Politics

2023: Ex-FRCN D-G Laments Insecurity, Declares For Senate

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3 years ago

April 15, 2022

Our Reporter, Bauchi

Mr Ladan Salihu, a former Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), on Friday, lamented the level of insecurity especially in the North-West and North-Eastern part of the country.

Salihu, a Bauchi South Senatorial aspirant under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) made the lamentation while submitting his nomination form at the party’s Secretariat in Bauchi.

“When you look at the scale of poverty, deprivation, unemployment and most importantly when you look at the issues and the indices of development or lack of it, especially on insecurity.

“Here we are, a nation where no state in the Northwest was shackled by insecurity. Today, virtually all the states in the North-West are in a state of insecurity added to the problem we have in the North-East.

“As far as I am concerned, there are more issues that would propel like-mindes to go into politics than issues of manifesto,” he said.

Salihu, who is also a former Chief of Staff to the Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, also said it was high time that the National Assembly be filled with people of quality representation for a more discussion on germain issues that would further propel the growth and development of Nigeria.

“Quality representation in terms of the knowledge that is required to give impetus to leadership, in terms of the aggregation of ideas of manifesto in politics but also what you bring to the table in terms of the experience and deepening stakeholding as well as the knowledge that you will give your people a voice.

“You will represent them in the best of ways that would reflect their own aspirations, expectations and dreams for a greater future.

“As we try to fine-tune the project Nigeria, I am driven by the passion to help in a moment of crisis. We have the crisis of insecurity, poverty of not only the pocket but of mind, education, unemployment, among others.

“I hope to be given the chance to participate in the broader national conversation on the issues that are Germain to the development of Nigeria, to the unity of the country, to the advancement of democracy and to the employment of youth,” he said.

INFO DAILY reports that Bauchi South is a senatorial zone in Bauchi State, comprising of the entire geographical areas of: Alkaleri, Bauchi, Bogoro, Dass, Kirfi, Tafawa Balewa and Toro Local Government Areas of the state.

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PDP Has Been Bought By APC – Dino Melaye

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1 hour ago

August 1, 2025

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Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been “purchased” by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

Melaye made the allegation while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday night, a day after submitting his resignation letter to PDP.

According to him, the opposition party receives dates for its National Executive Committee, NEC, meetings directly from the Presidential Villa.

“PDP has been purchased by the APC. The PDP is a parastatal of the APC. In fact, they take dates for NEC meetings and NWC from Aso Villa. Look at these PDP governors, are they acting as opposition? And you know how powerful governors are,” Melaye said

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Drama As Ebonyi Politician Declares Self ADC National VC South-East

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2 hours ago

August 1, 2025

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The National Convener of Turn By Turn Initiatives, Ben Nworie has declared himself the Interim National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC South East zone.

Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Friday, Nworie noted that the south east zone needs a vocal and vibrant politician who would advance the fortunes of the coalition movement in the zone.

Also, an Abia born media expert, Obinna George, emerged as the South East zonal Publicity Secretary of the ADC.

Mr Obinna George is expected to deploy his media expertise in propagating the activities of ADC in the zone.

Nworie said his decision to become the Interim National Vice chairman was to galvanise support of the people of the zone to join the political revolution for a prosperous nat

According to him; “my burning desire to become the Interim National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Party, South east zone is to galvanise. Supports for our great party in the zone. ADC is not just a coalition but a political revolution that will end the decade of misrule by the present government”.

“ADC stands a better opportunity to rescue Nigeria from the present economic hardship and forge a common front towards advancing the future of a new Nigeria. Let me state categorically that coalition brought the present government to power and the same coalition will sack it out of power’.

“I want to urge the people of south east to embrace ADC as the only veritable platform that will address decades of marginalization, depression and neglect. It is time for us to speak in one voice and support the movement. It is time for the South east zone to stand up to be counted as the movers and shakers of the coalition”.

“As the National Vice Chairman of ADC, I accept the responsibilty to lead our dear party in the zone and I want to declare that our coalition is open to every Nigerian who is passionate to change the old order into a new order, where all the critical sectors will be functional”.

“I commend our Interim National Chairman of ADC, Senator David Mark; Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and indeed all other national leaders who are sacrificing a lot to ensure that Nigeria is liberated from the shackles of poverty, which has become our fair share of national cake”.

“I want to thank all our members across the five states of the south east for your resilience, deep commitment and sacrifices in promoting and galvanising support for our party”.

The National Vice Chairman further appealed to all aggrieved members of the party to withdraw all litigations for the over all interest of the Nigerian People whose only hope for a better nation is rested on ADC.

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Alia Submits List Of Eight Commissioner-nominees To Benue Assembly

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3 hours ago

August 1, 2025

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The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has submitted the first batch of commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

Alia’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, who made this known in a statement on Friday in Makurdi, said that the transmission of the list to the House was in line with constitutional provisions.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Alia had sacked all the 17 commissioners and his Chief of staff on Wednesday.

Kula listed the first batch of commissioner nominees to include Theresa Odachi, Dr Benjamin Ashaver, Dr Margaret Adamu, and Dr Peter Oboh.

Others, he said, are Dr Timothy Yangien, Mr Denis Iyaighgba, Mr James Dwem and Dr Paul Ogwuche.

He said that the second batch of nominees would be forwarded to the House of Assembly in a matter of days.

Kula said the governor was committed to ensuring transparency, competence, and inclusivity in the selection of individuals to drive his administration’s vision and mission for the state.
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