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Edo 2020: Why Wike, Okowa Mobilise For Obaseki - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, LAFIA More than ever, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and his counterpart in Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa have again expressed their confidence in the candidacy of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the September 19, Governorship election in Edo State saying it was a contest for the people of the South-South and not that of Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Army Dismisses General Otiki - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN The General Court Martial constituted to try the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Major General Hakeem Oladapo Otiki, has found him guilty on all five counts. The Court headed by the Army Chief of Policy and Plans, Lt. Gen Lamidi Adeosun, found Major General Otiki guilty of disobedience to service orders, theft of public property, among others.
Nasarawa PDP Kicks As Court Rules Against Congresses - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN Nasarawa state chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Francis Orogu has hit out at court’s ruling against its recent congresses. The court sitting in Akwanga and presided over by Justice Mustapha Ramat ruled to say Congresses held on 7th and 22nd days of March, 2020 were nullified.
Gunmen Kill Church Leader, Three Others In Nasarawa Community - aljazirahnews
…As Tiv youths allege conspiracy against kinsmen BY GAADEN PUUN Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia yesterday invaded Abebe community of Agaza district in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, killing a Church leader, Mr. Augustine Avertse and three others in the attack. The gunmen, who were said to have been armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the community at about 10:pm, and shot sporadically, forcing inhabitants of the community to scamper for safety.
Gunmen Kill Church Leader, Three Other In Nasarawa Community - aljazirahnews
…As Tiv youths allege conspiracy against kinsmen BY GAADEN PUUN Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia yesterday invaded Abebe community of Agaza district in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, killing a Church leader, Mr. Augustine Avertse and three others in the attack. The gunmen, who were said to have been armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the community at about 10:pm, and shot sporadically, forcing inhabitants of the community to scamper for safety.
NDIC Boss, Ibrahim Bags Best Public Servant Award - aljazirahnews
BY TYOZENDA TYOAKAA and GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA The Managing Director, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, has bagged the AljazirahNigeria Good Governance Awards 2019.
Abacha Loot: Why Buhari Silent On Minister’s $550,000 Diversion - aljazirahnews
By GAADEN PUUN, with Agency Report Nigerians may wait for much longer for the Federal Government to once again test its resolve in its war against corruption as an alleged case involving the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) is rocking the polity.
Tor Tiv: Youths, Akume In Battle Royale - aljazirahnews
By Gaaden Puun Tiv Youth Organization, (TYO) has called on President Muhamadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, call the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, George Akume, to order over his recent insults on the person and office of the Tiv Paramount Ruler, the Tor Tiv, HRM Professor James Ayatse, who is also the Chairman, Benue State Council of Chiefs.
Abacha Loot: Why Buhari Silence on Minister Who Ship N200m - aljazirahnews
By GAADEN PUUN, with Agency Report Nigerians may wait for much longer for the federal government to once again test its war against corruption in a celebrated case involving the minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi[rtd].
PDP Risks South-South As Wike, Dickson Rift Deepens - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN To save any calamity in her oil rich enclave, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to embark on a nationwide consultation with a view to reconciling aggrieved members from Rivers and Bayelsa states respectively. The PDP board would also meet Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his Bayelsà counterpart, Seriake Dickson, to settle their political differences.
Oshiomhole Remains Suspended, Obaseki Insists - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN Even the Christmas celebration did not change anything from the polity of Edo State as Governor Godwin Obaseki has insisted that suspension of the party’s national chairman Adams Oshiomhole from the state chapter of the party stands. Governor Obaseki Friday also told party leaders that he deliberately did not make an issue out of the debt left behind by his predecessor and current national chairman of the ruling APC.
Dozens Stranded In Abuja As Newly Acquired Rail Engine Fail - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA Thousands of Kaduna bound rail passengers were stranded following the collapse of engine. The situation led to the cancellation of the second trip from Abuja on Saturday. Dozens of the stranded passengers who trooped into the Kubwa rail terminal as early as 5am could not get the first train due to what officials said, was due to improved services.
Observer Group Calls For Cancellation Of Kogi Poll As Dino Loses Nephew To Violence - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN The Civil Society monitoring the Saturday governorship election has called for the total cancellation of the elections held in Kogi State due to high level of violence and vote buying. The governorship election held across the state while a senatorial rerun election was held in Kogi West district, according to the observer group, were marred by gross bleach of the electoral processes.
2023 Race: Cabal Re-positioning APC Against Tinubu - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA Barely a month after the Supreme Court put to rest the presidential election petition involving President Muhammadu Buhari and ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, intrigues on the 2023 presidential race has begun. Interestingly, the hit is on the man who captains the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to victory, Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole.
Kogi Monarch Gets New Rolls Royce Gift Ahead Guber Poll - aljazirahnews
By GAADEN PUUN Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Kogi State, some prominent Igala Sons in Governor Bello’s Government at the weekend purchased and donated a N500million Rolls Royce Phantom car to the Attah of Igala. Led by the 45 year-old Deputy Governor Of Kogi State, His Excellency Chief Edward Unekwuojo Onoja (CIK), Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, APC members of the National and the State Assemblies from Kogi East, Hon.
Gov Sule Running Religious Agenda In Nasarawa - CAN - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN The leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has accused Govenor Abdullahi Sule of running a religious agenda in Nasarawa State. CAN stated this while reacting to his recent appointments of aides and members of the State Executive Council (SEC). According to CAN Chairman in Nasarawa, Bishop Joseph Masin, ‘the govenor is unveiling a pre-planned religious programme in the state. This, he said wasn’t acceptable’.
Boko Haram Attacks Babangida Town Of Yobe - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN The Babangida market in Yobe state was attacked weekend. The attack, which occurred on Saturday afternoon, destroyed millions of wares while several people were feared dead. A TVC news report monitored in Abuja, says the casualty figure was bring conducted as the time of filing this report. Babangida community is twenty five kilometres away from Damaturu, the capital of Yobe state capital of the Northern east region.
Why The Hammer Fall On Oyo-Ita - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, a fine lady and distinguished bureaucrat has ended her career is a disgraceful manner the same way her brother, Justice Walter Onnoghen, ex-Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. Though, intelligence, brave and hardworking, her inability to understand the power-game could have earned her the last week presidential booting. President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and has appointed Dr. Mrs.
Why The Hammer Fell On Oyo-Ita - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, a fine lady and distinguished bureaucrat has ended her career is a disgraceful manner the same way her brother, Justice Walter Onnoghen, ex-Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. Though, intelligence, brave and hardworking, her inability to understand the power-game could have earned her the last week presidential booting. President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and has appointed Dr. Mrs.
Outrage As APC Screens out Major Guber Aspirants In Kogi - aljazirahnews
By GAADEN PUUN, Abuja Twelve governorship aspirants who were screened out Monday by the Senator Hope Uzodinnma led panel are angry with their party. The aspirants mostly from Kogi East and West senatorial district said they suspected a foul play in the reasons advanced by the party.
BREAKING! Police Unmask Army Captain Behind Taraba Shooting - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA The police authorities have finally unmasked the identity of the Army Captain who masterminded the shooting of three police officers and two civilians by some officers of the Nigeria Army on August 6 at Ibi in Taraba state. The source close to the investigating panel gave the identity of the soldier as Captain Tijani Balarabe.
Confusions Over Military, Police Crossfire In Taraba - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA Another collision was averted Wednesday between soldiers and the police over a crossfire in which officers were caught in on the side of the police along Ibi-Jalingo in Taraba State. They had accused armed soldiers of killing three of their operatives who were taking an accused kingpin of a kidnapping syndicate who was arrested. The soldiers were said to have hit back, freeing the suspect.
How NEPZA N42Bn Caused Enelamah Ministerial Job - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA Last minute probe into the account of the Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority, NEPZA, could have caused the return into the Federal Cabinet of the immediate past Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Hon. Okechukwu Enelamah. In a desperate effort to raise fund for the 2019 presidential campaign of his boss, the former minister was said to have engage in bazaar approval even against laid down procedure of NEPZA.
Akume, ‘Godson’ Clash Over Ministerial Slot Why Ogbeh Lobbied For Jime - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA Like a wildfire, the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC over ministerial nominees, has hit Benue State with the latest clash between the ex-governor, Senator George Akume and his political godson, Hon. Emmanuel Jime. While Senator Akume as the leader of the party in the state had campaigned for the emergence of Hon.
APC, PDP, Others Target N50bn From Kogi Guber Aspirants - aljazirahnews
As Gov Bello allegedly offers 1.2 billion to NWC BY GAADEN PUUN The race for the November 16 governorship poll is on in Kogi State as all the major political parties are set to field candidates, raking in an estimated N50bn.
CUPP Drags Presidency To Court Over Kyari, Inang, Shehu - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has commenced legal action over the continued illegal and unlawful stay in office of some aides of President Muhammadu Buhari. The opposition is seeking court interpretation on the status presidential aides who have not been re-appointed by the President and their offices lapsed with the first tenure of the President, yet have continued to serve in their respective capacities.
Justice Okon Abang To Decide Okorocha’s Certificate of Return - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN Immediate past Imo governor, Rochas Anyo Okorocha will be facing Justice Okon Abang for the next hearing on his lingering Certificate of Return. The embattle politician has been in the court demanding that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, return his certificate after he was declared the winner of the February 23rdSenatorial election for Imo West. The court had ruled that the status quo remain in the suit filed by Hon.
APC: Fireworks Over Oshiomhole’s Seat - aljazirahnews
NASS elections key for party supremacy BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA These are not the best of times for the chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole. The man is not a happy man. He celebrated the Nigeria’s anniversary of 20th unbroken democracy with mix feelings.
Real Reason Lamido Attacked Obasanjo - aljazirahnews
Fulanisation, Islamization claims mischievous –FG BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA For more than three decades, former President Olusegun and his former Foreign Affairs Minister, Alhaji Sule Lamido, have maintained a flourishing relationship. In fact, it is well-known that Lamido has always been the first choice of the former leader in his succession plans but for a last minute pressure from former military leaders, the Otta farmer often made a last minute change of mind.
Atiku Vs Buhari: Jurists To Vote On Bulkachuwa - aljazirahnews
By Gaaden Puun, Abuja The five jurists sitting on the presidential election petition tribunal filed by four political parties challenging the election of President Muhammadu Buhari may vote on the status of the presiding chairman, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa. The Wednesday’s sitting which was held under tight security in a closed door in Abuja was adjourned to May 22nd. All major roads leading to the court and the Federal Secretariat were cordoned off from traffic.
Buhari Bags Progressive Award - aljazirahnews
By GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA The Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Rochas Okorocha, Friday handed the Progressive Award to President Muhammadu Buhari. President who personally received his award said the invitation for the award took him by surprise giving the latest political development in the country since the last general elections.
Tinubu Absents As Buhari Commissions Ambode’s Projects - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN National Leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Wednesday stayed away from the commissioning of some key projects in Lagos by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Wednesday’s event was put together by the outgoing governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, whom Tinubu had rejected in the last governorship primary.
How Buhari Failed Integrity Test – PDP Chieftian - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA The just concluded general elections have exposed the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari. This assertion was made by a chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP from Nasarawa State, Chief Yunana Iliya.
Rerun: What Buhari Told Kano, Plateau, Adamawa, Bauchi Govs - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, Abuja Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC facing rerun elections against the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP were shocked when they were asked to return back homes and try their lucks. The five governors who were in Abuja to solicit for a presidential support to avoid being humiliated by the opposition PDP were shunned by President Muhammadu Buhari, AljazirahNIgeria learned.
Plateau Rerun: Huddles Before Gen Useni - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, JOS Saturday 23rd March 2019 is a day to be reckoned on the Plateau as two major political gladiators are expected to compete for 49 thousand votes that could determine the soul of Plateau state. JT Useni, a retired army general, two terms Minister of Transportation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT is the governorship candidate of the opposition PDP. Jerry Boy, as he is fondly called by his admirers, is also the senator representing the Southern Senatorial District.
Maku Alleges Rigging Of Nasarawa Gubernatorial Poll - aljazirahnews
By Gaaden Puun, Lafia The governorship candidate of the opposition All Progressive Grand alliance, APGA in Nasarawa state, Hon Labaran Maku has alleged out right rigging of the last weekend gubernatorial election by the ruling party. In a press conference held in Akwanga Monday evening, the ex information Minister said that the use of the military only facilitate the ruling party interest.
Battle For Senate: Scarcity Of Beer Hits Benue As Akume Concedes Defeat - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN Celebration has enveloped Makurdi, Gboko and environs Monday afternoon following the defeat of Senator George Akume by the candidate of the PDP, Rep Oker Jev. Subsequently beer scarcity was reported in major cities following the declaration of results of the National Assembly was authenticated by INEC Monday afternoon.
Tinubu, PDP In Secret Deal? - aljazirahnews
BY GAADEN PUUN, ABUJA No politician ever contests to lose. In polity, anyone running is optimistic in winning, so say scholars of political science. However, those who know the National Leader of ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it is unthinkable to even contemplate joining the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP camp. Tinubu had fought the PDP conservatively for sixteen solid years while he was governor of Lagos state and later outside the government.
CUPP, FG Trade Blames On Election Rigging - aljazirahnews
By Gaaden Puun The Opposition Coalition of United Political Party, CUPP and the Federal government are entangled in a last minute war of campaign. CUPP reacted at the weekend’s accusations that they (CUPP) are planning to ruin the next presidential election.
Again, Shiites Disrupt Activities In Abuja Over Continued Detention Of El-Zakzaky - aljazirahnews
By Gaaden Puun, Abuja Government and business activities were brought to a halt Tuesday as members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN aka Shiites protested against the continued detention of their leader, Sheik Ibrahim Elzazaky by the Federal Government. Eyewitness reports that the protest which caused heavy traffic gridlock along Ahmadu Bello-Federal Secretariat, Abuja, saw hundreds of thousands of the Shiites matching along the road. In a brief encounter with one of the protesters, Engr.
Group Set To Unveil Massive Grassroots Campaign For Buhari - aljazirahnews
By Gaaden Puun, Abuja As the presidential election gets closer, a new political group has emerged to add value to the already electioneering campaigns being held by the Buhari presidential campaign. Report says there are plans to unveil a massive grassroots Campaign Platform for the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the 2019 Presidential election.
Outrage As Gov Al-Makura Appoints Son As Agency Scribe - aljazirahnews
…As APC backs appointment By GAADEN PUUN, Lafia An ugly political development was witnessed Thursday in Lafia as Governor Tanko Umaru Al-Makura, announced his biological son, Idris as the new Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa state Muslim Pilgrim Welfare board. But sooner than Governor Al-Makura made known the appointment Idris Ahmad Al-Makura as the new Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Pilgrimage Welfare Board, reactions hit the social media as citizens harped on the decision.
Akume Desperate To Remain In Power - Group - aljazirahnews
Akume Desperate To Remain In Power – Group BY GAADEN PUUN, GBOKO A social-cultural group championing the interest of the Tiv nation worldwide, Mzough U Tiv, has disowned the recent comments of their senator representing Benue North West at the National Assembly, George Akume over the killings in Benue state. The president of Mzough U Tiv, Lagos state branch, Chief Aondowase Kajo, told AljazirahNigeria on phone yesterday that the lawmaker could be speaking alone on the issue.
Benue Guber Election: Group Lauds Hwande's Emergence As SDP Candidate - aljazirahnews
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, a group, Benue Diaspora Professionals have thrown its weight behind the candidature of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Dr. Terhemen Hwande describing his emergence as a step to redirecting the affairs of the state that has suffered years of purposeful leadership.
Ortom, PDP Rattle Over Fr Ikyaan Emergence in Benue - aljazirahnews
With the crisis of the primaries yet unsettled, Governor Samuel Ortom may have yet another major political battle to contend with. A dark horse, the candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Rev. Fr Frederick Ikyaan is fast becoming the candidate of the Benue electorates for the Benue governorship race.
Tiv Youth Demands N500m Compensation From Dangote - aljazirahnews
The President Tiv Youth Organization, TYO, Comrade Peter Ahemba has said the claim that the Dangote Groups had bought the land where the Tiv community is located was diversionary to displace them from their ancestral homes. Conducting journalists around the affected areas, Comrade Ahemba said contrary to some claims, no government or private organization has paid any compensation to the natives before the false acquisition of their land.
APC To Pick Between Jisalo, Angulu AS Primaries Turns Bloody In FCT - aljazirahnews
The ruling APC state executives will have to choose between Hon. Zephaniah Jisalo and Hon. Zakeri Angulu Dobi as its candidate for the 2019 senate race. The option has become the only sure way to beat up the 12 pm deadline from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for the submission of political candidates for the 2019 general poll. The direct primaries conducted by the party to arrive at a candidate, in Abuja ended up bloody with a report of three dead. Hon. Jisalo and Hon.
Govt House Staff Flee Over Killings Near Plateau Governors' Office - aljazirahnews
Staffers of the Plateau State Government House, Rayfield, fled in their dozens Monday after reports of killings continue in Jos. The staffers, mostly female had fled their exhorted offices, abandoning special project files as they left for safer abode when reports got to them that Lopamdyet area which is close to Guratopp, near Governor Simon Bako Lalong’’s office in Rayfield, Jos was on fire.
Nasarawa: Set Back For Maku As Ewuga Joins Guber Race - aljazirahnews
The camp of the Gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Hon. Labaran Maku weekend suffered a huge set back as the former Minister of State, for the FCT, Senator Solomon Ewuga submitted his letter of intent to run for the 2019 governorship election of Nasarawa state. Senator Ewuga, a former Deputy Governor under the Abdullahi Adamu regime, has formally declared his intention to run under the opposition PDP. He appointed a former state lawmaker, Hon.
Nasarawa 2019: Supporters Protest Over Missing Deputy Gov's Name - aljazirahnews
Supporters of the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa state, His Excellency Hon. Silas Ali Agara has protested the weekend’s omission of their candidate at a stakeholders meeting of the All Progressive Congress, APC in Lafia. Hon. Agara’s name was conspicuously omitted from the list of the eight governorship aspirants of the APC in Nasarawa state at the weekend’s meeting summoned by Governor Tanko Umaru Almakura in Lafia. The state chairman of the APC, Hon.
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