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T he Social Democratic Party, (SDP) National Executive Committee, (NEC) on Saturday, passed a Vote of no confidence on the acting national Chair, Dr Olu Agunloye and national Secretary, Shehu Gabam. The two party leaders were alleged to have committed various abuses of the constitution. A communique of the party from the meeting which was held in Abuja on Saturday, stated that; “The NEC considered the various abuses of the constitution by the following underlisted officers and therefore agreed by majority to suspend, Alhaji Shehu Gabam and Dr. Agunloye.” The NEC also fixed the national convention of the party for April 27 to 29, this year. It was presided over by the party’s deputy national Chairman (North), Dr Abdul Ahmed Isiaq, who was hitherto suspended by the party. Isiaq who was readmitted into the party on Saturday by the NEC, said the emergency meeting was called based on the provisions of Article 14 (2)1 which states that the NEC may summon an emergency any time it seems fit pr...

A fter years of Chief Kashimawo Abiola, popularly known as MKO's demise, it has been revealed  that contrary to the general belief by Nigerians and watchers of Nigerian politics all over the world, who had believed that the winner of the June 12 1993, Kashimawo Abiola was killed, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar, a former Nigerian Head of State has shed more light on the issue. The former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar has disclosed that late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, winner of the June 12 1993 Presidential election in Nigeria, was not killed but died after falling ill. While speaking during an interview with Trust TV,  Abdulsalami disclosed that contrary to insinuations that Abiola took tea that was allegedly poisoned, before he passed on, he actually took ill and died According to the former Head of State, "Well, I smile because there were lots of allegations here and there that we killed Abiola. As always when I am talking about late Abiola, I still thank God for directing...

As the voice of Nigerian cry louder in pain over the security challenges bedeviling the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured  that his administration will crush terrorists in Nigeria.  Buhari emphasised that residents of Kaduna should be assured of his government's  determination to crush terrorists and criminal gangs operating in the state and in other parts of the Nigeria. He gave the assurance while being hosted to a State Banquet organised by Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i  of Kaduna State to round up his state visit to the Kaduna.  Buhari commended the state’s support to security agencies, saying the establishment of a ministry dedicated to internal security was good.  ‘‘I wish to assure the people and government of Kaduna State that the Federal Government is doing its utmost to contain and crush the terrorists menacing our citizens and their property in parts of the country. On behalf of the Federal Government, I commend the efforts of the Kaduna...

The support for a presidential candidate of Igbo extraction seems to have reached an appreciation level as Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has visited the northern part of the country to solicit for the region's support. This move,  the Ohaneze Ndigbo said  is to curry the support of the north to support in ensuring that Igbo Candidate emerges as the next President of Nigeria. According to the Secretary-General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worlwide, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro who disclosed this during a visit with in Kaduna,  when he led other executives on an advocacy visit to leadership of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF). Isiguzoro said “Ohanaeze has mapped out N10bn to support any of our candidates that emerge from whichever party be it APC or PDP”. According to him, “We decided that, the best thing we do is to interface with the north , the north with the population and vast majority will always play the role of kingmaker being a deciding factor in 2023 Presidency”. “We just ope...

It has been dsclosedl that the Children of the Former Chief of Army Staff, LT. Gen. Luka. N Yusuf has dragged their Maternal uncle, Mr. Emmanuel Yusuf before a Kaduna District Court, seeking  recovery of their father's property presently occupied by him.   In a Suit No. KDC/734cc/21 filed by Bilhatu Beauty Yusuf on behalf of other siblings summoned the Defendant to appear before the Court on the 23rd Day of December, 2021 to answer the claimant's claim to recover possession of a detached duplex and all the other developers/improvements of property No. 15, Bourmediene Road, Narayi High cost.  The suit supported by a claim filed by Barrister D.B. Kwajaffa, of MESSRS HALI CHAMBERS stated that the Claimant is entitled to the possession of premises situated at No. 15, Bourmediene Road, Narayi High Cost, Kaduna, which the Defendant occupies as a licensee and which licence was revoked on the 25th day of October 2021. "The Claimant did serve on the Defendant a notice in writing o...

As leaders of different communities celebrate the Yuletide with their people, Pastor  Engr. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, Delta State Energy Commissioner has left a lasting impression on his people as he did not only celebrate with them but also went further to empower them. The Commissioner who commended his people for the tremendous support they have given to the governor, Senator Authur Ifeanyi Okowa, said the governor recognises the support of the Isoko nation hence, the large number of appointments given to people from Isoko Land by the governor. Engineer Ukodhiko revealed that as a mark of appreciation to the people of Isoko nation, governor Okowa has most of his trusted friends in Isoko land. He stated that the governor's giant stride in Delta State was as a result of the support of the people. Women dressed in their traditional attires thronged the venue of the event from all the communities that constitute Otibio ward 13.  The Honorable Commissioner, who was accompan...

The former Chairman of the Appropriation Committee federal House of Representative, representing Kiru/Bebeji from Kano State, Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa has organized a special prayer for the peaceful Coexistence of the Nation and successful emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as next Nigeria’s president. The special prayer took place at Kofa’s residence in Kofa village Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano state. The National prayers were attended by about 2000 Ulamas drawn from various Muslim denominations in the state who sought divine intervention for peace and stability of the nation. During the prayers, two raka’at prayers were led by Chief Imam of Kafin Maiyaki, Sheikh Rabiu Muhammad who recited verses from the Holy Qur’an.  Kofa, who is currently an Executive Director Federal Housing Authority used the opportunity to empower 2500 youths who were trained in various skills, as well as scholarship grants. According to him, “This is a special prayer session for peace and stabilit...