongest term and also described it as barbaric, provocative and a flagship example of man inhumanity to man. “The Council believes that Boko Haram is trying to make the country ungovernable and to incite Christians…

BREAKING: Tinubu finally speaks on Amotekun,calls for dialogue

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The National Leader of All Progress Congress (APC) and former Governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has finally expressed his feelings on the newly initiated Southwest Security Network popularly known as ‘Amotekun’ . Read the full text : “Amotekun. This issue has dominated recent discourse and media headlines. Distilled to its basics, it concerns how best state governments can assist with the safety and security of their residents. This is a matter of serious concern entitled to sober thought. However, it has been turned into a political tug-of-war. Fierce,…

Malami’s letter on Oyo LG’s matter is subjudice- Makinde’s Political Adviser …says We are aware of APC’s agenda to destabilise Oyo

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The Special Adviser on Strategy and Political Matters to the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Hon.Babatunde Oduyoye, said on Tuesday that the letter credited to the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami on the matter of Oyo State Local Governments is sub judice. Hon. Oduyoye stated that as far as the matter was still before the Court of Appeal, no one is expected to take extra-constitutional measures, except such a person is nursing ulterior motives. “The matter is in court and as far as we are concerned,…

Supreme Court verdict: Wase congratulates Lalong

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase has hailed the affirmation of Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State by the Supreme Court. In a statement issued by the chief press secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Umar Muhammad Puma, Wase said the judgement was a true reflection of what the people of Plateau state voted for. The Deputy Speaker also implored Governor Lalong to work closely with all persons and interest groups to move the state forward, and appealed to the people of the state to remain…

NIDCOM to partner FRSC on hitch free license process for Diasporans.

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An understanding has been sealed between the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), on the ease of driving and licensing for diasporans upon their arrival in Nigeria. This agreement was made during a courtesy call by members of the FRSC, led by Assistant Corps Commandant (ACC) Owoechukwu Chukwuna, at the office of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, NiDCOM on Monday, in Abuja. According to the Assistant Corps Commandant, the exercise is aimed at creating a hitch-free process for diasporans to obtain their National Driver’s…

Oyo ‘ll take full advantage of Lagos-Ibadan rail projects–Makinde …as Governor, Amaechi inspect rail project

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Monday that the state would take full advantage of the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan Rail project when it becomes fully functional. Governor Makinde, who stated this at the end of an inspection tour of the rail project which he embarked upon alongside the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of State for Transport, Senator Gbemisola Saraki and other Federal and State government officials, stated that Oyo State would put everything in place in terms of infrastructure to ensure that the residents derive the…

OSMC Condemns Amotekun ,asks Muslims to boycott Adeleke University over religion intolerance

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The Osun State Muslim Community in a comminique issued today Sunday, 24TH Jumaddal – Ula,1441 A.H (January 19, 2020) at its Secretariat, Suurulere Area of Osogbo,and signed by its President,Alh. Mustafa Olawuyi and Secretary,Alh. Hashim Ilelabade Olapade has reiterated its full support for existing security outfit saddled with protection of life and property in Nigeria as provided by the Nigeria constitution and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria OSMC said the composition and establishment of Amotekun in the South West of Nigeria was unacceptable.The Muslim community further condemned issuance of certificate of birth,…

Supreme court upholds Ganduje,Tambuwal in Victories

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The supreme court has upheld the election of Abdullahi Ganduje as the governor of Kano state. The court gave its verdict on Monday in the suit filed by Abba Kabir Yusuf, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the election of Ganduje, candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC). The apex court dismissed the suit challenging Ganduje’s election for lack of merit. It also upheld the election of Aminu Tambuwal, candidate of the PDP, as the governor of Sokoto state. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, candidate of the APC, had filed…

6 die, 7 injured in Kwara -Ogbomoso Expressway auto-crash

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Tragedy struck the Ogbomoso community of Oyo State yesterday when at least six persons died after an accident, which involved a truck and a commercial bus at Abuduka area along Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway. The accident also left seven others sustaining various degrees of injuries. The victims were rushed to the Ladoke Akintoka University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso for treatment. It was gathered that the accident occurred in the morning when the driver of the truck lost control as a result of the vehicle developing brake failure while about to…

Oduyoye eulogises Are, says Nigeria has lost another gem

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The death of a foremost President of the Government College Ibadan Boys Association (GCIOBA) and Director of the Punch Newspaper, Chief Lekan Are, on Saturday, has been described as a sad loss and the exit of one of Nigeria’s exemplars in leadership. Special Adviser on Strategy and Political Matters to the Oyo State Governor, Honourable Babatunde Oduyoye, stated this on Sunday in a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, noting that the country has, indeed lost another gem. Oduyoye, who described Are as a straightforward man and…