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Chimaroke Nnamani Makes Case For Justice, Equity

Chimaroke Nnamani Makes Case For Justice, Equity

October 1, 2022 5:45 am

Former Governor of Enugu State and current Senator representing Enugu East in the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani has lent his voice to the call for inclusiveness, justice, equity, and fairness, saying they are the needed ingredients for peace, unity, and progress of Nigeria.

According to him, peace and unity are the products of justice, fairness, and equity.

In a goodwill message to Nigerians which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, Nnamani called on leaders at all levels, to make the citizens the centre of their programmes and policies.

As campaigns for …

Falz Tackles NDLEA Over Burning Of Cocaine Worth ₦194bn

Falz Tackles NDLEA Over Burning Of Cocaine Worth ₦194bn

September 28, 2022 5:44 am

Popular Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz has reacted to yesterday’s burning of 194 billion Naira worth of cocaine by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that last week, the agency reported that a large scale drug bust carried out in a warehouse located at Ikorodu, Lagos State.

During the operation, 197 billion naira worth of cocaine, which weighed 1.8tonnes was seized, and the suspected drug barons were also arrested.

In a video shared via the agency’s Twitter page on Tuesday, NDLEA showed the seized drugs being set ablaze.…

No State Govt Has Approval To Procure Weapons – Presidency

States Do Not Have Approval To Procure Weapons – Presidency

September 28, 2022 5:00 am

The presidency of Nigeria has declared that there is no state in the federation including Katsina State that was at any point authorised to procure automatic weapons for their security outfits.

Presidential spokesman Garba Shehu pointed out that the president had at many occasions made it clear that nobody is allowed to illegally carry AK-47 or any other automatic weapons and that they must surrender them.

According to him, where they fail to do so, the law enforcement agencies have been given clear directives to deal with any such outlaws.

He said, ‘Under the existing regulations, only the Office of …

Insecurity Akeredolu Vows To Arm Amotekun, Legalise Them

Insecurity: Akeredolu Vows To Arm Amotekun, Legalise Them

September 27, 2022 6:16 am

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu yesterday asserted that state security outfits in the country when backed by law must have access to sophisticated weapons to combat insecurity.

Akeredolu said this during the Passing-Out Parade of Courses 3 and 4 of the State Amotekun Corps in Akure.

His words: “State Security outfits backed by law whether in Western Nigeria, Katsina, Borno, Benue or any Northern state must have access to the same sophisticated weapons that the marauders have. Anything else is a contradiction in terms.

“It is evident that the current internal security framework in the country is ineffectual. The …

2023 Stop Dividing Nigerians With Religion, Ganduje Warns

2023: Stop Dividing Nigerians With Religion, Ganduje Warns

September 27, 2022 6:07 am

Ahead of next year’s general elections, the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje has sent a warning to politicians to desist from using religion to further widen the nation’s diversity.

He made this known while speaking on Monday during the inauguration of a committee established to organise an inter-religious conference in the state.

‘Politicians should not be making utterances that create division between the two religions that would make the differences between our tribes and ethnic nationalities become wider and wider and intolerable.’

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There Is Still Big Hope For Nigeria At 62 – Uzodinma

There Is Still Big Hope For Nigeria At 62 – Uzodinma

September 26, 2022 4:28 am

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has asserted that Nigeria still has hope despite the country’s basket-full challenges at 62 saying that there are a lot of positives to build on.

Uzodinma made this known while speaking yesterday at the Maria Assumpta Catholic Cathedral Owerri during a church service to mark the 62nd independence anniversary of Nigeria.

He called on Nigerians to stand up to tackle the challenges retarding the progress of the nation.

He advised Nigerians to learn to differentiate the meaning of collective interest as against individual or personal interest, noting that ‘what defines a Nation is collective interest.’…

How Oil Theft Is Pushing Nigeria’s Economy Into Coma – Lawan

How Oil Theft Is Pushing Nigeria’s Economy Into Coma – Lawan

September 21, 2022 8:42 am

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan has asserted that the generation and collection of revenues have remained the country’s major challenges as well as the massive loss of revenue through oil theft, now  ‘debilitating and threatening to throw the economy into a coma.’

Lawan, while welcoming his colleagues from the long annual recess, lamented that revelations about the scale of oil theft shows that Nigeria could soon lose all revenues from that sector.

He charged his colleagues to ensure that everything possible was done to curtail this theft.

Lawan said the nation’s economy is still challenged,…

All Is Not Well With Nigeria, Sultan Of Sokoto Laments

All Is Not Well With Nigeria, Sultan Of Sokoto Laments

September 21, 2022 7:13 am

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III has asserted that all is not well with Nigeria and that the country could be headed for the rocks if nothing drastic is done to salvage it. 

The spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria made this assertion on Tuesday in Abuja.

The revered monarch went on to point out that the fear has been severally mentioned to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Abubakar spoke at the National Unity Conference of The Alumni Association of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (AANI).

The Sultan said the problem of Nigeria could only be addressed by …

2023 Corruption Is Ruining Nigeria, I Will End It – Obi

2023: Corruption Is Ruining Nigeria, I Will End It – Obi

September 20, 2022 6:55 am

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has asserted that fiscal recklessness, inability to tackle insecurity and corruption have been primarily responsible for Nigeria’s failing economy.

Obi also said that domestic problems, caused by leadership failure, have damaged the unity and cohesiveness of the country.

The former Anambra State governor, made this known while speaking at the Private Sector Economic Forum organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday, said the government that would succeed the Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari regime in 2023 would be confronted by an array of daunting challenges, both …

Peseiro Names Musa, Ekong, 23 Others To Face Algeria In Oran

Peseiro Names Musa, Ekong, 23 Others To Face Algeria In Oran

September 18, 2022 4:51 am

Super Eagles Head Coach, José Santos Peseiro, has invited team captain, Ahmed Musa; deputy captain, William Ekong; and 23 other players to take on former African champions, Algeria, in an international friendly match in the Algerian town of Oran on Tuesday, September 27.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the three-time African champions, Nigeria and two-time African champions, Algeria, would clash at the 40,000 Stade Olympique in Oran on that day with the invited players expected to meet in Constantine on Monday, September 19.

The goalkeepers invited are Francis Uzoho, Maduka Okoye, and Adeleye Adebayo.

Defenders are William …

Obadiah Mailafia’s Words Were Prophetic, Brother Says

Obadiah Mailafia’s Words Were Prophetic, Brother Says

September 18, 2022 4:44 am

Dr. Luka Mailafia, brother to the late Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and strong critic of bad governance, yesterday that his brother’s words were prophetic and had come to pass and still manifesting.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Mailafia had run into trouble after granting an interview to a Lagos-based Radio Station that revealed the atrocities of bandits and terrorists in the country, stating that one of their commanders told them that after the rural attacks, they would move into the cities.

After the interview, Mailafia became a …

Nigeria’s NIN Enrolment Nears 90 Million, NIMC Declares

Nigeria’s NIN Enrolment Nears 90 Million, NIMC Declares

September 17, 2022 3:14 am

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has asserted that close to 90 million people have registered for the National Identification Number (NIN) in the country. 

NIMC Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Aliyu Aziz, made this disclosure while speaking yesterday in Abuja at an event to commemorate the fourth National Identity Day with the theme ‘Traditional Institution as Critical Stakeholders for Citizens Mobilisation’.

‘Without sounding immodest, NIMC has made great strides on so many fronts in the last three years,’ he said. ‘From just over 1,000 enrolment centres and 2,000 enrolment devices across the country, NIMC in partnership with its licensed …

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