Month: September 2019

Has Osinbajo Been Reduced To Condolence Vice President? By Fredrick Nwabufo

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He also asked that all Federal Executive Council matters be channelled to him through Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Expectedly, this untoward warrant effectuated a furore among citizens “What will Osinbajo do now?” I asked a senior colleague. He blurted: “He has his role cut out for him already. He is in charge of Tradermoni and condolence visits”. Really, what is Yemi Osinbajo’s detail in the government now, considering the recent staggering upshots? Has he been lame-ducked and functionally vasectomised? The last time Nigeria had…

President Buhari Constitutes Economic Advisory Council

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President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) made up of the following: 1. Prof. Doyin Salami – Chairman 2. Dr. Mohammed Sagagi –Vice Chairman 3. Prof. Ode Ojowu – Member 4. Dr. Shehu Yahaya – Member 5. Dr. Iyabo Masha – Member 6. Prof. Chukwuma Soludo – Member 7. Mr. Bismark Rewane – Member 8. Dr. Mohammed Adaya Salisu-Secretary (Senior Special Assistant to the President, Development Policy) In a statement signed by Femi Adesina,Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, the advisory council will replace…

FCT Is Safe ,Secure, IGP Assures Residents

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has stated unequivocally that the Federal Capital Territory was safe, secure and not under any form of siege. This assertion came against the backdrop of recent speculations in some sections of the media, particularly the Social Media, of an upsurge in crime rate within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. While observing that, like other climes across the World, the country has its security challenges, the IGP however noted that a comprehensive analysis of crime statistics on major cities across…

Niger Govt Holds Roundtable Session with Media ….enjoins journalists to embrace developmental journalism

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The Secretary to Niger state Government, Alhaji Ahmed Matane has said the administration of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello was set to change its dynamics of governance in the next four years in office by strengthening its relationship with the media.   He stated this in Minna, the state capital during the stakeholders media chat/roundtable organized by the office of the Chief Press Secretary. Alhaji Matane who said that the media chat was the beginning of change in Governor Sani Bello’s administration explained that there was need to clarify and differentiate…

We’ll Make Nigeria Free From Corruption – Magu

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has again vowed not to relent in its efforts in making Nigeria free from all forms of corruption, expecially economic and financial crimes. The acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu made this promise on Saturday, while speaking on a live programme at Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Harmony, 103.5 FM, Idofian, Kwara State tagged: “The Achievements of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ilorin Zonal Office” Magu who was represented at the Programme by the Ilorin Zonal Head of the Commission, …

Omo-Agege Condemns Attack On APC Faithful Over Buhari’s Tribunal Victory

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Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has condemned what he described as the barbaric stabbing of an All Progressives Congress loyalist in Delta State for allegedly celebrating President Muhammadu Buhari’s electoral victory at the Electoral Tribunal on Thursday. Noted that such vicious resort to self-help can never reverse the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) electoral and judicial losses to the ruling APC, Omo-Agege said the PDP supporter’s alleged vicious stabbing of a Buhari loyalist was condemnable and must be thoroughly investigated by the police. Senator Omo-Agege expressed shock and…

Gov Sani-Bello Celebrates Etsu Nupe At 67 ,16th Year on Throne ….charges him to continue to uphold sanctity of traditional institution

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Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has felicitated with the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar on his 67th birthday and the attainment of 16 years on the throne. In a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje, Governor Sani Bello described the Etsu’s reign as a blessing to the entire Nupe kingdom having engendered peaceful coexistence, growth and development in the area. The Governor eulogised the Etsu Nupe described him as an exemplary and philanthropic leader…

How I Received News of My Victory At The Tribunal – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said heavy schedule of the inaugural Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday held his attention for many hours, keeping him from following the court ruling that validated his victory at the polls. The President, who received All Progressives Congress (APC) party leaders and Progressives Governors’ Forum, at the State House, said he was happy with the outcome of the judgement, urging the governors to join hands in strengthening the party for the future. “By some coincidence, this judgement came on the same day…

FG Directs NCC To Blacklist 9.2 Million Pre-Registered Sim Cards

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The Minister of Communications, Dr Pantami has directed Telecom Regulators, NCC to bring to an end the issue of sales of pre-registered and partially-registered sim cards in Nigeria. This was as a result of the short term performance target set for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by the Minister . The minister revealed that over 9 Million of such sim cards were in circulation,hence the need to block the culprits until the users of the sim cards present themselves. The Minister made this disclosure today while addressing the Executive Councils…

NIMC issues 36.6 million National Identity Numbers – DG

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said it has issued 36.6 million National Identity Numbers (NIN) to Nigerians as at September 11. The Director-General of the commission, Aliyu Aziz, disclosed this at an interactive session with journalists on Thursday, ahead of National Identity Day celebration in the country, slated for September 16. Aziz said the ongoing enrolment of citizens for the NIN would help to address security challenges confronting the country as it would enable security agencies to identify the culprits via their national identity data base. “Security challenge is…