Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the recent military parade involving Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as an aberration and blatant violation of military tradition. In a statement released on Sunday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident, which he termed an “aberration.” A viral video showing Seyi Tinubu receiving military honours from an armed group, identified as the “Nigeria Cadet Network,” has sparked public outrage. Atiku’s statement condemned the event as an unwarranted and unacceptable breach of military decorum, asserting that such honours are reserved for designated public…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared a video of his narrow escape from Israeli attack on Yemen on Thursday. “We faced a very dangerous attack, but my @UN colleagues and I are now safe. We successfully evacuated our wounded colleague to Amman, and he is stable,” he said in a post on X on Saturday. He also expressed gratitude to his well wishers and said: “Thank you to all my friends, colleagues, and everyone who has wished me well during the ordeal in the past few days. I’m especially grateful to the colleagues and airport staff, who were selfless as they tried to…
Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma have apprehended a suspected terrorist ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu, aged 25, alongside her accomplice, Ahmed Husaini, a motorcycle rider. The duo was arrested on December 28, 2024, in the Badarawa area of Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to a statement released by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordinating Centre for Operation Fansan Yamma, Ahadu was found in possession of 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and six magazines intended for delivery to notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji. The arrest was made possible through an…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed profound grief and extended heartfelt condolences to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, on the tragic loss of his mother, Maryam Namadi, and his son, Abdulwahab Namadi. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the NGF, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, the forum described the back-to-back losses as devastating. “It is truly heartbreaking that within just 24 hours of mourning the passing of your beloved mother on December 25, 2024, Your Excellency has been confronted with yet another tragedy—the untimely demise of your 24-year-old son, Abdulwahab Namadi, in a road accident…
The world today is grappling with the effects of the seven deadly sins: Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, and Sloth, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has said. In his Christmas message, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto called for deep reflection on the essence of the season, which he said is being eroded by secularism and materialism. “The message of Jesus to the world is peace, joy, love, justice, and reconciliation. Yet, we have allowed secular forces to strip Christmas of its true meaning, turning it into just another holiday or an opportunity for business gains,” Kukah lamented.…
The Sokoto State Government, on Wednesday, confirmed that the military airstrike by the Joint Task Force North West, which targeted bandits in Gidan Bisa village of Silame Local Government Area, killed 10 persons in the early hours of Wednesday. ASHENEWS reported HERE that while the chairman of the local government, Abubakar Gitta Rana said the military airstrike occurred at about 6 a.m. when two military fighter jets erroneously dropped bombs in the village, the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, accompanied by Senator Aliyu Wamakko, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, joined the community for the funeral prayers of…
Ten people were killed in a tragic military airstrike targeting bandits in Gidan Bisa village of Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State in the early hours of Wednesday. According to the Chairman of Silame Local Government, Abubakar Gitta Rana, the military airstrike occurred at about 6 a.m. when two military fighter jets erroneously dropped bombs in the village. The strike resulted in the deaths of 10 villagers and numerous livestock. Governor Ahmed Aliyu, accompanied by APC leader Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, braved the challenging terrain to join the community…
In a move that is sending ripples across the global economy, Saudi Arabia has announced a significant cut in oil production. The decision, which aims to stabilize oil markets, has already caused a sharp spike in global oil prices, raising concerns about its impact on consumers and industries worldwide. As one of the world’s largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia’s decision carries immense weight. The oil production cut is part of a broader strategy to manage supply and demand in the face of global economic uncertainties. However, the immediate effect has been a surge in oil prices, placing additional strain on…
The people of Idi and Ranbadawa, two small towns in the eastern Sokoto, are living a nightmare. Day by day, they feel more abandoned and trapped under the oppressive control of Kallamu, a feared bandit leader and close ally of the infamous Bello Turji. Most communities in the eastern part of Sokoto State, have been occupied by the bandits, with attacks taking place almost on daily basis. Kallamu’s presence is a shadow that looms over their lives. To them, he is not just a criminal but a self-imposed ruler who has crushed their sense of safety. “He walks through our…
Nigeria’s fiscal deficit soared to N7.05 trillion by the end of the third quarter of 2024, as revealed by President Bola Tinubu during the presentation of the 2025 Budget of Restoration to the National Assembly on December 18, 2024. This widening gap underscores the government’s persistent reliance on borrowing to fund ambitious spending plans amid revenue shortfalls. President Tinubu outlined a 2024 budget of N47.9 trillion, backed by a projected revenue of N34.8 trillion, leaving a fiscal deficit of N13.1 trillion—the largest in Nigeria’s history. The figures align with projections from the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) presented by the Finance…