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Former president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has dissociated himself from a parody account on X, with the user name @General-Ibbro which recently made a post portraying Babangida as endorsing the virtues of military rule over democratic governance. A statement by the media office of the former President ,signed by Alhaji Mahmud Abdullahi mnipr described the account which carries the picture of the former president and the coat of arms of the federal republic of Nigeria as dubious and not belonging to General Babangida. The former president called on the general public to disregard the numerous blatant lies posted on the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected the calls from Nigerians to return fuel subsidy to ease the hardship and high cost of living killing Nigerians. The President said the decision was painful but it is necessary for the nation’s economic recovery and meaningful development. In a nationwide broadcast to Nigerians on Sunday 4th of August 2024, the President ruled out the calls for the return of subsidy, saying the decision to remove the fuel Subsidy was painful and necessary because it has constituted a noose around the economy and impeded the nation’s economic development and progress. President Tinubu further said…
Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protests that have wreaked avoc on the nation since it began on Thursday, 1st of August 2024. The President who made the plea in a nationwide address on Sunday, 4th of August 2024, said his administration was ready to listen and address the concerns of protesters yarnings and all the nations challenges. “My dear Nigerians, especially our youths, I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to…
President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug into the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for the broadcast. The broadcast will be repeated on the network services of the NTA and the FRCN at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on the same day.
The former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar says the recent call demanding the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other Southwest states, is deeply troubling and fundamentally opposed to the principles of unity and coexistence that define the nation. He said the rhetoric is not only divisive but also endangers our peace and security, as our Constitution guarantees every Nigerian the right to live and work freely anywhere in the country. Atiku said history has shown that the consequences of allowing hatred and bigotry to fester, as seen in Rwanda. “What began with inflammatory rhetoric led to…
The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says the commencement of public protests across the country is noteworthy. He said the demonstrations have opened a vital channel for the public to express disapproval of government policies, furthering the essential conversation about good governance in in Nigeria. Atiku said in most parts of the country protesters have conducted themselves with admirable peace and must be commended for their restraint and dedication. He said, in some isolated instances, there have been reports of violence, leading to regrettable clashes and brutalities by the police. The former PDP Presidential candidate in the 2023…
Niger State Acting Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba has led other Principal Officers, State Civil servants and political Office holders on the First edition of the monthly road walk for Civil Servants and Political appointees in the State. The road walk which commenced from the Government House Minna, had participants walk through a major expressway leading to Stadium junction. The walk was terminated at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre Minna after engaging in some aerobics. The Acting Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, in his address, said the exercise is to keep them fit, stimulate their mental alertness and to…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago felicitates with his Director General (DG) of Protocol, Yerima Abdullahi, on his 50th birthday. The Governor, in a birthday message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, describes the celebrant as a loyal ally and subordinate. He says their cord of friendship filled with many memories has existed for decades, explaining that his desire for excellence and ability to work under pressure serve as inspiration to many. The Governor commends his DG Protocol for his hard work and commitment to the success of his administration. He says 50 years is a landmark that…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has sent a strong warning to those trying to import miscreants into Kebbi to cause mayhem. Idris gave the warning in a broadcast to the people of the state on Friday in a reaction to the first day protest. The governor said: “Information available to us states that some people are trying to import miscreants from other places into Kebbi to cause mayhem, especially in Birnin Kebbi, Argungu, Jega, Yauri and Zuru town. “Whosoever knows people of Kebbi State knew that they are people that always respect the laws of the land…
Niger State Contributory Health Agency (NiCare) in collaboration with Aspire Alliance for Niger State Youths (AANY) is holding some free medical outreaches and sensitization for eleven Local Government Areas round theState. The Local Government Areas include Bosso, Paikoro,Suleja, Agaie, Lapai, Mokwa, Lavun and Bida. Others are Kontagora, Wushishi and Chanchaga. Flagging off the program at the Palace of the District Head of Maikunkele, the Director Programmes and Business Development NiCare, Pharmacist Attahiru Shehu Malagi reiterated that the agency was set up to provide quality healthcare that is affordable and efficient to all citizens of the state. He said the officials…