Author: Aminu Imam

Presidency accuses el-Rufa’i of planning to unseat Tinubu

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Presidency accuses el Rufa'i

The Presidency has slammed former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, for his comments on democracy in the country. Recall that el-Rufa’i, on Monday, while speaking at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed to live up to its promises to the citizens. “I no longer recognize the APC. No party organ has met in two years – no caucus, no NEC, nothing. You don’t even know if it is a one-man show; it’s a zero-man show”, he…

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“Politicians trying to influence Conditional Cash Transfer register” — Minister

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Minister on cash register

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, says some politicians are trying to influence poor Nigerians who make the social register of those eligible for the Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer scheme. The Minister, who stated this during  a television’s programme on Monday, said some persons want his ministry to bend for political reasons but “unfortunately it’s a partnership between us and the international community – the World Bank is involved, CSOs (civil society organisations) are involved and it’s not just a ministry activity”. According to him, “Some people…

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HURIWA raises alarm over security in Abuja 

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HURIWA

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA), has expressed grave concern over the escalating insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following the abduction of a family and others by suspected bandits in Kubwa. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has been condemned by HURIWA in the strongest terms, with the group describing it as evidence of a growing security vacuum in the nation’s capital. The group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, in an issued statement, called on FCT residents to petition President Bola Ahmed…

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“I no longer recognise APC; the party has left me behind” – El-Rufa’i

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El Rufa'i on APC

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, says the distance between him and the All Progressives Congress (APC) is “widening”. El-Rufa’i, a chieftain of the APC, who spoke on Monday at the national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria held in Abuja, criticised the party for allegedly straying from its core values and promoting ‘ineffective’ leadership. The ex-governor said the various organs in the party have not been holding meetings, adding that the leadership is running the APC like a “one-man show”. The former FCT minister said: “I am the…

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“There won’t be coup in Nigeria because el-Rufa’i lost out in power” – Omokri

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Omokri 2 el Rufa'i

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has slammed Nasir el-Rufa’i, a former governor of Kaduna State, over his recent comment criticising the government of President Bola Tinubu, accusing him  of trying to instigate a coup. In a post on X, he wrote: “I read with dismay the coup-baiting comments by the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i. Not only is it irresponsible for any politician to bait the military to take over because they lost out in this administration, but it is also treasonous, especially when such comments are…

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Uba Sani bags ThisDay/AriseTV ‘Governor-of-the-Year’ award

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Gov. Uba Sani bags award

In recognition of his ground-breaking efforts in restoring peace and fostering unity in Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has been named “Governor of the Year” at the prestigious ThisDay/AriseTV Anniversary Awards.  The ceremony, which was held in Lagos on Monday, celebrated Governor Sani’s multi-faceted approach to tackling insecurity and driving progress across critical sectors. Giv. Sani’s administration has been lauded for achieving a significant reduction in security incidents through targeted measures that prioritize collaboration with security agencies, community leaders, and residents. His peacebuilding initiatives have revitalised troubled communities and strengthene…

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Life after presidency: Ex-President Buhari says he now feeds from rental income

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Ex President Buhari

Former President, Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that, after serving two terms as Nigeria’s leader, he sustains himself through rental income from one of his houses in Kaduna State. Addressing the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus at the Katsina Government House, ahead of the February 15 local council elections, Buhari said that during his eight-year presidency, he avoided using his position for personal gain. “I have only three houses—one in Daura and two in Kaduna. I’ve rented out one of them to sustain myself and cover my feeding expenses”, Buhari said,…

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FG set to establish centralised data bank

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FG on centralised databank

…Harmonise education data The Federal Government has taken a bold step to establish a centralised and harmonised databank with a unified platform that will consolidate all critical education data in the country. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, speaking at the inauguration of the 25-member implementation committee for the Nigerian Education Data Initiative, (NEDI) yesterday, lamented the fragmented and lack of comprehensive data in education system in Nigeria. The committee is chaired by the Minister of Education himself to underscore its imperative, while Abubakar Isah, of Data and Digitalisation unit…

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Kaduna: Gov. defends peace deal with bandits

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Gov. defends peace deal

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has defended his administration’s decision to enter into a peace pact with terrorists in the State. In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hausa Service, monitored on Monday, the governor clarified that the decision followed six months of dialogue and did not involve any payments to the terrorists. He stated that his priority is to preserve lives and ensure peace. “We did not offer them any money; not even one Naira was given to them. Our priority is to ensure that our people…

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Alleged N2.8bn faud: ‘Sirika awarded contract to unqualified coy’ – Witness

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Alleged Sirika faud

The trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, continued on yesterday, with the Fifth Prosecution Witness, (PW5), Musa Odiniyan informing Justice S. C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court that the company, Al-Buraq Global Investment was not qualified for the contract awarded for the repairs of Katsina Airport by the ministry under the leadership of the first defendant. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) is prosecuting Sirika and 3 others:  Fatima Hadi Sirika, Jalal Sule Hamma and Al Buraq Global   Investment on six -count amended…

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