Month: June 2021

Hon Tunji-Ojo mourns Prophet T. B Joshua,says Akoko ‘ll not remain the same

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Member representing Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives,Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Sunday described as ‘great pain of unimaginable level’ the passing of Prophet Temitope Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations.   The Lawmaker noted that the Arigidi-born preacher died with a passion for the development of Akoko Land.   He added that he would be remembered for all his intervention in different communities in Akoko.   “We have not just lost an illustrious son but one of our best. He was…

FG Suspends Twitter’s Operations in Nigeria

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The Federal Government has suspended, indefinitely, the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the suspension in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, citing the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence. The Minister said the Federal Government has also directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately commence the process of licensing all OTT and social media operations in Nigeria.

Breaking: Court orders RMAFC to fix salaries of NASS members to reflect economic realities …. Says NASS commission can’t determine lawmakers’ remuneration

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The Federal High Court in Lagos in a landmark judgment today, Friday ordered the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to fix the salaries and allowances of the 469 members of the National Assembly– 109 in the Senate and 360 in the House of Representatives to reflect the economic realities in the country, and ruled that the National Assembly Service Commission has no power to determine the remuneration and allowances of lawmakers.”   The judgment by Justice Chuka Austine Obiozor followed the consolidated suits brought by Mr Monday Ubani,…

Even God will not do it – By Dare Babarinsa

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Last week, Nigerians marked four anniversaries. One was the anniversary of the creation of states in 1967 by the military regime of then Lt. Colonel Yakubu Jack Gowon. The second was the anniversary of the return to Civil Rule in 1999. The third of course was Children’s Day. The fourth was the anniversary of the creation of the stillborn Republic of Biafra. I am more concerned about this discourse about the creation of states in 1967.   Gowon came to power in a turbulent period. Those who brought him to…

CONSTITUTION REVIEW: Dabiri-Erewa ,others make case for Diaspora Voting

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa led other Diasporans to canvass for the rights of the Nigerians living abroad on Diaspora Voting at the National Public Hearing on further alteration to the Provisions of the 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria. The event which took place at International conference centre, Abuja was moderated by the Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege alongside other Senators. Others who joined Abike Dabiri-Erewa via zoom from all continents of the world , to participate for the first time in a Public…

YongXing Steel: In defense of truth By Ochiaka Ugwu

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The fact remains that China-Nigeria relations is growing by the day to the admiration of many. The relations have expanded on growing bilateral trade and strategic cooperation. China is considered one of Nigeria’s closest allies and partners. China is also one of Nigeria’s important trading and export partners. There are many clear evidences of its numerous gains showing glaringly. China as at today has shown more concern to many of Nigeria’s challenges especially in infrastructural development than any other nation. This best explains China’s total commitment in lifting many out…

No corps member is being mobilised for war – NYSC

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The National Youth Service Corps has clarified the misrepresentation of the NYSC Director- General’s recent interview with the media currently trending on the social media. The Director-General had stated that in line with the National Defence Policy, Corps Members were like soldiers on reserve, because their education, exposure and sophistication, can make them easily adaptable to military training. He charged them to remain focused and patriotic; and for the spirit of NYSC to live in all Nigerians. “General Ibrahim never at any point said that Corps Members are being mobilised…

Dare takes DEEL Initiative to FCT camp

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The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Develpoment, Mr Sunday Dare has urged Corps Members to leverage on the Ministry’s DEEL Initiative for self development and wealth creation. The Minister stated this today while addressing the 2021 Batch ‘A’ Stream Two Corps Members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja. Dare who said the DEEL initiative was launched on the 8th of November, 2020, explained further that DEEL is an acronym for D – Digital Skill Knowledge and Acquisition, E – Entrepreurship, E- Employment and L- Leadership and Mentorship.…

Serve as agents of Unity, DG charges corps members

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Corps Members have been advised to utilize the opportunities of the service year to promote national unity and cohesion. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim stated this today while addressing Corps Members during his visit to FCT Orientation Camp in Kubwa, Abuja. The DG who said the NYSC Scheme was established for the promotion of National Unity and integration, urged the Corps Members to shun ethnic and religious jingoism. “Take the advantage of the service year to promote national unity. Use the Orientation Course to imbibe team spirit, resilience, leadership…

CNPP urges Lawmakers to listen to Nigerians on New Constitution

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Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has urged the National Assembly to be patriotic enough to listen to Nigerians and end its current process of further amending the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic. In a statement issued on Thursday, the CNPP Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu said “the feelers across the country is that the 1999 Constitution is irredeemable and cannot be amended to meet national aspirations. “We believe that if the members of the National Assembly are truly representing the people, it is time they stopped the ongoing…