Month: May 2023

Danbatta bags National Productivity Order of Merit Award

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Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will be conferred with the esteemed National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award, among other notable Nigerians.   The announcement was made in an advertorial signed by the Director General of the National Productivity Center, Dr. Nasir Olaitan Raji-Mustapha, heralding Danbatta’s exceptional achievements and significant contributions to the development and advancement of the Nigerian telecommunications industry.   The NPOM Award recognized individuals, who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and dedication in their respective fields, and Danbatta’s…

DSS gives update on alleged barricade of EFCC Lagos property

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  The Department of State Security Service in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya said the leadership of EFCC has reached out to it (the Service) for a final resolution of issues surrounding the property under reference. “For the avoidance of doubt, it is important to note that the Commission does not use the 15 Awolowo Road DSS-Owned property as holding facility for its suspects. As such, the Service never hindered the Commission’s access to its suspects anywhere. “While the Service has accepted the Commission’s entreaties…

ALLEGED BARRICADE: President Tinubu directs DSS to immediately vacate EFCC office

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Department of State Security Service to immediately vacate the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Ikoyi, Lagos. The President gave the directive when reports that DSS officials stormed the EFCC office located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday, preventing officials of the anti-graft agency from accessing their work place, was brought to his attention. The President said if there were issues between the two important agencies of government, they would be resolved amicably.

Former DG NPC,Dr Kashim Akor bags National Honour

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.   The immediate past Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC and Omachi Attah Igala, Dr (Chief) Kashim Akor has been confered with an award of National Productivity order of Merit NPOM. Chief Akor made the list of 72 dignitaries recognised by the presidential award for 2021-2022 and 18 corporate individuals, bodies and Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the country. The presidential award approved by Mr President, NPOM is an award of honour and dignity instituted by the FG to recognize, reward hardwork and excellence. In a release…

NAHCON inaugurates Assesment And Award Committee

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today inaugurated the assessment and award committee for the evaluation of this year’s hajj operation.   The committee, which comprised of former Executive Secretaries of State Pilgrim Welfare boards, is headed by Mallam Suleiman Usman, a former Director of Planning, Research, Statistics, Information and Library Services (PRSILS) of the Commission.   Speaking at the event, the Chairman/CEO Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, charged the committee to ensure transparency, just and fairness in the discharge of their duties. “I wish to admonish you to be…

Nigeria,Best Place to invest – Dabiri-Erewa

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to consider investing in Nigeria’s healthcare, agriculture, real estate, and other sectors. This appeal was made during a courtesy visit on Tuesday at the Commission headquarters, Abuja, by Labour Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, who expressed her delight at being recognized by her home country. During the visit, the Secretary to the Commission, Dr Yakubu Sule Bassi, who represented the NiDCOM Boss emphasized the importance of engaging the Nigerian diaspora in the country’s policies,…

David Mark mourns Dokpesi,describes him as a patriotic soldier

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Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has lamented over the death of DAAR Communications founder, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi describing him as a patriotic soldier.   Senator Mark stated that the nation has lost a political giant who believed and worked for the sanctity of our unity as a people.   Reacting to the demise of Dokpesi, Mark stated that the consummate politician and media giant was a great leader who stood to be counted when it mattered .   He noted Dokpesi’s pioneering role in the struggle…

INAUGURATION: Ogunbiyi congratulates Nigerians

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Group Chairman Mutual Benefits Assurance and Patron, Friends of Jagaban Initiatives (FOJI), Dr Akin Ogunbiyi has congratulated Nigerians for witnessing the inauguration of Tinubu/Shettima administration. Dr Ogunbiyi spoke when he hosted FOJI members after the inauguration ceremony on Monday. He urged Nigerians not to miss this golden opportunity of having leaders with the right compass to steer the ship of the nation to the promised land. He said “I see the Tinubu/Shettima administration as ordained by the almighty God to redeem and take Nigeria to a glorious height that befits…

DSS not in rivalry with EFCC over Lagos property – Afunanya

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked media reports that it barricaded the EFCC from entering its Lagos office. The service Spokesperson, Peter Afunanya in a statement described the reports as false, said the DSS did not barricaded EFCC from entering its office. He said the Service was only occupying its own facility where it is carrying out its official and statutory responsibility. “By the way, there is no controversy over No 15A Awolowo Road as being insinuated by the Media. Did the efcc tell you it is contesting…

Chimaroke Nnamani: A Different perspective @ 63. By Paul Mumeh

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Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, former Governor of Enugu state and progenitor of Ebeano political dynasty could be likened to a patriot who in the beginning of a change is a scarce man but brave, hated and scorned. But when his cause succeeds , the timid joins him, for then , it costs nothing other than sacrifice to be a patriot.   It will be uncharitable to view Chimaroke Nnamani and his political trajectory from one perspective or narrative. This is because he is a man of many parts who plays his…