The days of the Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi in office appeared to be numbered after moves to save his job and serve another four years term hit the rock. TheHintsNews reliably gathered that the presidency was already planning a major swoop in NSCDC with all the Deputy Commandant General (DCGs) expected to be forced to retire. Following the allegations of corruption against the NSCDC boss, TheHintsNews was reliably informed by a source in the presidency that all entreaties made on behalf of Audi before President Bola Tinubu were unsuccessful. The source said:…
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Barring any last minute changes, the Government of Kano state will announce the reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. His planned reinstatement followed the Kano State House of Assembly’s resolution to dethrone the current Emir and also dismantle the four new Emirates in the State established under a controversial 2019 law. Though it has not been officially announced, LEADERSHIP has it on good authority that Sanusi II has been reinstated, and is expected in Kano on Friday. According to credible inside sources, the former Governor of Central Bank stands reinstated The source said: “So certainly…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that the personal particulars of the candidates and their running mates contesting Ondo State governorship election would be published on Saturday 25th May, 2024. TheHintsNews reports that the Ondo State governorship election is scheduled to hold on Saturday 16th November, 2024. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Thursday streessed that the publication of personal particulars of candidates followed the conclusion of party primaries. He, therefore, appealed to Nigerians to scrutinise the documents. Olumekun added that any aspirant who participated in his/her party…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on State Independent Electoral Commissions to stop the coronation of candidates of the ruling parties in the conducts of local governments election. To this end, INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu called on the state governors to allow the SIECs to have greater capacity for independent action Yakubu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a courtesy call by executive members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions (FOSIECOM). He said both INEC and SIECs are creations of the Constitution, saying the conduct of local government elections was fundamental to the proper functioning…
The federal government has partnered the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) to establish Compressed Natural Gas service centers in the 774 local governments of the federation. This was disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja at a stakeholders meeting in line with the current administration’s efforts to reduce carbon emission in the country. The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali who was represented by the Director, Road Transportation and Mass Transit, Musa Ibrahim noted that there were millions of vehicles on Nigerian roads that were running on petrol. He said: “We have been approached by investors who want to partner with…
Following the cry of abandonment by the 36 States Women Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has donated wrappers to the women leaders. TheHintsNews reports that last Wednesday, the APC women complained bitterly that they were not being carried along in the scheme of things in the party. “Since after the elections, Your Excellency may note that only one bag of rice and one paper wrapper was given to the States women leaders from the National Secretariat of the party. Nothing was given to us during Easter, the…
A former National Vice Chairman North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman has threatened legal action against the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party for breach of the party’s constitution. Against this background, the former director general of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the NWC of the party to activate all organs of the APC in line with the party’s constitution or he would be forced to seek court action against the party. He said the inability to comply with statutory provisions regulating the conduct of political parties, the party was…
The House of Representatives has directed the Ministry of Aviation to conduct an audit of technical systems and projects to thoroughly review the current state of RADAR systems, radio communications, the Safe Tower project, and the Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) Automation project in the nation’s airports. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion moved on Tuesday by Hon. Jesse Onuakalusi. Moving the motion, the lawmaker sai the efficient functioning of Nigerian airports are crucial for national security, safety, and economic development. Onuakalusi added that recent incidents have raised concerns about the competence and accountability of personnel…
Vice President Kashim Shettima Tuesday admitted that ongoing high corruption cases were testing the dedication of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shettima, who was represented by his Special Adviser on general duties, Aliyu Modibbo disclosed this in Abuja at the policy round-table titled, “The Asiwaju Scorecard Series”, organised by APC Professionals Forum. He added that the solutions this administration has rolled out are designed to deal with the remnants of longstanding issues that have undermined the economy head-on, rather than opting for temporary fixes. Shettima said this was essential for the health and future of the nation, saying these decisions are to…
Coalition of Christian Politicians in Nigeria has said determination and strong opposition of a member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Among Jaji to the under-developments and insecurities in Zamfara State has made him a target of these retrogressive politicians. The coalition said it was highly disturbed about the manipulation and falsehood been peddled around by some political opponents and critics who are scared and intimidated by Jaji’s pedigree. Its National Coordinator, Gabriel Itodo, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja said it findings elements within and outside the All Progressives Congress…