Group Commends Tinubu, Ribadu for Spare Heading Efforts to Tackle Terrorism in Africa

Forum for Good Governance in Nigeria (FGGN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu for spare heading efforts to tackle terrorism across Africa.

According to the group, it’s worthy of note that the two-day high level counter-terrorism summit held at Abuja is a well attended conference by African leaders ; United Nations Officials and several stakeholders across the world .

In a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna today, the Forum said ,in the face of rising insecurity in the country and africa , the summit will no doubt be more comprehensive in finding solutions.

In the statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator and Secretary;Comrade Abraham Douglas and Comrade Bala Galadima Ikara, the summit organised by the federal government with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) with the theme: ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism’ will enhancing multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation and reshape the international community’s collective response to terrorism in Africa.

While aligning with President Tinubu on his position about illegal mining activities as a source for terrorism funding, the group in the statement expressed satisfaction that the summit has served as a formidable avenue for African leaders for the first to converge to review the threat of terrorism on the continent.

“We are happy to see African leaders discuss regional cooperation in addressing terrorism with a Frontline solutions and the urgent need to have an Integra security strategies to combat terrorism in Africa .Stating further, This is of paramount importance , especially with the increasing diverse threats posed by terrorist groups .

“We strongly backed the idea of President Tinubu’s,who is the chair of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to establish and strengthen a regional standby military force.Noting that it will be the beginning of end of terrorism in our dear continent .

“At this point, we are left with no option than to join other Nigerians to commend President Tinubu and his NSA for putting the security of lives of the citizens as a priority in line with the constitution.

“It is evidence in the manner the security challenges,such as: banditry and insurgency are being handled by this government that there will an end to problems . As we pray for better days , we also express hope the there will a day Nigerians can go to bed with their two eyes closed “.

Fadojoe Commends the DSS, Advocates for the support of Nigerian in fighting crime.

The leader of Rescue Movement for New Nigeria and a presidential Aspirant under Labour Party, Mr. Faduri Oluwadare Joseph aka Fadojoe, has commended the Department of State Security Service DSS for their roles in combating crime in Nigeria.

The commendation came when Fadojoe paid the DG a courtesy visit at the DSS Headquarters in Abuja on Monday April 21, 2024 as part of his working visit to Nigeria.

Fadojoe stressed that, “This visit to the DSS is to familiarize with them and to commend them for the good job they are doing in a country where everything is politicized. Therefore on behalf of our group, Rescue Movement for New Nigeria, we want to give the DG kudos and to encourage him to keep giving his best for the country. And as well advocate for the support of all Nigerians in combating crime as we all have our roles to perform in making the country a better place.”

Adding that any country that must survive, the secret service must be up to date and up and doing and the citizens too must play their parts where necessary.

Appreciating the warm and kingly reception accorded the team, he stressed that, “the reception is overwhelming, from the gate to every office, as if we are all these big names in Nigeria, in fact, we never expected this level of reception. In deed, I have concluded that the DSS is really not just about big names but service to the nation. And we as citizens need to come to terms with the fact that the DSS is a friend of Nigerians”.

The Deputy DG receiving the team on behalf of the the DG who had to attend to an emergency, appreciated the visit and commended the group for taking out time for this visit as well as for the belief in the department of State Security. He also expressed the readiness of the personnel of the DSS to continue to give their best for the country, though in most cases some of the efforts they put in may not be visible to the public.

Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is Yielding Positive Results- Prof. Kailani 

The Director General of Confederation of All Progressives Congress Support Groups(CASG) ,Prof. Muhammad Kailani has reassured Nigerians about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resolve to implement all campaign promises and the Renewed Hope Agenda to the later. 

The APC Support groups expressed satisfaction that the Renewed Hope Agenda is overtly yielding positive results and Nigerians are already  feeling the impact of a visionary and resourceful leadership with just one year . 

The Director General of the Confederation of APC Support Groups, Prof. Muhammad Kailani, who disclosed while addressing journalists in Abuja on state of nation said, “It is not in doubt that Nigeria has transited through many huddles and challenges in the last few decades .And also not in doubt that the journey so far, has been rough and tough on the nation and her citizenry. 

“It is for this reason that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu crafted the Renewed Hope Agenda to reposition Nigeria from the brink of collapse back on the pedestal of socio- political re- orientation and economic development.

“Since assumption of office as President and Commander- in Chief, Bola Tinubu has zealously templated re-engineering synergies to move the country from its decaying position to a pivotal footstep to stimulate economic recovery. 

“One of such of his initiatives has manifested in the reversal of the crash of the Nigerian Naira against the US Dollar, from $1 to about N1,950.00 in the recent past to the present exchange rate in the parallel market of $1 to less than N1,000.00. This to some people will seem impossible to achieve within this short time frame, but our capable President Bola Tinubu did it! 

“This achievement of President Bola Tinubu prompted the US investment bank, Goldman Sachs, to pronounce the Nigerian Naira as the best performing currency in the world in April 2024.

“Although, in economic theory, it will take some time for the appreciation of the Naira against other currencies to impact on prices, this is a big reprieve to many Nigerians who have been battered by the negative effects of the seemingly perpetual depreciation of the naira against the dollar. 

“This is just the beginning of the manifestations of the Renewed Hope Agenda gains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu- led government. This is why we are appealing to Nigerians to be patient with President Tinubu’s government that is positioned to give us the true benefits of democracy in due course.”

Prof. Kailani however acknowledged the  resilience of Nigerians noting,  “That is why, come rain or sunshine, we were able to absorb all the shocks and are marching forward with one accord and determination in the spirit of One Nation One Destiny.

“There is no alternative than to tread this path because, if we had done otherwise, we would have failed the African continent and by extension and implication, the global black race at large.  

“For this singular reason, simple logic dictates that Nigeria will not and cannot afford to go down and stay down. Doing so will indicate that we have woefully failed nature which bestowed on us the leadership responsibility of the entire black peoples on earth given to us by the Creator of the Heaven and the universe; Almighty God. “

Mele Kyari: Confederation of APC Support Groups Lauds Development Template Deployed to Revive NNPC 

Confederation of All Progressives Congress Support Groups (CASG) has  appreciated the template of development deployed by the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited , Mal Mele Kyari to revive the country’s  giant national oil company. 

According to the support groups, Mele Kyari made tremendous contributions at the National Assembly on the Petroleum Industrial Act (PIA), which led to its actualization and subsequent commercialization and other positive reforms of the oil and gas sector with Nigeria benefiting from the template and will continue to reap potential economic rewards from the venture for years to come that will benefit generations yet unborn.

Speaking during a press conference held at Headquarters of CASG,Abuja ,the Director General,Prof. Muhammad Kailani said ,”Mele Kyari has made a milestone in the overall development of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas sector, through his discovery of many oil wells across the country and repositioning of the NNPCL through his Transparency, Accountability, Productivity and Efficiency (TAPE) programme. 

While stating that those calling for his replacement are mere mischief makers, who are trying to distract President Bola Tinubu from the good works he is doing, The DG furthest said:  “A critical assessment of the chronicle of Group Managing Directors (GMD), of the NNPC since its inception about 42 years ago, clearly indicates that Mallam Mele Kyari, is adjudge to be the best result- oriented Group Managing Director and subsequent Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

“Those crying wolf and singing songs of woes at their backyards for selfish reasons must desist henceforth. They should allow Mr President and Mallam Mele Kyari, to concentrate on performing their constitutional roles for the betterment of our dear country. “

Speaking about the former Governor of Kaduna State political ordeal,Prof Kailani said ,”It is another interesting dimension  unfolding in the political space . 

According to him, El- Rufai is busy using every available space and time to criticize the Bola Ahmaed Tinubu’s government in the hope to attract attention to himself.

“Having woefully failed to secure the post of the Chief of Staff to Mr President or the position of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), he has taken criticism of the Bola Tinubu’s government as a pastime. 

“It is alleged that after realizing that his efforts are not achieving the desired result, he is now romancing with the National Chairman of   the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This could be a preamble of an intention of moving with his dilapidated camp to the SDP. Only time will tell.

“Unfortunately, It would seem that Mallam Nasir el- Rufai, like some people in Nigeria, still believes in the theory of the George Orwell’s Animal Farm, where some animals are more equal than others. He is hereby advised to discard this illusion and comes to terms with the reality that Nigeria has come of age.”

Meanwhile , the Support groups spoke on  the skyrocketing prices of foodstuff, goods and services ,adding ,”Shylock merchants, foodstuff vendors and traders have hijacked fuel subsidy removal and crunch of the Naira value as an excuse to subject Nigerians to unwarranted and untold hard ship in all spheres of livelihood, through highly inflated price tags to these essentials.

“The Naira has substantially appreciated against the Dollar for some time now, but prices still remain the same and are likely to remain so for a long time to come. Fortunately, the federal government is intervening by going through direct engagement with dealers and traders in the markets to reverse the unfortunate trend.”

Group Backs Atiku, Says PDP is Not Dead, will Bounce Back Again

Group under aegis of Atiku Haske Organization (AHO), Niger State Chapter has backed the former Vice President,Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over his recent pronouncement made that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is not a finished or dead party.

According to group, there is no doubt that Atiku Abubakar’s strategic leadership prowess ,characterized by a keen understanding of Nigeria’s socio-political landscape and an ability to navigate its complexities with finesse, will surely be deployed to bounce back .

The group , which expressed strong optimism on the PDP’s Presidential flag bearer in the 2023 general elections , stated, “Atiku ‘s experience and strong conviction about party politics will serve as a catalyst to address the pockets of problems within the party”.

In a statement made available to journalists today, Atiku Haske Organization Niger State Chapter, which stated this ,said those insinuating that PDP is dead are mere jokers,who have lost count of political developments in Nigeria.

The statement signed by the Spokesman ,Alhaji Aminu Sani Bello reads: “People easily forgot the great Nigeria during the days of PDP in power; how the economy was not only vibrant, but also internationally rated as the fastest growing in the world with statistics to show for these feats.

“We can authoritatively boast that PDP is not yet dead; not yet extinct; it is still alive, but could be facing normal political challenges. Thus, it’s more appropriate to say that PDP is in a another face of political travail . However, The we make bold to say whether the party can survive, the storm now or escape extinction, depends on how Atiku handles Nyesom Wike and his gang of renegades.

“The alternative argument is that Wike and his gang are actually the real PDP; that they control the party, while the “official” PDP is a shell of a party. And, we think why Wike so powerful that he seems untouchable is because Atiku has tried to Democratic over his matter?

“We believe that No serious political party will allow any member such as Wike to grab its jugular and threaten its existence, as Wike does to the PDP, without fighting back, without enforcing party discipline.

“At this we call PDP party stakeholders to combine forces with Atiku consider his ability to build consensus across party lines and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders to debase former Governor Wike.

“We are happy to back Atiku simply because of his leadership qualities of strategic vision, political maturity, calm demeanor, and unwavering resilience set him apart as a leader per excellence in Nigerian politics.”

33,360 Ardos worked for Tinubu demand Wike’s removal, says is a draconian leader

During their zonal and national consultative meeting held today at the NICON Luxury Hotel Abuja, over 33,360 Ardos who are the traditional and spiritual leaders of the specific Fulbe Communities in Nigeria lamented how the current government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is on a wide rampage of ethnic profiling of many Nigerian tribes,  groups, and individuals.

The Ardos said the Fulbe are the worst receiving the brunts of ethnic profiling in the current regime through the draconian policies and anti-people decisions the current Minister of FCT, Barr Nyesome Wike is unleashing.

Addressing Press men after their exhaustive meeting, the national president, Ardo Aliyu Yola said they had mobilized Fulbe in millions and cast their votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after they had a meeting with him before the presidential election when he was the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

He boasted that their help to mount vigorous campaigns for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to succeed in the presidential elections in 2023 was the fulfillment of the traditional oath they took in February and wholeheartedly delivered on election day. 

Ardo Aliyu recalled how the Fulbes had a meeting with Tinubu on a cold February evening on the campaign trail where he spent quality time interacting with Ardos across the country towards a national movement that ensured massive votes for his candidacy within the Fulani community in Nigeria.

“It is with utmost pride that we recount the huge success recorded at the polls in 2023.” Ardo Aliyu said

He worried that the appearance of Wike from the Blues to champion the course of the FCT has made the ethnic profiling of the Fulbe a pastime keep.

He stated that in recent times Minister Nyesome Wike came out with a draconian policy against herdsmen and grazing without providing any alternative as is done in civilized  clime.

Ardo Aliyu further recalled the unconstitutional revocation of the contract agreement being handled by their Patron, Senator Ahmad Abubakar Moallayidi, Managing Director of Integrated Facility Management Services Ltd (IFMSL), managers of the International Conference Center (ICC) Abuja.

He said the unwise decision by Wike on their kinsman was a pure show of ethnic profiling against the group that supported well the emergence of Tinubu as the sitting President of Nigeria.

“Our recent concern is the onslaught of the FCT Minister’s unilateral, unconstitutional impunity with which he pronounced a revocation of the management contract of our patron Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi who is also the convener of Arewa New Agenda (ANA).

“This profiling is contrary to promise made by Mr President on the campaign trail where he assured the FULBE of fair hearing and promotion of the welfare of the FULBE alongside other Nigerians

“The targeting of our Patron, Senator Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi by the Minister is a slap on our face, and we are very concerned that the action of the Minister is putting a wedge in the support we give to you Mr Presidentnt 

“The Minister did not follow due process and, a subsisting contract was illegally revoked by a newspaper publication; this injustice, impunity, and character assassination against our patron is something that cannot be accepted in a democratic society.” He said 

He continued to say that Wike is unnecessarily causing great havoc to this administration because he had little or not knowledge at all who is Senator Moallayidi and the huge contributions he made to support the winning election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He Said;” Where was Wike when our patron Sen Ahmad MoAllahyidi mobilized the Ardos and hosted the then presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu accompanied by the Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, the NSA, Mal Nuhu Ribadu, the APC Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the Deputy Senate President, Sen Jibril Barau, minister of Defence Abubakarar Badaru, the NAHCON Chairman, Barr. Jalal Arabi, the SA to the VP, Aliyu Umar Modibo, among other prominent leaders of the current administration at the same International Conference Center ICC to make a pact with the Fulbe leading to the resounding success at the polls.

“We all know that Minister Wike was then and still is in the opposition party, proudly a card-carrying member of PDP, and what is doing is more of fighting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

He urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene by calling Minister Wike to order and demanded that Wike be compelled at all times to follow due process in whatever is doing.

Aliyu who spoke on behalf of the Ardos further demanded that the FCT Minister desist from profiling the Fulbe group or any group of people or individuals,  especially those who have worked to bring the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be.

In their demands also they asked Tinubu to intervene by stopping Minister Wike from shutting down the ICC and tempering with the lawful contract agreement the IFMSL has which has a ten-year life span. 

“We remind the President to fulfill the promises he made to the Fulbe regarding the setting of a livestock agency to cater for the migrant cattle rearers, to make the name of the Fulani a very respectable name and provide social welfare for them alongside other Nigerians. 

“We are concerned that such an onslaught on our leaders is a direct repudiation of the effort that we contributed to bringing your administration to power. We kindly urge you to use your good office to call Minister Wike to order or remove him from the office he occupies to avoid the negative impact he is creating for your administration.

“We look forward to your very positive intervention as we continue to pledge our support and loyalty for the continuing success of the Barkindo of Fulbe Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR as you lead this great country of a good people.” He demanded

Ardo Aliyu,, however, said that the entire Ardos of the Fulbe United for Peace and Development commend the effort of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu whose administration is providing good leadership for the country. And appreciated him for the giant strides he is making in leading the country and will continue to support him for the good is doing if their demands are met.

Attack on Tinubu: Northern Group Backs Matawalle’s Reply to NEF… Says NEF has no reason to fight Tinubu

Apparently dissatisfied over recent attack by Northern Elders Forum on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ,the Progressive Northern Elements have come out strongly to back the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Mohammed Matawalle for lambasting the Northern Elders Forum.

The Northern Elders Forum came under fire for saying it regretted supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general election and will not support him in 2027 if he decides to contest.

Reacting to the comment , the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle had described NEF as political burden on the North.

However, the Progressive Northern Elements in a press statement signed by the Chairman ,Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Modibbo and made available to journalists in Kaduna today, the group said it’s too early for Northern Elders Forum to start finding fault lines in a President it supported to win election .

According to the group, President is doing well in our estimation and there is no reason for this attack from NEF.

The statement further reads :”Rather than stirring unnecessary up tension and over heating the polity without recourse to the sustained efforts to make Nigeria, especially the north ,a more economically vibrant region ,we expect the north to rally round President Tinubu led administration to succeed .

“We have noticed Tinubu’s sincerity and commitment to tackling the prolonged security challenges facing the north and frantic efforts towards revamping the economy the entire country .

“So,we were worried to hear our northern elders speaking too early when former President Buhari from the northern extraction, exhausted 8 years in office with several unresolved challenges ranging from severe insecurity, high unemployment , collapsed of agriculture activities due banditry,and bad economy, yet the voice of the Northern Elders was not heard.

“At this point,we have no option than to join Matawalle to say members of NEF lack the authority to speak for the entire region as they have become political burden to Northerners.

“We also agreed with Matawalle when he said the so-called Northern Elders Forum are a group of political paperweights and selfish individuals,who cared less about development of the region.We vow that any destructive journey that will bring the North to disrepute by NEF for personal and selfish gains will be met with stuff resistance.

“The former Zamfara Governor was equally right, when he said NEF is just a group seeking to erode other people’s rights in order to be recognised or made relevant in the scheme of things despite the failure of their sponsored candidates in the 2023 general elections.”

While stating that the Northern Elders Forum should know that an average northerner is wiser now and can’t be cajoled to fight any southerner in power as President, the group said, “Our position is clear , we believe in any government or leader that will the north and every other region better. Nothing less”

” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the February 2023 presidential election convincingly and has a four-year tenure to execute his campaign Promises to Nigerians, until then , he must be allowed to work without distractions.”

Security threat: DSS swoop on Aisha Galadima in Kaduna

Apparently working on credible intelligence about a plot to ridicule the Federal Government by one Aisha Galadima group, the DSS has swooped on her Kaduna residence and arrested her on Sunday.

A source in Kaduna said the lady and her group were planning to forment trouble in order to incite violence and “along the line, destabilize Kaduna’s security”.

The source said the DSS must have acted upon credible intelligence and moved to preempt a breach of security in the state, moreso with the relative peace that has been witnessed in the last one year.

We’ve lost a dedicated public servant,True Nigerian, Wamakko  mourns Ogbonnaya

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamako has described as a huge loss for Abia, Ebonyi States and Nigeria, the death of former governor and ex-minister of Science and Technology – Ogbonnaya Onu.

The lawmaker, in a statement on Friday noted that he was shocked by the news of Ogbonnaya’s death, describing the deceased a consumate politician and a dedicated democrat.

Wamakko, in the statement,  opined that the late ex-minister would be remembered for “his uprightness, passion for a united  Nigeria and remains a guide for the nation’s intelligentsia”.

The former Sokoto governor, also described the late Ogbonnaya “as an accomplished scholar, an engineer of respectable standing, who stood for progressivism and good governance”.

He explained that the late Ogbonnaya’s  legacy  of illustrious political career “leaves a huge gap on Nigeria’s political firmament” adding that “as a true patriot, Ogbonnaya’s exemplary private and public life stood him out as a dedicated servant of Nigeria”.