December 2020

Kankara Abduction: DHQ Denies Miyetti Allah's Involvement

Kankara Abduction: DHQ Denies Miyetti Allah’s Involvement

December 19, 2020 7:14 am

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has refuted claims that Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, MACBAN, effected the release of the abducted Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State.

John Enenche, spokesman of DHQ said the military rescued the students and not MACBAN members as claimed.

Enenche’s remark contradicts claim of Bello Matawalle, Governor of Zamfara, who said MACBAN negotiated the release of the students.

In a statement, Enenche disclosed that troops of Operation Hadarin Daji rescued the abducted students.

Read Also: Buhari Welcomes Release Of Kidnapped Kankara Students

Enenche also commended the public who ‘volunteered information …

North May Begin Reprisal Attacks Against Southerners – Matawalle

Gov. Matawalle Replies APC On Harbouring Bandits In Zamfara

December 19, 2020 7:12 am

Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has reacted to the utterances credited to All Progressive Congress (APC) that his administration was responsible for criminal activities in the State as it harbours bandits.

According to a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on media and public enlightenment, Comrade Zailani Bappa, Matawalle accused APC of fuelling the criminal activities during former Governor Abdul Aziz Yari’s unfortunate eight year tenure.

Read Also: Insecurity In Zamfara, Gov. Matawalle Speaks Out

The statement noted that President Muhammadu Buhari was satisfied with the peace accord and reconciliation process initiated by Matawalle’s …

Freed Katsina Schoolboys Vow Not To Return To School

Freed Katsina Schoolboys Vow Not To Return To School

December 19, 2020 7:09 am
  • Blame inadequate security for their abduction

Some of the kidnapped 344 students of Government Science Secondary School who regained freedom on Thursday night, have vowed not to return to school until adequate security measures are put in place by the state government.

The schoolboys who arrived at Katsina State Government House on Friday morning urged Governor Aminu Bello Masari to relocate the school to Kankara town. The Students were driven into the Government House in a convoy escorted by the 17 Brigade Commander, Brig-General WB Idris and other top security operatives according to report.

Read Also: Buhari Welcomes Release Of

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Ex-DSS Director Faults Gov. Masari Negotiation With Bandits

Ex-DSS Director Faults Gov. Masari Negotiation With Bandits

December 19, 2020 7:02 am

A former Director of the Department of State Services, Mike Ejiofor, has faulted the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, and his Zamfara State counterpart, Bello Matawalle, negotiating with bandits over the kidnapped school children.

Read Also: Buhari Welcomes Release Of Kidnapped Kankara Students

The ex-DSS boss said:

‘The state governments –both Zamfara and Katsina States –mistakenly laid the foundation for what is going on now; they started negotiation with the bandits who were not even ready to give up on their activities and this is what we are witnessing now.’

‘Even this Kankara incident, the governor came out to say

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US Still Opposing Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO DG Candidature

US Still Opposing Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO DG Candidature

December 19, 2020 6:56 am

The attempt by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala to become the Director General of the World Trade Organisation has continued to witness opposition from the US despite her being a US citizen.

The United States in an unprecedented move suggested that the process to find a new Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) needs to be reopened, reports say. US President, Donald Trump’s trade chief, Robert Lighthizer, in an interview with BBC News said that the WTO needs ‘someone with real experience in trade’.

The US had earlier opposed former World Bank economist and Nigeria’s candidate, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, …

Insurgency - The Colossal Failure of The Nigerian Government

Insurgency: The Colossal Failure Of The Nigerian Government

December 18, 2020 9:46 am

Nigeria is at a dreadful precipice. Observers of the country (International and local) and everyone else with any interest in her must be very concerned about what the fallout would be should she be unable to surmount her current problems. The problems are a complex blend of social, political, ethnic, legal and constitutional problems which now bedevil the country in proportions never before experienced in the turbulent and checkered history of this potentially great nation-state.

There is now a dangerous escalation of terrorist campaigns with all the hallmarks of insurgency. Religion may well add to the unending list of Nigeria’s …

Kidnappers Of 333 Students Must Face Justice – US To FG

Kidnappers Of 333 Students Must Face Justice – US To FG

December 18, 2020 2:31 am

The United States (U.S.) on Thursday told the Nigerian government to hold those responsible for the abduction of hundreds of children from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, accountable.

The US noted that the kidnappers must be allowed to face the full wrath of the law.

The U.S. Department of State condemned the abduction in a statement issued by a spokesperson, Cale Brown after the release of the students on Thursday.

Read Also: Kankara Abduction: Teachers Threaten Nationwide Strike

Africa Daily News, New York reported that the 333 students were released on Thursday to their parents.

Few hours before …

You Are Dividing Nigeria – Presidency Attacks Obasanjo

Why I Can’t Call For Sack Of Buhari’s Service Chiefs – Obasanjo

December 18, 2020 2:27 am

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has said he cannot call for the sack of the country’s service chiefs because he did not appoint them.

Obasanjo stated this on Thursday, during a condolence visit to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, over the death of his mother, Abigail.

He called for a stronger synergy between the federal government and the citizens in addressing the issues affecting the country.

The elder statesman, who also listed insecurity, economic instability, and poor governance as major challenges, urged the citizens to be resolute and proactive in addressing the logjam.

Read Also: Obasanjo Writes

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Nigeria Senate Confirms New Appointments For HYPADEC

Nigeria Senate Confirms New Appointments For HYPADEC

December 18, 2020 2:23 am

The Nigeria Senate has confirmed the appointment of eight persons into the Governing Council of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC). The lawmakers gave a nod on the appointment of the eight persons as chairman, managing director, and members during Thursday’s plenary at the upper chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja.

Their confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Committee on Power on the confirmation of the nominations for appointment as requested by President Muhammadu Buhari, presented by Senator Gabriel Suwam.

According to a report, Ityav Terfa (Benue) was confirmed as the chairman of HYPADEC, …

IG Adamu Promotes 4,134 Traffic Warden Officers

IG Adamu Promotes 4,134 Traffic Warden Officers

December 18, 2020 2:16 am

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has promoted 4,134 traffic warden officers to their next ranks.

Mr Frank Mba, the Force Public Relations Officer, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
According to the statement, the promotion included 65 officers who were elevated to the rank of a Deputy Superintendent of Traffic, 245 officers to Assistant Superintendent of Traffic II, 138 officers elevated to Senior Traffic Warden, as well as 3,683 personnel promoted to Grade I and three personnel from Grade III to Grade II.

Read Also: Fake News Triggered End SARS Carnage – IGP Adamu

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ASUU Strike: ASUU, FG Meet In Abuja

ASUU Strike: ASUU, FG Meet In Abuja

December 18, 2020 2:14 am

The end of nine month long strike action embarked upon by the members of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may be around the corner as the representatives of the union and the federal government on Thursday met again in Abuja to continue talks over the strike embarked upon by the academics.

The ASUU strike which started in may has paralysed academics activities in government universities in the whole of Nigeria. The academics are seeking an overhaul of their salary structure and increased funding for universities, among other demands.

Read Also: We’ve Not Agreed On Date To Call Off Strike,

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North-West Gov Is Sponsoring Banditry In The Zone - APC

North-West Gov Is Sponsoring Banditry In The Zone – APC

December 17, 2020 3:03 pm

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged security agencies to investigate an intelligence report linking a North-west governor to the heightened cases of banditry, abductions and other violent crimes in the zone.

The party also warned the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from politicising the abduction of school boys in Kastina state.

The party was reacting to a protest organised by the Peoples Democratic Party and it women at its campaign headquarters in Abuja.

In a statement in Abuja on Thursday, by its Ag. Deputy National Publicity Secretary Yekini Nabena, accused the PDP of seeking political gains from issues of …

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