Month: July 2021

I was not arrested by EFCC – Saraki

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The former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki has denied claims by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC over his alleged arrest by the commission. Saraki in a release from his media office refuted the claims. Read the full statement : The Media Office of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki would like to confirm that this afternoon, on his own volition, Dr. Saraki visited the office of the EFCC to clarify any issue that the commission may have wanted to raise with him. It will be recalled that following the order…

No Corps Member deployed to North-East, North-West zones killed – NYSC

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The National Youth Service Corps NYSC has refuted a story with the above caption “Gunmen killed 344 Corps Members in The North- West zone in July” published by Opera News, quoting The Punch Newspaper as source. The scheme in a statement signed by its Director, Press and Public Relations,Adenike Adeyemi described the publication as a misleading story. The statement said : This same medium on Thursday, 29th July, 2021 came up with a fake story with the caption: *NEARLY 200 NYSC MEMBERS MURDERED ACROSS THE NORTH-EAST THIS YEAR AS KIDNAPPING…

2021 Museum Day: Danbatta harps on Innovative Museums for Sustainable Development

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has called for ingenious ways of collecting antiquities relevant to operations of various organizations in the country in order to preserve the relics that can bridge the knowledge gap needed for sustainable development of Nigeria.   Danbatta, who was represented by the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management (ECSM), NCC, Barr. Adewolu Adeleke, made the call recently in Abuja when the Commission joined in the celebration of the 2021 international museum day with the theme,…

OPERATION HADIN KAI: Theatre Commander visits sector 2 AOR …holds parley with CJTF, NURTW in Damaturu

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The Theatre Commander (TC) Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Christopher Musa has visited Headquarters Sector 2 Area of Responsibility in continuation of his familiarization tour of Sectors within the Theatre of operations. The visit which took place on Thursday 29 July, 2021 was part of his operational activities to assess the combat readiness and preparedness of troops of the sector. During the tour, the Theatre Commander urged the troops to remain focused, determined and more proactive in their operational engagements, in order to dominate…

defence spokesman … cautions against sensational Journalism

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The newly appointed Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has called on the Nigerian media to guide against sensational reportage which seek to undermine national security. Maj Gen Sawyerr gave the charge while taking over as the new spokesman of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in a brief ceremony held today, 30 July, 2021 at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja. The DDI who described the media as a vital component in the entire process of any campaign plan, either conventional or asymmetric warfare, solicited media…

Experts identify crop as solution to malnutrition in Nigeria

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Experts and other key stakeholders in agriculture and food sector had identified African Yam Bean (AYB) as a food security crop with numerous benefits and capable of tackling malnutrition in the country. They made this known during the showcase of event on foods from AYB at the University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan. The event was organised by Peas’ n Chips Entrepreneurs project, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Agroimpact Projects and Empowerment Initiative, UI Women’s Society. In her opening speech, Dr Sarafat Tijani, the Peas’n Chips Entrepreneurs Project Stakeholder…

NAF establishes Directorate of Veteran Affairs

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In a bid to stimulate better welfare packages for Nigerian Air Force (NAF) veterans and their families, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has approved the immediate establishment of the Directorate of Veteran Affairs. The new Directorate, domiciled under the Administration Branch, will also be responsible for interfacing with similar structures in sister Services towards harnessing necessary benefits for NAF retirees under existing Federal Government programmes for veterans, among other responsibilities. The CAS disclosed this while recently declaring open a 2-day Conference for NAF Administrative and…

Revised AOL, Spectrum Pricing Regulations ‘ll strengthen Telecoms market structure, enhance competition – NCC Boss

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that the ongoing amendments to two major regulatory instruments of the Commission will help in strengthening and ensuring a fair and competitive telecoms market in Nigeria. The two regulatory instruments are the Annual Operating Levy Regulations (AOL) and the Frequency Spectrum (Fees and Pricing, etc.) Regulations for which the Commission organized a public inquiry in Abuja on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The first instrument on AOL ensured that all licensees are properly and…

ARMY RECRUITMENT: Be good Ambassadors of Niger state, SSG charges candidates

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The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane enjoined indigenes of Niger State who applied for enlistment into the Nigerian Army 81 Regular Recruits to be good ambassadors of the state while at the training. Addressing the Candidates at the Military Cantonment shortly before their departure for the final Military fitness exercise in Falgore Forest, Kano, Ahmed Matane announced that to make the transportation of the Candidates to Kano a hitch-free one, State Government has provided NSTA Buses and supported the One Hundred and Twenty Candidates with…

NYSC DG condoles with Akwa-Ibom Govt over corps members’ death

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The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Brigadier General Shu’aibu Ibrahim today condoled with the Government and people of Akwa-Ibom State over the death of four (4) Prospective Corps members who are indigenes of the State. In his condolence message which he personally delivered to Governor Udom Emmanuel, the Director-General expressed shock over the news of the demise of the ‘promising patriots who were full of enthusiasm and vigour to serve their fatherland’. He added that the death of the Prospective Corps members was a great loss not…