The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, is an unapologetic member and supporter of the Senator Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, which he naturally should be. He is also known to be a promoter of not only the peace and progress of the nation but also an ardent advocate for the Northern region. By Abdu Labaran He has consistently campaigned for the Nigerian people to exercise a little more patience with the present government. He assures them that the administration does not intend to bring hardships upon the people with its economic policies but rather aims to advance the nation’s interests…
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Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has made a passionate appeal to the people of Kebbi State to vote for APC candidates in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for August 31, 2024. Idris made this appeal during the flag-off of the APC Zonal Campaign in Yauri town on Monday, covering Yauri, Shanga, and Ngaski Local Government Areas. He assured the crowd of APC supporters that electing APC candidates would ensure the continuation of ongoing development projects across the state. The Governor was represented by his Deputy, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida. During the event, the Deputy Governor, accompanied by…
The All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration remains committed to executing people-oriented projects to better the lives of the people. Gov. Nasir Idris stated this on Wednesday during the Zonal Campaign Rally in Zuru in preparation for the upcoming local government elections in the State. The campaign rally in the Zuru Emirate comprised Zuru, Fakai, Sakaba, and Danko Wasagu Local Government Areas. While addressing the large crowd of APC supporters at the campaign venue in Zuru, Gov. Idris expressed his gratitude for their support. He highlighted the numerous projects his administration had undertaken in education, health, agriculture, empowerment, and road construction.…
Omosede Igbinedion, daughter of the prominent Benin chief Gabriel Igbinedion, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). She announced her resignation in a letter dated August 11, addressed to Lucky Edosomwan, chairman of the PDP in Okada West Ward 1, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Igbinedion, who served as a member of the House of Representatives representing Ovia Federal Constituency from 2015 to 2019 on the PDP platform, cited issues of equity, fairness, and justice within the party as the primary reasons for her departure. In her resignation letter, she expressed disappointment over the…
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired DIG Hashimu Argungu has called for a comprehensive reassessment of the traditional methods of information and intelligence gathering, highlighting that they have become obsolete and ineffective in today’s digital age. Delivering the keynote address in Abuja at the Nigeria Police Force Youth Summit, held to commemorate the 2024 International Youth Day, DIG Argungu emphasized that the old police regulations “appear to be outdated and inadequate,” particularly in keeping pace with rapid technological advancements. He underscored the critical need for law enforcement to recognize offenses committed via computers and to develop robust…
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There are many whispers and writings about your involvement with the Malta Refinery, the ownership of OANDO OIL company, and Agip Nigeria Limited. Tell the nation the truth, Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. You owe that to your country and compatriots. An editorial in a foreign magazine has referred to your alleged involvement in the oil sector as shady. By Abdu Labaran Those in the corridors of power, many of whom are your ‘boys’—some are your personal friends, some are family friends and others who were just ‘powerful’ enough to gatecrash their way into your circle of ‘friends’—may advise you…
Nigeria is a leading crude oil producer in Africa and a major exporter globally. Oil receipts account for more than 80 percent of the country’s income, making it a critical economic sector. According to Statista, Nigeria’s crude oil reserves stand at 36.9 billion barrels, valued at roughly 74 million metric tons. Despite this, Nigeria still imports petroleum products like premium motor spirit (petrol), diesel, and aviation fuel (Jet A1), which significantly drains government finances. By Kingsley Okoye A key aspect of President Bola Tinubu’s monetary and fiscal policies is to stimulate additional revenue and foreign exchange earnings, ultimately improving the…
In a significant political shift, Bello Layya, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Argungu Local Government of Kebbi state, along with 1,500 party supporters, formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. The group of PDP defectors included key figures such as Ward Chairmen, the Youth Leader, the Women Leader, and a former member of the House of Representatives, Eng. Garba Musa Gulma. The PDP decampees were welcomed by the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, who was represented by his Deputy, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, during the APC Zonal Campaign Rally in Argungu. The rally,…
The Federal Government and environmental stakeholders have taken steps to validate the National Environmental (Permitting and Licensing Systems) Regulations, 2009, to strengthen environmental laws in the country. Dr. Innocent Barikor, Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), speaking at a validation workshop on Monday in Abuja, said the document would improve air quality and prevent exposure to waste and hazardous substances. He stated that the regulations aim to provide a framework for regulating activities that adversely impact Nigeria’s environment. Barikor emphasized that the event marked a significant step in stakeholders’ collective journey towards a more sustainable…