Author: Victor Fola

The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Yobe State Governor and former Chairman APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni, as the adviser on Party Integration and Reconciliation of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council. In a letter of appointment Tinubu signed, the appointment was based on Buni’s impressive political achievement and the exemplary leadership he demonstrated as Governor of Yobe State and as a party member. He added that the appointment will ensure victory for the APC in the February 2023 election and move Nigeria along the path of national greatness by building…

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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, celebrated Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day Anniversary at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The celebration was marked with all sorts of activities, including military drills and artistic performances. Other dignitaries who attended the occasion include Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; former President Goodluck Jonathan; President of the Senate, Dr Ahmed Lawan; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila. Others are the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan; ministers; the service chiefs and…

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Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has been appointed to lead the Tinubu/Shettima Women Campaign team. The APC Women Campaign Team comprises 1,200 strong members, which also comprises Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the APC Presidential candidate and Hajiya Nana Shettima as chairperson and co-chairperson of the women’s campaign team respectively This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by Rinsola Abiola, daughter of late Chief MKO Abiola, who is also named in the media and administrative committees of the campaign team. A former member of the House of Representatives from Borno, Asabe Vilita Bashir, will be…

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The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has commemorated with all Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 62nd Independence anniversary. Tinubu remarked that the anniversary offers the country the opportunity to take stock of the progress we have made as a nation and what lies ahead of us. “This anniversary of our independence offers us the opportunity to take stock of how far we have come as a nation and how far we must go to achieve a better nation.” He also warned of the dangers of partisan affiliations that put national purpose at risk.…

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President Muhammadu Buhari has lamented the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), imploring them to call off the strike and return to the classrooms. Buhari stated this while delivering a speech to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence day on Saturday. He also emphasised that his administration has made appreciable progress in addressing the concerns of the striking union that have been lingering for over eleven years. The president said, “I must confess that I am very pained by the recurring disruption to our tertiary education system and I am using this Independence Day celebration to re-iterate my call…

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In his last Independence Day’s broadcast, President Muhammadu Buhari has recounted the achievements he has racked up in his second term in office. The president, however, empathized with Nigerians over the suffering they have had to endure, assuring that all efforts are underway to see that security challenges across the country are de-escalated. “I share the pains Nigerians are going through and I assure you that your resilience and patience would not be in vain as this administration continues to reposition as well as strengthen the security agencies to enable them to deal with all forms of security challenges,” he…

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President Muhammadu Buhari has promised Nigerians that he will deliver free and fair elections during 2023 general election . Buhari made this assertion in his last independence day speech as president on Saturday He added that he is a product of free and fair elections that he would ensure the emergence of credible leaders. “It is for this reason that I have resolved to bequeath a sustainable democratic culture which will remain lasting. The signing of the Electoral Act 2021 as amended with landmark provisions, further assures us of a more transparent and inclusive electoral process.” He promised that the…

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the deployment of adequate personnel to provide protection for citizens, critical national infrastructures, and ensure the success of all activities lined-up for the country’s 62nd Independence Anniversary scheduled for Saturday 1st October, 2022 around the nation. They are also to prevent any untoward situation throughout the period of the celebration and beyond. Towards this end, Strategic Police Managers comprising Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police in all the Zonal and State Commands and the FCT have been directed to ensure high visibility and confidence boosting patrols around…

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The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of Aisha Alkali Wakil, (a.k.a Mama Boko Haram) alongside Tahiru Alhaji, Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode. Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, sentenced them on Thursday, September 29, 2022, to seven years imprisonment each, for the offences of conspiracy and another seven years for obtaining money by false pretences. Before their conviction, the defendants were first arraigned on September 14, 2020, before Justice Kumaliya on two count charges for the offences of conspiracy and obtaining money by false…

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After decades of atrocities, enslavement, exploitation and massacre committed on the people of Sokoto Caliphate in 1903 by colonial masters, the caliphate now seeks return of all its looted historical artefacts from France and United Kingdom. The looted intellectual, literary works, artefacts and relics of the caliphate are said to be deeply rooted in the minds of the descendants of those who were killed indiscriminately or executed for their resistance to the colonial invasion In a letter of declaration on the looted relics, copied to the Minister of Information and National Orientation Lai Mohammed, signed by a member of the…

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