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THEOPHILUS YAKUBU DANJUMA [TYDanjuma] THE SUCCESSFUL TARABAN, HIS BIOGRAPHY, CAREER AND FAMILY TY Danjuma is a truly outstanding man who has achieved a lot of remarkable things. He is clearly one of the most significant figures in the Nigerian army, a political leader and a multi-billionaire businessman, who spends a lot of money on charity. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma born on Dec. 9th, 1938, a soldier, businessman, politician, and philanthropist. He managed to combine all of his careers. His native town is Takum in Taraba State, born into the family of Kuru Danjuma, a farmer who specialized in metal parts trade for farming purposes, & his wife Rufkatu Asibi. Takum, was a farming community, rice, yams, cassava were widely cultivated all around the neighborhood. TY is from a respectable family, his father, a hard working & dedicated peasant, his ancestors, very important people in Takum. Theophilus started his basic education at the St. Bartholomew’s Primary School, situated in

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Former Minister of Women Affairs! Aisha Alhassan defects to PDP. In preparation for the 2023 general elections, a former Gvernotorial candidate under the platform of United Democratic Party (UDP) in Taraba state Sen. Aisha Alhassan has decamped to PDP. She made the disclosure during the state UDP stakeholders meeting, held at Unity Hall in Jalingo, Taraba state capital on Saturday. According to the state Chairman of the Party, Alh. Sani Hassan Chul said, a five man committee was set up by the party who made a thorough consultations and carried a survey on people’s views who agreed that Sen. Aisha Alhassan should defect to PDP. The Committee under the Chairmanship of Alh. Abdulmumini Vaki recommended that all the opinions sampled from the masses who are supporters of UDP from the 168 wards of the 16 LGAs of the state agreed that Sen. Aisha should move to the people’s Democratic Party PDP for the development of Taraba State.

. Declaring the result,Governor of Taraba State Darius Dickson Ishaku who is the Chairman of the PDP Special Congress said Douye Diri having scored five hundred and sixty one votes is the winner of the congress against second placed Timi Alaibi who scored three hundred and sixty five votes with third placed Keniebi Okoko having One hundred and forty two votes. Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku advised contestant that lost the election not to be disturbed but should join forces with the winner Douye Diri to continue PDP supremacy in Bayelsa state. The Governor thanked the delegates for exhibiting high level of maturity and security operatives for ensuring that the exercise  ended smoothly. Former President of the Country Goodluck Ebele Jonathan led delegates from Ogbia Local Government Area and Governor of Bayelsa State Seriake Dickson led delegates from Sagbama their respective Local Government Areas. Delegates from Nembe,Brass,Ekeremo,Kolokuma Opukuma,Yenagoa and Southern Ijaw with

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku has given each Pilgrim from Taraba State 100 Saudi Riyal equivalent to Ten Thousand Nigerian Currency. The 2019 Amirul Hajj and also the Eva of Jen Alh Isma'ila Agwaru broke the News while Addressing the Pilgrims last Thursday. The Amirul Hajj who directed all the Centre Officers of the Muslim Pilgrims welfare Board to Start the disbursement instantly after his address, also asked the management of the Board to supervise the payment. Alh Agwaru said the gift by His Excellency is to assist the Pilgrims to intensify supplications and other Ibadat in the Holy Land after completing the Hajj rites. Translating the Amirul Hajj's Address into Fulfulde Language, Secretary Amirul Hajj team, Barr. Bashir Muhammed Member representing Nguroje Constituency caution the Pilgrims not to over spend the fund for their own good. Speaking on behalf of the Pilgrims the PRO of Muslim Pilgrims welfare Board Hamza Baba Muri who thanked the Governor for the gesture,

The National Youths Service Corps in Taraba State has handed over three men, posing as graduates of tertiary institutions, caught in possession of fake certificates to the police. Mrs Florence Yaakugh, the Taraba Coordinator of NYSC, on Friday, said the suspects were apprehended with the fake certificates during the screening of prospective Batch B Stream II corps members at the orientation camp in Jalingo. The suspects are; Nasiru Yau, who claimed to have studied Mass Communication, Shehu Murktar -Computer Science and Illiyasu Usman- Sociology, all from Isfop University of Cotonou in the Republic of Benin. “They came for registration and the verification officer discovered them with fake certificates and verification papers.

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NIGERIA HAS LOST A PEACEMAKER, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI OF HRH DANJUMA BAYONGA President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Bayonga family, government and people of Taraba State over the transition of His Royal Highness, Danjuma Stephen Bayonga, the Gara Donga. The President, who described the late 81-year-old first class traditional ruler and retired policeman as a person devoted to the improvement of the welfare of people in his domain, lamented that Nigeria has also “lost an advocate of peace.” According to President Buhari, the Gara Donga as a businessman, founding member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and one of the respected leaders in old Gongola State before he went home following the creation of Taraba State, was “committed not only to the peace, unity and development of his domain and State, but also the entire country.” The President enjoined the family of the royal father, friends, associates and the people of Taraba State to take solace in the knowledge that

Reports just reaching our news desk indicates that the wife of former Taraba State Governor Late. Danbaba D Suntai,Hauwa is set to marry a young business tycoon. Already their pre- wedding pictures have gone viral on social media with mixed reaction.

By JAAFAR JAAFAR On Apr 28, 2019 I have not known a Nigerian president who left his cabinet intact, for better or worse, throughout his tenure than President Muhammadu Buhari. He is so allergic to change that he maintained the portfolio of the ministers for nearly four years. The best sinecure in the world, editorial board of Guinness World Records will agree with me, is the Buhari cabinet job. No assessment, no sack, no queries and, of course, no worries. Barring incidences of resignation (Amina Mohammed, Kayode Fayemi, etc), the media-induced sack of Babachir Lawan and Kemi Adeosun and the death of James Ocholi, no cabinet reshuffle took place in more than three and a half years. It took the president over one year to replace James Ocholi who died in road accident on March 6, 2016. Suspected ritualists kill 80-year-old woman in Ondo •Sever breasts In his wisdom, President Buhari believes Nigeria’s capital city Abuja deserves a minister who failed to replace the burnt-out bulbs

The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU, Taraba state university chapter has embark on indefinate strike to press home their demand.     The Asuu chairperson in the state Dr Shikaa announced this while briefing newsmen in Jalingo.         According to him, the strike became necessary due to the state goverment inability to honour agreement as regard to laws for the funding of the University. Dr Shikaa who decried a situation where staff of the Taraba state university don't have pension scheme, also called for the immediate measures to capture the workers on its -pension scheme, since they are all working for the state goverment. Reacting on the strike, the commissioner of education mr Johannes Jigem stressed that the state goverment has given ASUU offers as regard to their salaries and allowances and wonder why they should embark on strike.

PRESS STATEMENT RE: PURPORTED ENFORCEMENT OF A JUDGMENT AGAINST GTBANK Lagos Nigeria ~ March 29, 2019: The attention of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (“the Bank”} has been drawn to statements circulating in the news and social media in respect of  a purported enforcement of a Judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State. at one of its branches in Anambra State. The Bank as a law-abiding corporate citizen is taking all necessary legal steps to address this situation and ensure that no illegal or fraudulent execution is carried out. It is important to state that the Judgment allegedly in issue is in respect of Garnishee Proceedings against the account of the Nigerian Customs Service Board domiciled with the Bank and not against the Bank as an entity. The Bank remains committed to providing best-in-class customer experience to all its valued Customers. Thank you. Yours faithfully, For: Guaranty BANK PLC ERHI OBEBEDUO Company Secretary

Members of Parliament (MPs) have rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s agreement  on the date UK should leave EU. The UK had originally planned to leave the EU on Friday but divisions within the country and May’s own party made her delay the planned departure date. British lawmakers had voted on the agreement date but the government lost by 58 votes after a 344 to 286 count. The UK has missed an EU deadline to delay Brexit to 22 May and leave with a deal. Britain now has until April 12 to present another plan to seek a longer extension to the negotiation process to avoid a no-deal Brexit. The defeat is coming less than three months after members of parliament reject May’s Brexit deal by 230 votes, and  Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the opposition party, called for a vote of no confidence in the government, which is expected to lead to a general election in the country. The prime minister said the UK would have to find “an alternative way forward”. That would require Britain to ta

Governor Darius Ishaku has approved the composition of transition and stock taking committees to ensure a smooth transition. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Hassan Mijinyawa says Ambassador Idris Waziri would serve as the Chairman of the transition committee. Members are Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Abel Peter Diah, Edward Baraya, Anthony Jellason, Gebon Kataps, Victor Bala Kona,and Simon Dogari. Other members are Yusuf Nya Akirikwen, Jesse Ashumate, Innocent Vakkai, Johannes Jigem, David Ishaya, Alhassan Hamman Gassol, Lois Emmanuel, Simon Angyu, Aminu Jika and Alfred Yahaya Kobiba. It further stated that Agyo Nwuneke, Abubakar Bawa, Fatima Hassan, John Mamman, Philip Duwe,Tukura Bashir, Peter Gambo, Stephen Agya and Jovita Shafe would also serve as members while Isah Hassan is to serve as Secretary with Sunday Maiyaki and Abdulkadir Abubakar as Co Secretary one and two. According to the statement, the Stock taking Committee woul

The Court of Appeal Sokoto Division on Friday struck out a motion seeking a stay of judgment delivered by the Zamfara High Court, allowing the All Progressives Congress (APC) to field candidates in the 2019 Election. The motion was filed by the appellant, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Kabiru Marafa, and 129 others through their counsel, Mr Benson Igbanoi. Delivering judgement, Justice Ahmad Belgore ordered the parties in the suit to exchange necessary correspondences according to stipulated rules concerning pre-election matters. Belgore adjourned the case until March 13, for hearing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a Zamfara High Court recognised the primary elections held by APC in the state and declared that INEC accept the party candidates for the elections. Unsatisfied with State High Court decision, the appellants approached the appeal court challenging the decision on the ground that the State High Court lacked jurisdicti

The need for Christians and Muslims to coexist peacefully has again been brought to the fore. Governor Darius Ishaku emphasized this when he paid a visit to officials of the Muslim Council at its Secretariat in Jalingo. He revealed that no family in the State exists without Christians and Muslims among it’s kinfolk hence the need for tolerance among both faith. The Governor requested for prayers from people of the State and pleaded with Tarabans to embrace peace during the electioneering period. Governor Ishaku also solicited for their votes in order for him to continue the good work he has done. Commenting, Acting Chairman of the Muslim Council, Khadi Mohammed Bose, thanked the Governor for his effort in sponsoring Muslims Pilgrims and his continuous support to the Chairman of the Council. He pledged the commitment of the Muslim Council to praying for him to subdue all evil forces bent on distorting peace in the State. On his part, Khadi Abdulmumini who quoted from the Holy qur

The need for Christians and Muslims to coexist peacefully has again been brought to the fore. Governor Darius Ishaku emphasized this when he paid a visit to officials of the Muslim Council at its Secretariat in Jalingo. He revealed that no family in the State exists without Christians and Muslims among it’s kinfolk hence the need for tolerance among both faith. The Governor requested for prayers from people of the State and pleaded with Tarabans to embrace peace during the electioneering period. Governor Ishaku also solicited for their votes in order for him to continue the good work he has done. Commenting, Acting Chairman of the Muslim Council, Khadi Mohammed Bose, thanked the Governor for his effort in sponsoring Muslims Pilgrims and his continuous support to the Chairman of the Council. He pledged the commitment of the Muslim Council to praying for him to subdue all evil forces bent on distorting peace in the State. On his part, Khadi Abdulmumini who quoted from the Holy qu

*Breaking News:*   Taraba Truth and Fact report Four agents of the All Progressive Congress, APC, were shot dead during votes coalitions in Karim Lamido Local Government area of Taraba State early Sunday morning. ‎ A statement from Taraba APC Situation Room  identified Isah Muhammed Kambari, an assistant to the APC governorship candidate in the state and two others identified as Mugu and Umar a bike rider as victims.‎ ‎ "‎The party agents were escorting results to the Amar Ward coalition center  from Kambari polling unit where vote counting ended late in the night ‎on Saturday before meeting their untimely death.‎ ‎ "They were waylaid on the road around Gwamu village by their killers suspected to be Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, thugs who shot them at close range," our source disclosed. ‎ The Taraba APC situation room said the APC had won all polling units in Kambiri ward with a wide margin before coalition was disrupted by some PDP chieftains i

Even while in the grave, the dead in Kaduna rarely find the luxury of resting in peace. Years ago, after over 300 Shiite Muslims, including women and children were extra-judicially murdered by the Nigerian Military in Zaria, Kaduna State, the fury and storm of death still followed them to the grave. Unsettled in the shallow, unmarked mass grave, the victims were to later be exhumed from the indignity of their burial under a flurry of international controversies and contention.  Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of the North Western state of Kaduna, a stormy petrel in the political space and remarkably imbued with corrosive energy was in the midst of the ignoble, premeditated campaign against the Shiites. Working hands-in-gloves with the Military authorities, he excoriated the Shiites, advocated a false equivalence in which the battle-armed battalion of soldiers was framed as victims of the verbal adversarial impulse of faithful worshippers massed in the sacred temple. It needs re-emphasizi

. By Aliyu Nuhu In Nigeria our problem is not the laws,already there are existing laws that if used could deal with all crimes including violent crimes like armed robbery, kidnapping and terrorism. But we all know the corruption in our judiciary,the court system is so embedded in corruption and ineptitude that since  military left power there had been no execution of criminals,an irony in a society as dangerous and violent as Nigeria. The laws required governors to sign death warrants of which only Adams Oshiomhole as governor ever signed a death warrant. The governors said they don't want blood in their hands. But they see nothing wrong signing dubious contracts to steal funds meant for hospitals and schools thereby sending people to their graves. In Iraq the law also required assent of a governor of a province on death warrants but the laws also provide that after 30 days execution must be carried with or without the signature of the governor. Prerogative of mercy or oth

A ballot box snatcher will usually need to hold arm to be able to snatch a ballot box. That crime will no longer attract two years prison term as stipulated in the constitution. An unarmed ballot snatcher should be arrested and taken to court. But most ballot box snatchers will need arms to be able to snatch a ballot box. That makes the crime different. Bearing arms takes the crime to another level unforseen by the electoral act and can be interpreted to be armed confrontation with security agencies or armed robbery. Under such circumstance, the person will get shot and his crime will be captured under robbery, election violence, treason or arson. The law will be applied approximately. If you are an intending ballot box snatcher, know that it can land you in grave,not jail. No politician will bail you out and no amount of money is worth your life as long as you will not live to enjoy it.

I am deeply disappointed that despite the long notice given and our preparations both locally and internationally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the Presidential and National Assembly elections within hours of its commencement. Many Nigerians have traveled to various locations to exercise their right to vote, and international observers are gathered. INEC themselves have given assurances, day after day and almost hour after hour that they are in complete readiness for the elections.  We and all our citizens believed them. This administration has ensured that we do not interfere in any way with the work of INEC except to ensure that all funds were released to the commission. We now urge INEC to ensure not only that materials already distributed are safe and do not get into wrong hands, but that everything is done to avoid the lapses that resulted in this unfortunate postponement, and ensure a free and fair election on the rescheduled dates. While I

. Four persons were lying dead at the main gate of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt after the presidential campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State on Tuesday. It was learnt that the victims were trampled upon following a stampede at the stadium. Those that appeared to be breathing were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention by available ambulances.

There is traffic gridlock on major roads in Ilorin, capital of Kwara state, ahead of the arrival of  President Muhammadu Buhari, for the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign. The  News Agency of Nigeri a, reports that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate and his team would storm Ilorin to seek support for Saturday’s  Presidential and National Assembly elections. NAN  correspondent who went round the city observed heavy traffic jams on major roads. NAN  also reports that the streets and major roads such  Asa Dam road, Offa Garage Road, Taiwo and Unity roads were filled up with people awaiting the arrival of President Buhari .

Algeria’s 81-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will seek a fifth term in April’s elections, he announced in a message published by state media. Mr Bouteflika has been in office for 20 years but has rarely been seen in public since he had a stroke in 2013. He insisted his “unwavering desire” to serve Algeria allowed him to “transcend the constraints of health concerns”. Critics say this makes it difficult for him to carry out his duties. He is confined to a wheelchair and has cancelled recent official meetings. Mr Bouteflika’s last meeting with a senior foreign official was during a visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in September. An earlier meeting with her had been cancelled. However, Mr Bouteflika is widely expected to win the April election, says BBC Arabic’s Ahmed Rouaba.

The Nigerian Army has appointed Col. Sagir Musa as the new Acting Director Army Public Relations. According to a statement by Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Col. Musa’s appointment was contained in  the new postings and appointments of some senior officers by the Army Headquarters on Sunday. Col. Musa’s appointment followed the retirement of the former army spokespereon, Brig. Gen. Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd), last week Thursday after reaching his retirement age of 35 years in service. Others affected by the new posting  in the Directorate of Army Public Relations are: Col. Onyema Nwachukwu  who was moved from Headquarters Theatre  Command Operation Lafiya Dole to Defence Headquarters as Acting Director Defence Information; Col. Aliyu Yusuf, former Chief of Staff in the Directorate of Army Public Relations,  has been appointed Deputy  Director Public Relations 82 Division Nigerian  Army; and Col. AD Isa has been posted to Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole as Deputy Director Army  Public R

Taraba State SSG Anthony Jellason  this afternoon broken down in tears over leaked audio where he a hot argument with a local artist, Sadiya Gombe. The SSG was summon to a secret meeting to the residence of the Deputy Governor to explained his statement in the leaked audio. ‎ Sources said the SSG was soaked in tears as he tried to explain the situation surrounding the leak audio. The meeting had in attendance the Speaker Abel Peter Diah and his Deputy The state government is in  dilemma  over the incidence  and did not issue any statement to debunk the leaked audio, which has proved several allegation that the state government is running an anti-muslim government. The audio clip which go viral and trending online on social media amany enthuasist  are calling for the sack of Jellason from his current office.‎ Report culled from martins andekin

PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS VICTIMS OF OVERCROWDING AT APC RALLY IN JALINGO President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound sadness over of loss of lives at the All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential Campaign Rally in Jalingo, Taraba State on Thursday. Reacting to reports of the tragic death of some APC supporters due to the overwhelming crowd at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, the President said: “I always feel very sad and distressed when ordinary Nigerians who love me and our party because of what we stand for and have done, make personal sacrifices by taking the pains to show their support, end their lives tragically.” While appreciating the massive support he is receiving all over the country, President Buhari calls for restraint on the part of his supporters to avoid such tragic incidences, and improved crowd management at rally grounds. “I want them to stay alive and witness the dividends of purposeful governance that the APC administration will unfold when they renew our manda

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has condoled with the families and friends of those died in the tragic incident at the presidential rally of the ruling party, APC, in Jalingo, Taraba State. The Thursday accident happened due to a stampede at the venue of the APC presidential rally. PREMIUM TIMES reported how President Muhammadu Buhari earlier condoled with the families of the victims. A statement signed by Mr Abubakar’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, quoted the PDP presidential candidate to have expressed sadness over the loss of lives. “All Nigerian lives matter whether they are of the APC, PDP or any other party,” he quoted Mr Abubakar as saying from Katsina where he was holding a rally himself. Mr Abubakar also expressed his deepest condolences to the APC and its presidential candidate and the government and people of Taraba State over the tragedy. The PDP presidential candidate prays for strength and comfort for the affected families and

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, while presenting her three-year scorecard at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, said the review of the policy covers only the entry point for all cadres. According to her, Nigerians have grossly misunderstood the pronouncement made by the Federal Executive Council on the controversial HND and BSc dichotomy. She said the government have not completely resolved the dichotomy, as workers who holds HND in the civil service may have to get additional degree or certificate before they can be moved to level 17 like their University degrees counterparts. “I think the issue of this HND and BSC Dichotomy came up at the last Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. It is something a lot of people are still confused about and it should not be so. “What was approved at FEC is that henceforth HND graduate who entered at the same level as degree holders will be on the same level at entry point in the civil serv

The Director of Army public relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman has voluntary retried from active service in the military. Usman in a statement he issued on Thursday said, he will be proceeding on a terminal leave with effect from 8 of February 2019, which will end his “fulfilling career” in the army after contributing his best to national development and service to the nation. Part of the statement reads, “With utmost gratitude to God, I wish to inform you, the wonderful Officers, Soldiers and Civilian Staff of the Directorate of Army Public Relations, that with effect from Friday 8 February 2019, I will be proceeding on Terminal Leave, thus marking the end of my exciting and fulfilling career in the Nigerian Army. I am therefore bidding you all goodbye in my capacity as Director, Army Public Relations. “I would like to seize this opportunity to thank you all for your friendship, love, support, loyalty and encouragement over the years that tremendously assisted me pe

  Canada has announced plans to welcome at least 750 ex-slaves from Libya as refugees, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said on Wednesday.  "In 2017, the world was shocked to see the harrowing images of people being sold into slavery in Libya. Canada was one of the few countries to step up to work with the UNHCR to resettle these refugees directly from Libya and offer them a new home in Canada," the minister said in a statement. Hussen, himself a former refugee from Somalia added that, 'Canada is also taking action to resettle 100 refugees from Niger, rescued from Libyan migrant detention centers, including victims of human smuggling".   According to the United Nations, the number of migrants traveling through Libya to reach Europe has increased tenfold since the fall of Moamer Kadhafi in 2011 and their fate was highlighted dramatically in 2017 - by multiple shipwrecks in the Mediterranean and the broadcast of a CNN report shong a Libyan slave market.

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said premium motor spirit (PMS) or petrol that will be refined from Dangote Refinery will not be sold at Federal Government’s regulated price. This ends the speculation about how much the pump price petrol from the first private refinery will attract when it begins operation next year. Dangote spoke on the sidelines of the visit of Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele to the refinery in Lagos. Dangote said though the plan is not to concentrate on export entirely, he noted that petroleum products from the refinery will be sold at export rate. He said it is the duty of the Federal Government to determine the price of fuel, adding that he doubts whether fuel subsidy will continue but if it does, the government can engage the company to find a mid-ground on how to tackle the issue of subsidy. He said: “We are not here to concentrate on export but pricing of products depends entirely on the government. If there will be subsidy

As President Muhammadu Buhari takes his 2019 re-election campaign to Benue State, Governor Samuel Ortom wishes him and his entourage a hitch-free visit. He urges the people of the state to accord the President all the necessary courtesy and respect which his office deserves. Governor Ortom appeals to the people of the state to be law abiding and to refrain from acts of provocation such as offensive songs, posters and other messages that may heat up the polity. He says Benue people are known to be very hospitable and friendly, and urges them to live up to this reputation when the President visits the state. Governor Ortom, on behalf of the Government and people of Benue State, wishes President Buhari a peaceful outing in the state.

Operatives of Taraba State police command attached to Bali division on Monday killed three suspected kidnappers in a shootout while they were attempting to kidnap some residents of Garwa village in Bali Local Government Area of the state.  The Commissioner of Police, Taraba State, David Akinremi, who disclosed this on Monday said that his men engaged members of the kidnap syndicate who have been terrorising Bali and Suntai axis for a while in the course of attempting to kidnap some residents and after a bloody encounter, three of the suspected kidnappers were gunned down. This is coming days after the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Darius Ishaku, Alh Hassan Mijinyawa, and two others were abducted in the same area and later released after four days in the hands of their abductors. “Three bandits were fatally wounded when the operatives of this command engaged them in a gun battle while attempting to kidnap some residents of a house in Garwa village, having held the entire family h

February 4, 2019 Awomolo, CCT Chair engages in hot exchanges Proceedings at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), in the case against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has been brought to an abrupt end to allow temper to seamer in view of the hot exchanges between tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar and lead counsel for the defence, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN). Trouble started when the tribunal Charman insisted that proceedings must continue despite agreement, by lawyer to the prosecution, Aluyu Umar (SAN) and Awomolo, that the case be adjourned to a later date in view of some recent developments in the case. Rather than rule on the joint position presented by lawyers to the parties, the tribunal Chairman insisted on proceeding to hearing pending applications. While Awomolo stood up to appeal to tribunal Chairman to consider the position presented by lawyers to the prosecution and defence, for an adjournment, Umar ordered Awomolo to sit down. He accus

The Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo declares A.A Mubarak as the substansive candidate and a bonafide APC flag bearer Bali/Gassol Federal consituency. The court has ordered the immediate removal of Hon Garba Chede's name and replace with A.A Mubarak name.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the federal government is planning to establish an Entrepreneur Bank to provide flexibility in the provision of facilities to businesses across the country. Osinbajo disclosed this while answering questions from a cross-section of women in business at a programme tagged `Next Level Conversation’ in Abuja.  The women, who were mostly entrepreneurs, were drawn from the education, environment, agriculture, real estate, hospitality among other sectors. The vice president said that the issue of giving cheap loans to small businesses had featured prominently in the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Nigeria, he said, has been able to deal to some extent with small and micro businesses; we have TraderMoni, MarketMoni, FarmerMoni; which are basically very small credit schemes. “We are also looking at an Enterprise Bank or an Entrepreneur Bank which is one of the types of establishment we are looking at. We think there is a need for a bank t

The chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, Danladi Umar, has no criminal charges for fraud pending against him in the course of discharging his duties, the PRNigeria can reveal authoritatively. Dependable sources confirmed to PRNigeria that the purported charge filed against Umar by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, through Festus Keyamo had been withdrawn on the order of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice since last year. The charge was subsequently struck out by Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court Abuja after it was withdrawn by the EFCC. The charge filed by Keyamo was done without the approval of Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, who immediately ordered that the charge be withdrawn because it was lacking in merit. The PRNigeria has obtained copies of separate letters of query from the Ministry of Justice to Messrs Magu and Keyamo and another previous letter from the EFCC that exonerated CCT B