POLICE: Minister Explains Why Buhari Extend IGP’s Tenure by Three Months

Law & JusticeNewsPOLICE: Minister Explains Why Buhari Extend IGP’s Tenure by Three Months

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 5, 2021

Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammad Dingyadi, on Thursday, explained why President Muhammadu Buhari decided to extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, for three months. He said it was “to allow for a robust and efficient process of appointing a new IGP.” The minister said this in an interview with State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Remember that the tenure of Adamu should have expired on Monday when he...

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I Saw Insurgency Not Banditry in Zamfara – Sheikh Gumi

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaI Saw Insurgency Not Banditry in Zamfara – Sheikh Gumi

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 5, 2021

A renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Gummi has disclosed that “what is currently happening in Zamfara is insurgency and not banditry”. The religious leader said this while briefing Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State at the Government House on Thursday, added that the bandits have completely turned into insurgents following the bad treatment from the people of the state. He said, “In most of the bandits and Fulani camps we have visited in...

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Varsity Workers to Begin Strike on Friday, Unions Write Branches

EducationLabourNewsVarsity Workers to Begin Strike on Friday, Unions Write Branches

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 4, 2021

Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have written their branches to commence strike from Friday. A copy of the notice was signed by the SSANU National President, Mohammed Ibrahim, and NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi on Thursday. The West African Pilot had reported that the non-teaching staff in the universities had announced to commence nationwide strike from February 5, 2011, over the Federal Government’s handling...

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Nigerians Go Sarcastic as MC Oluomo Alleged Book Surface Online

LifestyleNigerians Go Sarcastic as MC Oluomo Alleged Book Surface Online

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 3, 2021

Nigerians have taken to social media with sarcasm in reaction to a book that was allegedly published by the Chairman of the Lagos branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. The book which is titled, “My Service to Humanity” is trending on social media and many Nigerians on social media had reacted to it sarcastically. MC Oluomo is yet to comment on the book...

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FG Enters Discussion with Varsity Workers to Avert Planned Strike

EducationLabourNewsNigeriaFG Enters Discussion with Varsity Workers to Avert Planned Strike

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 3, 2021

The Federal Government has entered discussion with the Joint Committee consisting of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions. It was learned that the meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Abuja. Among those present at the meeting included Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige; SSANU National President, Mohammed Ibrahim; and NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi. The Non-teaching staff in...

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Fulani Herdsmen Seize Hectares of Farmlands, Cut Down Cocoa Trees, Burn Cashew Plantations in Oyo Farms

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFulani Herdsmen Seize Hectares of Farmlands, Cut Down Cocoa Trees, Burn Cashew Plantations in Oyo Farms

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 3, 2021

Fulani Herdsmen, who seized hectares of farmlands on Sunday at Ayete in the Ibarapa area of Oyo State, on Monday, consolidated their hold on the farms even with the visit of the state governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, to the area on Sunday and Monday. According to Punch, the Asawo of Ayete, Oba Emmanuel Okeniyi, in an interview on Monday said the leader of the herdsmen, Iskilu Wakili, had invited his armed kinsmen to join him...

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Saudi Excludes Nigeria as It Bars 20 Countries to Curb COVID-19 Spread in Its Kingdom

CoronavirusWorld NewsSaudi Excludes Nigeria as It Bars 20 Countries to Curb COVID-19 Spread in Its Kingdom

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 3, 2021

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday suspended 20 countries from entering its Kingdom, ranging from some neighboring states to the United States. The Muslim nation is doing this to curb the jump in coronavirus infection. The temporary suspension was announced by the interior minister, adding that it would be effective from 9.00 pm (1800 GMT) on Wednesday, according to the official Saudi Press. The ban is applied to neighboring Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and...

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Disquiet Increases About Circumstances of Venezuelan Envoy’s Detention: Was INTERPOL System Exploited?

NewsDisquiet Increases About Circumstances of Venezuelan Envoy’s Detention: Was INTERPOL System Exploited?

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 3, 2021

It is now more than 230 days since the prominent Caracas-based businessman and diplomat Alex Nain Saab Moran was detained on the island of Sal, which is one of the ten main islands which make up the Republic of Cape Verde. Saab is the subject of sanctions imposed by the United States in July 2019 and has been indicted on allegations of corruption around a social housing contract in Venezuela back in 2011. Mr Saab...

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Seven Months After, Venezuelans Protest Alex Saab’s Detainment

AfricaWorld NewsSeven Months After, Venezuelans Protest Alex Saab’s Detainment

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 1, 2021

Venezuelans on Sunday protested the continued detention of Alex Saab, the country’s special envoy and ambassador to the African Union (AU) by the Cape Verde government, on the instruction of the United States. The protest, organized through a social media campaign, saw over 200,000 protesters holding placards with messages declaring solidarity for the embattled envoy. Some said the arrest and continuous detention of Mr. Saab is a politically motivated action being pushed by the United...

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Presidency Reacts to Call for Igbo IGP, Says Appointment Not Ethnicity Based

National SecurityNewsPresidency Reacts to Call for Igbo IGP, Says Appointment Not Ethnicity Based

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 1, 2021

The Presidency has reacted to the call by some Nigerians to appoint an Igbo as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP). The presidency said the appointment of service chiefs is not based on ethnicity but on their ability to secure lives and property in the country. The Presidency reacted to this on Monday through the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. The call was a result of the...

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