By Inuwa Danladi Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a live broadcast addressed to the people of the state. In the broadcast, the governor said his decision followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders, supporters, traditional rulers,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has issued a stern warning to his newly appointed Chief of Staff, Sunny Ewule, cautioning him against holding meetings or making official calls without his approval. The governor stated that the office of the Chief of Staff is strictly that of his personal aide…
By Inuwa Danladi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged members of the National Assembly of Nigeria, particularly the Nigerian Senate, to consider amending the nation’s constitution to incorporate state police as part of efforts to strengthen security across the country. The President said the creation of state police has become necessary to effectively secure communities,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Disu, to provide firm but fair leadership in order to restore public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force. The President gave the charge while addressing the new acting police chief in Abuja, stressing that the police must…
By Inuwa Danladi Some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including former presidential candidate Peter Obi and former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, were reportedly attacked by suspected political thugs during a political gathering in Edo State. The incident occurred during a meeting of ADC leaders and supporters in…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The government of Kogi State has explained that the evacuation of residents from Jakura and Ogbabon communities was part of security measures aimed at tackling banditry and uncovering collaborators aiding criminal elements in the area. The State Security Adviser, Jerry Omodara (rtd), disclosed this while addressing the evacuated residents in…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Residents of Ward ‘A’ in Lokoja Local Government Area have benefited from the Ramadan relief initiative of the Kutepa Outreach, as food items were distributed to support families observing the holy month of Ramadan. The distribution exercise, which attracted many residents of the ward, was aimed at easing the hardship…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab Traders in Lokoja have expressed deep appreciation to the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi, for awarding them the contract to supply food items for the Ramadan relief programme organised by Abdulrazak Isah Kutepa through the Kutepa Outreach. The traders, who were selected to supply the food items…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A Frontline aspirant for the Lokoja I State Constituency seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammad Mikail (Ya’aba), has congratulated Hon. Jibril Kasim Idris Aloma on his emergence as the new Chairman of the party in Lokoja Local Government Area. In a congratulatory message issued on Monday,…
By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab A group known as the Kogi Concerned Group has cautioned the Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Barr. Zacchaeus Dare Michael, against speaking on behalf of the people of Kogi West regarding the political future of the state. In a statement signed by Omolehin Thaddeus, the group said the council…
