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       President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the latest communal violence in Kasuwan Magani in Kaduna State which claimed 55 lives. Reacting to the violent clashes, President Buhari said the frequent resort to bloodshed by Nigerians over misunderstandings that can be resolved peacefully, is worrisome. According to the President, “No culture and religion support the disregard for the sanctity of life,” adding that "peaceful coexistence is necessary for the progress of any society and its wellbeing." He noted that without communal harmony, the environment for the conduct of "our everyday businesses would be impossible to achieve." President Buhari explained that "violence cannot be an alternative to peace. On the contrary, reliance on violence leads to ultimate self-destruction. Violence is an ill wind that blows nobody any good. Embracing peace is a necessity.” In commending the Kaduna State government for its rapid response to the crisis,

       FHQ ABUJA - 21st OCTOBER, 2018 PRESS RELEASE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE DEPLOYS AIG ZONE 7 TO LEAD POLICE SPECIAL INTERVENTION FORCE TO KADUNA STATE TO RESTORE LASTING PEACE TO KASUWAR MAGANI AREA IN KAJURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE Concerned with the unfortunate attack and killings of Fifty-Five innocent people, mayhem and the resultant disturbance of public peace that occurred in Kasuwar Magani, Kajuru, Kaduna State on the 18th of October, 2018 which also resulted in destruction of property worth Millions of Naira, and the need to put an end to this crisis, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris NPM, mni, has deployed the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 7 Headquarters in charge of Kaduna State, Niger State and the FCT to lead the Police Special Intervention Force, comprising Four (4) Units of Police Mobile Force (PMF) specially trained Anti Riot Policemen, Counter Terrorism Unit, Conventional Policemen, Federal Special Anti R

      The labour unions in Nigeria say they would commence a nationwide, indefinite strike from November 6 if government does not meet their demands. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, and that of the United Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, stated this in a press statement on Sunday. The labour unions are angry at government’s stance on new minimum wage for workers. The federal government insists it will could only increase the minimum wage from the current N18,000 to N24,000, claiming no amount was agreed with the labour leaders at a meeting of a tripartite committee also involving the private sector.The labour unions, who initially demanded N50,000 mimimum wage, however, say they agreed to N30,000 during the negotiation.It is not true that we proposed N30,000 as the new national minimum wage, the labour leaders said. “It is also not true that the committee did not agree on a figure during its last sitting. We accepted N30,000 as a compromise to demonstra

      As preparations toward 2019 general election is gathering momentum, PDP gubernatorial candidate for Zamfara State, Hon. Bello Matawalle is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that he becomes next governor of the State cone 2019. Findings reveal that the amiable politician is enjoying tremendous support from all the stakeholders in Zamfara State.. Matawalle, who is a leading contestant in the State has since unveiled his developmental agenda in the interest of the state. He centres his agenda on five points namely: Employment Generation and Wealth Creationn; Power Generation and Infrastructural Development; Security, Good Governance and Fight against Corruptions; Qualitative Education For All and Health Services and Agriculture. Bello Muhammad Matawallen Maradun was born in Maradun  the headquarters of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State to the family of Alh. Muhammadu Sharu on the 12th December 1969. Studied at Thames Valley University, London, Yaba Co

       1. Troops of 7 Division deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, have been charged to remain committed and decisive in the discharge of their duties towards ending insurgency in the North East of Nigeria. 2. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, gave the charge on Friday 19 October 2018 while addressing troops of 7 Division Rapid Deployment Force of Sector 1 undergoing training at a military facility in Monguno Borno State. 3. He added that he was happy to see the troops in high spirit, stressing that his visit was aimed at assessing their training with a view to motivate them in the ongoing fight against insurgency. 4. He also reminded them of their professional responsibility to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria as well as security of lives and property. 5. He urged them to be courageous, focused and work hard in synergy towards ending the problem of insurgency confronting the nation. In his words, “

     In continuation of efforts to enhance operational responsiveness and effectiveness of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, yesterday, 19 October 2018, activated the 21 Quick Response Wing (21 QRW) at Agatu in Benue State. The unit, which is under the control of the 211 Quick Response Group Owerri, was established to further enhance NAF’s ability to respond to internal security threats within the Nasarawa-Benue States corridor, working in synergy with other security agencies. While in Agatu, the CAS also inspected the renovated office and residential accommodation at the 21 QRW Base and handed over a borehole constructed by the NAF to the Obagaji Community in Agatu. The CAS, who was accompanied by the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Command (AOC SOC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Samson Akpasa, and other senior officers from NAF Headquarters, was received in Agatu by the Chairperson Agatu Local Government Area (LGA), Hon

      President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the Kutigi family on the passing of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the Honourable Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi, GCON. President Buhari also commiserates with members of the judiciary and legal profession, the government and people of Niger State on the death of the eminent jurist, who was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1992 and named as Chief Justice in 2007. The President joins them in mourning the elder statesman who will be long remembered and honoured for his visionary roles and contributions in the advances our country has made towards building a strong, independent and impartial judiciary, which is sine qua non for democracy to thrive. Throughout his career in the apex court, President Buhari believes that the former CJN's bold and articulate judicial decisions, advocacies on access to justice for all and protection of judicial independence are extant signposts for the advancement of the

     Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has berated the APC Federal Government for intimidating the Judiciary through unfounded allegations and trumped up charges. Speaking at the Government House Port Harcourt on Saturday during a courtesy visit by Class 1984 of the Nigerian Law School, Governor Wike said the illegal actions of the APC Federal Government has made it impossible for the dispensati on of justice in the country. He said: "Where the country is heading to, there is little hope. The judiciary has been so intimidated. It is unfortunate that the Nigeria Bar Association buckled when it mattered most. "Today, it is most difficult for any judge to be courageous to write fearless judgments. When they do, the security agencies will claim they saw money in the account of the judge". He said lawyers and other Nigerians should work towards the sustenance of the nation's democracy. "We must do everything to ensure that we have a country.

     Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday evening commended judicial officers in the State for their integrity and dedication to duty, saying it was gratifying to note that the reforms carried out in the judicial sector were already improving on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the State. Speaking at a special dinner to draw the curtains on the activities marking the 2018/2019 New Legal Year of the State Judiciary held at City Hall in Lagos, Governor Ambode said in view of the symbiotic relationship between investment and effective judiciary and security sectors, conscious efforts have so far been made to foster improvement in the sectors, with the ultimate goal of facilitating more businesses into the State. The Governor, who particularly urged judges and magistrates to continue to be fair in their dealings to attract more investment into the State, said his administration equally remained committed to reforms in the judiciary, as well as improving on the wel

     President Buhari with L-R: HRM Oba Oludotun Aremu Gbadebo Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, Governor Ibikunle Smosun of Ogun State, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo Former Minister of State for Education and HRM Oba Kehinde Olugbenle Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland as he receives in audience Governor and Leaders from Ogun State in State House on 21st Oct 2018.More photos below.