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CSO tackles ex-Senator Shehu Sani over syndicated fake news about Kaduna insecurity The Kaduna State chapter of the Truth and Justice Defenders Forum has reacted to a media report questioning the handling of security in Kaduna State by Governor Uba Sani, saying it is paid job, lacking in merit and professional depth.  Sahara Reporters, an online news portal, in its publication of June 27 accused Governor Uba Sani of abandoning some parts of the state to the fate of criminals and blamed former Governor Nasir El-Rufai for still being in charge and for meddling in the affairs of the state by taking key decisions for the incumbent governor at the expense of the state. The report also accused Governor Uba Sani of being insensitive to the security situation in the state by traveling for Hajj in Saudi Arabia. In reaction, the Truth and Justice Defenders Forum described the report as warped, unprofessional, unfounded and sponsored by a "frustrated, disgraced politician" i

NCPC BOSS FELICITATES  WITH MUSLIM  FAITHFUL ON EID-EL-KABIR  The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has felicitated with the Muslim faithful in Nigeria on the celebration of Eid- el- kabir. He enjoined the Muslims to put their trust in God as they celebrate the obedience and trust in God as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. Rev Pam further urged them to let the sacrifices they make during this period translate to peaceful co-existebce with their neighbors and shun divisive tendencies. He admonished them to use the opportunity of the Eid-el-kabir to pray for the success of the new administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu  so that the mantra of Renewed Hope of the new administration will  be achieved. He affirmed that the nation needs the prayers of every citizen so that the government will be able  to deliver on its promises for better life for Nigerians, according to him," we must be able to make sacrifices as a  peop

AFRICAN BEACH GAMES: FG TASKS ATHLETES ON EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE The Federal Government has called on athletes participating in the 2nd African Beach Games holding in Temament, Tunisia to ensure excellent performance at the competitions so as to enable Nigeria qualify for the upcoming ANOC World Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia  The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar who made the call today in Abuja stated that Nigeria is expected to participate in 10 thrilling events at the Games which will run from June 22 to June 30, 2023 as a crucial qualification phase for the upcoming ANOC World Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia, scheduled for August 4 to August 12, 2023. According to him, "not less than 10 events would be on offer, where athletes will showcase their talents and the athleticism of Nigerian athletes on the beautiful beaches of Tunisia." The events he added "cover a wide range of sports, ensuring a div

Re: MOHAMMED DAUDA  UNMASKING THE FACE BEHIND FRIVOLOUS NIA PETITIONS: MY RIGHT OF REPLY Let me start by stating that I am a patriotic Nigerian, who, as a loyal and dedicated officer of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, has never done and will never do anything detrimental to National Security and Integrity of Nigeria. I must confess that, Nigeria: my dear country has done so much for me, for which I have also put in my best, in service throughout my career in the Public service. I have no grudge whatsoever against the NIA or the Government as institutions. I owe alot to my country. In the last four years or there about, since I left the service of the NIA: albeit unceremoniously, I have been under tremendous pressure from friends and well-wishers, to counter the propaganda being orchestrated by media hirelings of the leadership of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA),  against me.  But, knowing that, they were mere attempts to cover up the crass ineptitude, nepotism

Group to Tinubu: Don't be distracted by NNPC, anti-Kyari media hogwash A group under the auspices of Tansparent Leadership Advocacy (TLA) has advised President Bola Tinubu not to be distracted by what the group described as "well-funded disinformation against the current NNPC management led by Malam Mele Kyari". A media statement signed by the group's Chairman Dr. Musa Adam revealed that a politically-motivated media campaign has been launched by "interests operating from the shadows, since the inglorious exit of CBN's governor Godwin Emefiele from the management of the apex bank". Adam, in the statement, noted that the new media plot against NNPC and Mele Kyari was "first hatched when news of successful oil discovery and its official presidential commissioning started in Kolmani River Field( Bauchi-Gombe axis) on November 22 followed closely by drilling in Obi/Keana of Nasarawa State on the 21st of March 2023." The statement also p

NCPC BOSS REV PAM CONGRATULATES NEW SGF  The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has paid a congratulatory visit to the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation, HE, Senator George Akume in his office in Abuja on 22nd June, 2023 following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 7th June, 2023 as the 21st Secretary to the Government of the Federation. While congratulating him on his new appointment, the Executive Secretary said he was in his office to congratulate him on his well deserved appointment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. According to the NCPC boss, " I am convinced that you have what it takes to pilot the affairs of the policy direction of the Federal Government of Nigeria, especially in the realization of Mr President,s mantra of  Renewed Hope. In the words of Rev Pam, " over the years , you have been able to navigate smoothly through the waters of leadership at different

Shanono Indigenous people’s Forum (SIPF) Applauds Tinubu Over AVM Abubakar’s Appointment. Appointing round pegs in round holes’ Shanono Indigenous people’s Forum (SIPF) Worldwide has applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Air Vice Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar as Chief of Air Staff. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday, jointly signed by its Chairman, Comrade Garba Musa Bello. The chairman of the forum Comrade Musa Said, It is without a doubt that President Bola Tinubu will forever be remembered for recognizing AVM Abubakar, a Kano indigene from Shanono, a man of resilience and doggedness, and can-do spirit, a man whose life story is a litany of service to humanity, worthy of this national assignment. Air Vice Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, born in 1970 at Shanono LGA in Kano State, and through dint of intellect, hard work, entrepreneur, and patriot, he rose to the position of Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command and has attended several courses nationally

CBN : APC Chieftain Urges Tinubu to Extend Investigation to Sanusi Lamido's Tenure The Director General of Confederation of  All Progressives Congress(APC) Support Groups, Engineer (Dr.)  Kailani Muhammad, has urged  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  to  extend the current investigation of suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr Godwin Emefiele to the tenure of the former Central Bank Governor, Alh. Sanusi Lamido. Briefing journalists about the state of the nation in Kaduna , Dr. Kailani ,who also an APC Chieftain  expressed displeasure on the management of the apex bank, Insisting that  the former Emir of Kano be investigated, being the predecessor of the embattled CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. He further said that the recent outburst of Sanusi Lamido, calling for Emefiele's release was done not in the interest of Nigerians, adding that definitely the former apex bank Governor was doing that to cover up some mess of his tenure. He wondered why , when Eme

DG APC Support Groups Expresses Satisfaction over Tinubu's Performance  ... Tells Nigerians  to Support him to succeed  The Director General of All Progressives Congress (APC) support groups Engineer Kailani Muhammad has scored  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration high for making all  Nigerians happy over the tough decisions and proactive measures taken to reposition Nigeria for better . According to the DG, before now many had doubted the ability of President to rescue Nigeria from shackles of insecurity, dwindling economy, poverty and other issues militating  against progress and development of the country,but just within three weeks after being sworn-in, he  has performed beyond expectations.  Briefing journalists on the state of the nation at his Kaduna Office , Engineer Kailani Muhammad said Nigerians can now see that the  President is fully prepared to work, thus has  hit the ground running upon assumption of office. He however urged ,"At this poin

Jarma applauds Gov, Uba Sani over Special Advisers appointment. A kaduna based Politician and member of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Hon. Abubakar Mahmoud (Jarman Abakwa), has applauded Senator Uba Sani the executive Governor of Kaduna state for appointing new Special Advisers The governor had on Monday announced 14 names as his Special Advisers. The Abubakar Jarma expressed joy over the new appointments, describing it as the ‘right peg in the right hole’. He expressed confidence in the capacity of those appointed as a vibrant and experienced  People that will deliver on their mandate. He commended the executive Governor of Kaduna state for appointing individuals with proven track records as his advisers, saying he had demonstrated his passion and commitment toward taking kaduna to greater heights.

Proactive Leadership: Islamic Group Commends Tinubu , Defends Shettima  Over Christian Senate President Comment  Northern based Islamic group under aegis of Imams for Peace and Unity (IPU)  has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for dissolving service chiefs and proactive steps taken to savour the economy and tackle the lingering security challenges that hitherto have bedevilled the country for over two decades . According to the group , all action taken so far  from the removal of petroleum subsidy;  to signing of significant Bills that touch on lives of the ordinary citizenry into law to opening of the boarders and balanced appointments are good for sustainable development . "As a group of concerned Nigerians, without mincing words, we state unequivocally that we are impressed and  satisfied with the proactive steps taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  led government to reposition the hitherto dwindling  economy and the country at large."he stated. In a stat

. . . Promise To Collaborate With Governor On Insecurity A lawmaker representing Plateau South at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator (AVM) Napoleon Binkap Bali (Rtd) has challenged his constituents to monitor and evaluate his performance, and vote him out if he failed to represent them accordingly. The lawmaker who promised to collaborate with the Governor of Plateau state,Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, especially on the issue of insecurity bedevilling the state, explained that government must be more proactive in the fight against insecurity. He made this disclosure while addressing press men in Abuja at the weekend, where the lawmaker also expressed his displeasure over the poverty rate in the country. The retired general cum politician, opined that the legislative arm of government and the executive must collaborate to ensure that the poverty rate in the country is reduced and also fine a lasting solution to the insecurity bedevilling the country. " The povert

Children have been advised to always stick to the training and teaching of their parents to enable them succeed and have a brighter future. Speaking at the wedding reception of daughter of former  Kaduna Deputy Speaker , Rt. Hon. Nuhu Goroh Shadalafiya  in Abuja, the Chairman of occasion, Chief Anthony Hassan, who is the Dokaje Jaba, urged children across Nigeria to always listen to their parents to avoid encountering problems in their marriages. Chief Tony Hassan, who described the family of the bride as a highly disciplined one, encouraged the newly married couple ,Mr. Usman Okhai Kadiri and Julie Nuhu Goro to emulate good deeds of their parents and ensure mutual trust to make a beautiful home. In an interview with Journalists after the reception,  Chief Anthony Hassan who also is a Kaduna based politician and elder Statesman , expressed optimism that with the experience of  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria will be great again. According to him, Tinubu will no doubt l

Ribadu's Appointment, Right Step in Right Direction,  Arewa Group Says,  Hails Tinubu The Arewa New Agenda(ANA) has welcomed the appointment of Malam Nuhu Ribadu as Special Adviser on Security, describing it as the right step taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the right direction. A statement by the Convener of the Group, Sen. Ahmed Abubakar MoAllahyidi, noted that Tinubu has exhibited exemplary leadership and wisdom with his most recent appointments of Special Advisers including that of Nuhu Ribadu.  With particularly the appointments of Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Nuhu Ribadu as SA Security, President Tinubu has signaled his intention to tackle the twin menace of security and corruption, the Group said. Noting that he excitement following the appointment of the special adviser on security is still re-vibrating around the country, the Group expressed hope that Nigeria will get it right this time around.  "Prior to

Court Throws Out el-Rufai’s N2bn defamation suit against former lawmaker A Kaduna high court has thrown out a defamation suit filed by Nasir el-Rufai, immediate past governor of the state, against former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani. El-Rufai had sought N2 billion in damages over comments credited to Sani. In the suit filed in 2018, el-Rufai said Sani defamed him by referring to him as a “drunk, loose cannon and an embarrassment to President Muhammadu Buhari”. He described Sani’s statements as totally false and injurious to his person in the eyes of the public. However, in his verdict on Thursday, the presiding judge, H.A.L Balogun, said the suit is an abuse of court processes, stating the same case was filed by el-Rufai in different courts in the state. Counsel to Sani, Kimi Livingstone Appah, had drawn the attention of the court to the fact that the former governor filed the same case in four different courts in the state. The judge agreed with Appah’s

OPEN MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT TINUBU Tinubu Student Loan policy; An idea of putting the Bulls  before the horns While so many Nigerians are praising the Student loan policy that President Tinubu is introducing to the Nigerian educational system whereby students can take a loan after gaining admission to attend institutions of higher learning and then repay in 2yrs after graduation? I am concerned it is doing the last thing first and a rushed policy to please angry Youths to buy their conscience without thinking it through. My caution and reservations are that this step is not the first step to take in the educational sector of our Nation which has so many twists and turns and so many failures around it. The system is setting itself up for failure  In as much as we are building a home on no foundation. During my Presidential campaign tour to some of our nation's universities. I realized that many of the colleges, Polytechnic and universities we have in Nigeria are comparable

Northern Christian Group Congratulate Akpabio, Tajudeen, Others  The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) have  congratulated  Senators Godswill Akpabio and  Barau Jibrin on their appointments as the Senate President and Deputy Senate  President respectively. Similarly, the group also extended salutations to  Honorable Tajudeen Abbas and Honorable Benjamin Kalu on their successful emergence as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Green House .  In a press release signed by the National Leader of NCYP, Issac Abrak and  made available to the press on Tuesday, 13 June 2023, the NCYP noted that these appointments  achievements mark significant milestones in the nation's  collective journey towards inclusiveness, unity, and progress . The NCYP went on to  commend all law makes  for their commitment toward making the Nigerian dream of unity and includinrss a reality  The group further averred that there  enlightened decisions of the legislators to vote for Senator A

Shettima's Patriotic remarks under the Current dispensation By BASHIR MAIDUGU _"Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts.".._ E.B White The furore generated over the remarks of the Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, GCON is a consequence of a combination of several intricacies not unconnected with our diversity as a nation.  During his interaction with Senators-Elect prompted by the intransigence of some Senators aspiring to the leadership of the Senate to concede to the Party's zoning formula, Shettima, being a staunch nationalist and inclusivist, opined that..  _"...under the current dispensation, the most incompetent Southern Christian is better than the most puritanical Northern Muslim for the Presidency of the Senate"_ ....some sections of the press went heywire and deliberately distorted and misquoted the Vice President to the effect that "he insulted Muslim Northerners" a

10th Senate:NEF, Shehu Sani Differs on Shettima ,Says VP Fair on Choice of Christian Senate President ... Insists VP was quoted out of Context As tension is stirred up over the choice of the President of 10th Senate, Senator Shehu Sani  has backed  Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on the appeal for the senators to elect a Christian to occupy the highly coveted seat against the position of Northern Elders Forum that either Islam or Christianity, should not be a deciding factor in who leads the Senate. The northern elders had knocked Vice President Kashim Shettima for saying, “under the current dispensation, the worst incompetent Southern Christian is better than the most puritanical Northern Muslim for the Presidency of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”. But in a reaction on the matter, Senator Shehu Sani via his Twitter handle explained :I watched the video clip, where the VP Shetima spoke about the comparative suitability and competence of a Northern Mu

Let's consolidate lessons of June 12 to build trust in government, Uba Sani says Senator Uba Sani, the Governor, Kaduna State has said the lessons of the  June 12 incident should be used to build and renew people's trust in government while recounting the late MKO Abiola's huge sacrifices to ensure that democracy thrives in Nigeria. The Governor said Nigeria has come a long way in its practice of democracy which has been a mixed bag of successes, failures, unmet expectations and rising expectations.  "It is also a story of heroes and villains," Governor Uba Sani lamented.  He noted that Nigeria's founding fathers, labour leaders, civil society and pro-democracy activists have made remarkable contributions to the growth and development of  democracy and the nation owes them a debt of gratitude for their labours of love.  "The last few years of our practice of democracy have been full of challenges. Our people's trust in democracy and govern

Democracy Day: ALGON Nat'l Chair, Hon. Abubakar Congratulates Nigerians  ...says ALGON Ready to Support President Tinubu to Develop Nigeria  As Nigerians celebrate Democracy day today, the National Chairman of  Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, (ALGON) and Chairman of Abaji Area Council, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Abdullahi said the nation's democracy has come of age. Hon. Abubakar stated this in his message to Local Governments Councils of Nigeria as the nation celebrates June 12 as Democracy day. Admonishing the Council Chairmen on need for focused leadership and people based governance,the National ALGON Chairman said "as grassroots leaders, the Chairmen have much role to play in ensuring  the sustainability of the hard-earned democracy in the country." According to him,  the June 12 general elections is just like the last general elections which saw the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a true reflection of the desires of Nigerians. "

10th NASS: Arewa New Agenda Promotes Healing and Inclusion A northern political pressure group, Arewa New Agenda (ANA), has emphasized the need for healing, inclusivity and national cohesion in the upcoming inauguration of the 10th National Assembly.  The  chairman of the group, Sen. Ahmed Abubakar MoAllahyidi said this at a press briefing in Abuja, on Saturday.  As a prominent voice representing the northern region of Nigeria, ANA aims to promote social harmony and peaceful coexistence in the country. The group expressed concerns about the current landscape, where the President, Vice President, Chief Justice of Nigeria, and the front-runner for the Speaker of the House of Representatives are all Muslims.  The organization believes that such a situation lacks the necessary balance, inclusion, and cohesion that Nigeria's diversity demands. To address this, ANA commended the idea of electing a Southern Christian as the President of the 10th Senate, viewing it as a bold mo