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Yari was received by the Nigerien Minister of Defence, Alhaji Kalla Muktari , Governor of Maradi State, Alhaji Zakiri Umar and other Niger Government officials. The Zamfara Government has donated N8.5 million to families of deceased and injured Nigerien soldiers during an ambush by bandits during a joint operation by the Nigeria Army and Nigerien soldiers at Dumburum forest in Zurmi Local Government area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident happened when the criminals laid ambush against the soldiers during which five of the Nigeriens were killed. The donation was presented to officials of the Government of Niger Republic by Gov. Abdul Azeez Yari on Monday when he visited Maradi to commiserate with the Nigerien government and families of the victims. Yari was received by the Nigerien Minister of Defence, Alhaji Kalla Muktari , Governor of Maradi State, Alhaji Zakiri Umar and other Niger Government officials. Yari said the donation was to supp

A 90-year old community leader, Mrs Elizabeth Okafor , who lost her son-in-law, urged the Anambra Government to give quick attention to the burnt corpses for burials. Some relatives of the dead whose bodies were burnt at an inferno in Enugwu-Ukwu General Hospital, Anambra on Dec. 29 have called for speedy investigation and identification of the corpses. They made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state on Monday. A 90-year old community leader, Mrs Elizabeth Okafor , who lost her son-in-law, urged the Anambra Government to give quick attention to the burnt corpses for burials. According to her, the state government should urgently conclude the identification process over the 50 burnt corpses to enable the relatives of the burnt bodies commence burial rites so as to calm the minds of the people. Okafor said that her first daughter, Mrs Bessie Akabuike , lost her husband, Mr Geoffrey Akabuke

Ortom stated this on Monday in Makurdi, during the flag-off of his governorship campaign. Gov. Samuel Ortom has said that he chose to pursue his governorship ambition on the platform of the PDP because it was a more credible alternative for him to achieve his policies. Ortom stated this on Monday in Makurdi, during the flag-off of his governorship campaign. The governor, who won his election on the platform of the APC where he defected to, after losing the PDP governorship ticket in 2014, returned to the PDP some months ago. “ We had to abandon that platform in search of one that offers more accommodation and support for our policies, especially the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law 2017, ” he said. He regretted that highly paced officials in the APC-led Federal Government made various attempts to frustrate an imperative legislation aimed at finding lasting peace between farmers and herders in the state. “Such frustrating efforts by highly placed members of t

MacDon said that investigation was ongoing on the matter and that the suspected were arrested between last week and Dec. 31. The Akwa Ibom Police Command on Monday confirmed the arrest of four suspected kidnappers and two notorious cultists terrorising Eket Local Government Area and it’s environs in the area. DSP Odiko MacDon , the State Police Public Relations Officer disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. MacDon said that investigation was ongoing on the matter and that the suspected were arrested between last week and Dec. 31. “ There was an attempted kidnap in Eket sometimes last week, and the victim luckily escaped and four suspects have been arrested and presently in police custody,” MacDon said. He said that, “ the story making the rounds is true, investigations is still ongoing to ascertain the extent of their culpability, but they were found with the kidnapped materials.” Also speaking, a source who claimed anonymi

Tinubu also urged Nigerians to select the path of progress in 2019, as opposed to going backwards to the past that had not helped the nation. Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the All Progressives Congress national stalwart, Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians  to perform their civic duties by voting with utmost faith, responsibility and the best interest of the country at heart. Tinubu in his New Year message on Monday in Lagos, said that the choices Nigerians make would demonstrate the type of nation they want. ”We must enter the New Year and see it as a new day for Nigeria. Thus, I ask you to perform your civic duty to vote with utmost faith, responsibility and the best interest of the country at heart. “We have a choice to make. The choice we make will demonstrate the type of nation we want. ”I select the path of forward progress for I have never recommended to myself or to the nation the awkward practice of walking backward. ”We must exercise courage and vision. We must cont

He added that President Muhammadu Buhari was poised to lead the charge to establish the Nigeria of our dreams in the coming year. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to look forward to the year 2019 with great optimism and positive possibilities. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu , APC National Publicity Secretary, made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja, while felicitating with Nigerians and welcoming them into the new year. He added that President Muhammadu Buhari was poised to lead the charge to establish the Nigeria of our dreams in the coming year. The APC spokesman further added that the party was committed to good governance and a participatory democracy which allows for peaceful, free, fair, credible and transparent elections. He, however, charged Nigerians to reflect on progress made by the APC-led administration in the last three and half years as they enter the new year. “On this joyous occasion, let us reflect on the tremendous progress we have m

The President stated in his New Year message to Nigerians which was issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina , in Abuja on Monday. President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is on a mission to rescue the nation’s resources from being appropriated by “a privileged few in their never ending quest to satisfy their greed”. The President stated in his New Year message to Nigerians which was issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina , in Abuja on Monday. To this end, the president said the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government had resolved to build a country in which the resources were utilised for the benefit of citizens, irrespective of their socio-political affiliations. He said: “ That is the journey we have embarked on since we came on board in 2015, and we are not distracted as we move on. “We are resolved to build a country in which the resources are utilized for the benefit of the largest number, and not

The dawn of a New Year is also a time to look forward. To consider new prospects, unfold our plans, and prepare for landmark dates and events. Dear compatriots, It is my utmost pleasure to rejoice with all Nigerians as we enter the year 2019, which will be a very significant one for our country. At the turn of every year, we often use the opportunity to look back at the past and forward to the future. To review the outgoing year, its high and low points, successes and failures, and be fully thankful to God. We Nigerians are a religious people, and we believe that God reigns and rules in the affairs of men. A time like this offers precious opportunity for thanksgiving, stock taking and reflection on goals and targets set for the receding year, and how much was accomplished. The ones not done can then be rolled over into a new year.  The dawn of a New Year is also a time to look forward. To consider new prospects, unfold our plans, and prepare for landmark dates and events.  2019

Kwara Internal Revenue Service becomes first in Nigeria to bag two ISO certificates. The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) has received two international certificates for standard, quality and continuity, the first by any state revenue service in Nigeria. The certificates are (a) ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System which implies that the service has demonstrated commitment towards continual improvements in customer satisfaction, productivity, and efficiency (b) ISO 22301: 2012 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) Certification which indicates that the service is resilient and secure against disruptions, incidents and threats.  Speaking during the presentation of the certificates to him by the Executive Chairman of KWIRS, Dr Murtala Awodun at Government House, Ilorin, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed said the outcome of the evaluation was a strong pointer that the state and indeed KWIRS are headed in the right direction on revenue drive. 

Saraki Urges Nigerians to Remain Positive in the New Year.   Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on Nigerians to remain positive and hope for better days as they celebrate the commencement of the New Year, 2019. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said the current social, economic and political challenges would give room for better times if Nigerians remain hopeful and collectively work together to ensure a turnaround.  “I congratulate all Nigerians who are today ushering in a New Year in an atmosphere of peace. While a lot needs to be done to increase the level of security in the land, revive our economy, gainfully engage our youths, the New Year gives us another opportunity to take steps that would lead us to our desired destination as a nation.  “We can only overcome our challenges if we remain resolute in fighting for what is right and doing the right things. We should ensure the coming general elections is peacef

Oby Ezekwesili says President Buhari has simply failed to secure Nigerians better. The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has expressed concern over reports that 700 Nigerian soldiers were killed in Baga by Boko Haram terrorists. The news reports also alleged that over 2,000 of the country’s soldiers are missing. “Although the military and the presidency have denied the reports, but the serial credibility challenges of the Buhari administration and the security team he leads as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces have created public distrust of any rebuttal by government. And that is gravely worrisome,” Ezekwesili said in a press statement sent to Pulse. She added that, “the only way to ensure accuracy of the casualty that Nigeria is suffering as a result of counter-terrorism at this stage is to inaugurate a citizens-led independent investigation panel. Such an initiative would go a long way to eliminate the opaquenes

The party made the call in a new year message issued by the Director, Media and Publicity, PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Kola Ologbondiyan. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to step into 2019 with unwavering optimism, faith and hope of a new era of peace, national cohesion and economic prosperity. The party made the call in a new year message issued by the Director, Media and Publicity, PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Monday in Abuja. Ologbondiyan, who congratulated Nigerians for seeing 2019, urged them to use the New Year to pray against all negative projections and more hardship.  He also urged them to vote PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Feb.16, 2019 to bring in new hope. He said that Abubakar already articulated a practical blueprint to ease their burden by engendering rapid economic recovery, national cohesion and realistic solutions to the country’s myriad of challenges. According to him, 2019, as

The spokesman of the Governors' Forum, said due to financial constraints and other limitations, many states could not afford it for now. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said that the governors would have loved to pay workers N30,000 as national minimum wage but for the hard times. Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, spokesman of the NGF, said this on Monday in Abuja. The head of the media of the Forum said that due to financial constraints and other limitations, many states could not afford it for now. He said that the clarification was important, following insinuation by the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC)  through an interview granted by its Secretary General, Peter Eson. Bello-Barkindo said that the insinuation by Eson in the interview  that governors were refusing to pay the N30.000 national minimum wage as demanded was misleading. Bello-Barkindo said that the governors had offered workers a token increment of N22,500 from the current N18000, after the submission of the report

The former Vice-President said this while speaking with a correspondent of the Voice of America (VOA), Aliyu Mustapha. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Buhari to report him to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to Daily Post, Atiku also called on those accusing him of being corrupt to make a formal complaint to the anti-graft agency. The former Vice-President said this while speaking with a correspondent of the Voice of America (VOA), Aliyu Mustapha. According to the PDP flag-bearer, “I have challenged everybody publicly or otherwise, that if you have any evidence of corruption against me while I was in public office or as a politician, feel free to go to EFCC or the court, but nobody has come.” Atiku had earlier called on President Buhari to stop blaming the Nigerian system for his failure in fighting corruption. ALSO READ: Why we are slow in fighting corruption – President Buha

According to the group, the minister’s persistent effort to link Saraki to the robbery shows he has a penchant for spreading falsehood. Youths in Kwara state under the aegis of Kwara Youths Strategic Movement have called on the minister of information and culture to stop linking Senate president Bukola Saraki to the Offa bank robbery. Over 30 people were killed when armed robbers attacked several banks in Offa, Kwara state in April 2018. According to the group, the minister’s persistent effort to link Saraki to the robbery shows he has a penchant for spreading falsehood. The group’s coordinator, Gegele Ahmed Ibrahim in a statement made available to Vanguard, “We are completely taken aback, by the statement credited to the Minister of information and culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed, in an attempt to score cheap political points, linking the Senate President to the Offa bank robbery.  “In the case of the Offa bank robbery, it is common place that the suspects arrested in connection with

The former Ekiti state Governor also asked the President to prepare his hand over note. Former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose has called on President Buhari to start packing his load from Aso Rock. According to Daily Post, the former Governor also asked the President to prepare his hand over note. Fayose made this known in his new year message to Nigerians. He said “I want to advise President Buhari to start parking his loads from the Aso Rock Villa. By what happened in the hallowed chamber during his budget of impoverishment presentation where majority of genuine lovers of democracy and patriots booed him, he should have realized that his reign of terror is over. “So, he should start preparing his hand over notes to in coming President Atiku Abubakar whose first task would be to clear the Aegean’s table by restoring Nigeria to its glorious days of economic boom from the economic quagmire the APC accident government has foisted on us. A word they say is enough for the wise.”

Saraki had said in a radio interview that he donated the N10 million when he visited Offa to commiserate with the people in the aftermath of the robbery. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the claim by the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, that he donated N10 million to victims of the April 5 robbery in Offa “is patently false.’’ In a statement issued on Monday in Lagos, the minister admonished the Senate President “to stop dancing on the graves of the innocent souls” who died in the bloody robbery attack in Offa. The statement signed Mr Segun Adeyemi, the Special Adviser to the Minister, was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “He did not! The N10 million he referred to was donated when the Offa market got burnt and it was made in Ilorin, not Offa. “When Dr Saraki visited Offa to commiserate with the community in the aftermath of the robbery, he did not donate a dime! I challenge him to prove me wrong,’’  he said. The m

A statement by the force spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood on Monday in Abuja, said the police would continue to occupy his residence until he surrendered. The Nigeria Police said it had a duly obtained warrant of arrest duly deployed to apprehend Sen. Dino Melaye in his residence in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that personnel of the force have laid siege to the residence of Melaye to effect his arrest over a case of culpable homicide. NAN also recalls that Melaye, member representing Kogi West Senatorial district and some suspects were accused of shooting a police officer, Sgt. Danjuma Saliu, attached to 37 Police Mobile Force (PMF) while on duty in Aiyetoro Gbede, Mopa Road in Kogi. A statement by the force spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood on Monday in Abuja, said the police would continue to occupy his residence until he surrendered. “We will not retreat until Sen. Dino Melaye surrenders himself for arrest and investigation,’’ he said. Moshood said t

The army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman said in a statement which he issued to newsmen on Monday. The Nigerian Army has vowed to deal decisively with those behind propaganda and subversive acts intended to demoralise troops in the North East. The army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman said in a statement on Monday that those “unscrupulous elements’’ were also perfecting strategy to rubbish government’s efforts in the provision of safety and security for the citizens. Usman noted that the saboteurs were determined to dampen the troops’ morale and compromised them against the war efforts, and complicate security situation in the country for selfish and cheap political gains. He accused them of making efforts to “politicise and derail the ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency in the country.’’ He said they were doing this through “recent systematic releases and recycling of old Boko Haram propaganda video clips, and old interviews of disgruntled and cowardly soldiers.’’ T

The former EFCC boss also said said Buhari will get double of what he got in 2015 in Adamawa. Former EFCC boss, Malam Nuhu Ribadu said he was committed to mobilising Adamawa people with other stakeholders to ensure that President Buhari win in the state by landslide. Ribadu made the commitment Monday in Yola while inaugurating 40 vehicles donated by his support group, Black Cap Revolutionary Movement, for the mobilisation of voters in Adamawa. “Adamawa is 100 per cent for Buhari; we will make sure Buhari is re-elected, because he deserved it. “Let’s help Buhari so that he can continue to work for Nigeria,” Ribadu said. Ribadu, who is the Director of Field Operation of Presidential Campaign Council of Buhari/Osibanjo, said Buhari would get double of what he got in 2015 in Adamawa. “If Buhari won Adamawa by over 600,000 votes in 2015, by the grace of God we are going to give him over one million votes in 2019.” He listed series of Federal government projects completed and ongoin

Ogunseye said the UK APC Presidential Campaign Committee for the 2019 general elections was constituted to support the party’s activities in Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress (APC), United Kingdom chapter, has released the names of members of its Presidential Campaign Committee for the 2019 general elections. The names were released in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, by Mr Jacob Ogunseye , the APC UK Publicity Secretary. Ogunseye said the UK APC Presidential Campaign Committee for the 2019 general elections was constituted to support the party’s activities in Nigeria. He said the committee was expected to support the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Nigeria in ensuring the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari and the other party’s candidates at all levels in the 2019 general elections. He stressed that the committee would do everything possible to highlight the achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administ

He recalled that they both served as Federal Commissioners during Yakubu Gowon regime, noting that the deceased was honest and transparent. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to imbibe the good habits of forgiveness, simplicity and integrity of late former President Shehu Shagari. He made the call on Monday when he condoled with the family of late President Shagari who died at the age of 93 on Dec. 28 at the National Hospital Abuja. Obasanjo, who arrived Shagari’s resident in Sokoto at about 9:50 a.m and was received by Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, described the deceased as an epitome of integrity with deep commitment to Nigeria. He recalled that they both served as Federal Commissioners during Yakubu Gowon regime, noting that the deceased was honest and transparent. “Late Shagari should not be mourned, but be celebrated as a true, honest and sincere leader who was a nationalist to the core. Nigerians has lost a gem.” Obasanjo added: “Shagari is

The deadly attack is the second involving unknown gunmen in Barkin Ladi in just four days. The Plateau State Police Command has announced the murder of four people in Plateau State, with two other people critically injured. The victims were killed in Nding village of Barkin Ladi local government area of the state during an attack on Sunday, December 30, 2018. According to a statement signed by the command's spokesperson,  Tyopev Terna , on Monday, December 31, three of the victims died immediately while one the three initially injured later died while receiving treatment. The statement read, "On 30/12/2018 at about 1815hrs, the Plateau State Police Command, Jos received a distress call from SAMSON BITRUS of Gwom Nding Village that on the same date, at about 1800hrs, some unknown gunmen attacked a Peugeot 504 Station Wagon on the way to Nding Village. "The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, CP Austin I Agbonlahor, having received the information, immediatel

NAN reports that the chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abia said that the president had done well in the two areas to guarantee his re-election. Mr Chermberline Adiaso, the South East Coordinator of the Presidential Support Committee (PSC) says the South East and South South would join forces by voting massively for re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. He said this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Umuahia. Adiaso, who is also the PSC Chairman, noted that the impressive turnout of supporters at the start of the Presidential Campaign in Uyo, in Akwa Ibom, was a sign that Buhari would win in the two zones. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abia said that the president had done well in the two areas to guarantee his re-election. “Some of Buhari’s achievements in the South East include the implementation of the Home Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) in all the five states

The NCC, through its Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management, Sunday Dare , faulted Falana’s claim in a statement in Lagos on Monday. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has faulted the claim by Lagos lawyer, Femi Falana, (SAN) that the country was losing about N600 billion from the telecommunications industry. The NCC, through its Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management, Sunday Dare , faulted Falana’s claim in a statement in Lagos on Monday. Dare gave assurance to stakeholders in the telecommunications industry that the NCC was committed to due process and high integrity in its regulatory roles. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Falana said the loss was due to the failure of the commission to issue “contract award letter’’ to a firm that allegedly won the contract for the implementation of ”Revenue Assurance Software”. Falana, in a publication titled: ”How NCC is making Nigeria Lose N600bn Revenue Every Year”, threatened to sue the commission

He said the accident occurred between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. near Emene Community axis of the Enugu-Abakaliki road. The Police Command in Enugu state has confirmed that five persons were killed in an accident along Enugu-Abakaliki road on Monday. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ebere Amaraizu , gave the confirmation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday. “Nine persons were also injured; while 15 cows died instantly during the accident,” Amaraizu said. He said the accident occurred between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. near Emene Community axis of the Enugu-Abakaliki road. “It was gathered that the incident occurred when a trailer carrying cows skidded off the road and tumbled while trying to avoid a broken down tanker. “The trailer hit a vehicle in the process causing the accident which left five persons dead and nine others injured. “Fifteen cows were also killed. “Police operatives are now working at the scene to avoid further accident

He said Nigerians must not settle but work deliberately to improve the nation. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to back him to forge a new era of hope and prosperity for the nation. The former vice president is one of the favourites to emerge victorious in the 2019 presidential election, and he has called on Nigerians to make it a reality so that the nation can set a new course of leadership. In a new year message signed by the candidate on Monday, December 31, 2018, he noted that the year 2019 holds a lot of promise for the country as long as Nigerians are ready to do the hard work of voting out the current government. He said Nigerians must work deliberately to improve the nation by electing a government that offers purposeful leadership. " We already have the vision, the vision of a nation that is a beacon of hope for the Black Race and the world at large, what we lack and what 2019 can provide, is the le

320 shops, 78 vehicles and four residential buildings were destroyed in the fire. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that at least 52 families were affected by the fire explosion that consumed houses and cars in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State two weeks ago. The December 19, 2018 explosion has been determined to have been caused by suspected pipeline vandals trying to steal fuel. According to NEMA, an assessment of the damage has revealed that 320 shops, 78 vehicles and four residential buildings were destroyed in the fire. The agency's South-West Zone spokesperson, Ibrahim Farinloye , told The Punch on Sunday, December 30, that the fire spread and affected seven streets namely: Arowolo, Shobowale, Karonwi, Santos, Owode, Taiwo Adewole and Wamon Taofeek. He said, "Three hundred and twenty one traders were affected while four residential buildings were destroyed. The number of families affected in the buildings was 52 while 78 vehicles were b

El-Rufa’i described such act as criminal, and vowed that those engaged in it would be duly identified and punished. State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufa’i has vowed to punish the perpetrators of the recent crisis at Kasuwar Magani that led to several deaths. He made the promise at a Town Hall meeting held at Kasuwar Magani in Kajuru Local Government area of the state. According to the governor, his administration would not tolerate acts of lawlessness and urged people of the state to live peacefully with one another irrespective of differences among them. He lamented over the manner in which the social media is being used by self-centered residents of the community to cause mayhem through the spread of fake news and hate speeches. El-Rufa’i described such act as criminal, and vowed that those engaged in it would be duly identified and punished. The governor assured that security agents are monitoring and tracking masterminds of crisis in the state. He appealed to citizens of the state

Daramola said the ATF therefore, dispatched an Alpha Jet aircraft to attack the location. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralised several Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters at their hideout near Baga in Northern Borno. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola , who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the operation was carried out on Saturday. He explained that the attack was conducted after a NAF Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform spotted the terrorists assembled under some trees around the Fish Dam near Baga. Daramola said the ATF therefore, dispatched an Alpha Jet aircraft to attack the location. ”The aircraft multiple attack passes, killing several of the terrorists and causing serious injuries to others. “The surviving terrorists were mopped-up in subsequent follow on strikes,” the spokesman said.  ridoola.blog

Buratai encouraged them to be more daring, vigilant and steadfast, as they clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. Troops on Sunday neutralised three female suicide bombers, while on patrol around Kubtara village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno. A statement by Col. Onyema Nwachukwu , the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole on Monday said the troops also recovered one Rocket Propelled Grenade and a suicide vest at the scene of the incident. Nwachukwu said that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai had commended the troops for their successful exploits. Buratai encouraged them to be more daring, vigilant and steadfast, as they clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. In another development, the Nigerian Army has described a video in circulation showing a soldier complaining of lack of weapons as not a “true reflection of today’s reality.” Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman , the Director of Army Public Relations, said that in

Onu said that the meeting was convened to map out strategies on how to achieve victory in the zone for the party’s presidential flag bearer in the general elections. The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East, have called on the people of the zone to support the re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. The party leaders made the call on Sunday during a stakeholders meeting held at the minister’s country home in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi. Onu said that the meeting was convened to map out strategies on how to achieve victory in the zone for the party’s presidential flag bearer in the general elections. He said that Buhari had performed well to deserve re-election in order to consolidate on the achievements he recorded in his first tenure. He therefore urged Ndigbo to support his re-election bid, adding that he had executed remarkable projects in the zone. He

Mr Chike Uzoma, an Abuja-based Legal Practitioner, threw his weight behind the system, stating that it was less expensive than the Presidential system currently being practised. Mixed reactions have continued to trail the demand by 72 House of Reps members for a bill to re-introduce a parliamentary system of government in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the system was earlier practised in Nigeria between late 1950’s and part of 1960’s and was headed by the late Alhaji Tafawa Balewa as the Prime Minister while late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was the ceremonial President. Mr Chike Uzom a, an Abuja-based Legal Practitioner, threw his weight behind the system, stating that it was less expensive than the Presidential system currently being practised. According to him, “when you look at the British system of government, there is a way the parliamentary system works in England which is very straight”. He said that the presidential system was very expensive to run, stress