Year: 2019

ABIKE DABIRI @ 57: Taking Diaspora To The Next Level By Abdur-Rahman Balogun

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When in December 2018, the then Presidential nominee to the position of Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa was asked by the Senator Rose Oko-led Committee on Diaspora and NGOs on what is the Next Level for Diaspora Affairs in Nigeria, the committee was impressed with the response from the nominee despite the fact that she was once a lawmaker for three consecutive terms of 12 years and should ordinarily take a bow in line with the legislative norm, she was asked to respond to the question…

Lai Mohammed Inaugurates Committee On NBC Reforms

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has inaugurated a seven-member Committee on the Implementation of Reforms in the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). In his remarks at the inauguration in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister said the reforms were part of the recommendations of a committee which he earlier set up on the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari over the unprofessional and unethical conduct of some broadcast stations,especially before and during the last general elections. He listed the highlights of the recommendations approved by Mr. President as including…

After 11 Months In Detention, Emeka Ugwuonye Drags Police to NASS Over fabricated Murder Charges

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A Lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye has dragged the Nigerian Police to the National Assembly over murder and armed robbery charges preferred against him. Emeka has been detained at the Kuje Medium Prison for over eleven months. Emeka in a petition written through Due Process Advocate International, dated October 9, and signed by Kelvin Asekome, said the police charged him with armed robbery and murder because he was on the verge of exposing a N5 billion (annual revenue) of illegal prison racketeering and other illegal operations allegedly by some police officers in…

We Must All Support Bill Prohibiting Sexual Harassment In Tertiary Institutions – Omo-Agege

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has called on concerned parents and youth to help energize support for proposals towards enacting an effective law against sexual harassment in workplaces and educational institutions, A statement issued by his Media Office on Wednesday explained why he decided to reintroduce the Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institution Prohibition Bill, which he first proposed before the 8th National Assembly. The statement quoted the lawmaker who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, as vowing to ensure that the energized concerns of all fathers, mothers…

Stop Importation of Roofing Sheets , Group Tells Buhari

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The Federal Government has been advised to adopt policy framework that will lead to the restriction of importation of goods such galvanized roofing sheets and other steel products that are abundantly produced in Nigeria to further boost the nation’s economy. With the land border closure, it is evident that agricultural sector of the Nigerian economy has improved, therefore, it is a tested hypothesis that if adequate attention is given to the seaports operations, smuggling will be tackled and the steel sector will be saved from collapse. The Galvanized Iron and…

Gov Sani-Bello Lauds NYSC on Socio-Economic Development Roles

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Niger State Government has commended the National Youth Service Corps over its roles of socio-economic transformation of the nooks and crannies of the country through the health, education, agriculture and other sectors of the economy.   The State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello stated this today while declaring open the 2019 Batch “C” Pre-Mobilization Workshop held at Minna, Niger State.   The Workshop with the theme, “Promoting integrity in the NYSC Mobilization Process: The role of Stakeholders”, is an avenue to brainstorm towards a successful 2019 Batch “C” Orientation Exercise.…

Candido As Man Of Destiny By Jibreel Muhammad Babangoshi

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He came into political limelight for over 27 years now yet he never quit the game. You may say because he’s a Comrade that’s why he is still active, dogged and firm with Innovative and Conceptual Ideas. The name Candido in FCT is not new as he led a serious movement for the integration of the Indigenous people of FCT as a leader in the 80’s. Can we all remember how the struggle led him to “Black maria with sirens” wailing the street of the Nigeria capital city? That does…

Gov Sani Bello Submits 17 Commissioner Nominees, 18 Special Advisers To State Assembly

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Governor of Niger state, Alh Abubakar Sani Bello has submitted names of 17 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The governor also sought the House approval to appoint 18 special advisers. In a letter read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Hon Abdullahi Bawa Wuse at plenary, the governor said the submission of the list was in line with section 192 subsection 1 of the 1999 constitution as amended. The nominees are Nasara Dan Mallam(Magama) Zakari Abubakar(Bida), Haliru Jikantoro(Agwara), Abdul Malik…

Nigeria @59: Bad Leadership And Poor Followership, By Abba Dukawa

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The Nigerian problem is the unwillingness or inability of its leaders to rise to the responsibility and to the challenge of personal example which are the hallmarks of true leadership.’ late Prof. Chinua Achebe The country at 59 still battling with poor leadership, nepotism, corruption, mismanagement of resources, insecurity of life and property, lack of basic infrastructure and social amenities with a poverty level of 75% Nigeria Poverty is rising in Nigeria with more than a 150 million people living on less than $1a day. While Nigeria contemporary’s countries that…

NYSC Commences Verification of Foreign Trained Nigerian Graduates For 2019 Batch ‘C’

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The Management of National Youth Service Corps NYSC,has announced verification guidelines for Nigerian Graduates trained by foreign institutions. NYSC management in a release informed all Foreign trained Nigerian graduates that the Scheme had devised a new strategy of verifying certificates and other documents submitted for mobilization by Nigerian foreign trained graduates, with effect from 2019 Batch ‘B’ Stream ll Service Year. This according to the scheme was to ensure that the verification exercise is carried out seamlessly for 2019 Batch ‘C’. Eleven (11) centers have been earmarked across the country…