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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 ma...

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 inepti...

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...