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APC: Adamu takes over media centre, displaces journalists
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.”
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
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