Month: January 2023

Our administration will move Osun state forward– Adeleke

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The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has affirmed his administration commitment to move the state forward in spite of the challenges inherited, noting that he is prepared to put in place necessary policies to stimulate growth and development of the state.   The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday when he received the leadership of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, at the state capital, Osogbo, for the annual prayer session always organised by the Church for the govt of the state.   Governor Adeleke said his administration will…

Tinubu will continue my legacy to rebuild Nigeria, Buhari tells Yobe people … newly-commissioned cargo airport will boost agriculture in Yobe – Tinubu

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President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerians and people of Yobe State to vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the next President. Buhari spoke at the Damaturu Township stadium during the All Progressives Congress Presidential campaign rally where he told the people why they should vote for the former Governor of Lagos State because he is the person capable to continue the work of rebuilding Nigeria he started over seven years ago. “I accompany Asiwaju here to tell you to vote for him so that he can continue with my…

2023 ELECTIONS: Niger CP convenes Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security meeting

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The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command CP Ogundele J. Ayodeji in compliance with IGP Usman Alkali Baba directives towards ensuring adequate security and conducive environment for 2023 general elections, convenes inter-agency consultative committee on election security (ICCES) meeting in his office today 10th January, 2023.   The meeting is geared towards strengthening cooperation and collaboration among the security agencies, saddled with the responsibility of providing security for a free, fair, and credible conduct of the Year 2023 general elections, with the Nigeria Police Force as the lead agency in…

2023: Tinubu ‘ll be the best Nigeria President – Senator Orji Kalu

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By Michael Agbaji     Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said that the ability of the Presidential flag bearer of the All Progressive’s Congress (APC) , Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu to delegate responsibilities to competent persons in Authority will be beneficial for the country when eventually elected. Shedding more light, the former Abia Governor noted that Tinubu’s skill to assign responsibilities was in line with the contemporary requirements of modern democracy, noting that the era of leaders single handedly conceiving and executing policies was over.…

HAJJ EXPO 2023: NAHCON Chair, others meet Grand Imam of Makkah, prays for peace

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 10, 2023: In his bid at ensuring a hitch-free 2023 Hajj exercise, the Chairman/CEO of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Alhaji Zikrulah Kunle Hassan on the sideline met with the Grand Chief Imam of Makkah, Abdul Rahman Ibn Abdul Aziz al-Sudais at the on-going International Hajj exhibition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where he offered prayers for Muslims all over the world. Hassan, in company of Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Pilgrimage, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba and wife, National Missioner of NASFAT Society, Imam…

IPAC passes vote of confidence on INEC ahead of general elections

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The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has passed vote of confidence on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on its preparations for the 2023 general election. Yabagi Sani, National Chairman, IPAC, said this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja, at the end of an emergency general council meeting. Sani, represented by IPAC National Secretary, Yusuf Dantalle, said that the meeting discussed crucial national issues and evaluated emerging threats to the 2023 general election. He said that the issues included plots to remove INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood…

DSS uncovers plans to smear its DG, Key Officials

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered plans by some politicians and disgruntled elements within and outside the government to sponsor smear campaigns against the DGSS, Yusuf Magaji Bichi and his key officials over the Service’s uncompromising stance on some critical governance and policy issues. The service in a statement by its Public Relations Officer,Peter Afunanya stated that those behind the plot have engaged Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organisations to not only sustain but stage further rallies, road-shows and press conferences and use the occasions to discredit Bichi. …

How DSS DG’s wife stopped Kano NNPP Guber candidate from boarding flight

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There was a mild drama at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) when Aisha Bichi, wife of the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), reportedly prevented Engineer Abba Yusuf, the state gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), from boarding a flight. According to Daily Trust, trouble started after the motorcade of Yusuf allegedly delayed Mrs. Bichi’s convoy from gaining access into the VIP lounge. This, it was gathered, prompted her security details to step into the situation to clear the path,…

League of Professionals, Northern leaders halt action against CBN Gov, Emefiele ….. say allegations untrue

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By Nsikak Ekpenyong League of professionals for good governance and accountability and the Northern Leaders Coalition have called off their planned action against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. In a world press conference addressed Monday in Abuja by the leagues President, Gbenga Gonzallo and Alhaji Mohammed Yusuf Ibrahim for Northern Leaders Coalition, both group called on other anti-CBN groups to join hands in supporting the creative policies of the CBN. Speaking, Gonzallo regretted that the initial plans by both organisations were premised on…

Tinubu urges Adamawa to Vote First Female Governor ….. Says Buhari has laid solid foundation for Nigeria

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All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, called on the people of the state to vote the first female governor in the country. He was canvassing support for the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, said she has all it required to become governor. “She is brilliant, driven and results oriented. He will perform better for the state,” he said at the well-attended rally at the Maidoki Ground in Yola. Speaking about President Muhammadu…