National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi has urged the Federal Government to speedily tackle the challenge of kidnapping in the country. Ogunyemi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otta, Ogun on Sunday that it was necessary to bring violent crimes to an end in the country. Ending insecurity, he said, required commitment and sincerity on the part of the government. “It is the duty of the government to secure the life and property of the citizenry, the government has to do this with commitment. “It is difficult to wipe out the traces of…
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Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo says he is not in support of any individual or group agitation for Yoruba nation secession. This is contained in a press statement by Mr Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on Sunday in Akure. Olatunde said some groups of persons, who held a rally on Saturday in Akure, under the cover of what they termed ‘secessionist agitations’, falsely claimed to have had Akeredolu’s support for the rally. He quoted Akeredolu as saying that while he could not deprive individuals and groups their rights to hold peaceful rallies in the state, it…
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced today work-free for members of the Armed Forces. Buhari also directed that the national flag be flown at half-mast in honour of the late Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other military officers and men who died in a plane crash in Kaduna on Friday. During a telephone conversation, the President assured Gen. Attahiru’s widow, Fati, and the others that the “nation will never forget the supreme sacrifice of your spouses.” First Lady Aisha Buhari visited Fati to commiserate with her. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha said in a statement that…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State yesterday condemned Saturday’s council election as a sham and “a mockery of democracy”. The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won all seats in the 32 local government areas, whose results were announced by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC). The poll in Ido Local Government was rescheduled for Wednesday. It was rescheduled as a result of the omission of Zenith Labour Party’s (ZLP’s) logo on the ballot paper. The APC vowed to go on with the legal action it instituted to stop the poll. The party, which did not participate in…
The House of Representatives has shifted the national security summit convened to discuss ways of finding lasting solutions to insecurity in the country. The week-long summit earlier scheduled to begin on Monday, May 24, 2021 was moved to Wednesday, May 26, 2021. A statement by the Clark to the House, Chinedu Francis Akubueze, said the decision to shift the summit was taken as a mark of honour to the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other military officers that died in a plane crash on Friday. The late Chief of Army Staff was one of…
The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, as “an excellent partner in the fight against insecurity”. A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, quoted Baba as saying that Attahiru’s demise was particularly painful because he died while on a patriotic mission. “He was on a mission to advance the cause of peace and save the lives of others. “The late COAS was an exceptional military strategist, a friend of inestimable value, and an excellent partner in the ongoing fight…
General Overseer, Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has lauded the governance and leadership style of Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, describing him as a man of faith. Speaking when he visited Bello on Saturday in Lokoja, Adeboye also commended the governor for his religious tolerance. Adeboye said that the show of faith by Bello in handling the Coronavirus pandemic was a rare demonstration from a political leader. “We have heard and seen your show of faith in God, particularly in dealing with the Coronavirus. It takes the man of faith to have acted the way you…
The remains of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, and other Muslim officers on Saturday arrived at the National Mosque, Abuja for Islamic rites. The COAS and ten others died on Friday in a plane crash in Kaduna. A funeral service is being held at the Protestant church, Airforce base, Abuja for the Christain officers while Islamic rites is held for the Muslim officers at the National Mosque. Five ambulances conveying the bodies were received by military police officers and other dignitaries at the National Mosque for prayers. Wives of the fallen soldiers and family members were…
The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Army, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye has expressed his rude shock over the plane crash that claimed the lives of Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and other brilliant senior Army officers on Friday, May 21, 2021 in Kaduna. Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye expressed his shock and sadness in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Oluyemi Fasipe on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The federal lawmaker described the sudden death of Lieutenant General Attahiru in particular as a monumental loss to Nigerian Armed Forces. He also described the death…
The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Attahiru has been killed in a plane crash in Kaduna. Mr Attahiru was appointed chief of army staff on January 26, succeeding Tukur Buratai. He was 54. Mr Attahiru was killed alongside other military chiefs who were on the same flight, sources said. The presidency has already been briefed about the development. Details shortly…