Author: Safiu Kehinde
Safiu Kehinde is a Graduate of Mass Communications. He is passionate about accurate reporting and interested in investigating socio-political issues.
Agency Report Former First Lady Aisha Buhari on Saturday made a stunning appearance at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party with an impeccable style and elegance. Her presence added a touch of sophistication to the carnival, renowned for its colourful costumes, mesmerising performances, and infectious energy. Mrs Buhari’s fashion sense was on point, as she donned a pink outfit that showcased her taste and style. The former first lady sat at the VIP area with other dignitaries to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds as seven competitive and seven non-competitive bands thrilled revellers with series of performances. Her attendance at…
Safiu Kehinde Nasrul-Lahi-iL-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has described as an exceptional leader, its former President, Alhaji Mikhail Banji Sarumoh. Sarumoh, who clocks 70 today was the second president to lead the widely respected Islamic organisation. The society, in a statement issued by its National Public Relations Secretary, Alhaji Shamsideen Oseni, lauded the quality of leadership provided by the ex-President. According to the statement, Sarumoh’s leadership as the second President in the history of NASFAT was marked by agility, wisdom, and impactful mentorship. The incumbent NASFAT President, Alhaji Ayodeji AbdulRauf, also lauded Saeumoh for his advice and dedication to the growth of…
Safiu Kehinde The Minister of State Petroleum (Oil), Sen. Heinekein Lokpobiri has on Saturday urged Nigerians to be vigilant to check sharp practices when they want to buy products. Lokpobiri stated this during an unscheduled visit to some petrol stations in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa capital. He also charged them to raise alarm and report any erring fuel station to regulators, stressing on the need for cooperation to ensure that citizens get full value and gain of fuel price deregulation. “Please look at the metres and price; if the capacity of your car tank is 100 litres and anybody claims to…
Safiu Kehinde No fewer than 13 abducted victims were rescued following raid of kidnappers hideouts by operatives attached to the Kwara State Police Command. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Saturday in Ilorin by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi. According to Ejire-Adeyemi, the achievement demonstrates the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents in the state. He said a joint operation involving the Police and the Oke-Ero Local Government Security Initiative personnel rescued the victims, who were forcefully abducted by armed assailants on their way to a wedding in Kogi. “The Kwara…
Agency Report President Bola Tinubu has commended the Guards Brigade Nigerian Army for checkmating all forms of security threats in the nation’s seat of power as well as his personal security. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, gave the commendation at the elite guards’ West Africa Social Activities on Saturday in Abuja. He said that the presidential guard had during the year displayed exceptional commitment towards securing the seat of government, the Federal Capital Territory, and its environs. “I also appreciate the efforts of the commander, officers, and men of Guards Brigade for always…
Safiu Kehinde The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced an impending power interruption in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Sunday. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah. According to her, maintenance work is slated to be carried out on one of the 60MVA power transformers at 132/33kV transmission substation at Kukwaba between the hours of 9 a.m and 10 p.m which will result to the power outage in some parts of the capital city. ”This will result in power interruption in Wuye,…
Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Army Defence Headquarters has clarified that the death of 10 civilians in Gidan Bisa and Gidan Ruutuwa in Sokoto State was due to secondary explosions, not direct military airstrikes. Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made the clarification while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the joint operation by the Air and Land components of Operation Fassan Yamma on December 25 was a response to confirmed terrorist activity in the region. He explained that although the airstrikes targeted terrorist hideouts, the secondary explosions caused civilian casualties in the surrounding villages. Buba,…
Safiu Kehinde The troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a 25-year-old suspected female ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu in Zamfara state. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday by the Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre of the operation, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi. According to the statement, Ahadu was arrested on the 28th of December following an intelligence report. She was nabbed alongside her accomplice, a motorcyclist, Ahmed Husaini in Badarawa area of Shinkafi Local Government Area of the state. Found in her possession were 764 rounds of 7.62mm special…
Agency Report Vice-President Shettima on Saturday led a delegation of the Federal Government on a condolence visit to Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa over the death his mother and son. “We are here to condole with you over the loss of the matriarch of your family and pillar of support for you, and followed sadly by that of your beloved son. “Death is an inevitable destiny that is hanging on everyone’s neck. We are all from Allah, and at the train station with our baggage waiting for the train. “From where? From Allah, to where? To Allah. Our bags and…
Safiu Kehinde The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army in winning all land battles in defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria The COAS stated this on Saturday at a Christmas Luncheon with the troops of Sub Sector 5,Operation Fansan Yamma, Kachia, Kaduna State. Oluyede was represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Nigeria Army, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso. He emphasised that he would prioritise personnel welfare, recognise excellence and ensure an efficient system of rewards and sanctions, saying, ”this is in furtherance of my command philosophy. The Army…