Today's Headlines: APC: How Ganduje Emerged 6th National Chair, Basiru, Secretary; Niger Republic: Atiku Cautions on Military Engagement
APC: How Ganduje Emerged 6th National Chair, Basiru, Secretary
Abdullahi Ganduje, former Governor of Kano State, and Senator Ajibola Basiru, former Spokesman of the Senate, have been elected as the national chairman and secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. Prominent party leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, were present at the event.
During the meeting, Dr. Ganduje emphasized that the APC would no longer operate as usual and announced the appointment of an external auditor to probe the party’s finances.
The decision to nominate Ganduje for the national chairman position and Basiru for the national secretary role was made following the forced resignation of the previous National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, and National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore.
During the meeting, Senate President Godswill Akpabio proposed a motion to amend the agenda, giving the National Working Committee (NWC) the authority to make realignments and address vacancies. However, the motion was met with strong opposition, as the attendees shouted “No! No!”
Fortunately, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), intervened to calm the tense atmosphere. He seconded Akpabio’s motion, suggesting that the National Executive Committee (NEC) should focus on filling the chairman and secretary positions while leaving the rest to be handled by the NWC.
Niger Republic: Atiku Cautions on Military Engagement
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised concerns regarding the use of military intervention to restore democratic order in Niger Republic. In a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja, he emphasized the importance of sustained diplomatic engagements to address the crisis in Niger.
According to Abubakar, the situation poses significant challenges for the West African region. Nonetheless, he stressed that any actions taken to resolve the crisis in Niger must prioritize democracy as the ultimate victor.
Troops kill 36 terrorists, rescue 140 kidnapped hostages nationwide
Yesterday, the Military High Command reported significant progress in its efforts to eliminate criminal elements in the nation. Over the course of the last week, troops engaged in various operations across the theaters, resulting in the neutralization of 36 terrorists and the successful rescue of 140 kidnapped hostages.
In addition to these accomplishments, the troops conducted arrests of 163 individuals involved in supporting the terrorists, including collaborators, gunmen, gun-runners, kidnappers, and those responsible for oil theft. The operations also led to the recovery of a substantial cash sum of over N3.177 million from the kidnappers.
One notable operation took place in Rugan Basiru village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, where a dismissed soldier named Bashir Abass was apprehended. During the raid, the troops found him in possession of his military uniforms and two AK-47 rifles, with one of the rifles traced back to his service period. It was revealed that he was operating with two wanted terrorist members.
The efforts to combat economic saboteurs and oil theft in the Niger Delta were equally successful. Troops discovered and dismantled 36 illegal refining sites, 61 dugout pits, 32 wooden boats, 87 storage tanks, one speedboat, 32 cooking ovens, three outboard engines, one generator, and two pumping machines. They also recovered large quantities of stolen crude oil and other petroleum products.
At a briefing, Major-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media tions, provided further details on the weapons and ammunition seized during the operations. A total of 37 weapons and 370 rounds of ammunition were recovered, including 16 AK-47 rifles, six pump-action guns, six Dane guns, three fabricated rifles, and two locally made pistols. Additionally, they secured 199 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, six rounds of 7.62mm NATO, nine AK-47 magazines, two G3 magazines, eight vehicles, 45 motorcycles, 32 mobile phones, 925 machetes, and 151 machete sharpeners.
‘I don’t want to die’, colleague narrates last moments of doctor killed in elevator accident
A tragic incident involving the untimely death of medical doctor Vwaere Diaso at Lagos Island General Hospital has been described by a Twitter user with the handle ‘@LaseMoye.’ According to the account, Diaso met her unfortunate end when the elevator she was in fell from the 10th floor. Reportedly, she was heading to the ground floor to collect a food delivery from a dispatch rider when the accident occurred.
Moye, who also works at the hospital, was present during the incident. She explained that she was standing in front of the elevator and pressed the open button, but didn’t enter because she was on a video call. Shortly after, there was a tremendous crash to the floor, which caused the dispatch rider delivering food to flee the building.
Upon realizing that Vwaere was trapped in the elevator, the hospital staff immediately sought help to rescue her. They tried to use rods to open the elevator cautiously, ensuring it wasn’t a prank. The situation inside the elevator was horrifying, with muffled sounds of extreme pain and agony.
Engineers were summoned to dismantle the elevator, but their arrival reportedly took nearly 40 minutes. The incident has garnered attention and concern, prompting Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to pledge a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Vwaere Diaso’s tragic death at the Doctors’ quarters of Lagos Island General Hospital.
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