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The brief: Politicised recruitments; Rugged captain; Miyetti Allah vs Governors

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State says recruitments into Nigeria’s security agencies have been politicised. Is this really the case?

The Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman, has said Nigeria’s ruling party does not need a “rugged captain” to remain in power for 40 years. Who is this rugged captain?

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists. What’s your take on this?

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Recruitments Into Security Agencies Politicised – Zulum

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has alleged that recruitments into Nigeria’s security agencies had been politicised, leaving the country’s security in the hands of job seekers.

Zulum said this while delivering a lecture at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State.

Miyetti Allah Berates Northern Governors, Emirs For ‘Neglecting’ Herders

The Bauchi State branch of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has accused Northern Governors and Emirs of neglecting Fulani herders in the South.

The group alleged that the governors and monarchs have not done enough on what it described as the persecution of herders in the Southern part of the country under the guise of anti-open grazing law.

We Don’t Need A Rugged Captain To Rule For 40 Years, APC Chieftain Replies Sheriff

The Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not need a “rugged captain” to remain in power for 40 years.

A former governor of Borno State and APC national chairmanship contender, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, had told newsmen a few days ago in Abuja, that the party, which he said aspires to remain in power for the next 40 to 50 years needed a “rugged captain”.

PODCAST: Trip To Zamfara: How Telecom Ban Makes Life Excruciating

It’s been more than three weeks since government ordered a ban on telecommunication services in Zamfara state.

Our colleague, Mohammed Ibrahim Yaba, travelled to Zamfara and saw for himself how the people have been faring. Click this link to listen to Yaba’s experience.

Trust Plus is finally here!

Media Trust Limited, publishers of the Daily Trust titles, has launched Trust Plus, a digital platform that provides exclusive content for members on a subscription basis.

Though there is no paywall for access to the unique contents, the innovation is a deliberate attempt to connect journalists and journalism with the audience in a cyclical and interactive manner.

Ronaldo Scores Last-Gasp Winner Against Villarreal

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a 95th-minute winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat Villarreal 2-1 at Old Trafford and pick up their first points in Champions League Group F on Wednesday.

Paco Alcacer gave Villarreal the lead shortly after halftime in a repeat of last season’s Europa League final, won by the Spaniards on penalties.

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Senate To Buhari: Declare Bandits As Terrorists

The Senate on Wednesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists.

It also advised the president to wage total war against the bandits, including bombing all their locations to eliminate them.

Davido Features On Trevor Noah’s Show

Award-winning singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, featured on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”, on Wednesday.

Davido spoke on different issues, including his recently released third studio album, “A Better Time”.

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