In a surprise move, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association has announced its opposition to the planned nationwide protest, citing government’s efforts to address their concerns and challenges. The association also expressed gratitude for the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development, a move they see as a significant step towards recognizing the importance of livestock farming in Nigeria. The association’s leadership however urged their members and supporters to refrain from participating in the protest, opting instead to give the government initiatives a chance to yield positive results. “On Sunday, in Abuja, Engr. Saleh Alhassan, National Secretary of…
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Kogi State social cultural organization, otherwise called Kogi Collectives (KC) at the weekend showered encomium on the immediate past governor Yahaha Bello for laying the foundation for agricultural revolution in the state The agricultural revolution, the Kogi Collectives affirmed is the basis for food security in the state . The group who spoke through their leader Philip Olusegun Orebiyi said after their meeting in Lokoja yesterday that Bello is a visionary leader who saw tomorrow. Reviewing Bello’s accomplishments in the state during his tenure , Orebiyi stated “In agriculture, the Bello’s policies have made Kogi the Food Basket of the…
Agency Report The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, presented a staff of office to Oba Egbeyemi Oladimeji, the new Ologba of Ogba, in Agege Local Government Area Sanwo-Olu, while presenting the staff to the new traditional ruler, described the occasion as remarkable, after a decade of vacant throne in the community. Sanwo-Olu was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mobolaji Robert. “I, therefore, rejoice with kabiyesi and the people of this community most warmly and heartily. This is a day of joy and truly worthy of celebration. “It is my hope that kabiyesi…
The Katsina State Hisbah Board says it has destroyed seized alcohol and other illicit drugs worth N60 million in the Funtua Local Government Area of the state. The Hisbah Commander in the state, Dr Aminu Usman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Katsina on Sunday. Umsan said no fewer than 1,750 crates of alcohol and about 33 jerry cans of locally brewed beer were recently seized and destroyed in Funtua. The Hisbah commander further explained that the effort was part of Hisbah’s mandate of ensuring good morals among the people in the state. While commending the…
A group within the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Justice Forum, on Sunday, appealed to Nigerian youths to shun planned nationwide protest over current economic hardship in the country. State Coordinator of the Forum, James Faleke, gave the advice in a statement by it’s Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Razaq Ajala in Lagos. Faleke, a fourth term member of the House of Representatives, representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, spoke at the Forum’s meeting on Saturday, the statement said. He enjoined young Nigerians to embrace dialogue and shun any action or utterances that could lead to breakdown of law and…
… says ‘address suffering Nigerians’ concerns’ Ahead of the impending nationwide protest planned by some Nigerians over the economic hardship in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, on Sunday, warned the Federal Government against clamping down on individuals perceived to be enemies of the President Bola Tinubu administration. The planned nationwide protest, being mobilized with the hashtags #TinubuMustGo and #Revolution2024, is scheduled to hold from August 1st to 15th. CNPP, an umbrella body of Nigerian political parties and political associations, urged the government to focus on addressing the genuine concerns of suffering Nigerians due to the increasing cost…
Agency Report President Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris as his preferred presidential nominee for his party. Biden announced on his official X page on Sunday, shortly after he withdrew from the United States November presidential election. He had said it was in the best interest of his party and the country to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term. “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very…
A group, Movement for Esan Governor Agenda (MEGA) has asked that the APC governorship candidate in Edo State, Monday Okpehbolo should be held responsible for the death of his police orderly. In a statement made available to journalists at the weekend, the group insisted that Okpehbolo must be invited by the police to explain the rationale behind his orderly’s death and deliberate disregard for the security intelligence report available to him first hand. The group wondered “could it be that the candidate orchestrated the death of his orderly to score cheap political point and artificial sympathy from Edo people, which…
Philip Shaibu has no political relevance in the present Edo state politics. This was the summation by Edo Concerned Youths Council, of his unsubstantiated allegations that the PDP wanted him dead. “It is clear that Philip Shaibu’s interview represents a biased and unconvincing narrative. Despite making serious allegations, he failed to provide any tangible evidence to support his claims of Edo State government involvement in blocking airport gates.” Ms Ese Iyobosa, who in a statement by the council said Shaibu’s narrative relied on unverified sources and hearsay, which cannot be taken as credible evidence. She said Shaibu’s account presented a…
Agency Report United States President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of his reelection battle with Donald Trump, in a historic move that plunges the already turbulent 2024 White House race into uncharted territory. “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden said in a letter posted on X. Details later… AFP