The Nigerian has appointed an acting spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. He replaces CP Frank Mba, who is proceeding for the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos. This is contained in a statement by the admin officer at the Force Public Relations Department of the Force Headquarters, SP Benjamin Hundeyin on Saturday. “The Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, has handed over the duties and responsibilities of the Force Public Relations Department to his Deputy, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, who takes charge of the Department with immediate effect. “This change…
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By Suleiman Abdul-Azeez We are in the middle of weeks of speculation over those that may emerge Presidential candidates for their various parties and who they will choose as their running mates when they eventually emerge. It used to be that vice presidents were chosen primarily to balance the ticket before recently when the balancing model was abandoned for what I call the partnership model, though in the future we hope to see the two tactfully combined by choosing a running mate for his ability to help the next President be partners in the complex governing process. Over several transitions,…
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has reacted to Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde’s u-turn on hijab controversy, describing it as abracadabra. A statement by the Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola on Saturday also threatened that Muslims in the state will speak to him in the language he understands using the slogan ‘No hijab, No vote’. “Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has turned 360 degrees after initially making a positive statement on the use of hijab in all public schools. Earlier in the week, the governor was quoted as saying, ‘I have instructed those in positions of authority in the state’s…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence and Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti- Corruption, Senator Aliyu Wamakko has expressed grief over the demise of Magajin Garin Sokoto Hassan Danbaba. Senator Wamakko, in a condolence message by his spokesperson, Hassan Sanyinnawal described late DanBaba as “distinguished gentleman and respected traditional ruler who contributed immensely to the development of Sokoto Caliphate and the nation in general. “Sokoto Caliphate has indeed lost a father and a respected leader who lived a life of service to the Caliphate, Nigeria and humanity. He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and reward his good deeds…
The grandson of Sir Ahmadu Sardauna, Premier of Northern Nigeria, Hassan Danbaba is dead aged 51. A close family source who confirmed the death, said Danbaba slumped and died on Saturday afternoon in Kaduna. His remains would be flown to Sokoto for burial. Danbaba, who held the title of Magajin Garin Sokoto, was the chairman of Stonehedge Hotels. He left behind three wives and six children. His mother, Aishatu Ahmadu Bello, the second daughter of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, died at the age of 75 in April 2021.
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Sani Zorro as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs and Strategy to the First Lady, Aisha Buhari. The senior special assistant to the present on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu announced this on his Twitter handle @GarShehu on Saturday. “Zorro, a famous journalist brings to the new job decades-long experience in media practice, publishing and unionist leadership. “He was at various times President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, West African Journalists Association (WAJA) and the Federation of African Journalists, FAJ. “He was in the House of Representatives where he chaired the…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Friday offered for auction, two separate Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds at N75 billion each. The DMO in its website, announced that the bonds are N75 billion, 10-year re-opening FGN bonds at 12.5 per cent interest rate and another N75 billion, 20-year re-opening FGN bond at 13 per cent interest rate. The bonds go for N1,000 per unit with a minimum subscription of N50 million and in multiples of N1,000 afterwards. Auction date for the bonds is February 16, while settlement date is February. 22. “For re-opening of previously issued bonds, successful bidders…
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) funded Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP), has announced plans to establish 200 Milk Collection Centres to boost dairy production and enhance livelihood of pastral women. This is contained in a statement by KSADP’s Communication Specialist, Ameen Yasar on Friday. The statement quoted the project Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammad, as saying that the milk collection centres would be establish with support of the IsDB and the Lives and Livelihood Fund (LLF). Muhammad stated this at the inauguration of the multi stakeholders meeting on milk collection centers held in Kano. “This is a significant step in…
Nigeria’s air troops of Operation Thunder Strike have killed 20 terrorists advancing to attack the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna. Credible intelligence sources told PRNigeria that bandits, riding on over 50 motorcycles were seen on Thursday evening moving towards the Academy. Recalled that gunmen, suspected to be armed bandits, invaded the military academic institution, in June last year. During the previous attack, a Nigerian Army Captain was abducted as the criminals shot two soldiers dead. Following a tip-off on movement of bandits through the military school’s general areas on Thursday, two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter gunships were dispatched to…
Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) otherwise Doctors without Boarders is set to mark its 50th anniversary of providing life saving services to humanity tomorrow Saturday to feature exhibition of photographs that celebrates humanity and resilience of patients and its staff. The statement noted that Nigeria holds a special place in MSF’s history, as this is where the idea of the organization first came into being. “MSF’s work in Nigeria ranges from treating cholera patients to assisting people displaced from their homes; from supporting the survivors of sexual violence to working to prevent, treat, and raise awareness of the hemorrhagic illness, Lassa…