Month: August 2022

Greenfield University relocates after losing 5 students to terrorist attack

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Greenfield University, Kaduna has relocated to its city campus inside Kaduna metropolis after bandits attacked the school’s permanent site along Kaduna-Abuja highway in April 2021.   About 23 students and staff members were abducted during the attack while five of the students were killed in captivity.   The University Vice Chancellor, Professor Simon Daniel Katung during the 4th matriculation of the school warned students against posting any form of information about the institution on social media.   He told the students to be security conscious and avoid late return to…

Profiling of Stranded Nigerians in UAE ongoing- Dabiri-Erewa

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The Chairman /CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa has said profiling of some Nigerians stranded in Dubai by the Nigerian Consulate in Dubai at a holding centre in the country was ongoing.   The NiDCOM Boss stated this while giving an update on videos on some Nigerians begging to return home from the UAE .   Dr Dabiri-Erewa stated further that once the profilling process is done the consulate and Embassy will brief the Minister of Foreign Affairs and necessary actions will be taken on the next…

Nigerian Community contributing positively In Canada – Envoy

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The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria ,Mr James Christoff has said the Nigerian community in Canada was taking up its own place and really contributing in all aspects: economically, culturally, politically and socially in Canada.   Mr Christoff stated this when he paid a visit to The Chiarman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa in Abuja. The High Commissioner said the visit became necessary because of the growing and impressive Nigerian diaspora population in Canada and the need to collectively harness and channel the good energy to…

FCT Police arrest One,recover stolen Vehicle,packaged dry leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa

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Barely a week after the arrest of two suspects and confiscation of 100 bags of dried leafy substances now confirmed to be cannabis Sativa, by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Tactical assets attached to the Karshi Divisional Police headquarters on Wednesday 17th August 2022 foiled yet another chain of supply of a Commercial amount of clinically packaged Dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, recovered suspected stolen vehicle, and arrested suspected drug/ prohibited substance Peddler. Recall the pronouncement of a Police improved security architecture of the Territory characterized…

2022 WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY:NHRC urges citizens to be advocates, benefactors of social service

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As Nigeria joined the rest of the global community to mark the 2022 World Humanitarian Day (WHD), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged citizens to be advocates of humanitarian services, particularly with the high scale violence and the attendant humanitarian issues in parts of the country.   Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN) who gave this advice this in Abuja on the eve of the 2022 WHD noted the record high insecurity manifesting in form of armed banditry, kidnappings, killings, communal conflicts, farmers/herders clashes and…

Wike commends Former Kogi Governor, Ibrahim Idris for his leadership roles

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.       Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Nzenwo Wike has lauded the leadership roles of former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris while in and out office .   The Governor dropped the commendation on Wednesday during the commissioning ceremony in Portharcourt of the remodeled and furnished waterlines building in the state.   He said the exemplary leadership roles of the former Kogi Governor while in office, and his efforts towards repositioning the leading opposition party, PDP in Nigeria was what we are replicating in Rivers State.  …

Gov Sani Bello bags Man Of The Year Award 2022 … says local government autonomy reduces pressure on states

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Niger State Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello has been honored with the award of “Man of the year” 2022. Accepting the Award, Governor Sani Bello expressed joy for the honor done to him and appreciated the organizers of the event as well as those that nominated him for finding him worthy and deserving of the award. He observed that, based on his experience, Democracy is difficult but very important as it guarantees peace, fairness, and equity if the process is observed and implemented properly. The Governor advocated the need to allow local…

Gov Sani Bello decorates his ADC, charges him to be more selfless in his service

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has decorated his Aide de camp (ADC), Tanko Liman following his recent promotion as Superintendent of Police.   Governor Sani Bello was assisted by the Niger State Commissioner of Police (CP), Monday Bala Kuryas.   The Governor charged SP Liman to see his promotion as a reward for his commitment and dedication while admonishing him to let the elevation spur him to more selfless service.   SP Liman was promoted from the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).    

Nigerian Troops clear Kwalba Bandits’ Camp in Chikun Forest …. recover Batteries,27 bags of fertilizer

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Nigerian Troops have made further inroads in the ongoing campaign against terrorists and armed bandits across the state.   The troops cleared the camp of a notorious bandit, Lawal Kwalba, in Rafin Dawa in the Dende general area of Chikun local government.   According to the operational feedback, the troops of Operation Forest Sanity conducted a patrol to the location following actionable intelligence.   The troops after clearing the camp recovered some batteries and 27 bags of fertilizer. These materials indicated likely plans to manufacture Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), considering…

40 Civil Servants Receive N500,000 each for Winning Presidential Award

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The AIG Imoukhuede Foundation on Thursday presented a cheque of N500,000 each to 40 civil servants who emerged as recipients of the Presidential Public Service Merit Award, in June this year.   The cheque was presented to the awardees by the Head of Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan, and Chairman of AIG Imoukhuede Foundation, Mr. AIG Imoukhuede.   While the cheque presentation was still on, some of the civil servants who had been honoured confirmed the receipt of the half a million naira cash alert.   In his remark,…