The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) says Nigeria is not ripe to adopt direct primaries.
The South East Council of Traditional Rulers and the Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops on Peace and Conflict Resolution Monday raised the alarm over the deteriorating security situation in Imo State.
More facts have emerged on why a notorious bandit in Zamfara State, Bello Turji, unconditionally released 52 persons who had been under his captivity for a long time.
Nigeria Not Ripe For Direct Primaries — IPAC
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) says Nigeria is not ripe to adopt direct primaries however beneficial it may appear to be.
The IPAC, which is a pressure group of the 18 registered political parties in the country, said the National Assembly’s attempt to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill would be fruitless.
Bashir Tofa 1947- 2022
Elder statesman, Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa who died on Monday has been buried in Kano after a funeral prayer attended by hundreds of people from all walks of life. He was a businessman, politician, author, activist, journalist and a strong contender during the 1993 presidential election said to be the freest in Nigerian history.
The torrent of condolences that have been trickling in since the announcement of his death is evidence of the huge legacy he left behind during his 73 years on earth.
Imo Now A War Zone – Igbo Monarchs, Clerics
The South East Council of Traditional Rulers and the Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops on Peace and Conflict Resolution Monday raised the alarm over the deteriorating security situation in Imo State.
They lamented that the state had become a war zone, saying “the Igbo nation is appalled that those responsible seem unable to gauge the consequences of their conduct”.
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Why Zamfara Bandits’ Kingpin, Turji, Released 52 Captives
More facts have emerged on why a notorious bandit in Zamfara State, Bello Turji, unconditionally released 52 persons who had been under his captivity for a long time, sources familiar with the matter told Daily Trust.
The release of the captives, Daily Trust gathered, was part of a renewed backdoor talks between Turji and emissaries of the Zamfara State Government.
FLASHBACK: Buhari Hasn’t Fulfilled All His Promises Because He Lacks The Right Team – Tofa
Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa was the candidate of the National Republican Convention (NRC) in the June 12, 1993, presidential election which result was annulled. In this exclusive interview which he granted the Daily Trust in March, 2020, the elder statesman bared his mind on many topical issues in Nigeria: from insecurity to permutations for the 2023 presidential election, especially zoning and joint ticket for candidates from the same religion to how President Muhammadu Buhari has fared in delivering on his promises.
He also spoke on the victimisation of the Fulani, especially in the Southern part of the country, and the response of the federal government to Asari Dokubo’s declaration of a Biafran government, among others. Click this link for the excerpts.
Judiciary: Cases, Personalities To Look Out For In 2022
As the judiciary prepares to resume for the New Year, 2022, thousands of cases that were adjourned in the previous year will get substantive hearing.
Many such cases have attracted the attention of Nigerians. Some of the cases are presented here.
AFCON: One Week To Go, Eguavoen Yet To Train With Full Squad
With less than a week to the Super Eagles’ first game against Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, interim coach Austin Eguavoen, has not had the opportunity to train with the full squad as only 14 players are in camp.
It was expected that all the invited UK-based Super Eagles stars would hit Abuja camp on Monday but Eguavoen has said he will be expecting them except for Venezia right back, Tyronne Ebuehi, who will fly in straight to Cameroon from Italy.
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