Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi is an Islamic cleric, scholar and former military officer with the rank of captain in the Nigeria Army. He served in the Nigerian Army Medical Corp (NAMC) as a medical officer. He is by no means a riff-raff or an irritating semi-literate cleric who barely understands the implications of what he says,Continue reading “FG Should Heed Gumi’s Advice, Grant Bandits National Honours”
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Should President Buhari Demilitarize The South-East Region During This Period?
Another armed group known as “Angry Vipers” has surfaced in the eastern part of Nigeria. In a viral video, the heavily armed gang threatened to target key political leaders and business moguls in the region if the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is not released from the custody ofContinue reading “Should President Buhari Demilitarize The South-East Region During This Period?”
Why The Nigerian FG Should Treat The Arrival Of ISIS Fighters As A Major Security Threat And Act Immediately
In a report that was published on Daily Post News Outlet on November 7, 2021, about 200 fighters of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are currently within the Nigerian territory and the reason they are here is to provide reinforcement for Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), a terrorist group that appearedContinue reading “Why The Nigerian FG Should Treat The Arrival Of ISIS Fighters As A Major Security Threat And Act Immediately”
Nigeria needs state police to tackle insecurity – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said it will take the creation of state police to tackle the insecurity problem facing the nation. Obasanjo said nation building could only be achieved when government was able to guarantee a safe environment for citizens. The ex-President spoke on Friday in Lagos during a lecture titled, ‘Social responsibility inContinue reading “Nigeria needs state police to tackle insecurity – Obasanjo”
AIB to support Ghana on accident investigation
Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Nigeria has pledged to offer Ghana technical assistance and capacity building in the area of accident and incident probes. The AIB-Ghana Commissioner, Akwesi Prempeh, who led a four-man team to the AIB-N headquarters in Abuja, had sought the technical support from Nigeria. Prempeh said the objective of the visit was toContinue reading “AIB to support Ghana on accident investigation”
Non-teaching varsity workers threaten strike over alleged unfair pay sharing formula
• UI chapter vows continued protest Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has begun mobilisation of members for strike in the event that the Federal Government fails to review the allowance-sharing formula among the four unions in theContinue reading “Non-teaching varsity workers threaten strike over alleged unfair pay sharing formula”
How Sheikh Gumi Revealed The People That Can Stop Biafra And Oduduwa Agitation In S/East And S/West
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi recently spoke about the issue of insecurity in the nation, especially in the North West, as well as agitation for self-determination in the Southeast and Southwest. In a recent post sight on Gumi’s Facebook post, he warned that declaring Bandits as terrorists will come with a prize that the country wouldContinue reading “How Sheikh Gumi Revealed The People That Can Stop Biafra And Oduduwa Agitation In S/East And S/West”
Babandede: Re-imagining and remaking Immigration
THE public sector in Nigeria is not a hopeless case, as we are sometimes all made to believe. It may not be effective and efficient, and this reflects on the quality of services – whether you need a permit to operate your business, taking a jab for COVID-19, going for a new e-passport, processing aContinue reading “Babandede: Re-imagining and remaking Immigration”
Nigeria Was Never One Country – Saraki Gives Details
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has noted that Nigeria will remain a work in progress because it was two countries joined together by the British for administrative purposes. Saraki said this while responding to a question from DAILY POST on Nigeria’s progress since its Independence on October 1, 1960 during an Independence Day lunch withContinue reading “Nigeria Was Never One Country – Saraki Gives Details”
Anambra loses N19.6bn on each IPOB’s sit-at-home –Soludo
A former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has said Anambra State loses N19.6bn each time a sit-at-home protest is observed in the state. Soludo, who is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in the upcoming November 6 poll in the state, said this during a meeting withContinue reading “Anambra loses N19.6bn on each IPOB’s sit-at-home –Soludo”
Why food prices are high despite increased production -Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), during his nationwide broadcast commemorating the nation’s 61st independence, advanced the reason behind the high prices of food in the country. While alleging that the nation’s food capacity had increased despite the farmer-herder crises that had upset food supply, Buhari said the high prices of food was causedContinue reading “Why food prices are high despite increased production -Buhari”
Buhari honours Joe Blankson, hero who drowned after rescuing 13 people from river
The president, Major General Muhamadu Buhari (retd.) has bestowed a posthumous award on a hero, Joe Blankson who save 13 people from drowning but died while attempting to save more people. Blankson died on July 28, 2018, while saving others following a boat accident on the Abonnema-Bakana waterway in Rivers State. He was survived byContinue reading “Buhari honours Joe Blankson, hero who drowned after rescuing 13 people from river”
Yoruba Nation Leader, Akintoye, Blasts Buhari Over Independence Speech
The Ilana Omo Oodua has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to leave Sunday Igboho alone and name those financing terror in the country. The leader of the IOO, who is a renowned historian, Prof. Banji Akintoye, said in a statement on Friday that the speech delivered by Buhari to mark Nigeria’s 61st Independence anniversary had emboldenedContinue reading “Yoruba Nation Leader, Akintoye, Blasts Buhari Over Independence Speech”
Notorious Bandit Leader, Turji Kachalla, Allegedly Flees From Military Raids In Zamfara State
Notorious Bandit Leader, Turji Kachalla, Allegedly Flees From Military Raids In Zamfara State Even before the Military started the invasions of the Bandits in their hideouts deep inside the forest in Zamfara State, different daily activities were either banned or suspended. These include: banning the sale of fuel in cans, the suspenson of weekly marketsContinue reading “Notorious Bandit Leader, Turji Kachalla, Allegedly Flees From Military Raids In Zamfara State”
Nigeria @61: Anti-Buhari protest, IPOB sit-at-home, killings taint Independence Day
As the nation marked its 61st independence anniversary on Friday, some protesters, with placards bearing ‘Buhari Must Go’, trooped to the streets of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, to show their grievances over the state of the nation. Also, in some parts of the South-East, the sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of BiafraContinue reading “Nigeria @61: Anti-Buhari protest, IPOB sit-at-home, killings taint Independence Day”
Ekiti at 25: Fayemi pays tribute to founding fathers, ex-govs, others
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Friday paid glowing tributes to distinguished citizens who struggled to ensure the creation of the state on October 1, 1996. The governor also paid tributes to military administrators, elected civilian governors and leaders who held the reins at emergency periods for their contributions to the growth, development andContinue reading “Ekiti at 25: Fayemi pays tribute to founding fathers, ex-govs, others”
Six months after, we’re still searching for missing Alpha jet –NAF
The Nigerian Air Force has said it is still searching for its Alpha fighter jet, marked NAF 475, which went missing about six months ago. The aircraft was reported missing after losing radar contact with the air force base in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital on March 31, 2021. The Chief of Air Staff, AirContinue reading “Six months after, we’re still searching for missing Alpha jet –NAF”
Minister of Defense armed with weapon as he enters his car, says alot about Insecurity in Nigeria.
By now, we must have all gotten tired of receiving news on frequent attacks and abductions. The security situation of Nigeria keeps getting worse by the day. For the northerners, it’s the Boko Haram insurgence, and the East are currently battling unknown Gunmen. In a recent video, the minister of defense , Major General BashirContinue reading “Minister of Defense armed with weapon as he enters his car, says alot about Insecurity in Nigeria.”
Primate Ayodele’s Independence Prophecy Comes To Pass 24hours After Release
When God speaks through his prophet, it is always followed with confirmation. Confirmation could be immediately or later, it will definitely find a way to come to pass. One of the prophets God speak to in Africa is Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church and this is undebatable due to theContinue reading “Primate Ayodele’s Independence Prophecy Comes To Pass 24hours After Release”
Nigerians Will Prefer Islamic Rule — IMN Leader, El-Zakzaky
Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, the head of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), has stated that if given the opportunity, most Nigerians will choose the Islamic system of administration over the neocolonial system of government. The Islamic scholar, who is the leader of Shiites in Nigeria, accused the Nigerian Government of egregious violation of his fundamentalContinue reading “Nigerians Will Prefer Islamic Rule — IMN Leader, El-Zakzaky”
Chike Akunyili’s murder sign of misplaced value system -NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association, has condemned the murder of Dr. Chike Akunyili, widower of the late information minister Dora Akunyili, describing it as unfortunate and an indication of misplaced value system in Nigeria where life does not matter anymore. Dr. Akunyili, a renowned Enugu-based medical practitioner, was shot dead by gunmen on Tuesday on hisContinue reading “Chike Akunyili’s murder sign of misplaced value system -NMA”
NIGERIA @61: Nigerians are now frustrated, hopeless – NLC
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said frustration and hopelessness now pervades the nation as the country marks 61 years of Independence on October 1. In a statement to mark Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary, titled: “Nigeria at 61: Let us resume our march to greatness”, President of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, lamented that the symptoms ofContinue reading “NIGERIA @61: Nigerians are now frustrated, hopeless – NLC”
Nigeria@61: We’ll deal with secessionists, sponsors —Buhari
•Says IPOB financiers, Sunday Igboho uncovered •Adds, past 18 months most difficult period in Nigeria •Notes serving member of NASS behind secessionists agitation By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday his government was ready to take decisive actions against secessionist agitators and their sponsors who threaten the nation’s security. He also said that theContinue reading “Nigeria@61: We’ll deal with secessionists, sponsors —Buhari”
Insecurity: Kaduna shuts down telecom services in some LGs, bans okada, others
The Kaduna State government, yesterday, revealed that the processes for the shutdown of telecommunication services in parts of the state have commenced as well as the ban on the use of motorcycles for commercial and personal purposes. Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner for internal security and home affairs, who made this known during a press briefing,Continue reading “Insecurity: Kaduna shuts down telecom services in some LGs, bans okada, others”
Presidency: Southern, Northern govs, worsening insecurity, heating up polity — NLC
NLC strike, electricity tariff…Says debate should be on solution to insecurity, unemployment, others Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, said yesterday that the ongoing fight between the Southern and Northern governors on which zone should produce the next president in 2023 was worsening insecurity in the country and heating up the polity. According to NLC, the fightContinue reading “Presidency: Southern, Northern govs, worsening insecurity, heating up polity — NLC”
FG approves 14 days paternity leave for civil servants
Civil Service….Okays revised public service rules …Working on removal of HND/Degree dichotomy THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday approved a 14-day paternity leave to make men properly bond with their newborn baby or adopted one. The paternity leave is for men in the federal civil service. Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. FolasadeContinue reading “FG approves 14 days paternity leave for civil servants”
Nigeria at 61: Time for introspection
ON Friday, October 1, Nigeria will be 61 years. Whether in the life of an individual or a nation, diamond jubilee is a milestone. Adding one more year is even more consequential and ideally, the drums should be rolled out. But that will be ill-advised. Why? Because there is nothing to celebrate right now. Agreed,Continue reading “Nigeria at 61: Time for introspection”
South-East sit-at-home: Which way to go?
IS the chief consequence of the extradition of Nnamdi Kanu to Nigeria for trial not the weekly shutdown of the entire South-East on Mondays? A great majority of people stay at home on Mondays for fear of being attacked by enforcers of the sit-at- home order; they are not necessarily demonstrating their encouragement and supportContinue reading “South-East sit-at-home: Which way to go?”
Why Lagos Govt cannot sanction offenders of waterways laws
By Godwin Oritse NEW facts have emerged as to the reason the Lagos State Government cannot sanction and prosecute offenders of the State waterways laws as there has been a steady rise in the abuse of the laws regulating travel by the waterways at night. Vanguard Maritime Report gathered that because of the state’s inabilityContinue reading “Why Lagos Govt cannot sanction offenders of waterways laws”
Nigerian Custom seizes bags of rice, others worth N41bn in 2 months
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Kano/Jigawa Command, has seized 707 bags of smuggled rice and other items with a Duty Paid Value of N41.3 million. The seizures were made between July and September, Command’s Comptroller, Suleiman Umar, said in a statement. He also disclosed that Customs seized 155 bales of second-hand clothes, 130 cartons ofContinue reading “Nigerian Custom seizes bags of rice, others worth N41bn in 2 months”
Buhari’s red-carpet treatment of political turncoats abuse of incumbency
BEFORE he became president in 2015, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) had a reputation as a man whose lifestyle and politics had a strong moral compass. For instance, he was supposed to be a frugal man who shunned any kind of extravagance. He was also supposed to be a principled politician whose body language alone wouldContinue reading “Buhari’s red-carpet treatment of political turncoats abuse of incumbency”
Nigeria’s first national youth conference holds Oct 12
By Jesutomi Akomolafe Ministry of Youth and Sports Development is set to host the first-ever National Youth Conference in Nigeria from October 12 to 15 at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.The conference is premised on the realisation that Nigeria needs her youth, not only to be supported and developed but alsoContinue reading “Nigeria’s first national youth conference holds Oct 12”
UN speech: Practice what you preach, Afenifere tells Buhari
Buhari advocates debt cancellation at United Nations General Assembly By Dapo Akinrefon THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, yesterday, advised President Muhammadu Buhari to put into practice what he said about justice, fairness and equity on the floor of the United Nations, when he addressed the world body, last Friday. Buhari, while calling for the reformContinue reading “UN speech: Practice what you preach, Afenifere tells Buhari”
Saraki Condoles with Kwarans over Death of Ex-Dep Governor, Ogundeji
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised members of the Joint Conference Committee of the National Assembly to move fast in considering the different versions of the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill passed by both chambers and let their decisions be guided only by national interest. Saraki in a statement by the head ofContinue reading “Saraki Condoles with Kwarans over Death of Ex-Dep Governor, Ogundeji”
FG bans over 2,000 Nigerians from travelling abroad for evading COVID-19 tests
The Federal Government through the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has banned over 2,000 Nigerians and foreigners from travelling abroad and into the country for one year, for evading the coronavirus Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test at the country’s international airports. The National Incident Manager (NIM) of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC), Mukhtar Muhammad,Continue reading “FG bans over 2,000 Nigerians from travelling abroad for evading COVID-19 tests”
VAT: Nigeria’s tax system problematic, confusing — Govs
•Says NGF waiting for Supreme Court decision GOVERNOR Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State said yesterday that the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF, was waiting for the decision of the supreme court over Value Added Tax, VAT, collection. Fayemi, who is also the chairman of the NGF, said Nigeria’s tax system was not only problematic but alsoContinue reading “VAT: Nigeria’s tax system problematic, confusing — Govs”
There can be no peace without justice, equity — Osinbajo
Nigeria will get a new beginning ― Osinbajo *I’ll keep fighting for humanity till I die – OBJ *Tone down your criticism of political leaders, Okorocha tells pastors Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said there can be no peace in the country without justice and equity. Osinbajo stated this, as former President Olusegun Obasanjo promisedContinue reading “There can be no peace without justice, equity — Osinbajo”
Ending security challenges in Nigeria, a matter of time – Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT MuhammaduBuhari has given an assurance that ending the security challenges in Nigeria is only a matter of time. This is as the President has said that the support by the United States of America has made a great difference in Nigeria’s efforts to stamp out terrorism within its borders. The assuranceContinue reading “Ending security challenges in Nigeria, a matter of time – Buhari”
Why Cameroon remains Nigeria’s second home, says Olonisakin
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Cameroon Ambassador Abayomi Olonisakin has commended the initiatives of Nigerian companies extending their businesses to neighbouring countries like Cameroon to further strengthen the good ties between the two countries over time. Olonisakin made this known during his five-day working visit to Douala barely few months after he assumed office. He statedContinue reading “Why Cameroon remains Nigeria’s second home, says Olonisakin”
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