Year: 2021

2023 Presidency: N-Delta group drums support for Bello

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2023 Presidency: N-Delta group drums support for Bello A political support group, Niger Delta Coalition for Gov. Bello 2023, NDCGB 2023, has urged the Kogi State Governor, Yayaya Bello to declare his interest to serve Nigerians in the 2023 general elections. In a statement issued, yesterday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, signed by President of NDCGB 2023, Comrade Sambo Temple, it said membership of the group cut across the six states in Niger Delta, stressed the call became necessary considering his glaring democratic potentials to salvage the country out of doldrum.…

Niger SSG mourns death of wife of Ex SSG, describes her as brilliant, patriotic professional

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has commiserated with former Secretary to the State Government (SSG) ,Alhaji Shehu Umar Danyaya over the death of his wife, Hajiya Fatima Shehu Danyaya, retired Principal, Government Junior Secondary School, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja. Hajiya Fatima Danyaya died today Tuesday 16th,2021 in Abuja after a brief illness. Ahmed Matane stated that the education sector and indeed Niger State have lost one of the brilliant and patriotic professional, while describing her as loyal compatriot, who dedicated herself in serving…

NDIS 2021 : Osinbajo commends NiDCOM,others ….harps on Economic Recovery, Growth Plan

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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo SAN

The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), for its undoubtedly strenuous efforts that went into planning and organizing fourth Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS). Osinbajo also applauded the inspiring leadership being provided by the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and her team of collaborators. The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stated this while declaring open 2021 edition of Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS)with the theme: “Diaspora Partnership and Linkages for Post-COVID Economic Growth, in a bid to fast-track the recovery of the country’s economy in this post-COVID era,at Banquet Hall,…

Upscaling Military Operations: Imperative for National Security By Abdulsalam Mahmud

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The tide of insecurity in the country is sweeping alarmingly. It has affected every strata of the nation’s economy. It has crippled many businesses and economic activities in States, across the federation. The education sector in some States are now what they are, owing to the spiral effect of various security challenges, plaguing the States. With schools and students at the mercy of kidnappers and bandits, it is only a matter of time before what is universally known as educational development (of the younger generation and youths) will take a…

Banditry and Students’ Abduction: Revisiting the ‘Safe School Initiative’ By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi

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The wave at which insurgency, banditry and kidnappings are rising across Nigeria, without any sign of abating, is alarming. These myriads of insecurity challenges have been inflicting wanton damages on political, socio-economic and educational institutions in the country. Initially, the prime targets of kidnappers are wealthy individuals who can afford ransom of any sum to regain their freedom. But nowadays, the narrative has since dramatically changed, as individuals who live from hand to mouth have now become the targets of these blood-sucking demons. Worse still, this heinous act has been…

Branding Professionalism: A Tale of FCT NIPR By Austin Okechukwu

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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, FCT Chapter has become like the latest sensation competing brand detergent in the market “Waw”. Those who have short memories like me may not be able to remember the days of the “omo” or “Elephant” brands when we are thoroughly “Waw-ed” in our homes, the streets and our offices. The reason for this is simple. The evocation of the trendy sensation has a capacity of blurring the image of the old. But these are just facts associated with premiership which our revered Fellow, Dr.…

NIPR Abuja trains Communication Students on PR

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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Abuja chapter, has organised a training workshop for students of Mass Communication and Media Studies as part of activities marking the institution’s annual conference. The workshop, which was held Friday at the Jabi Campus of Baze University in Abuja, is part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of NIPR to enlighten the students about the importance of public relations practice, as well as potential career opportunities in the profession. Speaking at the event, the CEO, Advance Management Academy, Mr. Peter Oyeneye, said the…

Gov Sani Bello mourns Sani Dangote

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Niger State Governor , Abubakar Sani Bello has described the death of Sani Dangote, younger brother to Aliko Dangote as a colossal loss to the family and the nation. Governor Sani Bello in a statement said the country has lost an experienced technocrat, established business magnate and a silent achiever who contributed immensely to the economic growth of the country. He added that the business tycoon with more than 30 years experience in manufacturing, agriculture and oil services will be greatly missed. While condoling with the family members, friends and…

Again, NCC alerts consumers of hacking group targeting Telcos, ISPs

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In keeping with its commitment to continuously keep stakeholders in the country’s telecoms sector informed, educated and protected, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) haa, once again, notified the public of the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyberespionage in the African telecoms space. An Iranian hacking group known as Lyceum (also known as Hexane, Siamesekitten, or Spirlin) has been reported to be targeting telecoms, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Ministries of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Africa with upgraded malware in a recent politically motivated attacks oriented in cyberespionage. Information about…

FG reacts to death of a Nigerian in Cote D’ivoire, demands for full investigation

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The Federal government of Nigeria has demanded for full autopsy on the sudden and mysterious death of Itunnu Babalola, a Nigerian, sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in Côte Divoire for alleged human trafficking. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and released by the Commission’s Head of Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun , which stated that Itunnu’s case was drawn to the attention of NIDCOM about five months ago. Dabiri-Erewa,described the death of Itunnu as a tragic blow, at a time…