The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to rescind its decision on the fresh security measures it rolled out to curtail insecurity in the Southeast and South-South part of the country.he government had announced plans for fresh measures after a security council meeting at the Aso Villa, Abuja. But the apex Igbo… Continue reading New security measures for Southeast, South-south will fuel disintegration – Ohanaeze to Buhari
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We’re fighting insecurity, be more understanding – Buhari to Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday pledged that his administration will deal with bandits to ensure that they do not create havoc against access to farms and food production. He spoke to reporters at the State House after observing the Eid prayer, marking the end of the month-long Ramadan fast. Buhari assured that law enforcement agencies… Continue reading We’re fighting insecurity, be more understanding – Buhari to Nigerians
Stop paying politicians salaries, use money to fight insecurity – Ndume to Buhari
Ali Ndume, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to stop salaries of politicians and use the money to fight insecurity in the country. The lawmaker made the call while urging Buhari to take the issue of security very seriously. Ndume, who spoke with journalists in Abuja yesterday,… Continue reading Stop paying politicians salaries, use money to fight insecurity – Ndume to Buhari
Governor Fayemi pardons 12 prison inmates
Governor Kayode Fayemi has pardoned 12 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ado-Ekiti Custodian Centre. The prisoners who received clemency were serving various terms for offences such as stealing and housebreaking. Ekiti Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olawale Fapohunda told newsmen that the inmates were considered for clemency after recommendations by the Ekiti Committee… Continue reading Governor Fayemi pardons 12 prison inmates
Insecurity: Southern Governors ban open grazing, ask Buhari to address nation
The governors of the seventeen Southern states met in Delt state today May 11 where they banned open grazing and called on President Buhari to address Nigerians on the challenges of insecurity. In a 12-point communique read by its Chairman, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, the governors said the president should be fairer in political appointments,… Continue reading Insecurity: Southern Governors ban open grazing, ask Buhari to address nation
Governor Udom donates N60m to families of slain police officers
Governor of Udom Emmanuel has donated the sum of N60m to families of security officers killed in recent attacks by gunmen in Akwa Ibom state. About 15 security operatives have been killed in the last three months in coordinated attacks against security operatives in the state. Governor Emmanuel who made the donation on Monday May… Continue reading Governor Udom donates N60m to families of slain police officers
Prominent Nigerians have been plotting to blackmail and link me to sponsorship of the Biafran movement – Peter Obi
Former Governor of Anambra state and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi has alleged that some prominent Nigerians have been plotting to blackmail and link him to sponsorship of the Biafran movement. The alarm was raised in a statement signed by his media aide, Mr.… Continue reading Prominent Nigerians have been plotting to blackmail and link me to sponsorship of the Biafran movement – Peter Obi
A Look At The GOP From Inside A Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene Rally
There’s a sort of time warp going on at The Villages, the enormous retirement community in Florida. On streets made up to look like small-town Main Streets, it’s maybe an idealized, slickly varnished version of the 1950s — albeit with legions of golf carts. At a hotel ballroom on Friday night, it was something like… Continue reading A Look At The GOP From Inside A Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene Rally
State police will not work in Nigeria – Senator Chimaroke Nnamani
Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District, Chimaroke Nnamani has stated that state police will not work in the country. The former Governor of Enugu state who spoke on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ on May 9, recalled how the country had regional police in the past and the factors that led to its abolishment in the… Continue reading State police will not work in Nigeria – Senator Chimaroke Nnamani
Op-ed: Biden has a historic opportunity in the Middle East to foster peace and economic progress
President Biden’s long years of Senate and White House experience taught him that the Middle East could be quicksand for his presidential ambitions. So, it was no accident his Mideast goals were modest and aimed at avoiding resource-draining distractions from his domestic ambitions and international priorities: recharging the U.S. economy and rallying European and Asian… Continue reading Op-ed: Biden has a historic opportunity in the Middle East to foster peace and economic progress