Why is nearly every prominent political leader in Zamfara state labelled as a sponsor of bandits? I was shocked to see a video clip in which Yusuf Idris Gusau, Publicity Secretary of Zamfara State APC, Matawalle faction, alleged that retired General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau “shared interest” with bandits in the state. An Army General, former Chief of Army Staff, three-time National Security Adviser and one-time Defence Minister, being in cahoots with bandits? The evidence, such as Yusuf Idris offered, was that “eleven Chinese nationals arrested by the police at one of the state’s mining sites were released on bail on…
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The Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Agency (KSAPD), says it has inoculated 1,364,612 animals against zoonoses in the 2021 Livestock Vaccination Campaign in the state. KSAPD Project Coordinator, Mr Ibrahim Muhammad, stated this at the inauguration of one-day workshop and presentation of empowerment packages to beneficiaries of Cattle Fattening Empowerment Scheme in Kano on Thursday. Muhammad said the exercise was conducted with support of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science and Promex Multi-Services Nigeria Ltd. He said that the exercise gulped over N80 million during the period under review. “The importance of livestock…
The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bauchi, Yusuf Abdullahi, says no fewer than eight persons lost their lives in a second road crash recorded on Thursday in the state. Abdullahi confirmed the incident in Bauchi on Friday. The accident occurred barely 11 hours after seven persons lost their lives and two others injured in a ghastly auto crash on Bauchi-Jos Road. Abdullahi said that four other passengers sustained various degrees of injuries in the accident which occurred in Kafin Liman village along Bauchi-Kano Road around 11:30 pm. He said the accident involved an articulated vehicle with registration…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting for his political survival after attending lockdown party. His Conservatives on Thursday, descended into open internal warfare after he belatedly apologised for attending a party during the coronavirus lockdown. The apparent breach of coronavirus restrictions has enraged the public, who were forced to abide by rules that prevented them from visiting sick and dying loved ones, or attending funerals. Most cabinet members rallied around Johnson after his mea culpa, but the backing given by some such as Rishi Sunak, his powerful finance minister and potential successor, was distinctly lukewarm. The Prime Minister himself…
The Nigeria Police Force have said that the online registration in the ongoing 2021 recruitment exercise into its service as Police Constables, has been extended to Saturday, January 22, 2022. A statement by the spokesperson, Frank Mba on Wednesday said the NPF recruitment portal therefore would be closed at midnight of the new date. “The extension of the online application is informed by the need to ensure equal opportunity and even spread of applications, particularly from States in the South-East, South-South geopolitical zones and Lagos state, to enable them meet up with the required quota for their respective areas.” According…
The Coalition of Northern Groups CNG has described the advice to seek divine intervention against insecurity by eminent global Islamic clerics that met in Kano as timely step in the right direction. The spokesperson of the CNG, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, while responding to reporters, said as a Muslim, he does not doubt the efficacy of prayers to beseech God’s help and support in solving every issue no matter how complex. He however cautioned that prayers must be backed by action from the government as the first responder and improved cooperation and support by the public. “The CNG had already flagged off…
A Development Economist and Chairman of Amaka Chiwuike-Uba Foundation (ACUF), Dr Chiwuike Uba has observed President Muhammadu Buhari’s introduction of tax on sugar carbonated beverages, will reduce diseases and increase government revenue. In a statement made available to ASHENEWS on Saturday, Uba said the N10 per litre tax would reduce consumption of Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs). “We commend President Muhammed Buhari and the National Assembly for taking the bold decision to save the country from the costs associated with high consumption of such drinks in Nigeria. Nigeria really needs a comprehensive Sin Tax legislation to cut consumption of potentially health-threatening…
The 56th Emir of Kano and President General Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijaniyya), Nigeria, Muhammad Sanusi II has advised eligible voters in Nigeria that the only way to elect the best and competent leaders to all positions in subsequent elections, is to register, get their voters’ card (PVC). Sanusi made the call at the end of the three-day Annual Conference of the 4th Nigeria World Maulid Anniversary in Lokoja on Saturday. The conference, which was in honour of Prophet Muhammad, is with the theme: “The Prophetic Solutions To The Questions of Humanity”. He urged the group to vote for the best person…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Abuja on Sunday for Accra, Ghana, to represent President Muhammadu Buhari at an Extraordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. A statement by the Osinbajo’s spokesperson, Laolu Akande on Sunday, said the extraordinary meeting was to discuss the political situation in the Republic of Mali. According to him, the meeting, which will be attended by leaders across the region, follows previous meetings and efforts by the leaders to resolve the situations in Mali and Guinea. In 2021, Osinbajo participated in meetings of leaders across the sub-region on the issues…
As we do from time to time, today is for the readers to respond and be heard. Thanks. The Rule of Law, Nigeria’s only hope for survival, By Hassan Gimba Our greatest problem is that we have mistaken our secretarial studies for education. Hon Bukar Shuwa ———– You have said it all. I pray we all have ears to hear. The next and the last part of this topic seems to be the eye opener. We’ll be anxiously waiting. More ink to your pen Sir. Congratulations for being a voice to the voiceless. Yusuf Lawan ———– Well penned, as usual.…