As terrorists release another photo of abducted people from the Abuja-Kaduna train attack, Dangiwa Umar, a retired colonel has called on Nigerian government to quickly work towards immediate release of kidnap victims. This is contained in a statement the Chairman of the Movement for Unity and Progress, personally signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday. While appealing to the federal government of Nigeria and the international community to negotiate the victims release, Umar said the pictures were disturbing. “Pictures of the hostages abducted in the 28 March Abuja- Kaduna train attack are trending in the social media. “The pictures,…
Author: Newsdesk
By Fadhlillah Abdallah el-Kurebe Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has accepted the resignation of overseer of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and Deputy Governor, Manir Dan’iya; the Chief of Staff, Mukhtari Magori and Secretary to the State Government, Saidu Umar. He also approved the resignation of the Commissioners of the Ministries of Finance, Abdussamad Dasuki; Environment, Sagir Bafarawa; Youths and Sports, Bashir Gorau; Lands and Housing, Bala Aminu Bodinga and Careers and Security, Garba Moyi. Other are those of Commerce, Bashir Gidado; Works, Salihu Maidaji; Water Resources, Shuaibu Gwada Gobir; Solid Minerals, Abubakar Maikudi Ahmad and…
By Samuel Owooso Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has come under social media attack after purchasing the N100 million All Progressive Party (APC) nomination and show of interest forms ahead 2023 presidential contest. The Director (Media and Publicity) for Yahaya Bello, Presidential Campaign Council, Yemi Kolapo in a statement on Tuesday, said the governor paid the required amount for the forms, making him the first o officially seal his aspiration to the office of the president. However, some Nigerians took to Twitter to scold him for not paying state worker’s salaries but obtain the presidential forms. According to user @Patrick03383733:…
Vice President and presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Yemi Osinbajo has said replied Bola Tinubu’s insinuation that he (Osinbajo) has betrayed him. Tinubu, Osinbajo’s perceived godfather and former principal is alleged to have said that the vice president has betrayed him by declaring for the Presidency when the former Lagos State governor is also contesting for the same office. However, during his political consultations in Ogun State on Tuesday, Osinbajo said he owes no single individual any allegiance outside his oath of office and the allegiance he swore to Nigerians when he came into office in…
By Fadhlillah Abdallah el-Kurebe The Police Service Commission (PSC) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the computer-based test (CBT) held nationwide on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st April 2022 for the constables cadre applicants in the Nigeria Police Force. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani made available to ASHENEWS on Wednesday, the exercise was successful in virtually all the 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. “The Commission delegation across the states confirmed there were no incidences of server hitches or breakdown of computers. “The exercise was peaceful, orderly…
Sokoto state governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has appointed Prof. Bashir Garba as the new Vice Chancellor of Sokoto State University (SSU). Prof Garba, who contested along with Prof. Nasiru Dole Ibrahim and Prof. Belewu Moshood Adewale, is reported to have performed excellently during an interactive session with the University Joint Council and the Senate Selection Board which put him far ahead of them. The Council and Board therefore recommended Prof Garba to the Governor, who approved it. In the same vein, Tambuwal appointed Mrs Kuluwa Abubakar Nuhu as the new Registrar of the university following the recommendation of the above…
The terrorists who are holding at least 160 passengers from the Abuja-Kaduna train attack have again released fresh photograph of some victims. Recall that the terrorists abducted the passengers who were travelling to Kaduna from Abuja on March 28 after bombing the train. At least eight passengers were killed in the incident, while 168 others were kidnapped or declared missing. The terrorists’ release of the photograph on which are mostly women and children, seeks to force government to meet their demands. The terrorists have insisted that they want exchange of their top commanders in the custody of government with the…
Dr Chidozie Collins Idoko has pleaded with delegates from Igbo Eze North/Udenu federal constituency of Enugu state, to deliver Mr Emeka Mamah in the forthcoming primaries. He made the plea in a telephone interview with our correspondent who has been monitoring the campaign activities of aspirants in the state ahead of the primaries. “Prince Emeka Mamah serves as a living example of the necessity of building capacity as a seasoned Administrator and Technocrat” According to Mr Idoko, “Prince Emeka Mamah is the right man for the job at this crucial moment. Ide has held the exalted position of Caretaker Chairman;…
The 36 Nigerian state governors have prayed a Federal High Court in Abuja to restrain the federal government from approving the deduction of any money accruing to the states from the Federation Account for the payment of $418 million judgment debt. The Attorneys-General of the 36 states made this prayer known in a motion on notice marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1313/2021 dated and filed on March 28 before Justice Inyang Ekwo. They prayed the court to restrain the respondents from proceeding with its judgment delivered on March 25 pending the hearing and determination of the appeal at the appellant court. The application was…
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Dr Godknows Igali has pledged that the process to pick the institution’s next vice chancellor would be transparent and merit driven. He gave the pledge on Monday April 25 during the inauguration of the Joint Council and Senate Board for the appointment of a new Vice chancellor who will replace the incumbent, Professor Joseph Fuwape whose five year tenure ends on May 23, 2022. He said members of the Board “are people of proven integrity and impeccable character who can be trusted to do…