The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), has called for the adoption of a unified four-year tenure for elected local government officials in the country. Alh. Aminu Muazu-Maifata, National President of ALGON, made the call in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Lafia. Muazu-Maifata said that the move would ensure good governance and quality representation at the grassroots level.The president called on the National Assembly to urgently amend the nation’s constitution to unify the tenure of local government officials across the country. “The tenure of local government officials should be made four years to enable us deliver on…
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Agency Report France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP. In February 2023, Macron announced a “noticeable reduction” of French troop presence in Africa, as anti-French sentiment is running high in some former colonies and countries like Russia are vying for greater influence. According to a plan under discussion with African partners, France is planning to drastically reduce its so-called “pre-positioned” forces in Africa. According to two sources close to the…
Samuel Adesola, Abuja Nigerian Air Force says its airstrikes have killed no fewer than 80 terrorists in their hideouts at Gidan Kare village in Faskare Local Government Area of Katsina State. NAF said its airstrikes carried out on June 15, also destroyed over 45 motorcycles belonging to the terrorists. AirForce spokesperson, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet announced this in a statement on Monday. According to him, “The strikes became necessary following intelligence that terrorists numbering over 100 were reported burning houses at a settlement about 5 kms away from Gidan Kare Village. Overhead the Village at about 8.30pm, several houses…
. Armed youths parade creeks in riverine councils, vow to escort caretaker committees to take over . Warn your children to avoid being used as canon fodders, police advise parents . Asari-Dokubo urges outgoing LG chairmen to avoid causing crisis, says ‘your tenure is over’ A palpable tension caused by the ongoing succession crisis enveloped the 23 local government areas of Rivers State on Monday sparking fears of possible outbreak of violence among residents of the oil-rich state. At Degema Local Government Area secretariat, some youths were seen blocking the main entrance, chanting songs in solidarity and demanding the departure…
There was palpable tension in the Nnewi community in Nnewi North Local Government Area as well as the Nnobi community in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State when yet-to-be-identified gunmen invaded both communities on Monday. A yet-to-be-confirmed number of persons were feared killed, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries during both attacks. Sources in the areas said several persons sustained varying degrees of injuries as the assailants suspected to be enforcing the Monday sit-at-home exercise, shot indiscriminately into the air when they arrived. It was gathered that tragedy first struck in the industrial town of Nnewi when the…
Veteran musician Eedris Abdulkareem has said the hardship under the current administration is worse than the situation under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, when he sang his controversial satirical song, ‘Nigeria Jagajaga’. He lamented that instead of addressing the hardship, President Bola Tinubu’s administration is blaming the immediate past government. Abdulkareem bemoaned the hardship and insecurity in the country in his latest song ‘Emilokan’. “Tinubu government blames Buhari, Buhari government blamed Jonathan. Hunger dey, people dey die. This one don pass JagaJaga. Emilokan oti ebi lokan,” he said in the song. (Daily Post)
Police in Delta have arrested a General Overseer (GO) and founder of a new generation church simply identified as Bishop Godfrey, following his failed alleged attempt to kidnap a fellow bishop in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State. Police were also said to have recovered three Army uniforms at the GO’s residence during a search. No fewer than 20 Sim cards were also allegedly recovered from the house. The General Overseer was arrested alongside his wife, an assistant pastor, elders and other church members, who are currently being held at the Ughelli Police A’ Division. The General…
Ukraine and Belgium suffered shock defeats in Monday’s Euro 2024 fixtures. In the first game of the day, Romania recorded a stunning 3-0 win over Serhiy Rebrov’s men. Nicolae Stanciu smashed in an unstoppable drive from 20 yards to open the scoring. Goals from Razvan Marin and Denis Dragus ensured Romania recorded their first victory at a major tournament in 24 years. In the second match of the day, Slovakia beat Belgium 1-0, thanks to a smart finish from Ivan Schranz. Romania are now top of Group E on goal difference. Source: Daily Post
Nigeria’s former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, says President Tinubu’s administration may have been placed under a siege by a cabal. Dalung also questioned Tinubu’ssincerity in calling on Nigerians to sacrifice, love and believe in the country. The President had in his Sallah message to Muslims, urged Nigerians to sacrifice and believe in the country. But Dalung in a post on his X handle on Monday, said that Tinubu’s body language betrayed him completely from social reality. The former Minister wrote, “I listened to @officialABAT calling on Nigerians again to sacrifice, love, and believe in the country.…
Wilfred Alabo-Jack, PortHarcourt Following the continuous tension in Rivers State due to the struggle for control between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, who is now the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, the incumbent Governor has declared that he fears no one because he has a divine backing of God. Fubara, who spoke on Monday, during a Sallah solidarity visit by a delegation led by the Vice President General and Chairman, Association of South-South Muslim Ummah of Nigeria, Alhaji Nasir Awhelebe Uhor, to the Government House in Port Harcourt, said though his detractors would gather and plan against him,…