Nigeria’s Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SAN, have rose against President Mohammadu Buhari’s action of extending the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu for another 3 months. The Senior Advocates in an interview with Vanguard on Thursday, said Buhari’s decision was illegal, maintaining that he acted in breach of the Police act, 2020, as amended. Former Secretary General of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Afam Osigwe SAN said Adamu is not fit to be called a Police officer or be capable of leading the Nigerian Police Force as it stands, since his tenure has expired. “The action…
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By Zailani Bappa Sheikh Ahmad Mahmood Gummi is basically known to the Islamic world for his independent mindedness. He is known to others as a fearless critic and boundary-crosser in search and in pursuit of truth, Justice and fair-play. He is versed, modern, global and damning. His cleric robe gives him no discomfort to say his mind even at the risk of being misunderstood or mis interpreted. His recent round of active discourse in the social turbulence bedeviling the nation directly affects Zamfara state and, specifically, a unique policy of His Excellency, Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun, Barden Hausa, Shattiman…
One of the realities of Nigeria is that every administrative decision or process is read as and understood as being political. Currently, INEC is once again trying to update its polling units after previous attempts have failed. Each attempt has been sabotaged by controversies with politicians from each State, zone and region staking claims that there should have more of the new polling units to be created on the principle of “equal sharing.” When they perceive that they might be “short-changed” they quickly develop conspiracy theories to discredit the effort. The underlying utility of the exercise never succeeds in getting…
After the quit notice issued by Ondo governor, Rotimi Akeredolu for Fulani herdsmen to vacate the state’s forest reserves, the Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said that 37 herdsmen and 5,000 cows had so far been arrested for disobeying the state directive. He said on Thursday that the suspects and cattle, were arrested in Ala, Ofosu and Oda forest reserves. “Some of them have opted to leave the state because they couldn’t meet with our terms and conditions. They came through the chairman of Miyatti Allah in the state and some opted to go to Osun, Edo…
Shiekh Ahmed Gumi has advised the federal government to consider granting amnesty to repentant bandits in the country. He made the call when he paid courtesy visit on Zamfara state governor Bello Muhammad on Thursday. Gumi has recently embarked on tour to bandits camps in Zamfara state, to talk to bandits with a view to embrace peace and drop arms. “My meeting with most of the bandits at their camps have exposed many pathetic reasons why many of them decided to turn into bandits due to the many ways they were unfairly treated. “As Nigerians, these people are also supposed…
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. Joe Biden have agreed to draw up a joint “comprehensive” strategy on North Korea during their phone conversation, Cheong Wa Dae has announced. The two leaders also agreed to work together for the shared goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula and bringing lasting peace to the region, according to Moon’s spokesperson, Kang Min-seok. Moon proposed that the two sides make joint efforts to advance the denuclearization and peace-building process in the half-hour conversation, according to Kang. Biden pledged close cooperation to achieve the aim, saying it is important for the allies to maintain…
A legal practitioner, Mr Ifeanyi Mamah, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) over alleged fraud by an online ponzi scheme known as MyBONUS. Mamah, who also petitioned the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) said on Thursday in Abuja that MyBONUS allegedly swindled its victims up to the tune of over two billion naira. He said that MyBONUS floated by some group of persons allegedly committed the fraud in connivance with a microfinance bank, `Kuda Microfinance Bank Ltd’ with headquarters in Lagos. “We are begging the EFCC, NFIU and AGF…
President Muhammadu Buhari says the future of APC lies in strengthened internal democracy; transparent electoral processes; pro-people policies and programmes, and value of each member’s contribution to the party’s growth. The president stated this during a virtual meeting with APC youths held at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday. He noted that the on-going members’ registration and revalidation across the country would further ensure a shared vision for the party, grassroots ownership and participation, and inclusiveness for youths. “I was in Daura to revalidate my membership and I encourage you all to do same. “My belief and firm commitment is…
Mr Godspower Oshodin, National Director, Media and Publicity of the Atiku Care Foundation, (ACF) has resigned his post, although without stating any reason for the action. In a statement he issued to newsmen, on Thursday, in Abuja, Oshodin said he no longer wished to be addressed in the light of the office or be associated with the organisation. As an individual driven by humanitarian causes, I have represented my country, Nigeria, for a host of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) projects, he said, adding, ” As such, the core of my purpose remains targeted toward developmental projects that will…
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, awarded N150,000 fine against Olawale Bakare, the 2nd defendant in the treasonable felony suit leveled against him and the Convener, #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu awarded the cost on account of his failure to appear in court in the ongoing trial without genuine reason, an action the court deemed as affecting the pace of hearing the matter. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sowore (1st defendant) and Bakare (2nd defendant) are facing a treasonable felony filed against them by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF).…