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APC: Adamu takes over media centre, displaces journalists

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APC: Adamu takes over media centre, displaces journalists

There was confusion in the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday after journalists were asked to vacate the party’s Media Centre, which would now serve as the office of the new national chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu.

Adamu’s office, which is located on the third floor of Buhari House, can only be accessed through a flight of stairs which, our correspondent observed, has been an arduous task for the 75-year-old party chairman to climb.

While asking journalists to vacate the media centre located on the ground floor on Tuesday, a party official announced that “the party leadership is embarking on a remodelling, therefore, they need to vacate the media centre.”

However, sources at Buhari House confirmed that the national chairman would take over the media centre as his new office.

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According to one of the sources who asked to remain anonymous, “Our new national chairman is an old man. He is not as energetic as Governor Buni or Adams Oshiomhole. In fact, it took him about 20 minutes to climb the staircase to the third floor this morning.

“Presently, both the staff and non-staff do not know what the ongoing reorganisation at the APC secretariat will lead to. All our directors and other key staff are under probe, although some of them did runs and can’t escape sanction.”

Receiving his certificate of return last Friday, the chairman had hinted that the APC transition committee would probe the party’s finances.

He said, “I am a team player and as much as is possible, I want to carry everybody along. We will definitely by the will of God Almighty, the secretariat, need to look at you but I am not saying anything today until the transition committee submits its report.

“It is my hope that by the time the report is submitted, you have what they call a clean bill of the ledger. That’s my prayer.”

In his acceptance speech on Sunday, March 27, 2022, Adamu had cautioned the media on its reportage of the APC-led government, saying it is false to assume that only political leaders will make Nigeria great while other citizens sit on the sidelines and criticise.

According to him, “At this point, I wish to appeal to our journalists and media houses to revive and uphold the patriotic spirit of the founding fathers of their profession, such as Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Abubakar Imam, Alade Odunewu and other media pioneers.

“Those great pioneers of Nigerian journalism always put the interests of Nigeria and its people above all other considerations and they always worked for the peace, progress and prosperity of Nigeria.

“Journalists and everyone else in Nigeria should uphold this spirit of selflessness and patriotism and continue to work hard for the success of the Nigerian project. It is not correct to assume that it is the work of political leaders alone that will make Nigeria great, that other citizens can sit on the sidelines and just observe and criticise. We should all remember the wisdom in the saying that the chain is no stronger than its weakest link.”

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Nigeria’s Romance with BRICS Creates Room for Stronger Relationship with Russia, Says Envoy

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Nigeria’s Romance with BRICS Creates Room for Stronger Relationship with Russia, Says Envoy

By: Michael Mike

The Russian Federation has eulogized the role played by Nigeria in the United Nations establishment of the resolution demonizing nazism.

He added that Nigeria’s recent romance with BRICS has created room for development of stronger relationship with the Russian Federation

Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Andrey Podyolyshev, speaking to journalists in Abuja during the photo exhibition organized by the Russian Embassy to commemorate the Victory of the Soviet People in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).

The Great Patriotic War was the war fought by the Soviet Union who entered the World War two year after the war started in 1939, it was mostly fought against the Nazis in Eastern Europe and witnessed the largest, deadliest and most devastating conflict in human history that claimed lives of tens of millions of people.

The photo exhibition centered on solemn remembrance of victims of the Second World War, commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, knowledge sharing about dangers that surround the Second World War and the Great Patriotic War.

Podyolyshev said: “I love to thank Nigeria for the support of Russia side in the UN’s waiting for the resolution in combating glorification of nazism.

“During the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, where the resolution held on combating glorification of nazism and practices that contributed to contemporary forms of racism, discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance, Nigeria voted to support this resolution.

“We really appreciate the cooperation from Nigeria and we will cooperate with Nigeria on the international front, especially at the level of the United Nations.

“Recently, Nigeria became a partner of BRICS and I am sure that our prospects for cooperation are just enriching.”

“Of course, bilateral context are on different issues throughout the world and it is very important for our cooperation to further improve.”

On issues about security, Podyolyshev underscored the need for constant dialogue about international security concerns of regions around Russia, around Nigeria and other parts of the world.

He reiterated the need for nations to work closely together in tackling global challenges as means to ensure sustainable solution to issues about economic crunch and insecurity.

“Russia approach towards promoting multipolaisation, as means to tackling global challenges has not changed. We will ensure that the future is multipolar

“The multiplolar world and the rights of the different countries to unite for a common interest is the main focus of our President.

“Naturally, the future world order is supposed to be constructed on these concern of the interest of different countries in multipolar world.

“African continent is virtually one of this polar genuine culture and policy, and historically pursuing its own interest in the world.

“We see this cooperation of African powers among others, Nigeria especially as one of the main priority of our foreign policy,” the ambassador stated.

The Great Patriotic War started from 1941 and ended 1945 resulting in the establishment of the United Nations through active participation of the USSR that bolstered new global system to prevent future wars and protect dignity of nations.

Nigeria’s Romance with BRICS Creates Room for Stronger Relationship with Russia, Says Envoy

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Troops repel militia attack in Plateau, neutralise suspect, arrest two bandits

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By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have repelled a militia attack in Teegbe community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, neutralised one suspect and arrested two others during a pursuit into neighbouring Kaduna State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Wednesday that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9 a.m. following an attack on the community.

Upon arrival, the troops engaged the assailants, who fled toward Baduru Sama in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. During the hot pursuit, contact was re-established with the fleeing suspects, leading to the neutralisation of one militia member.

Further operations in the area led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Sani Adamu, 40, and Buhari Mohammed, 20, both believed to be members of a local bandit group. Troops also recovered 42 stolen cows and the sum of N20,200 from the neutralised suspect.

However, two residents of Teegbe community were confirmed dead, while another sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated to a nearby hospital for treatment.

One soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Tope Awoniyi, also sustained injuries during the encounter and has been taken to the 3 Division Medical Services and Hospital for further treatment.

The arrested suspects and recovered items are in custody for further investigation.

Troops morale and combat readiness remain high, while operations continue in the general area to prevent further attacks.

Troops repel militia attack in Plateau, neutralise suspect, arrest two bandits

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Troops Intensify Search for Kidnapped Pastor in Kauru LGA

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Troops Intensify Search for Kidnapped Pastor in Kauru LGA

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army troops of 1 Division in Kaduna State are working in collaboration with other security agencies to rescue a 55-year-old pastor who was abducted by bandits in Kurmin Rizga village, Kauru Local Government Area (LGA), in the early hours of April 23, 2025.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that a group of armed bandits invaded Kurmin Rizga, firing sporadically, and kidnapped Rev. Ibrahim James, the pastor of the Catholic Church in the village, taking him to an unknown location.

In response, the troops launched a search operation to locate and rescue the pastor unharmed. Efforts to apprehend the suspects and ensure the pastor’s safe return are ongoing.

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