Politics

Buhari replies Gumi, says no amnesty for bandits, criminals

Buhari replies Gumi, says no amnesty for bandits, criminals

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday downplayed the possibility of the Federal Government granting amnesty to criminals and bandits. Buhari warned that his government would deal decisively with all forms of criminality in the country. He spoke while declaring open a joint security meeting of the Northern State Governors’ Forum, Northern Traditional Rulers Council and delegation from the Federal Government. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari, Buhari said he has directed the security chief to evolve strategy on how to deal with all forms of criminalities. He said: “I must appreciate the efforts of the 19 Northern States Governors’…
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IPOB: Why I invited soldiers to Orlu – Imo Gov, Uzodinma

IPOB: Why I invited soldiers to Orlu – Imo Gov, Uzodinma

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has justified the Nigerian military operation against Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in some parts of Orlu. Uzodinma vowed that his administration would not yield to pressure from those calling for withdrawal of soldiers. The governor said he invited soldiers in Orlu to restore calm in the area after members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) killed policemen and citizens. Uzodimma, who spoke through the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cyprain Akaolisa, at a press briefing in Owerri, said the narrative that innocent people were being killed by the military was false. He…
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APC will rule Nigeria for 100 years – Rep Gagdi

APC will rule Nigeria for 100 years – Rep Gagdi

A House of Representatives member, Yusuf Gagdi says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will hold power in Nigeria for 100 years. Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/ Kanam federal constituency, made the declaration on Saturday. He spoke after revalidating his membership of the APC in Gum-Gagdi in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The lawmaker stated that the party has been gaining momentum since 2015. Gagdi said APC’s performance over the years would make Nigerians vote for the platform in the 2023 general elections and beyond. “From the crowd you have seen here today, it is clear that APC, our party is…
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Wike reveals why it is difficult to end insecurity in Nigeria

Wike reveals why it is difficult to end insecurity in Nigeria

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has explained that the war against insecurity in the country has been difficult to be won because the Service Chiefs were becoming unprofessional. Wike expressed regrets that security chiefs were given more attention to playing politics than ensuring the security of lives and property of the people, which is their core mandate. This was as the governor also stated that the State Government spends N1.8 billion monthly to pay pensioners in the state, wondering why people claim that the state was not meeting its obligations to the retirees. This was contained in a statement…
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New Service Chiefs: Time to chart a new path for our security – Kalu

New Service Chiefs: Time to chart a new path for our security – Kalu

The National Coordinator, People's Democratic Party Coalition, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu has charged the newly appointed service chiefs to bring in their wealth of experience to chart a clearer course of action, birth fresh ideas that will help to tackle the deteriorating security system, and turn it around for the good of all. Chief Kalu made this call through a message he sent to the press from the United States where he was to witness the just concluded handover of President Joe Biden as the 46th POTUS of America. According to him, this was good of President Buhari to have…
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