Day: November 19, 2023

“FG will not name, shame terrorism financiers”, says AGF

Aminu Imam

…Flags-off release of 4,068 prisoners The Federal Government has said it will not name and shame identified financiers of terrorism in the country. The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who disclosed this yesterday in an interview on the sidelines of the 27th Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) Ministerial Committee meeting in Abuja, had earlier stated that the Federal Government has identified terrorism financiers in the country. This was even as the government has flagged off the release of 4,068 prisoners…

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Just In! Boko Haram ambushes Gov Buni’s escorts, kills police officer

Aminu Imam

Boko Haram ambushes Gov Buni s escorts kills police officer  Suspected Boko Haram fighters ambushed the security escorts of Governor Mai Mala Buni, of Yobe state, on Saturday, killing one policeman and injuring six others. The attack occurred along Jakana-Mainok expressway in Borno State. The security team had reportedly escorted the governor to Maiduguri for the 24th Convocation ceremony of University of Maiduguri, where Vice-President Kashim Shettima was conferred with a honorary doctorate degree. While the team returned to Yobe, Buni was said to have stayed behind in Maiduguri ahead…

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Nigerian lady sets new Guinness World Record for longest handmade wig

Aminu Imam

A Nigerian lady, Helen Williams has set a new record for longest handmade wig. The Guinness World Record (GWR) disclosed this on its X handle on Tuesday.  She spent 11 days and over N200000 (£2,031; $2,493) making the wig, which stretched an incredible 351.28 metres (1,152 ft 5 in). According to the GWR, Helen has been working as a professional wigmaker for eight years, producing anywhere from 50 to 300 wigs per week. “Helen Williams from Lagos, Nigeria has achieved a new record for the longest handmade wig which stretches…

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“President directs 10% of FG’s humanitarian interventions will go to PWDs” – Minister Edu

Aminu Imam

Minister of Humanitarian affairs and Poverty alleviation, Betta Edu, says President Bola Tinubu has directed that 10 percent of her ministry’s interventions should go to Persons living With Disabilities (PWDs) across the country. Edu disclosed this while inaugurating various empowerment programmes sponsored by the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, (NCPWD), in Abuja. According to her, the President instructed that the disability community should be given priority in all intervention programmes of Government. Edu added that the Federal Government was also providing Point of Sale (POS) machines to PWDs as…

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Liberia Presidential poll: Tinubu congratulates Boakai

Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the Liberian presidential election. The President also congratulated President-elect Joseph Boakai, who won the mandate of the people, enjoining him to unite the country and build on the popular support expressed through the ballot box to deliver good governance to the people of Liberia. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, commended President Weah for demonstrating uncommon leadership by conceding the election and averting any form of socio-political crisis. The President…

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Ministries of Defence, Solid Minerals collaborate to secure mining fields

Aminu Imam

In a joint effort to bolster security in the nation’s mining sector, the Ministry of Defence is partnering with the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. The objective is to enhance the sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and augment Government revenue. During a courtesy visit, Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, and Minister of State Defence, Bello Matawalle, affirmed their commitment to this collaboration. Badaru emphasised the significance of securing both farming and mining areas, underscoring their critical roles in earning essential foreign currency and revitalizing the national economy. In…

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Osun: NBA rejects Adeleke’s acting Chief Judge

Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the removal of the Chief Judge of Osun, Justice Adepele Ojo, by Gov. Ademola Adeleke. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Akorede Lawal, the NBA said that it will not recognise Justice Olayinka Afolabi, the acting Chief Judge appointed by the governor. Lawal said that the NBA’s position was anchored on the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary. “The tenure of a judicial officer cannot and should not be subject to the mood…

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10 killed in Niger boat mishap

Aminu Imam

No fewer than ten persons have been killed in a boat mishap which occurred on Thursday evening, in Shiroro local government area (LGA) of Niger State. According to the Secretary, ‘Coalition of Shiroro Associations’, Sa’idu Salihu, that the incident happened around 4 pm on Thursday, adding that the victims, mostly traders, were conveying goods from the Zungeru community of Bassa ward to Gijiwa, ahead of Friday market in Kuta, headquarters of Shiroro, when the tragic incident happened. He said 32 people were on board, out of which 10 people lost…

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Appeal Court Verdict: Forum rejects sacking of Plateau lawmakers

Aminu Imam

…Says Judiciary upturning people’s will Ahead of an Appeal Court reserved judgement on victory of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, a group, under aegis of Forum for Justice and Good Governance, (FJGG), has cautioned the judiciary against upturning the victory of democratically elected candidates, saying such judgements amount to upturning people’s will. According to the group, the situation where the electorate happily trooped out to vote a candidate of their choice during the concluded 2023 general elections and the court later upturned such popular victory in favour of another candidate…

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Borno: Over 60 Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters killed in fresh infighting

Aminu Imam

Scores of fighters from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) groups have been reportedly killed during a renewed infighting in Borno. According to a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, ‘Zagazola Makama’, some field commanders from both groups were killed during a heavy fight at Tumbum Ali Island, in Marte LGA around 2 p.m. yesterday. The publication said the fight was in retaliation for the massive killing of ISWAP fighters by the Bakura Buduma-led faction of Boko Haram after seizing most of their hideouts.…

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