The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka has called on the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai to desist from attacking the party and President Bola Tinubu. Morka stated this while briefing journalists on Wednesday in Abuja at the end of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party. TheHintsNews reports that El-Rufai has been launching ceaseless attacks on the party and Tinubu. It was against this background that Morka urged him to respect his status as a former minister and former governor, saying if he continues to engage, people have…
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The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress has ratified the zoning of chairmanship of the party to the North west. TheHintsNews reports that the position was initially zoned to the North Central which gave Senator Abdulahi Adamu the chance to emerge as the chairman of the party. However, intractable crisis within the party led to the ouster of Adamu and the former National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore. The resignation of the duo paved way for the former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdulahi Adamu to emerge as the chairman and Senator Ajibola Basiru as…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Working Committee (NEC) of the party to constitute committees to reconcile aggrieved members of the party. The president gave the directive at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party held on Wednesday in Abuja. Tinubu commended the National Working Committee (NEC) of the party for doing a good job. He stated: “I am happy with food prices coming down, especially as Ramadan approaches. The Sun is high, and the sky is bright outside. “While the rest of the world unravels, we see growth in Nigeria. We are seeing a gradual return…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje Wednesday said the National Working Committee (NWC) under his leadership inherited the sum of N8,987,874,663 debt when he assumed office. Ganduje made this known in Abuja at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. He added that the inherited debts were expenses incurred during pre-election legal battles, election cases, and appeals for legislative, governorship, and presidential elections. He stated: “The current NWC inherited debts and legal liabilities to the total tune of N8,987,874,663, arising from various legal engagements.”However, he noted that…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere In Nigeria (CARE), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on supporting contingency planning and the use of early warning systems along sustainable agricultural and food systems in Nigeria. The MoU, NiMet added, included Health and Nutrition, Livelihoods and economic development, as well as Humanitarian Risk Reduction through adaptation of climate change in designated States of the country The overall objective of the collaboration, it noted, was to promote sustainable development and interventions in Nigeria. It also aimed at creating a stronger policy and financing environment for…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will on Thursday decorate 30 referees with the badge of FIFA, thus conferring on them the authority to perform as international arbiters in the year 2025. President of NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, will perform the decoration, alongside the Chairman of NFF Referees Committee, Mrs. Faith Irabor, General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi and the Head of NFF Refereeing Unit, Alhaji Sani Zubairu. The breakdown shows there are 11 referees, 11 assistant referees, four futsal referees and four beach soccer referees. There are also 22 male and eight female arbiters in all, with three of the 11 referees…
Coalition for Good Governance and Transparency in Nigeria has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate allegations against the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese. The Convener of the group, Okpanachi Jacob, while addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja said their demands became imperative following a resolution by the Benue State House of Assembly last week recommending his removal. The state Assembly recommended his removal following a petition from Governor Hyacinth Alia over alleged infractions deemed incompatible with his judicial office. The group therefore called on the Attorney General of the…
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu has decried the absence of a comprehensive legal framework which had long hindered the sector’s growth and global competitiveness. He also called for robust collaborations between the government and private sector stakeholders to accelerate reforms and enhance industrial efficiency. While unveiling the proposed Nigeria Metallurgical Industry bill on Tuesday in Abuja, Audu described the bill as a transformative piece of legislation set to accelerate Nigeria’s economic diversification and industrial growth. He highlighted that the Bill would establish a robust legal and regulatory framework, unlocking the vast potential of Nigeria’s metallurgical and steel…
The Founder of United Airlines and a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Obiora Okonkwo has said that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party would not trade the party’s candidate for Governor Charles Soludo in the November governorship election He also alleged that Soludo was seeking the help of the party leadership to win the governorship election scheduled for November. Okonkwo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while addressing the journalists after submitting his form at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja. He recalled that prior to the 2023 elections, Soludo…
Yesterday, I left the office early to ensure I could settle in front of the TV in time for the 8pm ARISE NEWS Prime Time interview, anchored by Charles Aniagolu with former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as the guest. This was El-Rufai’s first interview with any media platform since stepping down from office in 2023. Frankly, the interview was well worth it, and El-Rufai delivered as expected. At one point, I even laughed and whispered to someone sitting close to me: “Mallam hasn’t changed one bit; still the master of playing both sides. He was frank during the interview,…