The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has commended the armed forces for the high level of synergy between them. This, he said, had resulted in numerous operational successes in various theatres of operation. Musa gave the commendation while being briefed at the Strategic Operations Centre, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet. He said the Armed Forces of Nigeria had recorded numerous operational successes against terrorists, insurgents, kidnappers…
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Nasarawa Gov. approves implementation of outstanding promotion for civil servants
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the immediate implementation of all outstanding promotions for civil servants in the state. The governor announced the approval at a meeting with the organised labour and its affiliates on Monday in Lafia. The governor’s decision followed the request by the leadership of the union that outstanding promotions from 2018 to date be implemented before payment of the new minimum wage of N70,000. Speaking at the meeting, Sule said that he called for the engagement because the government had concluded plans to begin implementation…
Read MoreNigeria’s dismal Olympic performance, opportunity to spur sports revival – Ex Commissioner
Charles Akpuenika, a former Ebonyi Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, said that Nigeria’s dismal performance at the Paris Olympics could be a tonic to revive the nation’s sports fortunes. The country’s team to the just-concluded 2024 Olympics failed to win any medal. Akpuenika who said this in an interview on Monday in Abakaliki, added that there were positives to take away from the event. “I support those calling for a state of emergency on Nigeria’s sports but we should stop the blame game but look for solutions to return…
Read MorePoor Service Condition: ABUTH Zaria Resident Doctors Embark on Strike
By; Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir. The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) , Zaria have down tooled for a three days warning strike over non-payment of outstanding emoluments and poor conditions of service. Speaking with Liberty News via phone, the Public Relations Officer of the association, Doctor Imrana Sani Abdulazeez said the strike becomes imperative after the expiration of one week ultimatum given to the management of the hospital. Dr. Abdulazeez said on 14th July, 2024 the association had an emergency congress where the issues…
Read MoreLet Us Not Celebrate Our LGAs Yet
By: Nurudeen Dauda To start with, after the much celebrated Supreme Court judgement backing the full financial “autonomy” of Local Governments there are still other fundamental issues that must be addressed for us to get it right in our LGAs administrations as follows: one; Local Government elections, two; the issue of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and three; Local Governments reform. It is apt to state that we still have a very long long way to go! Firstly, the issue of free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria remain a major…
Read MoreBooting of Northern Traditional Institutions, Dereliction of Duties by the Leaders and Security Implications for the Regio,
By; Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir The Northern States of Nigeria, especially the North West geopolitical area is today a war zone with citizens mown down in cold blood in hundreds and villages sacked at will with residents daily kidnapped for ransom and many more sold into captivity and slavery. All are not unconnected with near absence of good governance. With each transition since return to democracy or civil rule, the situation gets worse especially in the last 17 years. Sadly, the Northern Governors seem almost bereaved of ideas on how to…
Read MoreLocal Governments: Between Constitutional Autonomy and Judicial “Coup”
By; Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir. Nigeria operates a federal system of government with sub-national. It has been a long debate if Nigeria operates three tiers of government or two tiers with administrative block as the third. Whatever you believe, the 1999 Nigerian Constitution as amended, recognises the Federal, State and Local Governments. Nigeria boasts of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory with 774 Local Councils. The Local Government is the closest to the people at the grassroots; who constitute the majority of the populace and meant to make them feel…
Read MoreLand Grabbing: Kaduna resident seeks Gov. Uba Sani’s intervention
A Kaduna resident Samuel Owoyale has sought the intervention of the state Governor Uba Sani to halt the intimidation and harassment of land grabbers who have made his life a living hell. Oyewole said the land grabbers’ intimidated him over his plots of land located along the Eastern bye-pass, near Tsohon Damishi village, Chikun LGA, Kaduna State by unknown persons. He said the appeal became necessary following the invasion of the said plots of land and the erection of pillars on it. Omoyale said “it has become imperative to put…
Read MoreYIAGA Africa engages political stakeholders, advocates electoral reform
Civil Society Organisation Yiaga Africa, has called on Kaduna state Government, political parties, agencies and various stakeholders on legislative reforms for improved local government election in Nigeria, to inspire public confidence in the electoral processes. Director of programs, Yiaga Africa, Cynthia Mbamalu, said this in Kaduna during an advocacy roundtable discussion ahead of local government elections in the state. She said it was pertinent that the government build citizens’ confidence by articulating electoral reform to allow local government autonomy since it was already in the Constitution. Mbamalu added that all issues…
Read MoreNumana Community in Kaduna decries killings of its members, land takeover by herdsmen
Numana Community in Sanga Local Government of Kaduna State is decrying incessant attacks and killings of its members and alleged takeover of their lands by people they alleged are herdsmen. The community said the attacks are unprovoked leading to kiilings of innocent, unarmed peasant farmers especially in Ambe village of the Local Government where the State Deputy Governor Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe hails from. A statement by Comrade Ahmed Gani, President, Numana Community Development Organisation (NCDO) said during the unfortunate incident few days ago, six people were killed while many others…
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