NYSC Should Give Full Military Training to Nigerian Youths, Let Them Carry Guns – Taraba Governor

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNYSC Should Give Full Military Training to Nigerian Youths, Let Them Carry Guns – Taraba Governor

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 8, 2021

LAGOS– As part of measures to curb insecurity in the country, the Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, has suggested that members of the National Youth Service Corps should be allowed to undergo full military training to know how to handle guns for self-defense. Ishaku also suggested that the duration of the youth scheme should be extended to two years from one year, to allow sufficient military training for graduates. The Taraba Governor stated this...

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The Fifth Move APC-led Legislature Takes to Monopolize Freedom of Expression

Law & JusticePoliticsPress * MediaThe Fifth Move APC-led Legislature Takes to Monopolize Freedom of Expression

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 8, 2021

ABUJA — The common definition of democracy is that it is the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. However, the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) led government has been strongly criticized since it took over the affairs of the country for its approach to freedom of speech and expression in the country. The criticism was because the ruling party-led legislature had read bills that were in one way or the...

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Nigeria Can be Unified on the Basis of Equity and Justice, Moghalu Comments on Kanu, Igboho

MilitaryNational DevelopmentPoliticsNigeria Can be Unified on the Basis of Equity and Justice, Moghalu Comments on Kanu, Igboho

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 7, 2021

The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has condemned the re-arrest of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the attack on the residence of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The former Presidential Aspirant said this in a statement on Monday, noting that Nigeria can remain united on the basis of equity and justice, calling on the administration of...

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Malami Says Canadian Justice Minister is ‘Ignorant’ for His View On Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaMalami Says Canadian Justice Minister is ‘Ignorant’ for His View On Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 7, 2021

ABUJA — The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has described the views of the Solicitor General of Alberta in Canada, Kelechi Amadi, on the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu as an “outrageously ignoramus opinion that is eccentric and weird”. The Minister said this in a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Office of the AGF, Umar Gwandu on Wednesday. “Attorney General of the Federation...

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Senate Orders Investigation Into the ‘Unlawful Arrest’ of Nigerians by Benin Republic

Foreign PolicyNewsNigeriaSenate Orders Investigation Into the ‘Unlawful Arrest’ of Nigerians by Benin Republic

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 6, 2021

ABUJA — The Senate has condemned and ordered investigation into what it described as the “unlawful” encroachment and arrest of Nigerians by the authorities of the Republic of Benin. The red chamber directed its Committees on Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and States and Local Governments to interface with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Ministry of Justice and the National Border Commission to urgently put in place the necessary...

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Lagos Assembly Passes Bill Prohibiting Media Parade of Suspects

Law & JusticePress * MediaLagos Assembly Passes Bill Prohibiting Media Parade of Suspects

Beloved John (Staff Writer)July 5, 2021

LAGOS — A bill prohibiting the media parade of suspects by the Lagos police command has been passed by the state assembly. The bill was passed during the Monday sitting, presided by the deputy speaker, Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni. The bill is an amendment of the Lagos State Criminal Justice Law and if assented will end the media parade of suspects in Lagos. Section 9(a) of the bill says, “of the newly passed bill, “as from the...

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Buhari to Appear In Court As SERAP Files Suit Over $25bn Overdraft Taken From CBN

CorruptionLaw & JusticePoliticsBuhari to Appear In Court As SERAP Files Suit Over $25bn Overdraft Taken From CBN

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)July 5, 2021

ABUJA — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit, asking the court “to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to disclose spending details of the overdrafts and loans obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since May 29, 2015, including the projects on which the overdrafts have been spent, and repayments of all overdrafts to date.” The rights group is also seeking an order to compel the president to explain “explain and clarify...

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Two Arrested For Alleged Killing Palace Maid In Kano

Culture & TraditionLaw & JusticeTwo Arrested For Alleged Killing Palace Maid In Kano

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 3, 2021

KANO — Kano Emir’s palace guards have killed a palace maid accused of witchcraft by beatings. Sources at the Gidan Rumfa palace of the Emir, that a Princess, Ummulkhair Ado Bayero accused the maid of being a witch and allegedly ordered palace guards to beat the maid in order to force a confession. However, the accused maid kept denying the allegation until she died from the beatings. Confirming the development, spokesman of the Kano state Police Command...

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Arrest Leadership Of Miyetti, FUNAM – Benue Youth Forum To Fed Govt

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityArrest Leadership Of Miyetti, FUNAM – Benue Youth Forum To Fed Govt

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 2, 2021

The Benue Youth Forum has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to arrest the leadership of the Miyetti groups, Fulani Nationality Movement (FUNAM), and other terrorists who live and dine in cozy hotels in Abuja. The Youth Forum made the call in a statement by its President, Terrence Kuanum, on Friday, The statement read in part “the arrest of the leadership of the Miyetti Allah groups and FUNAM will drastically reduce tension and prove that...

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Federal Government Sought For Production Of Military Weapons, Hardware

MilitaryNational SecurityNigeriaFederal Government Sought For Production Of Military Weapons, Hardware

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 2, 2021

ABUJA — The federal government has sought the collaboration of Canada and Pakistan in the production of tanks, small arms, and ammunition so as to contain security challenges confronting the nation. Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd) while receiving the Acting High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Mr. Nicolas Simad, in his office called for the assistance of Canada in driving national aspirations. He also requested for the transfer of technology from Canada...

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