Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai has ordered the arrest, prosecution of anyone caught negotiating with bandits on behalf of his government. In a statement by his Commissioner for Internal security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the governor made it clear…
The politics of 2023 and the Tinubu factor – Ehi Braimah
As the political permutations and momentum gathers steam for 2023, the presidential field is expanding as usual and it is being speculated that we may have the following politicians vying for the top prize: Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State;…
*Lagos officials to civil servants: be proactive (Nation) *Hours after calling him ‘a bastard’ Daddy Freeze sends message to Pastor Ibiyeomie (Vanguard)
Lagos officials to civil servants: be proactive (Nation) Officials of Lagos Local Government Service Commission, Mr Babs Akinyanmi, and Mr Ladi Ajomale have urged civil servants to be proactive as the nation gradually returns to life after COVID-19. The duo…
Buhari lists benefits of AKK Gas pipeline project
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday affirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to ensure timely delivery of the landmark Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas (AKK) pipeline project within budgetary allocation and specifications. Speaking at the virtual flag-off ceremony of the project at the Ajaokuta, Kogi…
Sanusi, El-Rufai meet in Awe (Guardian)
Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai on Friday visited the deposed Kano Emir Muhammadu Sanusi at Awe, Nassarawa State, where he was exiled to by the Kano State Government. Kano State Government on Monday removed Sanusi as emir of the Kano…
*Why gridlock persists on Lagos-Ibadan highway – FRSC (DailyTrust) *Waterways security: Sanwo-Olu commissions new police command at Ilashe (Nation)
Why gridlock persists on Lagos-Ibadan highway – FRSC (DailyTrust) As the Lagos-Ibadan expressway gridlock worsens with motorists spending close to four hours within Lagos and Mowe in Ogun State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has blamed impatience on the…
Tinubu, Oshiomhole, el-Rufai’s 2023 posters spark debate (Punch)
Four years ahead of the 2023 Presidential election, politics of who emerges the next President of Nigeria seems to be dominating the social media space, no thanks to political posters posted in some strategic parts of the country. Those whose…
Presidency: El-Rufai wants zoning dropped for competence (Punch)
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has made a case for the abandonment of zoning arrangements for political offices as currently obtainable in the country. He said the arrangements needed to be de-emphasised and ultimately abandoned in favour of competence. Some…
Arewa youths back El-Rufai on godfatherism comment (Punch)
The Arewa Youth Forum has supported the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over recent statements credited to him that godfatherism should give way in politics in Nigeria. The forum’s position was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday by…
*Youths to El-Rufai: our godfather is progressive (Nation)* Cultists kill one; injure two in Lagos (Nation)
Youths to El-Rufai: our godfather is progressive (Nation) THE Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide has warned Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai to desist from acts that could earn him disgrace from the Yoruba nation Addressing reporters in Lagos, the council’s…
