Author: Ishaku Yohanna

Shun terrorists disguising as Yoruba nation agitators – YAF warns South-West youths

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) has warned youths from the South-West geo-political zone of Nigeria against aiding terrorism by certain groups and individuals acting under the guise of agitating for an independent Yoruba nation. YAF issued the warning on Tuesday while addressing members and residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital, during a motorcade organised to sensitise the people of the state to the unpatriotic activities of groups and individuals parading themselves in the South-West as champions of Yoruba self-determination and independence.…

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You’ve mismanaged your opportunities to initiate restructuring – PGF DG tells PDP

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum, (PGF) – an umbrella body of Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) – Dr. Salihu Lukman have challenged the governors of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to engage the leadership of the National Assembly to speed up the processes of constitutional amendment instead of playing politics on a matter that is beyond media campaign. Dr. Lukman made this known in a statement which was made available to newsmen on Tuesday in…

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Workers’ Strike: Stop muscle flexing, Return to negotiating table – APC Govs tell El-Rufai, NLC

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, an umbrella body of Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State to return to the negotiation table with Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to prevent the ongoing strike from crippling the state’s economy. Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi state who is the Chairman of the forum said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The statement reads: “The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has been following unfolding development between Nigeria…

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Anambra Guber: I’m the candidate to beat – APC aspirant

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde Ahead of the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 6, 2021, an aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Dozie Madu has said he is the candidate to beat in the election because of his blueprint on how to develop the state.  Madu, who picked his Expression of Interest Form yesterday at the headquarters of the APC in Abuja said as a seasoned politician, he knows what to do to uplift the lives of the people of Anambra state. He also stated…

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National Security: Clampdown on secessionist agitators – Yoruba forum urges FG

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde The Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) has urged the Federal Government and security agencies in the country to take urgent steps to stop alleged plans by some unpatriotic elements to launch series of attacks on security personnel in the South-West states. YAF alleged that there were plans by these individuals and groups to smuggle into the South-West the type of wanton violence being inflicted on the people and security agents in the South-East part of the country by the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra. The Forum also alleged that…

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PGF Felicitates with Lalong on his 58th birthday

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By Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has felicitated with Chairman, Northern Governors Forum (NGF) and the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, on his 58th birthday. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja signed by the Chairman of PGF and Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Bagudu, the Forum said the Plateau State governor’s contributions to matters of governance have been insightful and resolute. The statements reads: “The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) joins His Excellency Simon Bako Lalong, Plateau State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, to celebrate his…

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Chad’s President Déby killed by rebels after 30 years in power

Ishaku Yohanna

By Ishaku Yohanna In a swift change of fate, a broadcast  on national radio today has announced the death of Chad’s veteran president, Idriss Déby after he  won a sixth term by 79.3%, according to provisional results on Monday. According to a confirmation from the national army of Chad read on national television, the newly re-elected President Idriss Déby has died of wounds he received while commanding his army in battles against rebels in the north. The country’s army released a statement saying that Deby died after being “injured on…

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APC Governors Carpet Obaseki Over N60bn Currency Printing Claim

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), a group of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has debunked claims by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state that the federal government printed N60 billion to augment the revenue allocation to the three tiers of government in March 2021. In a statement signed by Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, governor of Kebbi and chairman of the PGFsaid Obaseki’s claim did not reflect the true positions of things. The PGF states: “To set the records clear and to the…

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Nyuwar/Jessu attack: Gombe Gov’t Presents Relief Materials to Affected Communities

Ishaku Yohanna

Ismaila Uba Misilli In line with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s directive, the two communities of Nyuwar and Jessu in Balanga Local Government area today received delivery of relief materials to cushion their suffering following the recent attacks on them which claimed many lives and left many property incinerated. Presenting the food items and other essential materials to the representative of the district head of Nyuwar, the Commissioner of Internal Security and Ethical Orientation, Adamu Dishi Kupto said having visited Jessu and Nyuwar communities to assess the level of damage, the…

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2023: PGF DG warns APC against self destruction

Ishaku Yohanna

…Says party’s electoral advantage more on account of President Buhari By Godwin Amunde The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum, Dr. Salihu Moh’d Lukman has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to be mindful of enemies from within as the 2023 general elections draw closer. He made the position known in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja and expressed worry over the chances of the ruling APC to retain power at the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure. “How was the APC able to…

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