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From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, warmly congratulates the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the APC National Chairman, Edwin Olofu in Abuja. According to the statement, Dr. Ganduje rejoices with all Muslims for the spiritual renewal and discipline attained during the sacred month of fasting, prayer, and devotion to Almighty Allah.  Urging the faithful to uphold the virtues of piety, selflessness, and compassion that Ramadan represents, while also extending love and kindness to one another, especially the less privileged in society. The APC National Chairman also said, as Nigeria continues on its path of growth and development, he called on Muslims and all citizens to remain steadfast in promo...

From Aviashima Toom The All Progressive Congress (APC) has distanced itself from the Purported Timetable/schedule of activities for it Nationwide Congress In a statement signed on Wednesday by the National Publicity Secretary, APC, Felix Morka in Abuja said that, the timetable/schedule of activities is  fake and did not emanate from the Party The statement read thus; "The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a purported timetable/schedule of activities in circulation for the Party’s nationwide congresses.  "The said timetable/schedule of activities is fake and did not emanate from the Party. The Party has not issued any notice or  timetable/schedule of activities for congresses as it has yet to make any decision in that regard.  "A valid notice or schedule of activities for congresses will be communicated through the Party’s official information platforms in due course.  The statement urgent Party members, officials, the...

From Aviashima Toom,  Abuja Sen. Eteng J Williams representing Cross River Central Senatorial District has been described as an Emerging Pan-Nigerian Statesman by Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) awarding him  the "Performing Senator" Award in Abuja. The Coalition of Civil Society Groups reaffirming his statesmanship defined the true meaning of statesman according to the Merriam-Webster, as a someone who is versed in the principles or art of government, especially; one actively engaged in conducting the business of  a government or in shaping its policies. Simply put, a statesman is a wise, skilled, experienced and respected political leader  or figure.  The Leader of the CSOs groups, Myke Ngbe said the definition is a perfect match of what Senator Eteng Jonah Williams is fast becoming, in  the political landscape of Cross River State in particular and Nigeria in general. He added that the senator’s rising political ...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has  commended the leadership and membership of the National Assembly for the swift approval of President Bola Tinubu’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers state, as constitutionally stipulated.  This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary, NPS, Felix Morka in Abuja. According to him, the 10th Assembly has today demonstrated patriotism by putting the interest of peace and security of the people of Rivers state first, and uniting in the national interest. Adding that In that regard, "we particularly applaud the opposition caucus for rising above partisanship in support of the proclamation". He said He also said, the President is committed to ensuring peace, maintaining law and order, protecting critical national assets in Rivers state, and ultimately, restoring constitutional order in which all three arms of government - executive, legislature and ...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja In a proactive response to the increasing threats posed by Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has collaborated with the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), to develop a comprehensive National Curriculum for its Explosive Ordnance Disposal - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Formation.  This was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. He said that, the curriculum will encompass critical areas such as detection, investigation, interdiction, and the neutralization of these threats, equipping Police Operatives with essential knowledge and skills related to CBRN/WMD threats, thereby improving their detection and response capabilities to potential incidents.  "As part of the broader vision for c...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes in recent operations, disrupting criminal activities and apprehending individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting.  In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations officer, FPRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, noted that, the accomplishments are exemplified by the efforts of its several tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS). The statement said, on December 23, 2024, at about 5:50 PM, operatives of FID-STS intercepted one Hauwa Sani, a 30-year-old female resident of Doro village, along the Keffi/Abuja Expressway. It says she was found in possession of 124 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, concealed inside a 5-litre container of palm oil. She confessed that one Nasiru of Daura tasked her to deliver the ammunition to Katsina State. "Further Investi...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra State 2025 Gubernatorial Election Screening Committee, chaired by the former Governor of Katsina state, His Excellency, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, has cleared all seven (7) Aspirants to contest in the upcoming Anambra Governorship Primary Election slated for Saturday, April 5, 2025.  This was contained in a statement on Monday signed by the National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC) Felix Morka in Abuja  According to the statement, The Aspirants cleared by the Committee are as follows: 1.Sir Paul Chukwuma  2. High Chief Prof. Obiora Francis Okonkwo  3. Hon. Prince Nicholas Chukwujekwu Ukachukwu  4. Hon. Chukwuma Michael Umeoji 5. Valentine Chineto Ozigbo 6. Johnbosco Obinna Onunkwo 7. Edozie Madu Accordingly, the Party has issued Certificates of Clearance to the Aspirants, today, at the National Secretariat in Abuja.   One of the cleared Aspirants, Vale...

  From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, today, formally inaugurated the newly restructured Force Management Team (FMT), following the appointment of six new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to ensure the smooth and effective administration of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. According to the statement, the IGP charged the FMT with aligning the vision and operations of the Nigeria Police Force with the Federal Government's agenda, reiterating his vision for a professionally competent, service-driven, and people-friendly Police Force, well-positioned to address contemporary crime.  The statement also stated that, the FMT’s efforts will focus on the reorganization and specialization of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and other investigative units.  To that en...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  A leading APC governorship aspirant for the 2025 Anambra election, Johnbosco Obinna Onunkwo, has urged women to participate actively in party politics, just as he believes that women's involvement is crucial for shaping the state's and country's future.  Onunkwo's appeal is part of his broader vision to promote human capital development, security, health, education, economy, enterprise, market, and social welfare in Anambra State. Speaking to journalists after the screening, on Saturday, Johnbosco Obinna Onunkwo expressed confidence in his candidacy and commitment to leading the party to victory in the upcoming elections. His message is particularly significant, given the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics by urging them to take part in party politics, he hopes to create a more inclusive and diverse political landscape in Anambra State. According to him, as a party man. if he happens not to win the primary, he will st...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun screening governorship aspirants for the Anambra State election, scheduled for November 8, 2025. This screening exercise, which commenced on Friday, aims to determine the eligibility of aspirants. Dr. Paul Chukwuma, who was first to be screened told journalists after the excercise that he remain the best candidates and he is well prepared to lead the party to victory in the upcoming primary elections  According to him the screening is a routine procedure to ensure that all aspirants are fit and qualified to hold the gubernatorial office in Anambra State. He expressed optimism, nothing that he is ready for the election in line with the party’s programmes and he is  hopeful that at the end of the day he will be elected by the party delegates to fly the flag. " I am quite convinced by the special grace of God, APC will take the reign of power in Anambra state with me as the candidate of the p...

From left to right : Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, DG/CEO, Energy Commission of Nigeria, DG Custom, Mr. Bashir Adewale, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology during the visit. From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on leveraging technology for improved trade facilitation and border security. During a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja, both leaders discussed key areas where innovation could enhance customs operations. The discussions focused on adopting AI, blockchain, and automation to streamline customs processes, improve transparency, and enhance security.  Renewable energy solutions, including solar minigrids, were also considered to ensure sustainable power supply to customs facilities and border posts. In st...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  A former member of the House of Representatives from Delta State, Hon. Dr. Ossai Nicholas Ossai, has dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ossai, who represented the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency of Delta State for three consecutive terms from 2011 to 2023, cited the need to align with a party he believes is better positioned to serve his constituents, Delta State, and Nigeria as a whole. During his tenure in the National Assembly, Ossai held key leadership positions, including Chairman of the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges in the 8th Assembly and Chairman of the House Committee on Treaties, Protocols, and Agreements in the 9th Assembly. Ossai expressed deep dissatisfaction with the direction of the PDP, describing it as “rudderless, cantankerous, envious, and lacking vision.” He stated: “After deep reflection and wide consultations with my family, political leaders, supporters, and a...

By Zara Maisango The Arewa Youth Progressive Alliance (AYPA) has issued a stern and final warning to the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) to immediately desist from its reckless, provocative, and irresponsible attacks on Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK).  In a statement signed on Thursday by the President, Arewa Youth Progressive Alliance (AYPA), Mohammed Bello Doka, said Their latest attempt to distort history, twist the words of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), and falsely brand FFK as an enemy of the Igbo people is not only laughable but an insult to the intelligence of every well-meaning Nigerian. According to AYPA, MASSOB’s audacity in attempting to rewrite the history of the January 15, 1966 coup—the bloodiest and most treacherous military uprising in Nigeria’s history—is both shameful and dangerous. The truth is well documented: the coup was orchestrated by predominantly Igbo officers who targeted and brutally slaughte...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The National Secretary General of Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Prof. Khalid Aliyu Abubakar has commended the Director General of State Services (DGSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for deeming it worthy to host Muslim Ummah to a befitting Iftar.  Prof. Abubakar underscored the significance of the secret police boss's action, saying it would go a long way in promoting religious harmony. The University don described Ajayi’s initiative  to unite Muslims and Christians as historic. He reckoned that, despite being the son of Christian clerics, Ajayi had demonstrated an exceptional commitment to religious tolerance. Prof further acknowledged the presence of the less privileged who were invited to the feast, saying, " I understand that Mr Tosin traditionally does this and empowers them, this is commendable and should be emulated" He prayed for Allah’s wisdom to guide him in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. The event, held on March...

by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode.  Much has been said and written since President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's book, titled 'A Journey In Service: An Autobiography' was launched. As to be expected, the reviews are interesting and the commentary has been in some cases good, in some bad and in some ugly. This is a healthy development because the worst that one can do to a book or an essay is to ignore it. Whether you agree with it's contents or not or whether you like the author or not is not the point: what makes it worth writing is the commentary that follows and the oftentimes divided opinions. This more than anything else makes the literary contribution a success and as the saying goes: it is better for it to be spoken about, even in negative terms, than for it to be ignored. There is no doubt in my mind that few can ignore either Babangida or his controversial yet factual book and ever since it's launching on February 20th 2025 it has been the talk of not ju...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, extends warm Ramadan greetings to all Muslim Ummah across Nigeria and  The Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Muslim across Nigeria to utilize this sacred period for deep reflection and fervent prayers for peace, unity, and national progress. Egbetokun who extend warm Ramadan greetings to all the the Muslim brothers in a statement signed on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja said Ramadan, a time of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and communal solidarity, presents a valuable opportunity for all Muslims to strengthen their faith and promote harmony within society.  The IGP underscores the significance of interfaith tolerance and peaceful coexistence, calling on religious and community leaders to foster mutual respect and understanding among all Nigerians. He directed all police officers to uphold the hi...