I don’t need any reconciliatory meeting with Obasanjo – Gani Adams

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December 8, 2020

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland Iba Gani Adams says he has no need for reconciliation with former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Adams, who is also the national coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, stated this at a press conference on Tuesday in reaction to a statement by Obasanjo last week discrediting reports that they both met at the Lagos residence of a notable leader of Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo, for reconciliation.

Obasanjo had said Adams’ past ways fell short of his principles and standards.

In response, Adams said: “I don’t know what baba Obasanjo meant by my way of life. I agree with him that we don’t have the same character because he’s not a progressive. Obasanjo will not like the character of any progressive Nigerian. I have never at any time requested to meet Obasanjo as he claimed. I initially didn’t want to attend the meeting when Chief Ayo Adebanjo told me. But I decided to honour the invitation because Chief Adebanjo is one of the Yoruba elders I respect so much.

“He (Obasanjo) stated in his statement that whoever feels he needs a reconciliatory meeting with him should come to his residence in Abeokuta. I don’t have the need for any reconciliatory meeting with him. That one has been foreclosed. I cannot even go to his house.”

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‘APC no longer exists’, PDP asks INEC to deregister ruling party

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has become defunct and should no longer be recognised as a political party in Nigeria.

In a statement by its national spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Tuesday, the party congratulated Nigerians across the country, saying that the APC which allegedly tormented them for five years, “has finally dissolved out of our political firmament.”

The party stated this in response to the APC dissolution of all its national, zonal and state structures.

“APC, being overburdened by the weight of failure, humongous corruption as well as the plagues of economic recession, violence, killings and hardship it has brought to our people, forcefully exited itself from the nation’s political firmament by dissolving all its national, zonal and state structures.

“With this exit, December 8, 2020 has gone into the history of our nation as liberation day, especially given the spontaneous jubilation by Nigerians over this step towards political oblivion by a political party that has brought so much pain on them.

“Now that the APC has become defunct, the PDP invites the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to officially deregister the APC and recall its certificate of registration, given that it no longer has operational structures as required by law.”

“In the same vein, INEC should immediately declare the seat of all lawmakers elected on the platform of APC at the federal and state levels as vacant and commence the process of bye-election to fill the seats, as required by law.

“Furthermore, government agencies, civil society organizations as well as the international community should immediately gazette the APC as a defunct political organization in our country.

“Nevertheless, the PDP invites all leaders of the fizzled APC to get ready to answer Nigerians for their misdeeds, and not to think they can get away with their atrocities by forming or joining another political party,” the statement read.

Buhari in closed-door meeting with 36 governors in Aso Rock

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December 8, 2020

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with governors of the 36 states behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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APC dissolves wards, state, zonal, national structures

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December 8, 2020

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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dissolved all wards, states, zonal, and national party structures of the party.

The decision was taken at the ongoing NEC meeting which has President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo and other chieftains of the party in attendance.

The party’s NEC also extended the tenure of the party’s caretaker extraordinary convention planning committee led by Governor Mai Buni by six months.

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, told State House correspondents at the end of the meeting that the party also approved the expulsion of former National Vice Chairman, South-south, Ntufam Hilliard Eta, for his failure to withdraw the court case instituted against the caretaker committee.

On June 25, following the recommendations of President Buhari, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party (APC), led by Adams Oshiomhole, was dissolved.

A Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Committee was then appointed to be led by Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State. Buni was national secretary of the APC until his election as governor in 2019.

Buhari Commissions Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, as Annual COAS Conference Kicks-Off in Abuja

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December 8, 2020

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command as part of efforts to boost the capacity of the Army in mitigating cyber attacks.

The President performed the function virtually while declaring open the Chief of Army Staff annual conference at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment Giri, Abuja.

Commending the efforts of the Army in the fight Against insecurity and in support of civil Authorities, the President said the construction of the cyber Warfare Command is an indication that the Army is alive to the changing nature of warfare which is gradually moving into the cyber domain.

Also launched was a Housing scheme for Next of Kin of personnel of the Nigerian Army killed in action.

Buhari is optimistic that the initiative will act as a huge morale booster to the troops on the frontlines as well as project the Army in good light.

Performing the ground breaking ceremony on behalf of the President, the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (Rtd) commended the Army for the several efforts aimed at boosting the morale of the force.

Similarly the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has performed the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the Army Smart Ville Estate in Life Camp Abuja.

According to the Chief of Army Staff, while the force make efforts to see to the welfare of Families of fallen heroes it is also mindful of the sacrifices of those in active service.

Maradona to appear on Argentine banknotes

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December 8, 2020

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Late Argentina football legend, Diego Maradona might have his image put on new banknotes in the country following a proposal by a senator.

Maradona, who led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title, died two weeks ago at the age of 60, with tributes since pouring from around the world.

The former Napoli star, whose name has been immortalized by the club as their homes ground had been renamed in honour of the legend, is set to also appear on banknotes in his country.

The bill was proposed by Senator Norma Durango, who presented same to Congress on Monday.

The proposal was for the late player’s face to get on the 1,000-peso note, with his face on one side of the note and a picture of one of his most famous goals on the other.

The bill suggests the notes should “carry the effigy of Diego Armando Maradona on one side and the moment of the second goal against England, scored in Mexico, on 22 June 1986, on the other”, newspaper La Nación reports.

The senator also suggested putting his image on commemorative stamps.

“The idea is not just to recognise our most important idol, but also to think of the economic question,” Ms Durango said.

“We feel that when tourists come here they will want to take a ‘Maradona’ away with them.”

The 1986 World Cup winner was captain when Argentina won the tournament, scoring the second famous “Hand of God” goal against England in the quarter-finals.

Ms Durango said the final decision would be made by lawmakers, who are expected to hear her proposal early next year.

‘Nigeria doesn’t engage in religious freedom violation’, FG replies US

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December 8, 2020

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The Federal Government has denied engaging in “systematic” and “egregious” violations of religious freedom.

Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed denied the allegation in a release on Tuesday in reaction to the United States designating Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” for religious freedom.

Mohammed described the allegation as a case of honest disagreement between the two nations on the causes of violence in Nigeria.

“Nigeria does not engage in religious freedom violation, neither does it have a policy of religious persecution. Victims of insecurity and terrorism in the country are adherents of Christianity, Islam and other religions,” the minister said.

Mohammed said Nigeria jealously protects religious freedom as enshrined in the country’s constitution and takes seriously any infringements in this regard.

Troops sustain clearance operations, crush more terrorists and recover arms in Northeast

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December 8, 2020

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Troops of Operation FIRE BALL have killed five terrorists and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition as they intensify clearance operations in the Northeast theatre.

In a statement, Acting Director Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen Bernard Onyeuko disclosed that, following actionable intelligence on Boko Haram criminals activities, troops of 222 Battalion in conjunction with elements of Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force conducted an aggressive fighting patrol to the general area of Margumari village.

”The highly motivated troops made contact and immediately engaged some marauding Boko Haram criminals lurking in the area.

”During the brief but decisive encounter, 4 Boko Haram criminals were neutralized while one FN Rifle, one AK 47 Rifle, 2 FN Rifle magazines and 4 AK 47 Rifle magazines were captured from the fleeing criminals.

”Additionally, 29 Rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 39 Rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 2 Motorcycles, Motorcycle repair tools and one Tecno phone were also captured.

”Earlier, on 5 December 2020, troops of 144 Battalion conducted a robust clearance patrol to Yafa, Kirchinga and Shuwarin general areas. Troops made contact and engaged the criminals at Yafa.

”In the ensuing gun battle, one Boko Haram criminal was neutralized while several others are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds.” He added.

General Onyeuko while commending the troops for their doggedness and resilience urged residents to provide actionable intelligence to troops and assured that the Armed Forces will continue in their resolve to rid the region of remnants of the criminals.

Don’t beat your wife and run to Benue for reconciliation, Shehu Sani tells Nigerians

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December 8, 2020

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Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the reconciliation of Channels TV reporter Pius Angbo and his wife Ifeyinwa Angbo after she made allegations of domestic violence against him.

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom got the couple to settle their differences on Monday.

In a tweet on Tuesday, Sani commended Ortom for the reconciliation effort, advising couples not to toe the path of domestic violence.

“That was just one-off commendable peace parley. Please, don’t start beating your spouse and rushing to Makurdi for reconciliation,” the former Kaduna legislator wrote.

Buhari commissions Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command

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December 8, 2020

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