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Security is key

SamGift0817:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1HZZxNO9fE

A former Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Maharazu Tsiga, on Thursday said he was able to come out alive from kidnappers’ den by the help and mercies of God.

Mr Tsiga, a retired brigadier general, said this when he and 18 other victims were reunited with their families by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja.

Mr Tsiga regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity having been abducted from his hometown Tsiga, in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on 5 February, alongside nine other residents.

He said his safe return was the kind of situation worthy of celebration.

He said that apart from the danger he and victims faced from their abductors, they were equally confronted with the risk of being hurt by wild animals in the mountain in which they were kept.

“The day before yesterday, on the mountain I was staying, unexpectedly, we just look around, we saw hyena parading around us to get its own food. And which kind of food? We, the human beings.

“Those of us that experienced that place, we always stay with snakes, scorpions.

“And one bad experience, particularly for those of us who, they knew our rank, whenever they are being attacked, sincerely speaking, they bring us out, so that the aircraft can hit us.

“But you know God is merciful.

“When a rocket was sent to us, it did not explode. They carried that rocket and kept it where I am sleeping so that immediately I come and touch it, it will explode.

“And that is why I told us, God is merciful,” he said.

The former NYSC DG also revealed that the nature of food they were fed was another threat to his health.

According to Mr Tsiga, the terrorists said that those of them that were in uniform, government is always putting money for them to keep.

The retired army general also revealed that the terrorists only feared military aircraft, adding that they did not even fear God but military aircraft.

Mr Tsiga called on all Nigerians to join hands to fight and defeat insecurity in the country, saying that security should be seen as a collective responsibility of all.

“We should not sit down and believe that the government can do it alone. We must do it ourselves.

“So we thank Almighty God for giving us this opportunity to live again,” he said.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1HZZxNO9fE

A former Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Maharazu Tsiga, on Thursday said he was able to come out alive from kidnappers’ den by the help and mercies of God.

Mr Tsiga, a retired brigadier general, said this when he and 18 other victims were reunited with their families by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja.

Mr Tsiga regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity having been abducted from his hometown Tsiga, in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on 5 February, alongside nine other residents.

He said his safe return was the kind of situation worthy of celebration.

He said that apart from the danger he and victims faced from their abductors, they were equally confronted with the risk of being hurt by wild animals in the mountain in which they were kept.

“The day before yesterday, on the mountain I was staying, unexpectedly, we just look around, we saw hyena parading around us to get its own food. And which kind of food? We, the human beings.

“Those of us that experienced that place, we always stay with snakes, scorpions.

“And one bad experience, particularly for those of us who, they knew our rank, whenever they are being attacked, sincerely speaking, they bring us out, so that the aircraft can hit us.

“But you know God is merciful.

“When a rocket was sent to us, it did not explode. They carried that rocket and kept it where I am sleeping so that immediately I come and touch it, it will explode.

“And that is why I told us, God is merciful,” he said.

The former NYSC DG also revealed that the nature of food they were fed was another threat to his health.

According to Mr Tsiga, the terrorists said that those of them that were in uniform, government is always putting money for them to keep.

The retired army general also revealed that the terrorists only feared military aircraft, adding that they did not even fear God but military aircraft.

Mr Tsiga called on all Nigerians to join hands to fight and defeat insecurity in the country, saying that security should be seen as a collective responsibility of all.

“We should not sit down and believe that the government can do it alone. We must do it ourselves.

“So we thank Almighty God for giving us this opportunity to live again,” he said.

Hmmmm

SamGift0817:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9_EtRdLjzE

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has dared the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to press charges over the allegation of death threat she levelled against him.

According to her information at her disposal reveals that Akpabio wants to sue her.

“I am hearing that the Senate President wants to sue me for that, I will tell him to go ahead. We will meet and cross that bridge,” she said.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio contracted the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to commence her recall and assassination.

Akpoti-Uduaghan made this allegation while addressing his constituents at a rally held in Ihima, Kogi Central, on Tuesday.

She alleged that Akpabio initially contacted Usman Ododo to commence her recall, but the state’s incumbent governor “told him it would be impossible because the masses are with her.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9_EtRdLjzE

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reaffirms her claims over meeting with Yahaya Bello, reiterating a strong narration.

dared the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to press charges over the allegation of death threat she levelled against him.

According to her information at her disposal reveals that Akpabio wants to sue her.

“I am hearing that the Senate President wants to sue me for that, I will tell him to go ahead. We will meet and cross that bridge,” she said.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio contracted the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to commence her recall and assassination.

Akpoti-Uduaghan made this allegation while addressing his constituents at a rally held in Ihima, Kogi Central, on Tuesday.

She alleged that Akpabio initially contacted Usman Ododo to commence her recall, but the state’s incumbent governor “told him it would be impossible because the masses are with her.”

Hmmm

tamonokare:
Till today so many FG workers have not seen the new minimum wage. INEC,NIMC, NOI, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rejm3lqH84

Reuben Adeleye Abati, a Nigerian journalist, politician, TV presenter and newspaper columnist has called out the federal government for paying senators' salaries on 19th while some federal workers are being owed their wages.

These was revealed when Elisha Abbo, a senator who once represented Adamawa North, criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of running the Senate like an emperor.

Abbo said, “He sat like the emperor that he claims he is and said the woman (Natasha) should be suspended for six months.

“He also withdrew her security, stopped payment of her salary, barred her from being seen near the national assembly building, and even ordered the inspector general of police not to provide her with security.

“When you withdraw somebody’s security — which is not right — that means you are exposing them to be killed.”

Easy o


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymp0hJ310mY

Antichristian2:
How old are you?

Gbam


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F5Iu7lVMuY

Nwisi78:
Your suspension is for 2027 for APC , think

Easy o


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymp0hJ310mY

Arabaincubus:
It looks like these people in govt are very stupid.

Can't they identify their superiors, and avoid them?

Natasha may lead the next revolution. She has shown herself very courageous and a woman the people can count on to lead a revolution.

They will not learn from Akoabio's lessons.

Lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F5Iu7lVMuY

eepeepook:
As nobody gree fight for him matter, life continues.

Torh


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymp0hJ310mY

Jamesbiodun:
Let the battle of the elite begin

Torh

Whalis:
Fubara can only gain sympathy from Ipobidients who hate Wike for saying he is not Igbo but Ikwerre which he truly is. Secondly for mobilizing for Tinubu to achieve his landslide and impeccable election victory in Rivers State. No same human would support human Fubara in this scenario. I agree it is a criminal enterprise but in the midst of dens of criminals there is still integrity.

Sure

MEEVEET:
Sue her it's a civil matter u don't need to arrest her

Interesting days ahead

SamGift0817:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymp0hJ310mY

Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, says security agencies will determine whether Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan should be arrested or not for “violating” Governor Usman Ododo’s instruction banning processions in the North Central state.

“There was a directive from the state governor and the security agencies were told to execute the directive,” Fanwo said.

“If someone has violated it, the security agencies do not need the governor again to give them another directive; they know what to do.

“Only the security agencies will be able to answer that (whether to arrest the senator or not); they know how they go about their operations. I am not a police officer but I am very sure that she should be asked a lot of questions about her incitements.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymp0hJ310mY

Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, says security agencies will determine whether Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan should be arrested or not for “violating” Governor Usman Ododo’s instruction banning processions in the North Central state.

“There was a directive from the state governor and the security agencies were told to execute the directive,” Fanwo said.

“If someone has violated it, the security agencies do not need the governor again to give them another directive; they know what to do.

“Only the security agencies will be able to answer that (whether to arrest the senator or not); they know how they go about their operations. I am not a police officer but I am very sure that she should be asked a lot of questions about her incitements.”

Lol

yarimo:
Pastor FUBARA is that you speaking like a saint

Lol

shivisee:
Oh he don clear for your eyes say IPOBs and obidunces can’t help you? The budget money wey make you think say self don Dey in the position of god to insult the president, he Dey ibas hand! Opobo Judas!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F5Iu7lVMuY

Urging patience and perseverance, Governor Fubara drew an analogy from religious history, saying, “If God could be patient with Noah to allow even the snail to enter the Ark, then patience remains an essential virtue in our struggle.”

He also cautioned against falling prey to those who want engineer violence by fanning provocative acts, warning his supporters and Rivers people to avoid certain elements who sought to destabilize the state.

“Their goal is to create problems and deny people their means of livelihood. We will not allow that. We will continue to operate peacefully and respect constitutional authority to ensure that our state remains a model for others in Nigeria,” he concluded.

“No matter what we see, we must remain steadfast. In all things, we give glory to Almighty God. I believe that in the end, we will emerge stronger,” he added.

He reaffirmed his commitment to justice and equality, stressing that his administration envisions a society where no one is oppressed.

“We believe in egalitarianism, and if our beliefs bring us some pain, so be it. The most important thing is that we stand on the side of truth and righteousness,” he stated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK9MvcmzuEM

An analyst has said the creation of Regional development commissions is part of approach to modern development.

According to him, "It is Difficult for Someone To Sit in Abuja And Know What Will Work in Your Village"

Recall that President Bola Tinubu has signed the South-West and South-South Development Commission bills into law.

“No mechanism is too much to trickle down development and dividends of democracy to the grassroots.

“I am sure that with these development commissions, the impact of this administration will be felt by the grassroots.

“We thank Mr president for completing it to the entire geo-political zones,” Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu said.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPaSJtU0v2Q

Women in Rivers state, in a prayer session, have said, Governor Sim Fubara has been called by God to redeem the state. The women organized a prayer session for the Governor and the state.


One of the women said despite all that is happening in the state, the Governor has remined calm.

Rivers state in the news again

SamGift0817:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b5gNv2EoCg

Group Warns as fresh panic arose in Rivers State over an alleged move by the newly appointed Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) to appoint administrators to head the 23 local government areas.

It was gathered that President Bola Tinubu had, upon the appointment of Ibas, allegedly tasked him with setting up a leadership system at the local government area of the state.

And that the administrator who had promised peace in the state was on the verge of appointing local government administrators.

A source, privy to the development regretted that Ibas, despite the clear provisions of the Nigerian Constitution and the recent Supreme Court judgment affirming the autonomy of LGs, is making efforts to take an action that is alien to all known laws.

The source, who did not want his name mentioned said the move if carried out, would amount to a disregard for democratic principles and a violation of the Supreme Court’s ruling, which reaffirmed that local governments must be governed by elected officials, not handpicked appointees.

The names…
The sources alleged that names of supposed administrators have already been compiled, raising fears of an orchestrated attempt to subvert the will of the people.

It was learned that the appointments had been skewed in favour of a big political actor in the state.

However, those on the other side of the political divide are planning a showdown once the appointments are made.

According to the source, such a move could spark a crisis in the local government system and could set a dangerous precedent for executive overreach.

The source said: “Nigerians must remain vigilant against this unconstitutional manoeuvre, as it threatens the foundation of grassroots democracy.

“Any attempt to impose unelected administrators on LGs must be met with firm resistance from law-abiding citizens, political stakeholders, and civil society groups.

“Will the rule of law prevail, or will impunity reign? The next 24 hours will be crucial in determining whether democracy holds firm or is trampled upon.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b5gNv2EoCg

Group Warns as fresh panic arose in Rivers State over an alleged move by the newly appointed Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) to appoint administrators to head the 23 local government areas.

It was gathered that President Bola Tinubu had, upon the appointment of Ibas, allegedly tasked him with setting up a leadership system at the local government area of the state.

And that the administrator who had promised peace in the state was on the verge of appointing local government administrators.

A source, privy to the development regretted that Ibas, despite the clear provisions of the Nigerian Constitution and the recent Supreme Court judgment affirming the autonomy of LGs, is making efforts to take an action that is alien to all known laws.

The source, who did not want his name mentioned said the move if carried out, would amount to a disregard for democratic principles and a violation of the Supreme Court’s ruling, which reaffirmed that local governments must be governed by elected officials, not handpicked appointees.

The names…
The sources alleged that names of supposed administrators have already been compiled, raising fears of an orchestrated attempt to subvert the will of the people.

It was learned that the appointments had been skewed in favour of a big political actor in the state.

However, those on the other side of the political divide are planning a showdown once the appointments are made.

According to the source, such a move could spark a crisis in the local government system and could set a dangerous precedent for executive overreach.

The source said: “Nigerians must remain vigilant against this unconstitutional manoeuvre, as it threatens the foundation of grassroots democracy.

“Any attempt to impose unelected administrators on LGs must be met with firm resistance from law-abiding citizens, political stakeholders, and civil society groups.

“Will the rule of law prevail, or will impunity reign? The next 24 hours will be crucial in determining whether democracy holds firm or is trampled upon.”

Lol

VnAhunnaPl:
Obi should have been the one to answer the questions, not Fubara.

Lol

Raf4:
Lambarious crétin.

Lol

yarimo:
Which out spending a Kobo in court? Peter OBI you can only fool your illiterate Obidients 😂😂

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQQwy3kpXss

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has again strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State and remove Governor Similaya Fubara from office while recounting how he was declared winner in Anambra Guber race without spending money.

Peter Obi stated that a colloquium to mark the 60th birthday celebration of former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, Chaired by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Also in attendance were former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Emeka Anyaoku; former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; and the immediate past governor of Katsina, Aminu Masari.

Sure

Ikaeniyan0:
Why should the supreme court interfere in PDP affairs? Is left for the PDP to sort out the issue

Hmmmm

mrvitalis:
Yes because they're judgment was not clear

Torh

AbSlash:
What would have been the solution to this problem is what the minister for transport told the fact minister when he came to challenge him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiSzCmcHXNk

Rivers State is facing a deepening political crisis as the declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu sparks widespread condemnation from citizens and youth groups. Comrade Eme Oscar, National President of the South-South Youth Initiative, has voiced strong opposition to the move, describing it as unconstitutional and a direct attack on the democratic rights of Rivers people.

In a passionate address, Comrade Oscar criticized the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, a democratically elected leader, and the appointment of a Sole Administrator to oversee the state. He argued that Rivers State has been peaceful and does not warrant such extreme measures.

“Rivers State is passing through a hard time, but the declaration of a state of emergency is not the solution,” Oscar stated. “We are already grappling with economic hardship, unemployment, and insecurity. This move by the president only adds to our suffering.”

Torh


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXACKcML0_o

Augustenite:
At least no Igbo man will ever become Nigerian President. After Tinubu 8years, another Yoruba man to become President again. Which is me

Hmmmm

SmartPolician:
How can Wike be bigger than the PDP? The problem with Atiku is that he would rather join the next available party than stay back and make a party.

At this point, he needs to mobilize men and resources to clip Wike's wings or kick him out of the party.