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Majority Of Nigerians Don’t Trust Police - Gov Fayemi

Majority Of Nigerians Don’t Trust Police – Gov Fayemi

December 21, 2020 2:09 am

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has expressed concern that many Nigerians don’t trust the police, adding that citizens do not also see police officers as their friends.

He restated the need for the government to introduce a reform mechanism that would improve Nigerians’ trust in police.

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Fayemi was quoted as saying this on Sunday during a stakeholders’ forum on community policing, involving heads of security agencies, public servants, politicians, civil society organisations, youth and women organisations, heads of government institutions, trade and professional groups …

Majority Of Nigerians Don’t Trust Police - Gov Fayemi

We Will Force Fayemi Into 2023 Presidential Race – Ekiti APC

December 20, 2020 12:58 pm

The Ekiti state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) said Governor Kayode Fayemi would be forced to contest for presidency in 2023.

This comes days after supporters of Bola Tinubu, national leader of the APC, inaugurated ‘The South-West Agenda (SWAGA)’ in readiness for the 2023 presidency.

However, Paul Omotoso, the state caretaker chairman, said the time has come for the president to come from Ekiti, adding that ‘it would no longer play second fiddle in the south-west’s politics’.

Omotoso, who was represented by Ade Ajayi, the state publicity secretary, said this during a programme organised by Olusegun Osinkolu, a …

Tinubu Praises Buhari Over Kastina Schoolboys' Release

Tinubu Praises Buhari Over Kastina Schoolboys’ Release

December 20, 2020 7:26 am

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has reacted to the release of kidnapped students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina state who were released on Thursday in Zamfara state.

Tinubu speaking on Saturday said that the release of the abducted students by armed bandits has vindicated President Muhammadu Buhari.

It was reported last week Friday that arm bandits invaded the college and took away the students after a gun duel with the police. They were transported back to Katsina on Friday after their release, exactly seven days after their abduction by the hoodlums.…

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Nigerian Government Mocks ‘BringBackOurBoys’ Campaigners

December 20, 2020 7:07 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has mocked those who it described as ‘Naysayers’ planning to politick and shame the federal government because of the kidnapped school boy, saying that they have learnt their lessons following the release of the 344 Kankara schoolboys.

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, stated this while addressing the press on Friday in reaction to the release of the 344 schoolboys. The Minister congratulated the parents and guardians of the schoolboys, who, according to him, will soon reunite with their children and wards.

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Gov Uzodinma Sacks IMSU VC, Adaobi Obasi

December 19, 2020 2:30 pm

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has sacked the Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University, Prof. Victoria Adaobi Obasi, and ordered a forensic audit of the higher institution amid allegations of monumental corrupt practices as reported by a panel.

The panel recently investigated the university’s activities between 2012-2019.

The sack was contained in a press statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku on Friday.

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The decision to sack Obasi was reached at an Executive Council Meeting chaired by the governor on Wednesday, December 16, according …

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.

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

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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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.

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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 …

Other Land Borders Will Be Reopened Before Dec 31 - FG

Other Land Borders Will Be Reopened Before Dec 31 – FG

December 17, 2020 6:47 am

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd.), has approved the immediate reopening of four of Nigeria’s land borders.

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, who disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council, said rice and poultry products remained banned.

Read Also: Buhari Gives Reasons For Planned Reopening Of Land Borders

The Federal Government had in August 2019 closed its land borders to curtail smuggling.

The four affected borders, according to the minister, are Seme border in South- West, Ilela border in the North – …

Ogbunigwe, Surface To Air Missiles Thrown At Buhari – Adesina

Ogbunigwe, Surface To Air Missiles Thrown At Buhari – Adesina

December 17, 2020 6:45 am

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has described his principal as ‘a man beleaguered from all sides.’

He said that a perfect birthday gift for the President today would be for a lot more cynical Nigerians to ‘understand this President today, rather than tomorrow, for the good of the country.’

According to Adesina, all offensive weapons have been thrown at President Buhari, adding that many people are plotting, and engineering all sorts of artifices, ‘to ensure Buhari does not succeed. Who loses? The country!’

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Why I Sacked General Ihejirika As CoAS – Jonathan

Why I Sacked General Ihejirika As CoAS – Jonathan

December 16, 2020 7:21 am

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday, suggested that he sacked a former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Azubuike Ihejirika, because he (Ihejirika) was not doing the right thing.

Jonathan said he was not under any pressure to sack Ihejirika from office, adding that he cannot sack a person who is doing the right thing no matter the pressure.

The former President said this during a book launch in his honour in Abuja on Tuesday, adding that some people thought he sacked the former COAS due to some pressure from the North.

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