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Banditry: Dauda Lawal and The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

By Ali Mohammed The latest exposes surrounding Governor Dauda Lawal’s purported complicity in financing banditry in Zamfara State have sparked widespread astonishment and demands for clarity. Presently, Zamfara State is grappling with an unprecedented surge in banditry and insurgency, with communities being increasingly besieged, and Governor Lawal’s actions and decisions...

Nigeria’s Public Services Workers Face Dual Threat of Climate Change, Insecurity

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

By Michael Oche In the sweltering heat of Nigeria’s industrial hubs, workers toil tirelessly, their labour fueling the nation’s economic growth. Yet, they face an unseen threat: climate change. Rising temperatures, flooding, heat stress, and extreme weather events imperil their health, safety, and productivity In Nigeria, public service workers, particularly...

Gbajabiamila: Why An Innocent Mind Fears No Accusation

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

By Kabir Muazu In the crucible of public scrutiny, high-ranking officials face intense pressure, with every move subject to partisan criticism. A case in point is Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose recent tour of government agencies has sparked a maelstrom of reactions....

North West Agenda for Peace (NOWAP) Lauds President Tinubu for Presence of Defence Minister, CDS to Flush Out Banditry

NewsDeskNgSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

The North West Agenda for Peace (NOWAP) commends President Bola Tinubu for his proactive measures in addressing the escalating security challenges in the region. The presence of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, in the region attests to the President’s...

$6.8b NNPCL Debt: Nigerians In Diaspora To Lead Protests In UK, UNGA For Arrest, Prosecution Of Mele Kyari

NewsDeskNgSep 5, 2024September 5, 20240

Some Nigerians in the diaspora, under the auspices of the Diaspora Good Governance Watch (DGGW), have announced plans to lead massive protests demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of Mele Kyari, the Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd). The protests, scheduled to take place in...

Coalition Berates Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal for Financing Banditry, Illegal Gold-Mining for Selfish Gains

NewsDeskNgSep 5, 2024September 5, 20240

*Calls for Arrest of Bandits’ Sponsors A coalition, Centre Against Banditry and Terrorism (CABT), has condemned Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly financing banditry and illegal gold-mining activities in the state for personal gain. Speaking at a press conference, Executive Director, Yakubu Dauda, accused Governor Lawal of paying terrorists...

Group Lauds Presidency Over Tour of Agencies, Hails Gbajabiamila’s Proactiveness

NewsDeskNgSep 5, 2024September 5, 20240

The Initiative for Credible and Transparency in Governance (ICTG) has praised the Presidency for taking proactive steps to ensure optimal performance in agencies directly under its purview. In a statement signed by Dr. Ochonu Ochonu, the group said the recent visit and tour of critical agencies by the President’s Chief...

Nwobodo’s Legacies That Shaped Education Of Ndigbo

NewsDeskNgSep 5, 2024September 5, 20240

By Sammie Echi Agbo A hero makes the difference no matter the length of time he stays on the stage. He sees beyond the moment and is often dreaded by noisy mongers. A hero however is like a ferocious animal that needs no entourage. This is a story of how...

Buratai Leads the Frontline Again: Fire Service Commends Ex-Chief of Army Staff’s Battle Plan Against Fire Hazards

NewsDeskNgSep 4, 2024September 4, 20240

The Comptroller General of the Federal Fire Service has endorsed the appointment of former Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Yusuf Buratai (rtd) to spearhead the awareness campaign on fire emergencies. Speaking through his representative, Suleiman Anas, Deputy Comptroller of Fire, he lauded the selection of General Buratai, stressing that...

Exclusive: Inside Details Of How Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal Finances Gold Extraction, Settle Bandits From State Security Funds

NewsDeskNgSep 4, 2024September 4, 20240

Facts have emerged of how Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State misused security funds to finance his personal gold mining interests and pay off notorious bandits. A leaked memo reveals that a substantial amount of money was approved to finance a reconciliation project, totalling over one billion Naira. However, sources...