The Northern Elders have strongly urged President Bola Tinubu to reject any attempts at reconciliation with notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, following the release of a video in which Turji purportedly seeks peace with the Federal Government. Mustafa Dutsinma, the Northwest Chairman of the Arewa Elders Progressive Group, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. Dutsinma warned against any reconciliation with individuals involved in banditry, stressing that it would undermine the government’s ongoing efforts to combat the crisis. He emphasized that Turji’s offer for reconciliation should not be trusted, given the bloodshed and terror he and…
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The Sokoto State Government has supplied 20 Hilux vans and 710 motorcycles to the newly established Community Guard Corps, aimed at enhancing security efforts across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, retired Col. Abdul Usman, handed over the vehicles and motorcycles to the Commanders of the 13 local government areas most affected by banditry during a ceremony at the state headquarters of the corps. Representing Col. Usman, the Director of Administration, Department of Security Matters, Almustafa Sayudi, explained that the vehicles are intended to enable the corps to reach the most remote areas of their…
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu has announced the abolition of special promotion in the Nigeria Police Force. Argungu made the announcement when he received in audience, a delegation of members of the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria, in company of DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, a Commissioner in the Commission on Tuesday. DIG Argungu said the Commission will no longer be a rubber stamp for this irregular means of promotion in the Nigeria Police Force. He declared that merit based on passing of prescribed examination and other basic requirements will now count on…
As I reflect on the remarkable legacy Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi have left behind and your passion for National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)’s missionand clear vision for its future, I wish to say your tenure has been marked by key milestones and impactful initiatives. By Abdulganiyu Abubakar Beyond the numbers and the accolades, you have left an indelible mark on the very fabric of NAPTIP. Your leadership has been characterized by integrity, compassion, strategic thinking, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence. Your contributions will not go unnoticed. As you move forward, we extend our heartfelt gratitude…
The Benin people have long ago embraced the concept of ogieriakhi, which holds that an elder does not revenge an insult. This native wisdom is to ensure that the elders, who are the pillars holding the community, don’t engage in anything that would make anyone question their wisdom. The Oba of Benin is one of the most respected monarchs in the country. His subjects treat him like a deity. If for instance, the Omo N’Oba is annoyed by an act of anyone, he is expected to maintain his stoic disposition. He cannot betray emotions in the public; he cannot lose…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, cast his vote in the 2024 Local Government elections and expressed his appreciation for the large crowd that turned out to elect their Local Government Chairmen and Councillors. This election marks the first Local Government polls organized by the incumbent administration of Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris. Governor Idris voted at Nagari Science College at about 11:12 a.m., accompanied by family members, friends, and some top government officials. Speaking to journalists shortly after casting his vote, Governor Nasir Idris praised the turnout of voters. He attributed this to his administration’s track record in executing people-oriented projects…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a total of 31,124,600 pills of tramadol 225mg and bottles of codeine-based syrup worth over N17,932,200,000.00 in street value at the Port Harcourt Port Complex, Onne, Rivers State, and Tincan Seaport in Lagos. The seizures were made following intelligence processed by the Agency on the movement of shipments from their port of origin in India, leading to a request for a 100 percent joint examination of the watch-listed containers with the Nigerian Customs Service and other security agencies. A breakdown of the seizures shows that 350,000 bottles of codeine-based…
Actress Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Okojie, are celebrating their 13 years wedding anniversary. Mercy on Tuesday, shared a video compilation on Instagram featuring moments with her husband and their children. She expressed her gratitude with the caption, “I have no words, Lord… 13 years of marriage filled with so many memories… #faithfulGod #@princeodiokojie.” Prince Okojie also marked the occasion on his Instagram page, thanking God for the “blissful marriage.” He wrote, “13 years of blissful marriage. What more can I say? Thank you, LORD! Happy wedding anniversary to us.” The couple, who tied the knot on August 27, 2011, are proud parents…
The new Vice Chancellor of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), Prof. Bashir Garba has handed over the leadership of the Sokoto State University (SSU) to Prof. Mohammaed Yerima, who was appointed to act as its Vice Chancellor. ASHENEWS recalls that Garba, who was SSU vice Chancellor, was recently appointed as UDUS Vice Chancellor, to take over from Prof. Lawal Bilbis whose tenure expires at the end of August. The handing over/taking over ceremony, which was held on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Senate Chamber, marked a significant milestone in the history of the University. In his taking-over speech,…
Kebbi State, as it celebrates 33 years of statehood, owes much of its progress to the dedicated leaders who have steered its course since its creation by the former military administration of retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on August 27, 1991, along with eight other states in Nigeria. Among these leaders, the current administration of Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, stands out as a pivotal force in altering the developmental trajectory of the state. His administration has made remarkable strides, positioning itself as the most transformative in Kebbi’s history, and continues to push the boundaries of progress and development.…