Year: 2017

2,778 Nigerians Still in Libya Detention Camps – FG

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The Federal Government said it has a record of 2,778 Nigerian migrants registered in “accessible” detention camps in Libya, ready for repatriation. The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Tiwatope Elias-Fatiile, on Tuesday, said the country’s embassy in Libya had been visiting detention camps to identify Nigerians for registration. The ministry stated that those registered were issued Emergency Travel Certificates. The ministry also explained that the embassy in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration, IOM, repatriates 250 migrants weekly and had returned 3,000…

PDP CHAIRMANSHIP :South – South Group Drums Support for South – West Candidacy

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THE South South Patriotism Front ’ (SSPF) has called on patriots of the South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria,leaders and members of the People Democratic Party PDP in the South-South; to on the choice of the National Chairman of PDP, in the scheduled 9th December, 2017 National convention of the PDP. Read full text of the statement : PRESS RELEASE BY THE ‘SOUTH SOUTH PATRIOTIC FRONT’ (SSPF) ON THE PDP 2017 NATIONAL CONVENTION AND THE CHOICE OF A NATIONAL CHAIRMAN. 5th December, 2017 We are delighted to address all patriots of…

PDP CHAIRMANSHIP : U.S Govt, Others will work with Adeniran if Elected- TACO

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Tunde Adeniran Campaign Organization (TACO) has debunked an online report credited to an Envoy who was reported to be a ‘top member’ of the US Foreign Mission in Nigeria, which stated that the United States Government and its affiliate organiations may not work with the People Democratic Party PDP if Professor Tunde Adeniran become its Chairman. The campaign organisation through a statement signed by its Director, Media and Publicity, Taiwo Akeju said the report was obviously one of the last minute ‘damaging’ salvos planned to undermine Prof. Adeniran’s chances of…

2017 Nigeria Customer Service Ambassador Visits SERVICOM

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2017/2018 Customer Service Ambassador, Miss Kelechi Erondu yesterday visited the CEO/Coordinator of Service Compact(SERVICOM),Mrs.Nnenna A.Akajemeli. The visit according to Kelechi was to interact with SERVICOM on how to improve excellence service delivery in public sector in Nigeria. The Customer service Ambassador was presented to the SERVCOM Coordinator by the CEO of Nigeria Customer Service Awards Ltd, Dr Aliyu Ilias. While presenting the customer service Ambassador, Aliyu Ilias said about 620 youth contested for the customer service Ambassador through different test where Kelechi Erondu and Kelechi Okeke from Abuja and Lagos…

Libya: “No Brother In The Jungle” By Reuben Abati

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Arab countries have a tradition of slavery dating back to centuries. This has persisted despite the existence of international conventions and legal frameworks classifying slavery as a crime against humanity. The current situation in Libya, involving slavery and human trafficking, has been brought to global attention because we now live in the age of communication where nothing good or bad can be hidden forever. But the situation is far worse than has been depicted. The Nigerians who have been brought back from Libya have told heart-rending stories of woe and…

FG Will Sustain Made-in-Nigeria Patronage Campaign – Lai Mohammed

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government will intensify and sustain the campaign for the patronage of Made-in-Nigeria products in its drive to diversify the economy, create employment and generate wealth. The Minister stated this in Lagos on Monday at the launch of the South West Campaign for the patronage of Made-in-Nigeria products by the Ministries of Information and Culture as well as Industry, Trade and Investment. “One issue that is very important to our Administration is the diversification of the economy away…

GOV SANI-BELLO VISITS VICTIMS OF LAPAI ROBBERY ATTACK AT IBB SPECIALIST HOSPITAL MINNA

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has visited victims of armed robbery attack which happened in Lapai. The Governor visited the victims at IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna on Monday. Governor Sani-Bello has just returned to Nigeria from Jordan where he attended Counter-terrorism Summit with President Muhammadu Buhari, was joined by the new Niger State Commissioner of Police,Mr Paul Yakadi. The Governor was conducted round by the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr Isa Umar.

Court Admits Evidence Against INEC Official Implicated In N23bn Diezani Bribe

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Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, December 4, 2017, admitted in evidence three confessional statements tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Christian Nwosu. Nwosu, alongside two other INEC officials, Yisa Olanrewaju Adedoyin and Tijani Bashir, were re-arraigned on May 3, 2017 on an amended six-count charge bordering on receiving gratification to the tune of N264,880,000.00. At the last adjourned sitting on November 28, 2017, the first defendant, Nwosu, had…

Breaking: IGP Bows to #EndSARS campaign, Orders immediate re-organization of SARS

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The Inspector General of Police in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood has directed immediate reorganization on SARS across the nation and investigation into all allegations and complaints raised. “The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris concerned with public interest and the need to reposition the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for more efficiency and effective service delivery to all has directed the immediate re-organisation of the SARS nationwide and instant investigation into all the allegations, complaints and infractions levelled against the personnel of…

Nigerian Navy To Inaugurates Exercise Eagle Eye II Tomorrow

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NThe Nigerian Navy (NN) will tomorrow 5 December 2017 flag off a 3 – day sea exercise nicknamed “EAGLE EYE II” in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Exercise would involve the deployment of several capital ships, naval helicopters and patrol boats. During the Exercise, naval drills such as communication exercises, gunnery exercises, man overboard and ship manoeuvres amongst others will be conducted. The objective of the Exercise is to assess the readiness and operational state of the NN Fleet and the capability of operation commands in the conduct of riverine…