Month: December 2019

AU Partners NIDCOM, As It Holds Town Hall Meeting Next Year

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced plans to holdi ts inaugural Town Hall Meeting for Diaspora Focal Point Officers at various states of the federation in 2020. Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, the Secretary of the Commission, stated this when he received Mr. Macaulay Kanu, Chairman, AU 6th Region Canada (AU6RC) and Policy Adviser, Diaspora Affairs, African Union (AU). Bassi, who received the delegation on behalf of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO of the Commission,said their coming was timely as many projects had been lined up for the coming year.…

Fuel Scarcity Looms As Tanker Drivers Give FG Ultimatum Over Lagos Gridlock

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The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) at the weekend threatened to withdraw its services from January 15, 2020, if the Federal Government fails to clear Lagos roads of the gridlock caused by containers. National Chairman of PTD, Comrade (Otunba) Salimon Akanni Oladiti, expressed disappointment over the Federal Government’s inability to decongest Lagos‎ roads of trucks conveying containers, saying the development may lead to severe scarcity of petroleum products if not well handled. He lamented that the lingering traffic congestion…

Christmas: Gov Makinde Preaches Love, urges Nigerians to Emulate Christ

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has urged Christians, residents of Oyo State and Nigerians in general to live in peace and harmony in the spirit of Christmas. The Governor, in a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa urged residents and indigenes of Oyo State to imbibe the lessons of harmonious coexistence to engender development in the state and Nigeria generally. Governor Makinde asked Nigerians to emulate the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whose birth is being celebrated at Christmas. According to the Governor,…

Oyo Speaker Eulogises Makinde at 52, Says Oyo is Experiencing Exponential Growth Under Him

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The Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon.Adebo Ogundoyin has felicitated with Governor Seyi Makinde as he celebrated 52 year birthday, saying the leadership style of the Governor and his strategies have brought exponential growth to Oyo State. In a statement signed and released by the Speaker on Tuesday ,Ogundoyin celebrated Engr. Seyi Makinde and also felicitated with the people of the State on the occasion of Christmas celebration. Ogundoyin said that the leadership qualities, hardworking personality and sacrificial attributes of the Governor have always challenge the lawmakers to work…

Dasuki Received by Family after Release from Custody

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The former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has finally reunited with family tonight after four years in the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS). Dasuki left the DSS premises at 9.00pm and was received by family members and well-wishers at his Asokoro Residence at 9.30pm. The former NSA was first arrested on December 1, 2015 by DSS and arraigned in Court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). After perfecting his bail granted by the court, he was released on December 29, 2015 but was immediately re-arrested…

Omo-Agege preaches unity at Christmas

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has stressed the need for unity, even as he called on Nigerians to be their brothers’ keepers. In his Christmas message on Tuesday, Omo-Agege urged Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of Christmas by reaching out to the less privileged in the society. A statement by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, to the Deputy President of the Senate, quoted him as stating that: “As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, this is also a time for reflection and new…

Senate President felicitates with Nigerians At Christmas, New Year

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The President of the Senate,Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan in a statement signed by him felicitated with Nigerians, particularly the Christian faithful, on the Christmas and New Year festivities. The statement read: Christians and Nigerians in general must not forget the essence of the season, which is a reminder of the birth of Jesus Christ and the ideals for which he lived The birth of Jesus Christ is a great example of humility. He lived and preached peace, love, tolerance and self-sacrifice, and left mankind with the hope of eternal joy. These virtues transcend…

Senate President condemns attack on former President Jonathan’s home

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condemned the attack by yet unidentified gunmen on the country home of former President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa State in the early hours of Tuesday. Lawan described the attack, which reportedly claimed the life of a soldier on guard duty at the location, as despicable. He said the incident defied logic and should be condemned without reservation by all right-thinking Nigerians. The Senate President then called on the relevant security agency to get to the roots of the barbaric incident with a…

Christmas: Gbajabiamila urges prayers for continuous unity, peace among Nigerians

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has urged Nigerians, especially Christian faithful, to offer special prayers for the continuous unity and peaceful coexistence among the citizens. Gbajabiamila also urged Christians to use the occasion for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ to pray for the country to overcome her challenges, including insecurity in some parts of the country. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker congratulated Nigerian Christians for marking this year’s Christmas. Gbajabiamila said this is…

YULETIDE : Love One Another And Keep Hope Alive – Atiku

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Former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2019 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the Christian community in Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebrations. He urged Nigerians to allow Love and Hope be their guiding principle as they mark the festivities. Atiku Abubakar said that Nigerians, notably the Christian community, should be thankful to God that the Christmas festivities, heralding the birth of Jesus Christ, have come again. The Waziri Adamawa said Love conquered all things, including the…