Month: August 2021

JUST IN : Kidnapped Niger Commissioner freed

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Niger commissioner for information, Alhaji Muhammed Sani Idris has been released by the armed bandits who kidnapped him.   Speaking in a video obtained by PRNigeria the commissioner expressed gratitude to his supporters and added that he forgave those behind his ordeal.   Emporium Reporters gathered that the Commissioner was released around 9..30pm on Thursday at a location in Suleija Town and has been taken to a hospital for check up.   Video in Hausa .facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159244700176380&id=704186379″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Video in Hausa   More details later By PRNigeria. TAGS Bandit, Information, Muhammed Sani Idris, niger…

Col Sakaba died fighting gallantly not assassinated – Nigerian Army

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The Nigerian Army (NA) has reacted to an article making the rounds online credited to Mrs Oluwaseun Sakaba, the widow of late Col Ibrahim Sakaba allegedly claim in that the late senior officer was assassinated for refusing to loot funds meant for fighting the Boko Haram Insurgency. The late senior officer’s widow was quoted to have made several uncomplimentary comments about the institution of the Nigerian Army (NA), making reference to an unfounded and baseless claims devoid of any fact. The Nigerian Army in release signed by Director, Army Public…

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY : Senate charges Nigerian youths on food security.

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The Nigerian Senate has congratulated Nigerian Youth for their resilience in contributing to National Development coming on the heels of celebration of today, August 12 as International Youth Day, World over and particularly the 2021 edition of the programme. The theme of the International Youth Day 2021 is “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Plenary Health”. “The relevance of this year’s theme at this period in our national life and development efforts is huge and cannot be over emphasised; especially coming at the time of rising staple food…

EMPLOYMENT : Niger Govt reaffirms willingness to partner with federal establishments

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has reaffirmed the State Government’s readiness to partner with Federal Establishments domiciled in the State for employment generation and development of the State. The SSG disclosed this in an interface with the Heads of Federal Establishments in the State held at the Federal Secretariat, Minna. Ahmed Matane expressed optimism that the interface would enhance the synergy and good working relationship between Federal Establishments and the State Government. He then assured the Heads of Federal Establishments of Government’s support,…

International Youth Day : Young innovative thinkers ‘ll lead next generation – Yahaya Bello

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has opined that young individuals who would take to innovative thinking would fill leadership space in areas of economy, politics, finance and other spheres in the next generation. Governor Bello also admonished youths in Nigeria to through valid and accurate research to proffer innovative but localized solution to our respective challenges as a Nation as against dividing criticisms The Governor gave these insights on Thursday through a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu while commemorating the 2021’s International Youth’s Day as set…

COAS reiterates commitment to reposition Nigerian Army for efficient operations

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Faruk Yahaya, has said that despite contemporary security challenges, the Nigerian Army under his leadership, is being repositioned to conduct its Operations efficiently. He said this has became imperative in order to defeat the myriad of adversaries behind threats to internal security of the country. Lt Gen Yahaya made this known on Wednesday 11 August 2021, during the second Senior Command and Leadership Seminar held at the 1 Division Auditorium, Kaduna. The seminar targeted incumbent and potential General Officers Commanding (GOC) and Brigade…

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS :NHRC, CSOs charge victims to seek redress, laud court judgement upholding rights of women raided by AEPB

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has tasked Nigerians, particularly victims of human rights violations to always seek redress in the Commission or the judiciary using the instrumentality of the law, saying that it pays to speak out in the face of injustice, discrimination and other forms of human rights violations. Executive Secretary of the Commission Tony Ojukwu Esq. stated this in Abuja at a joint press conference organised by the Commission in collaboration with coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria in the wake of a recent Federal…

FG approves Tolling policy,regulations on federal roads, bridges

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The Federal Executive Council has approved the federal roads and bridges tolling policy and regulation that will provide legal framework for its implementation. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, briefed State House correspondents after the virtual FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The minister said that tolling would not start until the roads were made motorable. “The Ministry of Works and Housing presented a policy memorandum for the approval of federal roads and bridges tolling policy and also a regulation…

Twitter bows to Nigerian govt, agrees to open office in Nigeria

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The Federal Government on Wednesday said that Twitter has agreed to open its office in Nigeria in 2022.   The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed made this known after briefing State House correspondents at the end of the virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC.   He explained that the federal government’s engagement with Twitter has been extremely positive without any acrimony..   The Minister said ”We have made it clear what we want from Twitter. The end for amicable resolution is very much in sight. ‘We appreciate the patience…

I acquired my family assets before I became Governor – Seriake Dickson

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Former Governor of Bayelsa state and Senator representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has maintained that his family assets were acquired in 2007 with loans,and were repeatedly declared to Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB)before he became Governor. He however described the petition before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as frivolous. Sen.Dickson in a statement was reacting to the invited extended to him by the EFCC as a result of petitions submitted by NGO to the commission which bothered on Dickson tenure as Bayelsa state Governor…