Day: July 26, 2022

Ban on Motorcycles: FCT Police activate enforcement exercise

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Following the ban of motorcycles in some parts of the FCT by the FCTA, the FCT Command have held several meetings with the various heads of motorcycle units across the Territory, activated an enforcement exercise at the various Divisional and Area command AORs. Today 26th July 2022,operatives of the Durumi Divisional Police Headquarters arrested motorcycles numbered about 20 for violating the ban. The motorcycles were taken to the Division and subsequently handed over to the VIO for screening. Upon sighting the VIO at the Division, the errant motorcyclist…

Omo-Agege grieves death of slain Aide,tasks Security agencies to fish out Killers

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has called on security agencies to fish out the killers of his legislative aide, Cyril Mudiagbe. Senator Omo-Agege who expressed shock over the murder of Cyril, described him as a dedicated, committed staff and “grassroots loyalists who believe in the cause of a truly great Delta State,” adding that “he did his utmost best to contribute towards the realisation of that dream, working with other legislative aides in my office”. Popularly known as Makanaki, he was reported to have been shot…

Nigerians in Diaspora,worthy representatives of Nigeria – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the 17 million Nigerians in the Diaspora for being worthy representatives of Nigeria in their various host countries and for their contributions to Nigeria. Buhari gave this commendation while declaring open 2022 National Diaspora day celebrations in Abuja. Buhari, who was represented by Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, his Chief of Staff , described the celebration as a recognition of the contributions of Nigerians in Diaspora to national development. In his words, “Let me reiterate that our government has held and will continue to…

Attack on Brigade Guard: Gov Yahaya Bello mourns deceased Army officers,

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed grieving over the death of Army officers killed during an ambush on the Presidential Brigade Guard on Sunday by suspected terrorists after the Army officers responded to a distress call from the Nigeria Law School, Bwari. Governor Bello in a Press release signed on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu expressed that it was more saddening to find out that two out of the fallen gallant officers, namely Captain Samuel Attah and Lieutenant Ibrahim Suleiman were illustrious sons of Kogi state.…

How journalists can partner with outside organizations By Aurora Martínez

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As the media landscape continues to change, so does the way in which journalists and civil society organizations interact. Cross-field collaborations, in which journalists work alongside nonprofits and civil society organizations, are fast becoming a new approach to tell impactful stories. “Some of the most important and impactful investigative journalism, as well as advocacy campaigns, are now coming out of cross-field collaborations,” said Sarah Stonbely, research director at the Center for Cooperative Media in Montclair State University, and the co-author of a research paper on 155 cross-field collaborations. …

No Bomb Explosion in Kogi Government Offices – Gov Media Aide

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The Kogi State Government has debunked a report making the rounds in various media platforms captioned: “Explosion Rocks Kogi Government Office”. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Gov Yahaya Bello,Onogwu Mohammed described the report as a false and misleading publication. The statement read in full: “The government is miffed and views this publication as malicious, false, misleading and a calculated attempt to cause panic and undermine the already improved security situation in the state. “May we, at this point, state the true facts surrounding the incident that…

Buhari asks Senate to confirm 19 nominees as INEC Commissioners

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President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to confirm 19 nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation request to the upper chamber was contained in a letter dated 25th July, 2022. The letter was read at plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. President Buhari, in the letter, said that the request for the confirmation of the nominees was in accordance with the Provisions of Section 154 (1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).…

Buhari writes Senate to confirm Justice Ariwoola as CJN

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The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the nomination of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The request was contained in a letter dated 25th July, 2022, and read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, at the start of plenary on Tuesday. The letter reads, “”Pursuant to Section 231(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), I forward for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief…

NIDCOM Boss hails Tobi Amusan on her victory at World’s Athletics Championships

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The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon.( Dr)Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Tobi Amusan for winning the 100-metres hurdle’s Gold at the world athletics championship. In a congratulatory message through the Head of Media and Public Relations of the Commission, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the NIDCOM Boss said that, Tobi’s triumph at the world athletics championships has not only brought honour to herself but has also brought glory to the nation. Dabiri- Erewa added that, her true Nigerian spirit of resilience, determination, hardwork and doggedness is what made her come…