In a bold and incendiary claim, Hajia Naja’ atu Mohammed, a former Director of the Presidential Campaign Council for Nigeria’ s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the party’ s vice presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima, of being a supporter of terrorism. This assertion was made during a recent interview on Arise Television, where she recounted troubling incidents linking Shettima to terrorism.....Read Full Article>>
Naja’ atu alleged that Kabiru Sokoto, a notorious figure wanted for terrorism, was apprehended at Shettima’ s residence when he was governor of Borno State. This revelation adds to her criticism of the APC, particularly in light of her resignation from the party just weeks before the February 25 elections. She stated that ongoing developments in Nigeria’ s political landscape had rendered her participation in party politics untenable.
In response to her departure, the Tinubu campaign team described Naja’ atu’ s resignation as a facade, asserting that she was dismissed for allegedly acting as a spy within the campaign. However, Naja’ atu remained undeterred, emphasizing her concerns regarding national security. She argued that the political environment must foster safety before any meaningful governance can take place, and questioned the logic of having individuals with questionable backgrounds in positions of power.
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She expressed deep misgivings about Shettima’ s connections, suggesting that his associations with individuals tried for serious crimes, such as drug trafficking, were alarming. Naja’ atu called for a collective effort among Nigerians to reclaim their nation from perceived threats, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
She further questioned the rationale behind existing flight restrictions in Zamfara, a state lacking an airport, while asserting that a vibrant trade in soil— rich in strategic minerals— is ongoing. According to her, this mineral wealth is the driving force behind the unrest in the region, as those in power seek to exploit these resources at the expense of local communities.
Naja’ atu’ s comments resonate with earlier statements made by Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, who also linked the turmoil in Nigeria’ s northern regions to struggles over mineral wealth. As the narrative surrounding security, governance, and resource management continues to develop, the implications of these allegations could have far- reaching consequences for Nigeria’ s political landscape.
A Civil Society Organization, CSO, TAP Initiative, on Tuesday, filed a petition before the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, demanding the prosecution of some officials that were involved in the recent governorship election that held in Edo State.....Read Full Article>>
Specifically, the petitioner called for a thorough investigation and trial of some of the adhoc staff the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, used for the conduct of the election, alleging that they engaged in acts of forgery.
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The CSO, which submitted the petition at the headquarters of the ICPC in Abuja, said it would not hesitate to seek a fiat from the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, should the anti-corruption agency fail to act on its demand.
Speaking with journalists shortly after the petition was accepted by the ICPC on Tuesday, the Executive Director of TAP Initiative, Mr. Martin Obono, further threatened to petition the European Union and other international agencies to stop sending funds INEC, saying it appeared the electoral body “has taken over rigging from politicians.”
According to the group, it was worried that INEC allowed its officials to be compromised during elections.
Obono said his organization discovered the alleged criminal action of some INEC staff members, after it obtained the Certified True Copies (CTC) of the Edo governorship election results.
He told newsmen that the group uncovered lots of discrepancies in the CTC of the election results, prominent among which he said included the absence of signatures of polling unit agents and presiding officers.
More so, the group said the discrepancies in the certified election results propelled it to engage a forensic expert from South Africa, who carried out analysis that established that there were manipulation of results at the collation centers.
It said an analysis conducted by the expert established that forms EC8A were compromised at the collation centers where only one person signed all the documents, adding that the forms bore same serial numbers but different election results.
“It is regrettable that INEC is involved in institutional electoral fraud. INEC ought to be a gate keeper but it is now involved in direct rigging, and changing the will of the people.
“We will take a step further to write the United Kingdom, United States of America, European Union and other foreign donors to stop funding election in Nigeria, since they are being defrauded by the electoral body,” the petitioner stated.
The group, therefore, demanded that all those involved in subverting the will of the electorates must be brought to justice, saying it was not satisfied with the apology that was recently tendered by INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmud Yakubu.
“We are aware of the apology that was recently tendered by INEC Chairman, but apology does not erase criminality committed against the people,” Obono added.
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has scrapped the joint account system that existed between the state government and the 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs).....Read Full Article>>
Mr Peter Ahemba, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Public Affairs, disclosed this while briefing on Tuesday in Lafia.
Ahemba explained that the action was in compliance with the decision of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to the 774 LGAs in the country.
He further said that the Sule-led administration is law-abiding, adding that the move would enable the LGAs to attain more developmental strides.
“The governor is one of the accountable and transparent leaders in the country who believes in the rule of law and has nothing to hide.
“This suggests the move to do away with the hitherto existing joint account,” he added.
On the new wage, the governor’s aide said that the state government would implement the N70,000 minimum wage signed into law by the Federal Government.
“The government is ready to begin discussions on the new minimum wage now that the promotions has been successfully implemented,” he added.
Tinubu appoints new CMD for Teaching Hospital....Read Full Article>>
President Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Salisu Muazu Babura as the substantive Chief Medical Director of Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Dutse Teaching Hospital.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Health.
The statement said the appointment took effect from 31st October, 2024.
Until his appointment, Dr Salisu Muazu was the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of History.
He is currently attending Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.
The Minister of Health on behalf of the federal government wished him a successful tenure.
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