When the same spotlight that the Western media have been putting on African nations is turned back on them by the Trump media machine, what we are seeing is that they are every bit as corrupt or even more so than the African countries that they have been unfairly projecting as the fave of corruption. Look at the revelations that have come out from the Ukraine probe. Much of the aid sent to that country allegedly ended up in private pockets. What about the exposé from the USAID payments? Monies paid to cronies. Cash and slush are going to terror…
Author: Hints News
With the recent revelations about the Obama and Biden administrations funding Boko Haram through USAID, if Nigeria really wants to defend her territorial integrity and ensure her internal security, the National Assembly must without delay pass a law that all Non-Governmental Organisations in Nigeria that receive funding from foreign governments, agencies and individuals must declare such monies. If they do not declare such funds, their registrations should be reversed and their licenses revoked. Any such funds traced to them will be forfeited to the Federal Government. If we do not do this, Nigeria will continue to be vulnerable to external…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), says the former Governor of Sokoto state, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal lacks the moral rights to challenge the intentions of politicians who have defected from a crisis-ridden PDP to the ruling party. TheHintsNews reports that the former governor recently asserted that no politician with conscience would join the APC. However, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka in a statement issued Sunday said Tambuwal’s comment aptly described him as a serial defector consider his antecedents. The spokesperson stressed that contrary to Tambuwal’s view, members of the PDP are joining APC to identify with President…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has stepped down the implementation of the Oransanye’s reports which recommended the merger of federal government agencies and parastatals. TheHintsNews reports that for the aviation sector, the report recommended the merger of Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Since the reports was submitted, the Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari administration did not consider the implementation of the report. TheHintsNews reports that in February 2024, President Bola Tinubu ordered the full implementation of the Oronsaye report. Consequently, it announced the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate, arresting four members. The operations led to the recovery of multi-million-naira worth of tramadol pills concealed in the bumper and false bottom of sienna buses heading to border towns. Its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said following weeks of intelligence and surveillance operations by operatives, a Sienna bus marked ABJ 452 HG was intercepted at Nasarawa- Toto road, Keffi, Nasarawa state on Tuesday 27th January 2025 at 6am. He not that two suspects: Zahradeen Adamu, 27 and Abubakar Usman,…
The operatives of the Nigerian Police force have neutralised nine terrorists in Kebbi and Imo states, and so recovered 23 arms and assorted ammunition. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Sunday said on 14th February, 2025, unknown armed men invaded Gobiraje Village in Suru LGA of Kebbi State and kidnapped 60 years old Umaru Bawa. He said: “Police Operatives attached to the Kebbi State Command, upon the receipt of the report, trailed the suspects to Tundafari Forest in the Dakingari axis of the State and engaged them in a fierce gun duel. “Consequently, 4 of…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and the Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo have harped on technological adaptation and deeper economic regulation to drive safer Nigerian aviation industry. They both spoke Saturday in Abuja at the NCAA 25 Years Anniversary symposium with the theme, “Human Capital Development: Upskilling the next generation of aviators.” Keyamo, represented by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, said whilst NCAA has achieved maximum success over the past 25 years, sustaining these accomplishments requires a deliberate focus on safety planning, stakeholders collaboration and adoption of innovative…
Kenya’s Edwin Kibet on Saturday emerged as the winner of the 10th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Kibet showed immense strength to outpace his rivals to claim victory, despite a difficult path. He crossed the finish line with an unofficial time of 2:14:18, securing the prestigious title and the $50,000 prize money. It was total Kenyan dominance in the men’s elite category, as Kibet led a clean sweep of the podium places: 🥇 1st Place: Edwin Koech Kibet– 2:14:18🥈 2nd Place: Nehemiah Kipyegon – 2:16:37🥉 3rd Place: Bernard Cheruiyot – 2:17:17 The Access BankLagos Marathon, now in…
Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested 18 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers along Benin – Auchi road recovering 38 locally made guns, pellets and several charms in the process. The Corps Commandant, Commissioner, Friday Ibadin who made this known in a statement issued Saturday said the arrest was made during a bush combing exercise along Benin – Auchi road by Equedion Camp, close to Army Checkpoint. Ibadin said: “Today, 14th February, 2025, while on patrol along Benin – Auchi Road by Eguedion Camp, close to Soldiers checkpoint, two persons were sighted holding guns. On sighting my men, they took…
Following the recent Open Society Barometer report revealing that 30 per cent of young Nigerians consider military rule a viable alternative, civil society organisations under the auspices of Strengthening of Democracy in Nigeria Project has kicked against the call, however demanded for the implementation of Justice Muhammed Uwais’ report. Advocacy Lead, Ezenwa Nwagwu, reiterated this while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja, where he admitted that the challenges confronting the nation’s democracy, despite 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. He lamented that the country continued to witness electoral malpractice, political party inefficiencies, weak governance structures, and a growing…