Andrew Mshelia, a Kaduna based journalist has asked northern politicians to focus on how to address the security challenges bedevilling the region. In a statement on Friday in Kaduna, Mshelia lamented that rather than finding solutions to terrorism and kidnappings ravaging the northern states, the political elites were more preoccupied with the politics of relocating…
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state has charged newly elected council chairmen to be transparent and accountable in handling of public finances. The gave the charged on Friday at the Government House, Kaduna while swearing in the council officials. He urged them ro distribute dividends of democracy equitably, without prejudice to political affiliation, gender, religious…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe. The Punch reports that the indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at the Abuja ederal Capital Territory Command of the EFCC at about 1:00 pm on Tuesday. According to the report, Sirika is…
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Nwike, is believed to have been nominated as running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. TheCable reports that a PDP panel was reported to have nominated Nwike. Quoting sources, TheCable reports that the panel, comprising former and serving governors, national working committee (NWC)…
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state, is to showcase the achievements of his administration on May 29 as part of activities marking his second year in office. Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, announced this in a statement on Sunday in Kaduna. Musa said the anniversary celebrations commenced on Friday, with prayers for…
The Defence Headquarters has declared 97 suspected terrorists wanted. The wanted persons are believed to be behind the violent crimes in the country. They also include a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba released the names and pictures of those declared…
