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• don't Compromise merit, NCYP task President Elect  As Nigerian Muslims join the rest of the Muslim Faithfuls in marking Eid El Fitri celebration,  President - Elect, Bola Ahmad Tinubu have reminded that Nigerians voted for him based on his track record during his tenure as the Governor of Lagos State, therefore, he should not compromise his sterling leadership quality . The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) in a goodwill message to the President- Elect which was signed by its national leader, Isaac Abrak and made available to media house,used the occasion to extend its heartfelt greetings and felicitations to President Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The statement furthers states  "As we celebrate with Tinubu, we remind him that he was elected by Nigerians because of his legacy as Lagos state governor, where he provided good governance to all the people of Lagos. Tinubu transformed Lagos into one of the biggest economies in Africa because he assembled a team of peo...

The Special Assistant on Public Communication to Waziri Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Phrank Shaibu,  has alleged that  the electoral misconduct perpetrated by the Adamawa Resident Electoral Commission, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, is nothing different from what the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, did during the Presidential polls. Yunusa-Ari had on Sunday, announced Senator Aishatu Ahmed Binani, the APC governorship candidate in Adamawa, as the winner of the election even while the results were still being collated. The Adamawa REC has since been suspended by  the headquarters of the commission while the announcement of the results has been postponed indefinitely. Responding in a statement, however, Shaibu said the national leadership of INEC could not pretend to be unaware of the many allegations hanging on the neck of the Adamawa REC. Shaibu added that the suspension of the Adamawa REC without his arrest and prosecution was merely a slap in ...

In its quest at developing the game as well as keeping the players busy, the Kaduna State Volleyball Association (KADSVA) is rolling out Kaduna State Beach Volleyball Sallah Slam. A statement signed by the member representing media on the board, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson  said that this was made known by KADSVA Secretary, Florence Yori in a memo to the board members of the association on Tuesday April 11, 2023. According to the memo, the three day event would be held at the prestigious Ahmadu Bello Stadium. " This is to inform and invite you to Kaduna State Beach Volleyball Sallah Slam slated for 21st-23rd April 2023 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna for both Senior and Junior," the memo informed. KADSVA, which is led by Engineer Musa Nimrod, has been at the forefront of developing talents for both indoor and beach volleyball in Nigeria. Engineer Nimrod is also the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF).

By Mada Ibrahim and Mike Odeh James   Even as the Independent National Electoral Commission prepare for the  runoff between the incumbent Governor of Adamawa, Ahmadu Umar Fintiri and the Governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress,Aishetu Binani, the signs are very clear that Fintiri would still triumph . Here are some of the reasons why voters choose FINITIRI over his rival  In recent times, Adamawa have not have  a Governor that have focused on infrastructural  development like Fintriri is doing currently.exchanging him for a fellow whose policies Adamawa people are not sure of  is a major impediment to Binani . Apart from the infrastructural development, Fintiri have invested much in human capacity starting from the rural areas to the urban centres in the state .Furthermore, salaries are being paid regularly, farmers get subsidies as  well  More so, through out the country, APC has become very impervious to the suffe...

Arewa Youth Group Drum Support For Hon. Faleke As CoS To President Elect Tinubu BY James Boboye  Abuja  The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has endorsed Hon. James Faleke as Chief of Staff (CoS) to the President elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A press statement issued by the national president Alhaji Yerima Shettima said, as stakeholders and keen watchers of the ongoing wrap-up of civilian-to-civilan transition, they feel it is not just important but very necessary to state their position on the national conversation regarding the best man for office of the next Chief of Staff.  "We belief Hon James Faleke is a very loyal Tinubu supporter and associate who has proved to be reliable as ambassador to president-elect any day and Nigeria has had serious challenges caused by the communication gap between the President,  ministers and even State governors, so this is an oppprtunity for the President-elect to get someone with good skills of managing the ...

As Christians worldwide as well in Nigeria are celebrating the Easter Festival in commemoration of the Resurrection of Christ, the Northern Christian  Youths Professionals have extended warm wishes to all Nigerians on the event . In a statement issued and signed by the President of the group Isaac Abrak and made available to journalists, the group  called on Nigerians  to reflect on the virtues of Jesus Christ's death on the cross and emulate theses virtues their  daily lives. The group also seized the opportunity to reflect on the state of the nation and the outcomes of the Presidential and Gubnatorial elections adding that though the processes posed challenges, it however believed that there is light in the tunnel  "We must also use this opportunity to reflect on the state of our nation and the challenges we face. In light of the Presidential election, we congratulate His Excellency Sen Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory. We believe that under his le...

  The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has described the governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu as the best among his predecessors.  In a statement signed by the group's Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro on Thursday said "Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has embarked on assessment tours in the Southeast to ascertain the level of development and distribution of public amenities in various LGAs in the Southeast". "We had convened a high level of disciplined Igbo Team of Ingerity, made of erudite scholars, Igbo patriots, and impartial Court Judges(retired), with strict rules of engagement and terms of reference to evaluate the level of progress put together and challenges confronted in the 95 LGAs of Southeast towards the end of the tenures of the outgoing State Governors, and in alphabetical order, the Igbo Team of Integrity commenced the Assessment Tour from Abia State and their findings were remarkable and outstanding".  ...

Yesterday 5th Wednesday, 2023 witnessed the gathering of various interest groups in Enugu State,  who converged to launch and publicly unveil a mandate protection movement for Barr Peter Mbah, the Governor-Elect of Enugu State, who contested and won the 2023 guber poll under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Though the move was Initiated by leading CSOs, the project attracted the interest of several pressure groups, professional associations, religious entities, youth and women pro-democracy  networks among others. They officially launched the "Mbah Mandate Movement, also known as "M3GROUP" in its short form, created for the exclusive aim of driving widespread advocacies and leading civic actions to safeguard the mandate of Peter Mbah against all forms of existing and potential threats or distractions.  The stakeholders who initiated this project believe that Barr Peter Mbah deserved the victory he got at the polls on the 18th March, 20...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Thursday, called on the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) to  transmit its proceedings live. Frank in a statement in Abuja, said this has become necessary to ensure transparency and openness in the conduct of the tribunal.  He said the move would make Nigerians feel a sense of belonging by keeping them abreast of the progress or otherwise of hearings of the petitions as critical stakeholders. He said: “We have seen in other countries even within Africa like Kenya where proceedings on election petition sittings were transmitted live so voters would have the opportunity to see how justice is being dispensed.” He also urged the PEPT to urgently commence sitting, ensure accelerated hearing of the case and speedily conclude the case within time statutorily allotted before inauguration on May 29, 2023. He said: “We know as it stands, the All Progressives...

By Musa Alamu, Kaduna  All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Niger State, Alhaji Mohammed Nma Kolo said that the ruling party should compensate the North Central by zoning the position of the Senate president to the region, for making massive sacrifices that saw the party cross critical turning points leading up to the February presidential election.  Nma Kolo, in a statement issued Tuesday, also said when the position is eventually micro zoned to the North Central, Senator Sani Musa from Niger State would be among the eminently competent persons for the job.  "It is only fair and decent that with the President from the South-West, Vice-President from the North East, the Senate Presidency should  in the interest of equity and ordinary rules of decency be allocated to the North Central where Niger State is eminently qualified for the job," Kolo said.  The APC chieftain recalled the massive sacrifice made by Niger State and Senator Sani Musa who was promine...

By David Bawa  Ahead of the of the resumption of the Senate, an advocacy group, the Nigeria Civil Advocacy Society has urged National Assembly Members especially the Senators to zone the office of the Senate President to the South South . In a press release signed Mr Kenneth Ettah Obi, the Chairman and  Dr Lawrence Cole Okwara  Vice Chairman and  made available by to media men on Tuesday, the group noted that despite the declaration by certain senators of their interest in becoming the Senate President,it  insist that Godswill Akpabio remains the best material for this top position under the present circumstances. Of a truth,  It added Akpabio’s Senate leadership under Tinubu’s Presidency would be the best thing to happen to Nigeria in terms of inclusive democracy and good governance. It further stressed that Nigeria as a country and Nigerians as a people are going through so much difficult times and need patriots of discerning characters, unequal competenc...

*Says service's nollywood script a recipe for tragedy, needs overhaul Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has said the Directorate of State Security Service (DSS) has metamorphosed into an intelligence arm of the ruling party and urgently needs a total overhaul. Frank, however said the DSS needs to wake up and restore the lost confidence Nigerians have in its leadership. In a statement released he made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, on the recent activities of the DSS, the political activist accused the organisation of monitoring and then leaking telephone conversations of some political leaders (Especially in opposition) in order to embarrass them and to impress the APC elements. Frank, who is the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), Ambassador to East Africa and Middle East, said the DSS has the right to intercept unlawful communication but not to leak private conversations that...

A pro democracy group, Taraba First Group (TFG), has condemned a protest purportedly staged by NNPP members on Monday at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja.  The protesters were,  among others things, demanding for review of the Taraba polls and calling for its cancelations. Recall that NNPP came second in the governorship polls won by PDP's Lt Col Agbu Kefas (rtd). Kefas has since been issued with a Certificate of Return.  Describing the protest as a brazen affront on democracy, TFG said Taraba electorate are prepared to defend their votes, stressing that INEC must not allow for any anti people development with devastating outcomes. In a statement issued in Jalingo and signed by Inusa Aliyu, TFG said "the evil protest in Abuja is fake and a desperate attempt to upturn people's will. Why didn't they protest in Jalingo? They are aware of the popularity and acceptance of these results by the majority of Taraba citizens. Any attempt ...

The former Nigeria minister of youth and sport Mr Solomon darlung has lead a delegations of northern Nigerian Christian Clergies to sheick Dahiru usman bauchi's house in kaduna state north western Nigeria  According to him, the aims is to strengthens Christians and Muslim relationship for peace and unity among Nigerians  It was observed that, Christians from various northern states of Nigeria which include plateau, Bauchi, katsina, Gombe, Taraba, kaduna and sokoto were opportune to be among those who attended the interfaith Ramadan iftar to promote interreligious tolerance and mutual understanding among the adherence of different faith base organization in the country  Adding that  for the past 12 years, they have been coming from various states in the north to join other top Islamic scholars towards breaking Ramadan iftar fast to promote peace and unity among Nigerians . Darlung called for more prayers from both Muslims and Christians clerics nation wide...

CG, NHFSS, Ambassador Dr Joshua Osatimehin Wole  presenting his speech while the senior officers listen during the 2days AGM, at National Headquarters in Abuja. Photo: BASHIR BELLO DOLLARS On the 39/03/2023