Month: January 2022

Desist from wearing military uniform for campaign posters – Defence Hqrs warns Politicians

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued strong warning to some politicians who have formed the habit of wearing military uniforms and accoutrements for electioneering campaign posters. The Nigeria Military stated that campaign posters of some Governors, dressed in military camouflage uniforms, are displayed in noticeable areas in their respective states. “This is manifestly illegal and an abuse of the privilege of allowing civilians wear military uniforms during military training exercises. “It is necessary to restate that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, as a professional institution, remains apolitical and, as such, …

Yahaya Bello offers life-time Scholarship to young Lagos-based artist who drew a portrait of him

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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has met with a Lagos based secondary school student who made an art of the Governor and displayed it via Instagram pleading for shares to get the attention of the governor. Mayowa, a secondary school student, had on the 21 of December 2021, drew and uploaded the artwork depicting governor Bello in northern, southern, and eastern attire, connoting the governor’s “unifier” title. The post made via the Instagram handle cridarts, had about 473 views. In the post, the young artist wrote, “I did a…

JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu ‘ll be released if he should conduct himself properly — Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will be released from detention if he can conduct himself properly. Buhari hinted this during a recorded exclusive interview with Channels Television which was monitored by NewsBand. However, President Buhari said that the ongoing trial of Kanu was an opportunity for the separatist leader to defend himself from the allegations against him, added that he would never obstruct with the activities of the Judiciary

BREAKING : Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Idris Wase emerges Plateau Man of The Year

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The Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Hon.Ahmed Idris Wase has emerged the Plateau Man of the Year, 2021. Hon. Ahmed who is representing Wase Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber,won the 2021 annual prestigious Plateau Man of the Year Award for his contribution to Human Capital Development especially in Education, Agricultural Sector, Infrastructure, Empowerment, Community Developmental Programs and Legislative Visibility amongst many others. The Plateau Man of the Year Awards was instituted seven years ago to honour individuals and organisations who have impacted lives positively through their chosen careers…

BREAKING: FG declares bandits as terrorist Group

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President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that the criminal elements operating under the cover of terror bandits have been declared as terrorists and they would be treated as such. He said he has given the security agencies a marching order to go after the criminal organization Buhari speaking during an interview with Channels TV, maintained that his Government had made progress in addressing insecurity especially in the Northeast part of the country where the dreaded Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists are in full swing. Buhari however reaffirmed that when his administration…

Yahaya Bello mourns death of former CNS, Vice Admiral Ishaya Ibrahim … says his contribution to Kogi waterways security unforgettable

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed shock over the sudden demise of former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ishaya Iko Ibrahim who died on Tuesday in Abuja after a brief illness. Governor Bello in a press statement on Wednesday signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu noted that the late vice Admiral Ishaya played unforgettable roles in ensuring the security of Kogi’s water ways. He noted that during his time as the Chief of Naval Staff, he facilitated the establishment NNS LUGARD in Lokoja. Governor Bello revealed that…

INSECURITY : Gov Sule convenes expanded security meeting

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has convened the first expanded security meeting, aimed at reviewing recent security challenges in the state. The expanded security meeting held at the Government House, on Wednesday. The meeting, which was the first in the new year, had in attendance members of the state security council, traditional rulers, as well as representatives of both Fulani and Tiv ethnic nationalities. In his welcoming remarks, Engineer Sule said the meeting became necessary in order to review recent crisis that occurred across parts of the state, with…

JUST IN : Senator Lekan Balogun elected as next Olubadan

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High Chief Lekan Balogun has been endorsed as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland by the kingmakers in Ibadan known as Olubadan-in-Council His endorsement was announced by Osi Balogun of Ibadanland Tajudeen Ajibola at a briefing by the kingmakers on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Ten of the 11 members of the Olubadan-in-Council endorsed the Balogun’s nomination. The announcement came hours after the kingmakers faulted an attempt to engineer controversies over the choice of new king following the death of the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji on Sunday. According to…

President Buhari appoints Okadigbo’s Wife as Chairman of NNPC

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President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Senator Margret Chuba Okadigbo (South East), Chairman of the Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The President further appointded Mele Kolo Kyari, Chief Executive Officer, and Umar I. Ajiya, Chief Financial Officer. According to a state house press release made available to Emporium Reporters, President Buhari made the appointment in accordance with the power vested in him under Section 59(2) of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. Other Board Members are; Dr Tajudeen Umar (North East), Mrs Lami O. Ahmed (North Central), Mallam Mohammed Lawal…

Aisha Buhari facilitates employment of physically challenged Ex-corps members

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The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has facilitated the employment of two physically challenged ex-Corps Members, Onogberie Efe Lulu and Nuruddeen Tahir in the Federal Civil Service. This gesture came as result of the NYSC Director-General Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim’s persistent advocacy for stakeholders’ support, especially in the area of Corps welfare. The duo were handed their employment letters from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund today by the Director-General in his office. Ibrahim expressed gratitude to the First Lady for her sustained…