Year: 2022

Chatham House: Adventures And Misadventures ,by Akin Osuntokun

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The general explanation of the penchant of Nigerian political leaders to seek exposure and validation from metropolitan Europe will be found in the concept of neocolonialism and globalisation. ‘This notorious fact is the continuing dependence of former colonies on foreign countries especially the former colonial powers and takes the form of economic imperialism, globalization and cultural imperialism-domination or rule maintained through ideological or cultural means. Proceeding from the general to the specific, in the experience of Nigeria (dating back to 2007), this behaviour has manifested in the visits of Vice-President…

Focus on issues based campaigns; NHRC charges Political Parties

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The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN has called on the presidential candidates of the 18 political parties contesting the 2023 Presidential elections in Nigeria to focus on issue-based campaigns devoid of hate speech while selling their ideas and manifestos to the electorates.   Ojukwu stated this in his address in Abuja, during the town hall on human rights for Presidential candidates which is one of the programmes slated for the celebration of Human Rights Day 2022 by the National Human Rights commission in collaboration…

2023 ELECTIONS: NHRC tasks Religious,Traditional Leaders on Citizens’ participation

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on religious and traditional leaders to use their offices to ensure that eligible citizens actively participate in the 2023 general elections by encouraging them to collect their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and cast their ballots.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN who made this call at the maiden monthly review meeting of Mobilizing Voters for Election (MOVE) project in Abuja noted that religious and traditional leaders, apart from encouraging people to vote could as well be…

PETITION ON THE PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT OF AHMED ISAH (ORDINARY PRESIDENT) AND THE NEED FOR SECURITY AGENCIES, NBC TO CLOSELY MONITOR AND SANCTION IF NECESSARY, THE HUMAN RIGHTS RADIO

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The Arewa Youth Assembly, the apex body of youth groups in Northern Nigeria in conjunction with other civil society groups writes to draw your attention to The continuous Professional misconduct of Ahmed Isah, the owner of Human Rights Radio popularly known as Ordinary President.   As most of you may be aware, his station was suspended some days back for professional misconduct and assault on a woman over torture. He has positioned himself as a constituted authority, that can do and undo.   Similarly, he used his platform to blackmail…

Nigerian Army Promotes 122 Senior Officers

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The Nigerian Army, on Friday, said it has promoted 122 senior officers. Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, Brigadier General, in a statement on Friday, said 52 Brigadier Generals were meritoriously promoted to the rank of Major General, while 70 colonels were also elevated to the rank of Brigadier General.   “In recognition of their meritorious service to the nation, the Army Council has on Thursday 15 December, 2022, approved the promotion of senior officers to the ranks of Major General and Brigadier General,” he said.   He said Brigadier…

Gov Sani Bello commissions Twin Hostels accommodation for IBBU Lapai students

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has restated the commitment of his administration to deploy more resources for the infrastructural development of educational institutions in the state.   Governor Sani Bello stated this when he commissioned the twin students’ hostels and the Department of Economics named after late Ambassador James Tsado Kolo, at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai. The Governor maintained that despite the setback caused by COVID-19 and insecurity in the state, his government has continued to deliver on its intervention strategy in the education sector.  …

Acting DG applauds Camp Clinics, Feeding System for Corps Members

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The Acting Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Christy Ifeyinwa Uba has lauded the the quality of healthcare services being offered Corps Members at the various Orientation Camps nationwide.   She said the synergy with the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA), including the presence of medical personnel from tertiary health institutions at the NYSC Orientation Camps across the country was yielding positive results.   Uba stated this today during her visit to NYSC Gombe State Orientation Camp in Amada, where she was conducted round the camp on inspection…

Senate President celebrates President Buhari @80

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has sent his felicitations to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Lawan joined the generality of Nigerians and Buhari’s admirers across the world in rejoicing with his family over his reaching this milestone in good health. The Senate President, in a statement which he personally signed, extolled the leadership virtues of President Buhari. “Your Excellency, millions of Nigerians are inspired by your life story and legacy of service to our dear and great country. “As a soldier, military Head…

Lawan declares open Public Hearing on six Bills on paramilitary agencies

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Friday declared open a Public Hearing on six Bills meant to strengthen the nation’s paramilitary agencies.   The Public Hearing was organised by the Senate Committee on Interior which is chaired by Senator Kashim Shettima.   The six proposed legislations are: Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Act 2010(amendment) Bill 2022, Nigerian Correctional Services Academy(establishment) Bill 2021, Immigration Act 2015(amendment) Bill, Immigration and Prisons Service Board Act, CAP 12 LFN 2004(repeal and re-enactment) Bill, Fire(Hazards and Safeguard) Bill 2022 and Immigration and…

DRESSING FALSEHOOD IN THE VEIL OF CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 to promote national unity, integration and development, through the mobilization and deployment of Nigerian graduates, trained within and outside the country. Since inception almost 50 years ago, the Scheme has successfully mobilized over 10,000,000 graduates. The operations of the Scheme during every service year are segmented into: Orientation Course, Primary Assignment, Community Development Service, and Winding-Up/Passing-Out. Through the listed four cardinal programmes, NYSC inculcates into the participating graduates values such as: discipline, patriotism, hard work, loyalty, self reliance, team spirit,…