The governors in 17 states of the southern part of Nigeria have demanded the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to address Nigerians on the challenges of insecurity and restore the confidence of the people. The Forum stated this in a 12-point communique read by its Chairman, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State at the end…
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the fatal crash of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft on Sunday in Abuja, which claimed lives of seven personnel. President Buhari made his feelings known in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday. The Nigerian leader extended heartfelt condolences to…
At least 6 persons are feared dead in a military aircraft that crashed in Abuja today, Sunday, February 20, 2021.The airplane, headed for Minna, Niger State, had four passengers and two crew members on board; all feared dead.Confirming the incident, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Senator Sirika,said in a tweet: “A military aircraft King Air 350…
SYLVA DECORATES ASP MOHAMMED… Commends the Nigeria Police force for effectiveness and patriotism. Honourable Minister of State For Petroleum Resources, H. E Timipre Sylva, on Monday decorated Assistant Superintendent of Police Mohammed Salisu AbdullahiASP Abdullahi, Sylva’s chief police detail, was until his promotion an Inspector with the Nigeria police force.‘Mohammed is an example of who…
he Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Sunday paid his first operational visit to the Theatre Command in Maiduguri. He was accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff, Maj-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Amao and the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo. Irabor, along with…
The Presidency has revealed how the initial genuine and well-intended protest of youths in parts of the country against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was hijacked and misdirected.The presidency made the revelation in a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari met with former Heads…
On Thursday, 22nd October 2020, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello and the Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu led an entourage of political, religious, community and traditional leaders on an assessment tour of locations within the FCT where ENDSARS unrests occurred recently Members of the entourage which visited scenes of the unrest at…
The Lagos State Caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned the destruction of public and private properties as well as looting by hoodlums in Lagos as a result of the EndSARS protest.Speaking at a press briefing at the National Assembly media center on Thursday, leader of the Caucus, Rep. Dolapo Enitan Badru said, they…
A former Head of States and Chairman, National Peace Committee, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar has called for immediate end to the ongoing #EndSARS nationwide protests and violence across the country.This is contained in statement on Wednesday in Abuja and jointly signed by Abdulsalami and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Convener (NPC) respectively.They expressed shock, deep sorrow and…
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed President Muhammadu Buhari for the ongoing violence over the #EndSARS protest nationwide.Obasanjo said the President and his lieutenants did not exhaust the opportunities for dialogue with the protesters before resulting to use of force. According to him, Great harm has been done but it can be stopped before…
