The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has denied advising President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the 1999 Constitution. Malami made the denial in reaction to an allegedly leaked memo from his office to the Presidency, calling for the declaration of martial law. However; his media adviser, Umar Gwandu, explained in a statement…
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, says bad leadership has made it difficult to achieve Nigeria’s greatness. Obasanjo said Nigeria is currently dripping in bitterness and sadness, even though it was meant to be flowing with milk and honey. The elder statesman made the observation at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He was…
Leaders of the South-East Geopolitical Zone have continued to speak out over the security challenge in the area. Among them is a former governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, who is calling for a proper investigation of those behind attacks on government and private facilities in the zone. Ezeife, who made the call during an interview on…
The Senate Minority leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to convene a national dialogue. Senator Abaribe said a national dialogue will offer an opportunity for aggrieved people from all sections of the country to discuss issues that are threatening the peace and unity of the country. The PDP Senator, who represents Abia-South Federal Constituency, said…
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has dismissed rumours of impending mass retirement of top military generals following the appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff. The Defence Headquarters says retirement is only on basis for senior officers who desire to do so, as no retirement has been authorized by the Military High Command. The…
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has called for the help of the Nigerian Military to flush out bandits who are hiding in the forest. Governor Ganduje complained that armed bandits have turned the Falgore Forest in Kano State into their hiding place. Ganduje also feared that the criminals may be planning to carry out attacks on…