Day: April 6, 2021

IBADAN, HONOUR TO THE UNDESERVING BY WOLE ARISEKOLA

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According to an American lawyer and politician, who served as the 30th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929; Calvin Coolidge, said ‘no person was ever honoured for what he received but honour has been reward for what he gave.’   All over the world, conferment of chieftaincy titles on deserving personalities is a way of expressing gratitude for impactful gestures of individuals that have through their magnanimity and benevolence benefited the awarding community whereby gratefulness of the people is bestowed on the beneficiaries of such titles in…

8 Important Things To Know About New IGP Usman Alkali Baba

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DIG Usman Alkali Baba has been appointed by President Buhari as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) with immediate effect. The Yobe born Police chief has held several strategic positions in the past.   Here are few things to know about the acting IGP: Usman Alkali was born on 1st March, 1963. He hails from Geidam in Yobe State and has had meritorious years in the force. He has also served in various capacities such as DIG Force CID and was also the Force Secretary at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.…

Buhari sacks Mohammed Adamu, appoints DIG Usman Baba acting IGP

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President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed DIG Usman Alkali Baba as the acting Inspector General of Police. The Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, who announced this on Tuesday, while briefing State House correspindent said Baba’s appointment is with immediate effect. President Buhari had on February 4, 2021, extended the tenure of Mohammed Adamu as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for three months. Adamu had, however, spent two months and three days out of the three month extension before Baba’s appointment. The appointment of the acting IGP is subject…

Gov Bello congratulates former Kogi Governor,Ibrahim Idris at 72

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has facilitated with the former Governor of the State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, on the occasion of his 72nd birthday anniversary celebration. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, on Tuesday in Lokoja, Gov. Bello eulogized the former governor for his generous heart, political astuteness and uncommon intellect. Gov Bello congratulated Ibrahim Idris for his impact in both socioeconomic and political developments of Kogi state, and his unprecedented achievements in the business world. ”On behalf of the Government and the good people of…

APC’s litmus tests, by Salihu Mohammed Lukman

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Given that the term progressive is used loosely in Nigerian politics, it is important that APC leaders and members are able to functionally decide what the party represent beyond just the name. Progressive politics is about dynamism, action and improvement, which is goal-oriented with a clear vision. Political challenges in the country especially in the context of how they are manifesting, makes it important that APC leaders are supported, in every way possible, to transform the party to emerge as a truly progressive party, which should be both representative and…

Buhari’s trip to UK: Seeing beyond the ranting of an agnostic junkie By Ali Abare

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I watched the trending video several times and yet I couldn’t see reasons for this unwarranted assault on President Muhammadu Buhari. That Saratu Ishaya Audu, scion of renowned first indigenous vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, the late Professor Ishaya Audu, could be so animated while she rain abuses and insults on President Buhari, only demonstrated the intense, deep seated hatred, a section of the Nigerian society, harbours against the President. Indeed, the tantrums exhibited by Saratu, obviously a junkie high on drugs, illustrated the level of intolerance against…

Covid-19: NUJ FCT Inaugurates Committee

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, has inaugurated its sensitization and monitoring committee on the coronavirus pandemic. The 7-man committee was announced by the chairman of council, Emmanuel Ogbeche, on Monday in Abuja. A statement by the secretary of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Ochiaka Ugwu, named those in the committee to include; Patrick Osadebamwen, vice chairman of council and Team Lead; Benjamin Ubiri, Titi Oladimehin, Aisha Ali, Ruth Tene, Martins Odeh and Taiwo Olalere. Some of the terms of reference of the committee included; i. to monitor the…

Yinka Odumakin: A Hero And Legend In Death, By David Adenekan.

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For the past 72 hours after the demise of a gigantic freedom fighter, Chief Olayinka Odumakin the mainstream and social media has been awashed with outpouring of tributes as if a president of a country has just passed away. It has been an atmosphere of painful grief and sorrow. The last time I spoke with comrade Olayinka Odumakin on the phone was during the electioneering campaign of 2019 general elections. I called him to feel his political pulse about the danger of re electing President Mohammed Buhari for the second…