Abbah Umar

Security

Tinubu Expresses Concern Over North West Insecurity Spreading to Other Regions

Abbah Umar - June 25, 2024

President Bola Tinubu on Monday lamented that the insecurity in the North-West region was affecting other parts of the country. Tinubu stated this in Katsina, at a two-day summit themed, ‘Regional Cooperation for Securing Lives and Livelihoods in North West...

Governance

Shettima and PDP Issue Warning Amidst Denial of Anti-Sultan Plot Allegations by Sokoto

Abbah Umar - June 25, 2024

On Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) issued warnings regarding an alleged plot by the Sokoto State government to remove the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. These concerns follow the controversial removal...

Governance

Abiodun Chosen as Chairman of Southern Governors Forum

Abbah Umar - June 24, 2024

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has been elected Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum while Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, emerged Vice Chairman. This was after a meeting of the Southern Governors Forum in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday. The meeting,...

Governance

“Southern Governors Convene in Ogun State for Key Summit”

Abbah Umar - June 24, 2024

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State warmly welcomed twelve distinguished Southern governors to the grandeur of the state’s presidential lodge in Abeokuta on a significant Monday afternoon. The gathering included notable figures such as Godwin Obaseki from Edo State,...

Governance

Ongoing Crisis in Rivers: Former LG Chairmen and Youths Protest at Secretariats

Abbah Umar - June 24, 2024

Continued unrest grips Rivers State as former chairmen of 21 out of 23 local governments have taken their grievances to the streets, vehemently opposing the takeover of their offices. This protest, erupting early in the day, has witnessed the...

Culture

MURIC Claims Sokoto Governor Intends to Oust Sultan

Abbah Umar - June 24, 2024

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised alarms regarding an alleged plan by the Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, to remove the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, from his position. This potential move has sparked...

Governance

Japa: Tinubu Directs Sanctions on Civil Servants Receiving Salaries While Living Abroad

Abbah Umar - June 23, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern directive mandating that all civil servants who have relocated abroad while still drawing salaries from the Nigerian government must refund the money received. This directive underscores the government's commitment to tackling fraud...

Governance

Kano Governor Directs Demolition of Bayero’s Palace

Abbah Umar - June 22, 2024

The Kano State Government has taken decisive action regarding the residence of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, who had been quietly relocated by security forces to the Nasarawa Emirs’ cemetery on May 25, 2024. Following a...

Governance

“Fubara Assures Rivers’ Peace and Safety Amid Security Concerns”

Abbah Umar - June 21, 2024

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara emphatically asserted that despite recent security concerns surrounding the administration of local government areas, the state remains tranquil and secure. His remarks were made during a visit to Omuma Local Government Area, which has...

Foreign

Five Killed, Scores Injured in Wildfire Rampage Across Southeastern Turkey

Abbah Umar - June 21, 2024

Five people died and dozens were hurt as a huge wildfire swept through several villages in the Kurdish southeastern Turkey overnight, the health minister said Friday. Images posted on social media showed flames raging over a large area, lighting up...

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