Former Governors of Plateau and Taraba states, Joshua Dariye and Joly Nyame have been set free from the kuje correctional facility, Abuja. Recall the duo was granted a presidential pardon three months ago by the council of state chaired by President Buhari, on April 14th, 2022. It was learned that the two former governors were let go at about 2:15 pm today at the kuje prison after completing all processes for their release.
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated has unequivocally condemned the killing of six Nigerien citizens and law enforcement officials by terrorists in the South-East. This was made known in a statement by Buhari's Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, stating that through all possible means in ensuing speedy investigation to bring to book the perpetrators behind this heinous act.
In an effort to enforce transparency and accountability in government, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has demanded that the Military should account for its expenditure, especially on hardware that was acquired for defence. The Vice President stated this during a virtual presentation by the National Defence College Course 30 participants themed “Defence Transformation and National Security: Strategic Options for Nigeria of the Future”. In recent times, Nigeria has been greeted with varying security challenges that are threatening all parts of the country including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, where the seat of power is located as casualties of terrorism were record not too long ago.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State, has debunked the new going round online claiming that thugs carted away voters' enrollment machines in Surulere. Meanwhile, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported that as of today 29th July 2022, some online media reported the invasion of St. Bridget Catholic Church at Ijesha by thugs to disrupt the ongoing INEC Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).
The Armed Forces of Nigeria has assured President Muhammadu Buhari that it was developing new strategies to deal with insecurity in Nigeria. This was disclosed on Thursday by Major General Babagana Monguno (Rtd), the National Security Adviser (NSA) at the end of the National Security Council meeting which was presided over by President Buhari at the State House, Abuja.
The Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki has revealed his plans for all residents of its state will be registered and given an identity card which will be linked with their Bank Verification Number (BVN) for proper identification. The purpose is to help curb the insecurity in the state. This information was made by Obaseki at the Edo North Council Meeting which took place in Auchi, on 28th July 2022 where he tasked the heads of local government administration to hold weekly security meetings where their activities will be reported to the state security council, noting that security had now become its administration priority, adding that the government was ready to deal decisively with insecurity in the state.
