Author: Ishaku Yohanna

Desist from your devilish plans or face sanctions, Yoruba Group warns masterminds of violence in S’West

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde A group, Yoruba Appraisal Forum, (YAF) said it won’t hesitate to mobilise all its members to confront those planning another wave of violence in the South-West region under the guise of agitating for Yoruba self-determination and freedom. YAF National Coordinator, Adesina Animashaun, in a statement titled, ‘Desist now from the path to perdition, Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) warns masterminds of violence in Yorubaland again, vows to take decisive action against them,’ said the recent violence arising from the activities of self-styled Yoruba freedom fighters, especially the rash…

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APC: ‘Don’t repeat Oshiomhole’s mistakes’ – PGF DG warns Buni

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde The Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, (PGF) – the umbrella body of Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has warned the Caretaker and Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the party not to repeat the mistakes made by the party’s immediate past national leadership. He therefore urges the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led CECPC to quickly set in motion the process that will lead to the National Convention of the ruling party. Lukman, who faulted the extension of…

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APC Governors celebrate Tinubu at 69; say ‘We look up to you for inspiring guidance’

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has described Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a source of inspiration and guidance. This is contained in a congratulatory message to Tinubu as he celebrates his 69th birthday. The Chairman of the Forum and the Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, in a statement issued Sunday said the governors acknowledged and commended Tinubu’s untiring and selfless leadership and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria. The statement reads: “We in particular wish to acknowledge and commend your untiring and selfless leadership and commitment…

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Revealed: Moribund Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Warri refineries incur loss of N778bn in five years!

Ishaku Yohanna

The government-owned refineries, being run by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, reported a total loss of N778.71bn from 2015 to 2019, an analysis of data collated from their financial statements has shown. The refineries generated total revenue of N21.12bn in the five-year period as they operated at below their full capacities. The refineries, which are located in Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Warri, have a combined installed capacity of 445,000 barrels per day. The country relies largely on importation of refined petroleum products as its refineries have remained in a state…

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Fair’s fair, a southerner should succeed President Buhari in 2023 – Masari

Ishaku Yohanna

By Ishaku Yohanna Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, says Southern Nigeria should produce the next President of Nigeria to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. Masari, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said a non-northerner should succeed President Buhari in 2023 in the spirit of equity, fairness and justice. “With regards to zoning, fair is fair. If you ask me as a person, Aminu, I think we should move the presidency to the southern part of the country,” Masari said when asked which zone should have the…

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PGF DG slams NLC over minimum wage protest

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Dr. Salihu Lukman has condemned in strong terms theprotest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against the decentralization of minimum wage. Lukman in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday said the campaign for the retention of the minimum wage in the exclusive legislative list under the 1999 Nigerian Constitution as amended, is being handled by the leadership of organised labour, especially the NLC based on deliberate distortions of facts. He also called for the revival of the…

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Nigeria: Why we’re harnessing the potentials of traditional medicine practitioners – FG

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi, said the federal government is working towards the establishment of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Institute (TCAMI) to boost traditional medicine in Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary disclosed this during the training of traditional medicine practitioners in Abuja, noting that traditional medicine practitioners play very important roles in the healthcare delivery system of the country. He was represented by Pharm. Zainab Shariff, the Director of TCAM in the Ministry of Health.  “We also know that many herbal products distributed in…

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APC govs felicitate with Osinbajo at 64

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) under auspices of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) have felicitated with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he turned 64 on March 8. The Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and the Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, in a statement issued Monday also commended Osinbajo’s selfless service to the nation. The statement reads: “The Progressive Governors Forum joins His Excellency, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and his…

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Child nutrition: APC states mull 180 days maternity leave for nursing mothers

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde All Progressives Congress (APC) governors have resolved to implement the recommendation to prioritise the granting of 180 days (6 months) maternity leave for nursing mothers in all the APC controlled states. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a virtual meeting of Secretaries to State Governments of the APC controlled states which was jointly signed by Alhaji Adamu Fanini (SGS Jigawa state) and his Plateau State counterpart, Prof. Danladi Atu. The meeting, with the theme: ‘Developing Common Policy Initiatives on Maternal and Child…

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Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Gambari, PS State House, others receive COVID-19 vaccines

Ishaku Yohanna

The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar, on Monday received the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, at the State House Clinic, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Gen. Buba Marwa, and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, also received the vaccine at the clinic. NAN reports that Gambari and others were administered the vaccine after some frontline health workers as well as…

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