Nigeria, Jersey, US Sign To Recover $321m Abacha’s Loot
January 30, 2020
6:35 am
January 30, 2020
Gov. Obaseki Threatens To Expel Oshiomhole, Give Reasons
January 30, 2020
4:34 am
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has threatened to expel Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Obaseki warned that Oshiomhole would be expelled if he continues to “disrupt activities” in the state and the state arm of the party.
The governor issued the threat during a meeting with the APC local government Chairmen in the state yesterday in Benin, where he also directed the party chairmen to seriously deal with any persons or group carrying out activities outside what the party hierarchy states.
According
Gbajabiamila: Amend Constitution To Recognize Amotekun
January 30, 2020
4:33 am
Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has directed the Leader of the House, Hassan Ado Dogwa to bring a bill that will amend the 1999 constitution to recognize Amotekun and other similar security outfits in the country.
The Speaker stated this in his welcome address on Wednesday. In his speech, Gbajabiamila said that the emergence of Amotekun and similar security outfits was as a result of the manifestation gaps in the security architecture in the country.
The Amotekun security outfit launched by the governors of the 6 southwest states has caused controversy, especially between the Federal government
We’ve Concluded Arrangement To Start S’East Security
January 30, 2020
4:32 am
The Chairman of the South East Governors Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi, on Wednesday, said that the governors and stakeholders of the zone have concluded arrangements to kick- start regional security out fit in the south east zone.
Umahi made this known while addressing the General Officer commanding 82 Army Division Enugu, GOC, Lasisi Adegboye, during in a familiarization courtesy visit that took place at the government house Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State.
According to him: “One of our major challenges here in Ebonyi State is our problem with Cross River people, but we bless
Resign Or Be Sacked – House Of Reps Tells Service Chiefs
January 30, 2020
4:30 am
Lawmakers of the House of Representatives have unanimously asked Service Chiefs in the country to immediately resign.
The lawmakers noted that the service Chiefs have outlived their usefulness to the nation.
According to members of the Nigerian lower legislative chamber, the Service Chiefs have not been able to address the security challenges confronting the country since 2015.
The call was made following a motion of urgent public importance moved by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon, Mohammed Tahir Mongunu and 14 others.
The House demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari sack the Service Chiefs if they failed to resign
Details Of Makinde’s Meeting With IG Of Police Emerge
January 30, 2020
4:28 am
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, met the Inspector General of Police, IGP Adamu Mohammed in Abuja on Wednesday, over Amotekun and the Local Government crisis in the state.
The Governor, who spoke to newsmen at the premises of the Force Headquarters, stated that he had briefed the IGP on the security situation in the state.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, noted that Governor Makinde declared that his administration “does not want chaos in Oyo State.”
He added that he would obey the judgment of the court once the pending appeals
Protest As Lalong Orders Arrest Of Fulani Leaders
January 30, 2020
4:28 am
A Group of Mwagjhavul lawyers, on Wednesday, stormed the Police Command in Plateau to protest the invitation of their Paramount ruler, Da Nelson Bakfur for questioning as ordered by Gov. Simon Lalong.
Lalong had ordered the arrest of all Ardos (Fulani) and community leaders in four crisis ridden Local Government Areas of the State, including Mangu, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi and Riyom.
The governor’s order came on the heels of series of attacks in villages in Mangu and Bokkos local government areas within a span of two weeks that left many people dead.
The first attack in Kulben village in Kombun
PDP Backs Calls For Buhari’s Resignation, Gives Reasons
January 30, 2020
4:26 am
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has backed the call by the Senate Minoriry Leader, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, asking President Muhammadu Buhari to resign.
Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP National Publicity Secretary, in a statement on Wednesday, said it supported the call because Buhari had displayed a disheartening dereliction of duty.
PDP recalled comments by Buhari expressing surprise at the heightened insecurity across the country as defeatist, demoralizing and traumatizing.
The opposition stated that the President directly admitted that he was overwhelmed and lacked the required capacity to articulate and implement
Buhari Reacts To Calls For His Resignation
January 30, 2020
4:26 am
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to demand for his resignation by Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe and others.
His position was contained in a statement Wednesday night by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu.
It said just because some characters think that President Buhari should resign, then they expect him to quit.
“That call does not represent the opinion of the country. This is the opinion of an arm chair critic, known for making stray comments.
“If a leader like President Buhari needs to resign, there are millions of other Nigerians who need to resign, including Senator Abaribe who unlocked the door
Sack Service Chiefs Now – Reps Tell Buhari
January 30, 2020
4:24 am
The House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to relieve the nation’s Service Chiefs of their jobs.
The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Abubakar Fulata.
Fulata who is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said that irrespective of their tenure, the service chiefs should resign.
He argued that doing the same thing over time without a tweak in tactic would yield the same result, and to expect something different is “insanity.”
“Whether their tenures have expired or not, they should resign,” Mr Fulata said of the
How Yahaya’s Motion Triggered Criticism Of Buhari Govt
January 30, 2020
4:23 am
There was a heavy criticism of government policy on national security occasioned by the motion sponsored by Nigeria’s Senate leader, Yahaya Abdullahi on Wednesday.
The motion tagged: ”Nigerian Security Challenges: Urgent need to restructure, review and reorganize the current security Architecture”, brought to the floor by the lawmaker representing Kebbi North Senatorial district was one motion with multi-dimensional reactions.
Wednesday’s debate by Senators which lasted six hours had Parliamentarians condemning the high level of insecurity in Nigeria under the present administration.
The debate dovetailed into the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign immediately, having
Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike
January 30, 2020
4:22 am
Electricity workers under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) have given a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement the agreement they signed last month with the government.
Its General Secretary, Mr Joe Ajaero, spoke to journalists at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos.
Ajaero said that if after the ultimatum the issues were not addressed, the union would resume its suspended industrial action without further consultation.
The General Secretary accused Minister of State for Power, Goddy Agba, of harassment and intimidation during the meeting held on January 27.
Ajaero said that some of
