Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Abubakar, on Saturday, explained the reasons behind his sudden resignation. He said his reasons for resigning were personal and related to family issues. Abubakar stated this after submitting his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Saturday evening. According to him, his visit was to, among other things, brief the President on issues of national security. He thanked the President for allowing him to serve by extending his tenure to the first 15 months of the new administration, having occupied the office since 2018. Asked why…
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Director General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Abubakar, on Saturday resigned his appointment. It was gathered that Abubakar submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Saturday. He confirmed the development to State House correspondents after the meeting. The NIA boss said, “It’s a routine thing, from time to time, to brief Mr. President on situations, on issues, and today is no exception. “After the briefing, I tendered my resignation, and Mr. President graciously approved and accepted the resignation. “I thanked him for allowing me to serve Nigeria under his…
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it’s ready to conduct free, fair and credible election during the September 21, governorship election in Edo State. INEC Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Sam Olumekun, gave this assurance at a media engagement in Benin on the commission’s preparedness for the election. Olumekun who was represented by Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to INEC National Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, said the Electoral Act had introduced several significant reforms aimed at enhancing the credibility of elections in Nigeria. “INEC is committed to conducting free, fair, and credible governorship election…
Had Ladi Adebutu, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State, emerged as the winner, it would have been a sad and devastating period for the state, his running-mate, Adekunle Akinlade, said on Saturday. Adebutu and Akinlade ran on a joint ticket in the March 18, 2023 election, but lost to the incumbent, Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Not satisfied with the result declared by the electoral body, the PDP candidate dragged Abiodun to the tribunal, but lost the legal battle up to the Supreme…
The appearance of Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State with ten governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set tongues wagging. In a picture, which is trending online, Ododo, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governor, was seen dressed in the same attire with his counterparts in the opposition party. Among the PDP governors spotted with Ododo were Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara) and Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau). The fact that the picture was taken in Taraba State where PDP governors met and issued a…
Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa The Joint Task Force, codenamed, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), says it has arrested two suspects facilitating illegal oil sales with fake documents, other items in the Niger Delta. The Commander, Rear Admiral John Okeke, stated this on Thursday, while parading the suspects, in the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, in Yenagoa. He said that the troops burst the syndicates facilitating illegal oil sales in the Niger Delta, arresting the ring leader and one other. According to him, troops of the Joint Task Force early Tuesday morning arrested the ring leader, while the other…
Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa Former Chief Whip in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Jonathan R. Obuebite, PhD, has congratulated Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on their victory at the Supreme Court. According to Jonathan Obuebite ,in a statement issued via electronic mail, describes the judgement by the Supreme Court as a reflection of the deep-rooted support, steadfast commitment, and unwavering trust that Bayelsans have placed in both of you. “I want to express my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, and His Excellency Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on your decisive…
A suspected kidnapper has been arrested while praying inside a mosque in Takum town of Taraba state. A resident of area, Dauda Mai Dawa, told Daily Trust that it was suspect was arrested while offering Assar prayer at Takum central Mosque on Friday. He said 13 other suspects were arrested the same day along Takum-Maraban Baissa road. Meanwhile, alleged mastermind of killing Chief of Chanchangi chiefdom and his son was arrested by Troops 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE in collaboration with other security agencies. The troops also arrested 15 other suspected kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition. The arrest…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has commenced payment of the N70,000 minimum wage approved by the Federal Government. President Bola Tinubu had signed the new Minimum Wage bill into law a few weeks ago. This was after back and forth with the organised labour. However, many governors have said they can not pay N70,000 minimum wage as a result of economic reality. But the Adamawa governor initiated the payment of the new minimum wage for state workers, starting from August 2024, with a promise that local government workers will begin receiving the increased salary in September. This has…
Zainab Ado Bayero, daughter of former emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and well-meaning Nigerians to support her family. The appeal comes two months after Kano governor announced that he had assisted Zainab, her brother and mother, preventing them from being evicted from their apartment in Lagos. In a statement, the governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature, said he arrived Lagos in the early hours of 25th June, 2024 to meet with the General Manager of the apartment where the Ado Bayero family had lived since early…