By Maliki Salaudeen Formerly, a visible elected member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly representing one of the constituencies in Hong Local Government, Wafari Theman served between 2011 and 2015 on the platform of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) which later transformed into the All Progressives Congress (APC) . He thereafter defected to the party, and later served as its State Secretary in Adamawa prior to the 2023 general election, where he indicated interest to grab the top job in the state, but unfortunately came a distant second to the last among his fellow Governorship aspirants of…
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***FG promises to restock food reserve system Stakeholders have again expressed their commitment to putting in place a comprehensive approach to strengthening nutrition outcomes for sustainable healthy diets in Nigeria. At the Launch of the 2024 Global Food Policy Report Jointly Organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Globa Aliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) with the theme”improving food system for healthy diets and nutrition in Nigeria. The Co- Convener and the Country Director of GAIN, Dr Michael Ojo said the conference was designed to advance nutrition outcomes in improving the consumption of safe food for every…
***Says he cannot be blackmailed into conforming with nefarious agenda The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election in Nigeria, Peter Obi has raised the Alarm over attempts to blackmail him in to comforting to some nefarious agenda with twisted videos of his past engagements. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Communication and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga had alleged on July 20, 2024, that Obi’s supporters were planning mayhem in Nigeria, linking him to anarchy. Obi had given Onanuga, a 72-hour ultimatum to apologise for his claim that he was behind the planned nationwide protest.…
****Says, mischief makers bent on discrediting her doctored video of LP activity six weeks ago The senator representing the Federal Capita Territory has expressed shock and outrage over the blatant lies and misinformation being spread by mischief-maker that she was caught sponsoring the EndBadGovernnance protest as captured in a video that has been trending This is coming against the backdrop that the Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, alleged on Thursday that a senator was sponsoring anti-government protests in Abuja. A statement by the Senior Special Assisant on Media to the Senator, Kennedy Mbele quoted Senator Kingibe to…
The leadership of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has commended the people of the Niger Delta region, for maintaining peace in the Niger Delta region in the face of the nationwide protests. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the forum Dr. Ken Robinson applauded especially leaders of ethnic youth organizations, community-based and civil society groups, as well as activists, ex-agitators, and youths in general for the peace. The statement reads, “In light of reports of looting, destruction, and loss of lives in some parts of the country, PANDEF urges the protesters in some states of the region to…
***Says he Feels Their Pains. The Executive Chairman Of Bwari Area Councill, Hon (Dr) John Gabaya has commended youths and stakeholders across the Council for embracing peace and not taking to the part of violence in the last two days of nationwide protests. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Agada Ernest Godwin indicated that Gabaya was elated with the peaceful disposition of the residents. Gabaya said he feels their pains, as expressed delight in how they conducted themselves in the Council. The Chairman particularly hailed the youths for heakening to the voice of reason and refusing to be lured…
The South East Caucuses of the National Assembly have expressed disappointment that the Igbos are still being made scapegoats, and targeted as instigators of protests even when their leaders have taken a strategic decision for them not to participate in the on-going nationwide protests. In a statement jointly signed by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Leader of the South East Senate Caucus of the National Assembly) and Rt Hon Igariwey Iduma Enwo (Leader of the South East Caucus of the House of Representatives) they warn against the danger of ethnic profiling. The starement reads, “The attention of the South East Caucus of…
***Says action violates S’Court judgment on autonomy Rights group, Network for Truth and Justice, NTJ, based in Kogi State has raised the alarm about the dangers posed to the successful take-off of the regime of local government financial autonomy in Kogi State, allegedly by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ahead of the local government elections slated for October by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), the group in a statement in Lokoja raised concerns about what it termed Kogi APC’s “undemocratic and unconstitutional sales of single nomination forms to selective aspirants” in outright denial of other aspirants and…
By OKAIYETO Samuel Ariyo As an International PhD student, I had a four-day field trip to the Shiyang River Basin and its surrounding areas from 18th to 23rd July, 2024. The trip was organized by the China-Africa Joint Center for Arid Region Agriculture Exchange Demonstration and Training (Shiyang River). This initiative was in response to President Xi Jinping’s call for high-level China-Africa community engagement. The trip aimed to provide local and international students from China Agricultural University (CAU) exposure to modern innovative water management practices, agricultural advancements, and cultural heritage in the desert region. The activities included visiting an agricultural…
A Former Acting Governor and Speaker in Kogi State, Rt Hon Abdullahi Bello has asked the Nigerian youths to direct the EndBadGovernance protest to their state Governors who have looted the States dry. In a statement he personally issued, Hon Bello said the protest against Governors is the only meaningful protest that can have the desired impact. “Protests should hold in the various State capitals against the looting activities of the Governors.” “Has any Governor complained that he was denied his State’s monthly allocations by the Federal Authorities as at when due in the last 10yrs or since President Asiwaju…