Month: August 2021

How the North ruined the North By Haruna Abdullahi Haruspice

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The North that produced the likes of Ahmadu Bello, Sir Tafawa Balewa, Aminu Kano, Ishaya Audu, Sunday Awoniyi all of blessed memories suffered haemorrhages of neglect, diseases, poverty and sustained underdevelopment because of the deliberate distortion of the real vision of northernisation founded by these people. The north entered gradual deterioration mode shortly after these visionaries breathes their last. Those who succeeded them truncated the blueprint of northern greatness to personal greatness and since then, the region has continued to bleed dangerously.   Late Sardauna birthed a vision, he went…

2023: There is no ‘agreement’ for Buhari to Hand over to Tinubu, Amaechi insists

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A former Governor of Rivers state and current Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has debunked claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to hand over power to its chieftain, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023.. There are speculations that the ruling APC had an agreement to hand over its party presidential ticket to Mr. Tinubu when the political party was formed in 2014. So far, Tinubu is yet to openly declare his presidential ambition officially. However, Mr. Amaechi who served as Director-General of the Buhari/Osinbajo Campaign Organisation in 2015 and 2019 respectively, said he’s not…

BANDITRY: We ‘ll ensure strict compliance of new security measures – Police assure Zamfara Govt, residents

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The Nigeria Police Force, Zamfara State Command has reiterated its preparedness and that of other security agencies to ensure full compliance and implimentation of the new security measures put in place by the state government to tackle incessant banditry attacks in the state. The State Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ayuba N. Elkanah gave this assured in a press release made available to newsmen. It would be recalled that on Friday 27th August, 2021, the Governor of Zamfara State,Mohammed Bello Matawalle announced about seven (7) Proactive security measures…

Osun @ 30: Cleric lauds Oyetola for sustaining peace in Osun …No effort will be spared to ensure religious tolerance – Gov

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The Diocesan Bishop, Diocese of Osun Anglican Communion, Rev. Foluso Olugbenga Babatunji, has applauded the State Government for continuously prioritising the welfare and security of people of Osun. He also lauded Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for his efforts at sustaining the peace of the State since the inception of his Administration, describing the efforts as unprecedented and worthwhile. Babatunji therefore urged citizens and residents to continue to support the Administration in its avowed commitment to reposition the State. The cleric said these on Sunday while delivering his sermon at the Thanksgiving…

Defence Hqrs denies arrest of Rtd Commodore Kunle Olawunmi over Channels TV interview

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked an online news publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) ordered the arrest of retired Cdre Kunle Olawunmi for recently appearing on Channels Television programme (Sunrise Daily). “The Armed Forces may not want to join issues with Sahara Reporters for the scandalous and malicious publication insinuating that it’s Agency has ordered the arrest of Cdre Olawunmi (rtd) for sharing his views on matters of defence and national security. “It is gratifying to state that the retired military officer who is…

FG postpones ‘Nigeria at 60’ awards

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The Federal Government has postponed the Nigeria at 60 Jubilee Special Award ceremony, scheduled earlier to hold on Sept. 3. The Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo, made this known in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Ifedayo Sayo, on Sunday in Abuja. Adebayo said that the Nigeria @60 Award ceremony was planned as part of jubilee celebrations of the nation’s Independence to honour 60 notable Nigerians that had made immense contributions to national growth. The minister regretted any inconveniences the postponement might have caused stakeholders…

Baynakum Family Counselling Centre urges Govt, Muslim faithful to address plights of Widows ….. As the centre empowers 10 Widows in Abuja

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An Islamic counselling centre,Baynakum Family Counselling centre has called on muslim faithfuls and Government at all levels to find lasting solutions to the plights of Widows in Nigeria. The call was made by the Chairman,Baynakum Family Counselling Centre,Alh.Adio AbdulRazaq at the Widows Empowerment and Welfare scheme organized by the centre in Abuja on Saturday 28th August, 2021. Adio in his opening speech at the event, also charged Muslim Ummah to assist the Widows through various empowerment schemes. While delivering her lecture titled “A Invisible Woman,Invisible problems” Hajiya Kafayat Ibiyeye, described …

Farewell, our Medical Doctors… By Abdullahi Haruna Haruspice

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Take the next flight to Saudi Arabia, A full-fledged Islamic country, With strict sharia law, It doesn’t matter if you are a Christian, Just go there, Make your money, return home, We are here to fix the system. Ironic tonic here, You fear Buhari’s Islamization here, But line up in queue, To be forced into Saudi’s Islamic law, Where your name will be temporarily changed From Chikwendi to Maskoor, Your suit will turn to jalabia And your hair covered in turban shawl, Yes, for you must do like the Saudis,…

At 30, Kogi Is Safest State with 2nd lowest Crime Rate – Yahaya Bello

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The Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello on Friday said his state remained the safest and peaceful in Nigeria. The governor who stated this in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the creation of Kogi state said his administration took the security, unity, peace and prosperity of the people seriously right from inception. “Today, our state is arguably the safest in the entire country, we are rated the second most peaceful and our crime rate is second lowest. We have a hugely diverse population that is nevertheless more united now than…

How Bandits Collected N68million For Abducted Tegina School Pupils, Released Them In Kaduna

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The remaining pupils of the Tanko Salihu Islamiyya School held hostage by bandits who whisked them away from Tegina area in Niger State 88 days ago were released on Thursday after the payment of N68million. According to Daily Trust, the kidnappers had agreed to free the remaining 116 pupils if the ransom reduced from the initial N200million to N50million was paid. Recently, sympathisers had mobilised N30million to the kidnappers at an agreed location in the forest after an initial N20million was paid in June. But after counting the money, the…