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By Abdullahi Yusuf  Abuja The recent happings in Zaria regarding the  Islamic Movement of Nigeria  Army clash m a y have come to some people as a surprise, with some citizens describing the group as an unarmed and peaceful group. But it is never a surprise to especially those living in the northern part of the country especially those  who   live  in Zaria, Kaduna, katsina, Kano Sokoto  and other Northern States . There is no one who lives in the north that will ascribe peace to  this group  of peaple who operate with impunity, without regard s to  other people’s right. Before I go into the details of so many incidences involving these people in different parts of the north, let me state here that the account am about to give, is the truth about these people. Let me also state here that telling lies is permitted under the doctrine of the Shiites sect, therefore their account of what happened may not be the truth of what act...

It is exactly five years since Greece joined the European Support Mechanism with the close cooperation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). At that time, the key and critical financial data were the following: GDP amounted to 222.151 billions at the end of 2010. The public debt was 148.3% as a percentage of GDP. Unemployment stood at 12.5%. The percentage of Greeks sho were living below the limits of poverty (earning less than 60% of the national median disposable income) was 27.6%. The policy of extreme austerity applied in the country at the behest of international creditors over the years has further aggravated the economic and social reality. As a result, GDP had shrunk to 186.54 billions in 2014. Public debt has soared to 176% as a percentage of GDP. Unemployment has risen dramatically to 26%, affecting mainly young people many of whom have brilliant scientific knowledge and as a result migrate abroad. This serious loss of talent could help the country at this critical...

The main aim of the bailout fund initiated by the federal government is to pay the outstanding workers salaries, but to katsina stete government, the bailout fund was a controversial one as no outstanding workers salaries in the state.  However, Gov. Masari applied to the bailout fund request and was granted, this leads to extensive debates amongs Nigerians, however, Masari was able to convinced Nigerians through his SSA media and publicity, social media, Maiwada Dammallam that finally, the THE END WILL JUSTIFY THE MEANS.  Maiwada pointed out that Katsina State is owning workers pension and gratuity arrears, thats made Masari to apply for the bailout fund.  According to a report by Daily Trust, Katsina State government has concluded arrangements to commence payment of pension and gratuity arrears, this means that "The End Is Justifying The Means". Governor Aminu Masar speaking at the commissioning of the state chapter of the Civil Service Union house i...

President Mohammadu Buhari yesterday approved the appointment of Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, from Cross River, current Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, as the new Head of Service of the Federation after the unceremonious relief of Danladi Kifasi, the former civil service boss who was due to retire on January 1, 2016 when he will clock 60. Mrs. Oyo Ita, a 51 years old Chartered Accountant will still be in the office in acting capacity though the office does not require National Assembly approval. Apart from the surprise ministerial nominee, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, President Buhari had earlier appointed Admiral Ibas Ibok from Nko in Yakurr LGA of Cross River state as the Chief of Naval Staff. Incidentally, both the Chief of Naval Staff and the Ministerial nominee are from the same Nko community.

A magistrate's Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has remanded 20 pro-Biafra protesters in prison for alleged treason. Benson Sunday (21), Emmanuel Ali (25), Ukeme Monday(32), Chibuzo Ezechina (33), Charles Eze (29), Egbo Okechukwu(24), Chibona Ifion (47), John Douglas(20), Ezenwa Alphonus (51), Wori Endurance (30), Chinomere Nwolu (25), Henry Eze (36), Friday Uzunwa(22), Igodo Abio(34), Akaniyene Uwem (22), Eni Iboro (27), Obinna Stephen (26), Monday Ocha (37), Obinna Ibekwe (27), and Kingsley Ezengorie (24) were arrested for destroying the Nigerian flag and chanting hate songs during Tuesday's protest in the Garden City. The three-count charge against them reads: "…On October 20, 2015, at about 2pm, on Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt, the suspects and others now at large, did conspire amongst yourselves to commit felony to wit: treason and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 37(2), of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria...

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, on Wednesday, distanced the people of the South East geo-political zone from the protest over the arrest of the director of Radio Biafra Mazi Kanu by security operatives saying that such a protest had no supporter or blessing of the governors and leaders form the zone. Okorocha who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sam Onwuemedo, in a statement made available to newsmen in Owerri, regretted that the protest over Radio Biafra and arrest of its director would not add any value to development of the zone and life of the people in the area. The governors and leaders of the South-East condemn the protests, especially for the manner they were carried out in the name of Biafra. If a section of the people in the South-East or even the whole people in the geo-political zone protest over the bad shape of the federal roads in the area or protest over the total negligence of the geo-political zone, every governor and leader in the area would su...

It was reported by Leadership news that there was celebration in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, and Lagos on Wednesday, following the rulling of the governorship tribunal. In its ruling, the tribunal headed by Justice Sadiq Umar, ordered re-run of election in 18 out of the 31 local government areas of Akwa Ibom State. Candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governorship election for Akwa Ibom, Umana Umana, had approached the tribunal challenging conduct of the election and declaration  of Udom Emmanuel as governor of the state. The tribunal ordered INEC to conduct fresh polls in 18 LGA's of Nsit Ubium, Nsit Ibom, Ibiono, Uyo, Etinan, Udung Uko, Oruk Anam, Etim Ekpo, Onna, Uruan, Ikono, Ini, Ibesikpo, Nsit Atai, Eket, Ibeno, Ikot Abasi . Before delivering judgement, the tribunal first ruled on five motions on notice by the respondents. The first ruling was a 2nd respondent's motion on notice dated 13th July, 201...