Author: Rashaad Harris

On Tuesday, Shehu Sani, the former Senator of Kaduna Central, offered advice to President Bola Tinubu. He suggested that instead of rewarding or appointing former Governors who looted their states and left their people in poverty, Tinubu should consider probing their respective administrations, as doing otherwise would be unconscionable.Sani conveyed the advice via his Twitter account, saying: “It will be most unconscionable to think of rewarding or appointing former Governors who looted their states and left their people in poverty and debt into office.“Two people in detention, while the members of the defunct cabal, ex-ministers and ex Governors are not…

Yesterday, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, provided President Bola Tinubu and the nation as a whole with reassurances that the security agencies would successfully achieve the goal of safeguarding the country and restoring peace and stability. Ribadu’s remarks were a response to the President’s call for them to collaborate as a unified team to fulfil the responsibility of addressing the ongoing security issues such as insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes that have posed a significant threat to the nation’s unity.Briefing State House correspondents at the end of the President’s maiden meeting with the security chiefs at…

Ahmad Yerima, the former governor of Zamfara State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to explore the option of engaging in dialogue with bandits as a means to address the insecurity prevalent in the North-West region of Nigeria. Yerima emphasized the need for the federal government to initiate negotiations with bandits who have shown remorse for their actions. He argued that resorting to military intervention would likely result in unintended harm to innocent individuals and should only be considered as a last resort.In a recent interview with BBC Hausa, the former governor urged the governors of the North-West states to…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State restates his commitment to supporting and enhancing small businesses in the state, aligning with the A.R.I.S.E Agenda of his administration. In his address to the congregation at the All Nations Christian Ministry International, also known as the Lord’s Kitchen in Eket Local Government Area, Pastor Eno emphasized that the Ministry of Trade and Investments has been directed to assess street vendors for potential assistance, reflecting the government’s approach to aiding and ensuring their success. Additionally, he announced plans to establish a business school to provide opportunities for individuals without occupations, as it is…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced its intention to take legal action against a student named Ejikeme Mmesoma, who is accused of manipulating her score from 249 to 362 in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This enabled her to falsely claim the top score for the 2023 UTME. JAMB also uncovered another individual named Atung Gerald from Kaduna State who never actually took the exam but falsely asserted a score of 380.According to JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the case of Mmesoma is particularly distressing as she deceived unsuspecting members of the public, including businessman…

Liverpool have completed the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig in a £60m deal, subject to a work permit.The 22-year-old Hungary international has signed a five-year contract, arriving fresh off the back of an excellent season in which he tallied six goals and eight assists in the Bundesliga.Szoboszlai is the second signing of the summer for Liverpool and another reinforcement in midfield, following the £35m arrival of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton. Jürgen Klopp views the former Red Bull Salzburg star as a similar multi-functional player who offers tactical flexibility. With Liverpool having spoken to the player’s representatives earlier…

Teslim Folarin, the Gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State during the March 28 election, recently disclosed the reason behind his defeat to the incumbent Governor, Seyi Makinde. Speaking at a reception and victory celebration for a member of the House of Representatives, Remi Oseni, in Idigbaro, Ologuneru, Ido Local Government Area of the state, Folarin attributed his loss to a “political arrangement” aimed at securing victory for President Bola Tinubu in the presidential poll.He said: “If we are talking about the strongest party in the state today, it is APC. We won three senatorial seats and…

The Adamawa state government has committed to addressing the long-standing issue of water scarcity in Yola, the state capital. The Secretary to State Government, Alhaji Auwal Tukur, emphasized the importance of water for life and revealed that proactive measures are being taken to improve the water supply in Yola metropolis. The Fintiri administration prioritizes programs aimed at human and social development to ensure sustainable progress for the state. At a civic reception honouring the former Minister, of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Mohammed Bello, and the Chief of Staff, Government House, Yola, Dr Edga Amos, the officials were praised for…

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Dele Alake, stated in Lagos on Saturday that President Tinubu is prepared to lead both locally and internationally, as other African nations look to Nigeria for guidance. During a visit to President Tinubu’s Ikoyi residence in Lagos, President Umaro Embaló of Guinea Bissau expressed his solidarity and willingness to collaborate with Nigeria under Tinubu’s leadership.As the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Embaló also reinforced the strong ties between the two countries.Alake sees this engagement as a positive sign for the West African region,…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered the immediate payment of pension entitlements, in line with the previously released plan. The governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, confirmed this through a press release. During a Sallah homage paid by thought leaders, Adeleke emphasized his commitment to fulfilling campaign promises and addressing the concerns of pensioners. He stated that the template for resolving outstanding salaries and pensions, issued earlier this year, is still valid. Adeleke further instructed the State Head of Service to swiftly implement the plan and ensure the payment of pension arrears based on the approved template.The communique read:…