Author: Rashaad Harris

During a courtesy call on Wednesday in Abuja, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), expressed his views on the amnesty programme for bandits and terrorists in Zamfara and other states, describing it as a failed initiative. He stated that the programme had not achieved its intended goals in the past, as it merely provided criminals with the chance to regroup, reorganize, and launch attacks on vulnerable citizens.The COAS further emphasized that the amnesty programme in the North-west region, including Zamfara State, had proven to be unsuccessful.His words: “We also have the issue of the amnesty programme…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State expressed his admiration for Nobel Laureate Oluwole Soyinka as the literary giant celebrates his 89th birthday. Sanwo-Olu described Soyinka as an exceptional scholar and literary icon, acknowledging his significant contributions to literature, academia, and global governance. The governor emphasized that Soyinka’s dedication to good governance and his immense influence made him a source of national pride for Nigeria and one of the country’s most influential figures on the global stage.He said: “On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate our literary icon and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Oluwole…

The Senate, along with other ECOWAS member states and their parliaments, congratulates President Bola Tinubu on his election as the Chairman of ECOWAS. In a motion titled “Congratulating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his recent emergence as the Chairman of ECOWAS,” sponsored by Senator Jibrin Barau, the Senate expressed its joy and resolved to send a delegation to felicitate President Tinubu on his new position. The Senate also extended its felicitations to all Nigerians, as well as friends and allies of Nigeria, for the honour and privilege of having President Tinubu as the Chairman of ECOWAS.According to Barau: “the Senate…

During a conference organized by the Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced the Federal Government’s efforts to amend the Cybercrimes Act of 2015. The aim is to address the challenges posed by emerging technologies that are being exploited by malicious actors for cybercrimes. Bala Fakandu, the manager of Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT), represented Mr Ribadu at the event held in Abuja, which focused on the theme of cybersecurity as a transformative tool for achieving sustainable development goals.“As we embrace the rapid evolution of technology, we must be mindful of new…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized federal lawmakers in Nigeria, accusing them of acting in violation of the constitution by determining their own salaries using public funds. Speaking on Monday, Obasanjo emphasized that the responsibility for setting the remuneration of elected officials should lie with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.While delivering his speech at the 60th-anniversary celebration of legal icon Afe Babalola held in Ado Ekiti, Obasanjo said: “All elected people, by our constitution, their emolument is supposed to be fixed by the revenue mobilisation commission, but our lawmakers set that aside, and they make laws and put…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State revealed that his administration inherited a debt of N307 billion from his predecessor, Simon Lalong. The governor made this statement on Monday upon receiving the reports from the committees headed by Professor Ganyir Lombin, which had been tasked with examining the state’s transition and strategic development framework. Despite the daunting debt burden and existing security challenges, Mutfwang conveyed his strong resolve to steer the state towards significant progress and development.He said: “Throughout the campaign season, we were under the mistaken belief that our debt burden was around N200 billion; to hear that it is…

President Bola Tinubu, speaking at a meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday, emphasized Africa’s commitment to preventing the recurrence of past coups on the continent. Tinubu, who was recently elected as the Chairman of the League of ECOWAS Presidents, highlighted Africa’s dedication to upholding democracy and the rule of law. Tinubu made these remarks during the 63rd Ordinary Session of the regional bloc, which took place in Guinea-Bissau’s capital, Bissau.Speaking, Tinubu stressed, “We will not allow coup after coup in Africa again.“We will take democracy seriously with African Union and extend the same to…

During his appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Sunday night, Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed his lack of regrets for actively opposing Atiku Abubakar’s presidential aspirations in the lead-up to the February 25 presidential election. Fayose further stated that he was unafraid of facing expulsion from the party due to his disclosure. He clarified that his support for President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by his adherence to certain principles.Fayose said: “I worked against him (Atiku) 100 per cent. Nigeria is bigger…

The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit, also known as the Taskforce, is taking action to crack down on street traders and support other related agencies in enforcing the complete ban on street trading in the state. These measures have been initiated following the directive of the state Governor to eliminate illegal traders and as part of the state government’s commitment to eradicate street trading on major roads and streets in the city.The Chairman of the agency, Chief Superintendent of Police CSP Shola Jejeloye, announced this decision at the agency’s headquarters in Bolade Oshodi. He emphasized the state…

During his inaugural media chat in Enugu, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State emphasized the need for collective action to bring an end to the “sit-at-home” mandate imposed by the proscribed Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in the Southeast region. He attributed the directive to individuals he referred to as “enemies of Igboland.” Mbah called upon the media and the people of Enugu State to unite their efforts in combating fear-mongering and the dissemination of misinformation, which he identified as the latest tactics employed by IPOB.“They have lost their capacity to inflict havoc on lives and property as was previously…