Leonard Karshima Shilgba

1 month ago | nationalaccordnewspaper.com | Leonard Karshima Shilgba

President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers for an initial period of six months. This action was taken in response to escalating political tensions between the governor and the State House of Assembly, which had led to violence and threats to law and order. Historically, the effectiveness of declaring a state of emergency to resolve political conflicts in Nigeria has been debated.

Jan 21, 2025 | opinionnigeria.com | Leonard Karshima Shilgba

Let me begin with discounting a certain wrong assumption, which is: one individual determines the direction of politics or governance in Benue State. There is no credible evidence that this is so. Certain persons have held the opinion that His Excellency George Akume has determined the direction of Benue politics and governance since 1999, and must be blamed for or credited with the current political and economic state of Benue.

Jan 13, 2025 | nationalaccordnewspaper.com | Leonard Karshima Shilgba

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said the military expects bountiful harvest as they commence the 2025 budget defence before the National Assembly. Musa said this at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Regimental and Award Night for Officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, on Monday in Abuja. He thanked the National Assembly for its continuous support to the military to enable it perform its constitutional roles effectively.

Jan 13, 2025 | nationalaccordnewspaper.com | Leonard Karshima Shilgba

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has inaugurated 48 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state civil/public service. Speaking during the ceremony held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde charged the permanent secretaries to discharge their duties effectively and contribute their quota to development of the state.

Jan 13, 2025 | nationalaccordnewspaper.com | Leonard Karshima Shilgba |Nick Agule

The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise on Monday frowned at the absence of the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubumi Tunji-Ojo, at a public hearing on the operations of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)The committee also registered its displeasure with the absence of the Cotroller-General of Customs, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, and the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Kemi Nandap, among other officials.