Month: October 2019

NASS will support EFCC, ICPC in fight against corruption – Lawan —–canvasses inclusion of anti-corruption teaching in schools

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said on Tuesday that the National Assembly will provide the necessary support to the anti-corruption agencies in the fight against corruption. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are the leading government agencies in anti-corruption war. “The 9th Senate and indeed the National Assembly is set to support the anti-corruption agencies to the best of its ability, to enable us eradicate the malaise,” Lawan said. The Senate President gave the assurance in Abuja while…

PRESIDENTIAL APPEAL: STILL ON TRADITION OF SUPREME COURT JUDGES TO FORM PANEL By Law Mefor

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The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP)’s caucus in the House of Representatives recently raised alarm over alleged plans to subvert the case of the party’s candidate in the 2019 Presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, at the Supreme Court. The caucus, in a statement jointly signed by its leaders in the house alleged that there was an attempt to influence the selection of the most senior Justices to hear the case. The caucus stated that it was unconventional to attempt to subvert the age-long and time-tested practice, precedent and convention of selecting the…

Abducted ACP Rescued Unhurt,Two Suspects Arrested.

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Musa Rabo abducted over the weekend was today 20th October 2019 rescued unhurt. The officer was successfully rescued this evening by a combined team of Police operatives from Kaduna, Niger and Zone 7 Command Headquarters Abuja, backed-up by members of the elite Special Forces of the Nigeria Police Force. Two male suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident. Investigation into the incident is ongoing. The officer was travelling in his civil dress, with his private vehicle and without escort or any special security at the time of the…

President Buhari Travels To Sochi For Russia-Africa Summit

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President Muhammadu Buhari will tomorrow Monday depart Abuja to attend a three-day Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia, October 23rd – 25th, with focus on exploring and expanding opportunities in security, trade and investment, science and technology, and gas production. During the summit, President Buhari will meet with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to further strengthen relations in security, trade and investment, and building partnership that will enhance Nigeria’s huge gas potential, following Russia’s remarkable success in gas exportation. The summit, which will be attended by African Heads of State, will…

Ex Military Ruler,Abdulsalami Outline Measures To Achieve Sustainable Democracy

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Former Nigeria’s Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar has outlined measures that will bring about sustainable democracy that will guarantee the attainment of our national development. Speaking through his representative Governor of Niger state Abubakar Sani Bello at the Pre-endowment Lecture of the 22nd Convocation Ceremony at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Abdulsalam said tolerance, patience, dialogue, genuine patriotism, security of lives and property, respect for human dignity and institutions were necessary prerequisites in the attainment of sustainable democracy that will engender the much needed national development. According to him, Electoral…

FG Pledges Full Support For AFRIMA ….As Nigeria Hosts 2019 Edition

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The Federal Government has pledged its full support for the successful hosting of the 2019 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as the country prepare to host the glamorous event in Lagos 20-23 November 2019, with the theme: ”Feel Africa”. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the pledge in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. ”When you look at the All Africa Music Awards, it’s one of the biggest awards for the music industry in Africa, and what government has done in the past is to provide…

85TH BIRTHDAY: Gowon Remains Symbol Of National Unity – Gbajabiamila

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has described a former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as a symbol of national unity. In a message to mark the 85th birthday of the former Head of State, Gbajabiamila eulogised Gowon’s love for Nigeria and his belief in the oneness of the country. The Speaker, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, said it is to the credit of Gowon that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which brings Nigerians together, came…

Gov Bello Greets Gowon @85 ,Calls Him A Selfless Leader, Great Patriot

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated with former Military Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon, GCFR on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing him as a great patriot, selfless and courageous leader who is committed to Nigeria’s unity and progress. In a birthday message which Yahaya Bello personally signed, the Governor also noted that Gen Yakubu Gowon belong to the grade of Africa’s outstanding leaders. “I rejoice with you today on the occasion of your 85th birthday. Undoubtedly, you have been a huge asset to our country and…

BREAKING: Onoja replaces Simon Achuba as Kogi Deputy Gov

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The running mate to Governor Yahaya Bello in the November 16 governorship election for Kogi State, Edward Onoja, will be sworn in on Saturday as the new Deputy Governor of the state. NAN reports that a seven-member Judicial Panel of Enquiry was set up by the State Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah, on August 26 to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct leveled against erswhile deputy governor Simon Achuba. Chairman of the panel, Barrister John Baiyeshea, flanked by six other members of the panel, submitted the report to the Speaker,…

Niger State Govt Pledges To Sustain Synergy With Security Agencies

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Niger State Government has restated its commitment to sustain synergy with security agencies in other to enhance protection of lives and property of its Citizens. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello made this known when he visited the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu in Abuja. Governor Sani Bello said the present administration’s support and collaboration with the various security agencies in the state has helped in improving on the already existing peaceful coexistence and minimizing activities of illegal miners in the state. “My…