We Are Working Hard To Avoid Spread Of Lassa Fever: Governors
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) says states are taking precautionary measures to ensure the outbreak of Lassa fever, a deadly virus is contained. Earlier, three persons two doctors and a patient believed to be the index case, had died of the disease at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, recently.As of now, 292 persons have been put on watch list over the disease.
Kwankwaso Is The Most Selfish Person I Know: Ganduje
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, has described his predecessor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as the most selfish person he knows.Ganduje had served as Kwankwaso’s deputy during his tenure as governor of Kano between 1999, 2003, 2011 and 2015 but the duo fell out shortly after Ganduje became governor in 2015.While receiving some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Kwankwasiyya Movement who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state on Wednesday, Ganduje.
Amotekun Remains Illegal: AGF Malami
Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, says the regional security outfit established by governors of the south-west code named “Operation Amotekun’ remains illegal.
The attorney-general of the federation reiterated his position in a statement on Thursday by Umar Gandu, his spokesman, on his behalf.
He said, “By asking for the state governments of the Southwestern Nigeria to proceed to enact the necessary laws, in justifying the legality of the establishment and operation of Amotekon, Mr. Femi Falana is reaffirming and reiterating the Federal Government’s stance that the establishment of the operation currently is illegal. ”
Presidency Reacts To Report Of Us Travel Ban On Nigerians.
The Presidency says a reported plan by the American Government to place visa restrictions on some African and Asian countries, including Nigeria is merely speculation.According to the presidency, It would wait to see the scope, reach, implications and consequences of the Donald Trump administration’s plan.
Amotekun: Bring Back Bakassi Boys, Ohanaeze Begs Southeast Governors
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Worldwide has asked governors of south east forum led by David Umahi of Ebonyi state to bring back “BAKASSI BOYS” as the region security outfit.The group made the call on Thursday following the launch of Amotekun, a regional security outfit by governors of South West. This appeal was contained in a statement issued and signed by the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths Worldwide, Okechukwu Isiguzoro and the Secretary, Okwu Nnabuike and was made…
Murder Of CAN Chairman Won’t Break Our Trust In God: Northern Group
The Northern Christian Forum of Nigeria (NCFN) says their trust in God won’t be broken by the murder of Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Michika, Adamawa state by Boko Haram insurgents. This was made known by the Christian body in a statement signed by Elijah Bitrus, president of the group.
Southwest Governors, FG Reach Agreement On Amotekun
The federal government and southwest governors have reached an agreement to draw up a legal framework for the Western Security Network code-named: Amotekun. This was disclosed by Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, to state house correspondents at the end of a meeting Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo had with the six governors from the region on Thursday.
Nigeria Drops On Transparency International’s 2019 Corruption Index
Nigeria has dropped two places in the latest ranking on the annual corruption perception index published by Transparency International. In the 2018 report, Nigeria ranked 144 out of 180 countries surveyed by the organisation. Nigeria is now ranked 146 out of the 180 countries considered in the recently released report. Nigeria also scored 27 out of 100 points in the 2018 CPI, maintaining the same score as in the 2017 CPI, the same as it did in 2018. The score is below the global average of 43.
