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ADC Primary Drama: Hayatu-Deen Rejects Results Announcement, Cites Irregularities
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Atiku Abubakar Declares Winner Of Edo ADC Presidential Primary
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Chairman, Electoral Committee, Returning Officer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Mabel Adinkwu has declared former vice president Atiku Abubakar winner of the presidential primary conducted in Edo State. She declared him in Benin while reeling out the results of the presidential primary conducted in the state. Dr. Adinkwu said […]
NANS Gets New National President, Records Most Peaceful Election
Akinteye won the election after polling 349 votes to defeat his closest rival, Aminu Maipanpo of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, who secured 12 votes, while Olumide Odumosu of Olabisi Onabanjo University garnered 10 votes. The other contestants in the presidential race were Awoyinpa Opeoluwa Elijah of the Federal University of Technology Akure, and Opaleye Samuel Oladutun
Sunday Igboho: I’m Waiting For FG Approval To Evict Criminals From S’West Forests
Sunday Igboho: I’m Waiting For FG Approval To Evict Criminals From S’West Forests
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Foremost Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said that he was still awaiting the Federal Government’s approval for the take off of his security outfit, Iru Ekun Security Network, as part of the move to send criminal elements packing from the South West forests.
He also expressed his readiness to comply with the Executive Order recently issued by the Oyo State government to regulate activities of private security firms in the state.
In a statement, he reiterated that all necessary documents and procedural requirements needed for the approval of Iru Ekun Security Network had been submitted to the Federal Government.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for his resolve and commitment to rejig security architecture in the South West zone and Nigeria at large.
“We have submitted all the required documents for our registered security firm, Iru Ekun Security Network, and are only waiting for the Federal Government’s approval which will be granted soon.
“We are absolutely ready to collaborate with the Police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other relevant stakeholders in the security sector to flush out terrorists, kidnappers, bandits and other hoodlums, who are threatening the peace and safety of our people, most especially in rural communities.
“It is obvious that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is resolutely committed to tackling criminalities not only in the South West but also in all other regions affected by insecurity.
“Besides, I want to state that we are also ready to comply with the new Executive Order issued by Governor Seyi Makinde to regulate the activities of private security concerns.
“We are ready to support and cooperate with measures aimed at strengthening security and peace in Oyo and other states in Yorubaland.
“Without peace and security, healthy socioeconomic developments cannot thrive, especially in the rural communities, which remain the hub of agricultural production critical to the nation’s food security and means of livelihood for farmers”, he said in his statement.
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Nigerians Facing Xenophobia Prefer Dying In South Africa To Returning Home — Obi
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