Year: 2019

NIDCOM Reacts To Arrest of Alleged Nigerian Fraudsters in US

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Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NIDCOM has expressed deep concerned about the news of the court indictment of 80 persons, mainly Nigerians, in various parts of the United States of America. The arrested Nigerians were being accused in separate FBI cases of massive email fraud and money laundering. Prior to the court indictment of these eighty persons, of which Valentine Iro and Chukwudi Christogunis Igbokwe were lead suspects, Obinwanne Okeke had earlier been arrested in Virginia. NIDCOM in a statement signed by its Chairman, Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa acknowledged that accusation does not…

APPOINTMENT: Gov Sani-Bello Congratulations Amb. Zubairu Dada ….Urges Him To Be An Exemplary Representative for the state

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Niger State Governor , Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated Amb. Zubairu Dada on his recent appointment and inauguration as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Mary Noel Berje, the Governor described the appointment as well deserved and a recognition of hardwork and resilience. Governor Sani Bello, while expressing confidence in his pedigree and dexterity, charged the new Minister to live above board and be an exemplary representative for the state. “Following your antecedents and previous accomplishments, we find it…

CLOSE-UP: What you didn’t know about Sunday Dare, the Jos man who replaced Dalung as sports minister

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In 2001, a certain Nigerian of Yoruba descent was named the chief of the African Division at Voice of America (VOA) Hausa Service. Upon the appointment, there were protests that he could not be made the head of the Hausa service, seeing he was a Yoruba man. The Voice of America did not bulge, for their pick was a great guerilla journalist, who had stared the bullet in the face in the line of duty. This is Sunday Dare the new minister of youth and sports. Solomon Dalung, the ex-minister…

IGP Hosts 2019 INTERPOL Week

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In line with his unalloyed commitment to drive global collaboration towards effectively addressing prevailing and emerging crimes such as terrorism, violent extremism, kidnapping, arms smuggling and illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons, cybercrime, cattle rustling, human trafficking, maritime insecurity, herders and farmers’ conflict amongst others in Nigeria, the Sahel region and other countries in the African continent, the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu will for the first time in Nigeria’s history, host the INTERPOL Week. The event, tagged “A Safer World” will be held at the International Conference Centre,…

Let’s Work Hard to Justify Mr. President’s confidence, Minister Charges Staff

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has charged the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to work harder to justify the confidence of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister, who made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday at his inaugural meeting with the Permanent Secretary and directors of the ministry immediately after he was sworn in by the President, said his re-appointment and subsequent posting to the ministry was a mark of confidence reposed in him by the President. “My charge to all…

Gov Sani-Bello Directs Renovation of Offices In Ministries, Agencies

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the state Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Developmet to ensure renovation of offices in various Ministries and Agencies in order to provide for a good working environment for staff to enhance efficiency . The Governor gave the directive when he paid an unscheduled visit to the the Ministry of Youths Development, Niger State Rural Electrification Board and the SSG’s office in Minna. While assessing the offices, the Governor expressed concern over the dilapidated structures in the environment and other uncompleted projects…

Gov Sani Bello Condoles with PDP Chairman Over Mother’s Death

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Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has commiserated with the Niger State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Barrister Tanko Beji over the death of his mother , Hajiya Fatima Beji who died on the 10th of this month.. The Governor who paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased in Minna prayed Allah to Grant her soul eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the loss. “Islamically when someone losses a loved one it is rewarding to pay condolence visit to the family irrespective of party affiliation.”…

MINISTERS OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS

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Abia Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah Minister of State Mines and Steel Development Adamawa Muhammadu Musa Bello Minister of Federal Capital Territory Akwa Ibom Sen. Godswill Akpabio Minister of Niger Delta Anambra Dr. Chris N. Ngige Minister of Labour and Employment Anambra Sharon O. Ikeazor Minister of State Environment Bauchi Adamu Adamu Minister of Education Bauchi Amb. Mariam Y. Katagum Minister of State Industry, Trade and Investment Bayelsa Timipre Sylva Minister of State Petroleum Resource Benue Sen. George Akume Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs Borno Mustapha Baba Shehuri Minister of…

Sunday Dare Sworn in As 35th Minister of Youth And Sports

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President Muhammadu Buhari today sworn in Ogbomoso born former Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) Sunday Dare, as Nigeria’s 35th Minister of Youth and sports Development. Dare replaced former sports minister Solomon Dalung . A fellow of the Prestigious Harvard Nieman Journalism fellowship, 53 year old Dare is expected to hit the ground running as Team Nigeria is currently competing for laurels at the ongoing African Games in Morocco while many say preparation for the Tokyo Olympics next year as well as qualifiers for the next world cup…

How Soldiers Helped Me Escape – Wadume

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Hamisu Bala, a notorious billionaire kidnap kingpin, also known as Wadume, has confessed that men of the Nigeria Army actually helped him escape on August 6 after he was arrested by the police. Two police officers attached to the special anti-kidnap squad of the Inspector General of Police and a civilian were killed when soldiers opened fire on them. It had been earlier reported that the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, had earlier issued a statement that the Police Operatives, led by ASP Felix Adolije of the Intelligence…