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Critics not fair to President Buhari administration – Governor Masari

Critics not fair to President Buhari administration – Governor Masari

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has reviewed aspects of activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government since its inception in 2015 reaffirming his belief that President Muhammadu Buhari rescued Nigeria from what he described as the prevalent anarchy prior to his election. “When this government came in in 2015, you could not go to your prayer house, whether as Christian or Muslim in peace, Masari said at the weekend, adding that, “you could not go to any public gatherings in peace without security scanning. “Life was very difficult for the people and there was tension everywhere because of…
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If we’re not careful, we’ll be chased out of Abuja – Rotimi Amaechi

If we’re not careful, we’ll be chased out of Abuja – Rotimi Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the political elites of burning the resources of Nigeria, saying deprived Nigerians would one day chase them out of Abuja. Amaechi said some big men have relocated from their states to Abuja because they do not feel safe in their home states. He also said secessionist agitations in the country should not be seen as a problem, saying economic deprivation and injustice are the reasons some groups are calling for a break-up. Amaechi said both Nigerians in the northern and southern regions are deprived, adding that injustice did not start from President…
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Plateau crisis: 22 killed, 14 injured, 21 others rescued – Police

Plateau crisis: 22 killed, 14 injured, 21 others rescued – Police

The Plateau Police Command has confirmed that as a result of the skirmishes that took place on Saturday morning at Rukuba road area of Jos North LGA of the State, 22 persons lost their lives and 14 others were injured. The Command also said 21 persons were rescued from the scene of the incident. This was disclosed by the Spokesman of the Command, ASP Gabriel Ogaba, in Jos, the State Capital. Ogaba said, “On 14th August 2021 at about 09:28 hours, the Plateau State Police Command received a distress call that a group of attackers suspected to be Irigwe youths…
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No soldier was killed and troops are not on vengeance mission in Ohafia – Nigerian Army

No soldier was killed and troops are not on vengeance mission in Ohafia – Nigerian Army

The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a story making rounds in the social media that troops are on vengeance mission in some communities in Abia State following the death of six soldiers in a clash with ESN/IPOB operatives. The story further alleged that as a result, residents of Elu, Amangwu and Amaekpu in Ohafia LGA have embarked on mass exodus out of fear.  The NA wishes to debunk the allegation as baseless fabrication aimed at not only tarnishing the good image of the NA but to create distrust between the public and security agents in the…
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‘Write your will before you step out’, police warn IPOB against its sit-at-home order

Police operatives in Imo State have vowed to deal with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that distrub the public space on May 30 following their sit-at-home order. The Imo State Police Command has threatened to decisively deal with members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over the sit-at-home order declared by the group. IPOB had earlier in May ordered its members in the South-East region and other parts of the country to stay indoors throughout on May 30, in commemoration of its fallen heroes and heroines. The group said the order would be observed in…
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