Nigeria Reiterates Call for Africa’s Permanent Seat on UN Security Council

Nigeria has once again made a strong case for Africa’s permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, made this call during his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York on Sunday. Badaru highlighted Nigeria’s significant contributions to global peacekeeping, stating that the country has participated in 41 peacekeeping missions worldwide and deployed over 200,000 troops in various United Nations operations. He emphasised, “Nigeria...

Kachalla Sharme, Mastermind Behind Bethel Baptist Kidnapping, Killed

The Kaduna State Government has confirmed the death of Kachalla Sharme, a notorious bandit commander linked to the abduction of 121 students from Bethel Baptist High School in 2021. Sharme was killed in a clash between rival bandit groups over the weekend at Hambakko in the Rijana and Kaso forests, spanning Kachia, Chikun, and Kajuru local government areas. In a statement on Monday, Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, revealed that...

US Pledges Aid to Victims of Borno Floods

The United States has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods that have ravaged Maiduguri and other parts of Borno State, causing loss of lives, destruction of properties, and the displacement of numerous families. The US government extended its heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, and everyone affected by the disaster. “The United States is deeply saddened by the devastating floods that have affected Maiduguri and other parts of Borno State, resulting in loss...

DSS Releases 6 Protesters in Kaduna, Arraigns 3 Others

The Department of State Services, DSS, has released six of the protesters arrested during the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations in Kaduna State. The protests, which took place between 1 and 10 August 2024 were organised in response to the economic difficulties facing Nigerians. Sources within the DSS confirmed on Sunday that the six protesters were released after investigations were concluded, while three others are set to be arraigned. A DSS source said, “On September 19, 2024, six...

Edo Election: Blatant Example Of State Capture – Obi

…Says Security Operatives, Lecturers, Others Complicit In Perpetuating Charade Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections has said that all the things that happened in Edo State over the weekend in the name of an election can best be described as a flagrant example of state capture, which shouldn’t stand. Obi stated this on his X handle on Monday, stressing that any nation whose leadership recruitment process...

Borno Flooding:  Politicians Lead150 Youth Volunteers To Disinfect Community

Ahmed Satomi, a member of the House of Representatives and Hon. Abba Kyari, a member of the Borno State House of Assembly, representing Jere local government area on Monday, led 150 youth volunteers and stakeholders to fumigate and disinfect the communities against waterborne diseases. It will be recalled that flooding ravaged Maiduguri and Jere cities, destroying 70 percent of public and government critical infrastructures such as schools, hospitals, markets, roads, and bridges. They began the...

Edo Election: PDP Candidate, Ighodalo Appreciates Edo People Over Their Support

Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the last Saturday Edo State election has appreciated Edo People over their support during the election. Ighodalo in a message to the people on Monday, said, “First, in all things, we must give thanks to God. We give thanks to God for the gift of life, of health, and for the love you all have shown me. “I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude...

Rivers: RSIEC Declares October 5 As Sacrosanct Date For Local Council Election  

The chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Retired Justice, Enebeli has declared October 5  as the sacrosanct date for the conduct of Local Government Council election, amid speculations that the polls may not hold due to litigation. Enebeli gave the assurance during a training for its staff in Port Harcourt on Monday, citing the state electoral law and the recent judgment of the Supreme Court which empowered the electoral body to conduct the...

Nigeria Again Demands UN Security Council Seat

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has called for reform of the UN Security Council to ensure Africa is represented with permanent seats, arguing that this would enhance global stability. Badaru who addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly, emphasized Nigeria’s longstanding commitment to international peace and security, stressed the importance of building professional African armies to combat terrorism and urged for operationalizing the African Standby Force. The Summit of the Future interactive dialogue 2 has...

PDP Wins 2024 Council Election In All 17 LGA In Enugu.

The Chairman of Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, Prof. Christian Ngwu has declared the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of all the Chairmanship position in the 17 Local Government Area election held on Saturday. Speaking after the collation of results, the ENSIEC Chairman applauded the conduct of the election saying that it was free and fair. “We carefully collated and analyzed the results to ensure that there were no mistakes,” the Chairman said. At...

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