Month: July 2023

Sen Nwoko condemns killing of 2yr old in Delta ….. Reiterates Senate commitments to protection of lives and property

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The Senator, representing Delta North senatorial district in Nigeria senate, Sen Nwoko Chinedu Munir, has assured Nigerians that both chambers of National Assembly would continue to support Security agencies in ensuring adequate protection of lives and property of Nigerians regardless of their social status and also put a stop to incessant killings been perpetrated by some bad eggs in the nation’s law enforcement agencies Senator Nwoko stated this today while addressing newsmen in the National Assembly,Abuja.The Senator expressed sadness over the killing of a 2year old toddler in Delta state…

Redirect N8,000 monthly palliative to infrastructure By Abba Dukawa

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In my wide memo to the then President-elect published on March 2023, by both print and online mediums titled The task before the incoming Administration. I have reminded Mr president of the need to have a team of competent people and immediately roll out his economic blueprint.   As Nigeria is neck-deep in debt hovering around N44.06 trillion in September 2022 and the debt stock could amount to about N77 trillion by June 2023. This trend indicates Nigeria may spend almost 100 percent of its revenue on debt servicing by…

Tinubu’s pig metaphor By Lasisi Olagunju

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Our president has charm. “Charm is seduction without sex,” says Robert Greene, author of ‘The Art of Seduction’ (2001). The president is a poet; metaphor is his refuge. Before the election, Bola Tinubu made a vulture of himself with a declaration that he had been eating sacrifices before his enemies were born and he would continue to eat the dreaded. When he met the 1999-2007 set of governors last week, Bola Tinubu was in his poetic best: “We went into the pond and wrestled with a pig. We got dirty,…

Nigerians in Diaspora are catalysts for National Development – Dabiri-Erewa ….. National Diaspora Day holds 25-26, July

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NiDCOM has said Nigerians living abroad possessed immense potential as catalyst and contributors to Nigeria’s national development. She said over 17 million Nigerians abroad were performing feats, internationally in the fields of Education, Medicine, Health, Sports, Media & Entertainment, Leadership & Politics, Finance, Science & ICT, Transportation, Tourism, Industry and Agribusiness. She said their skills, knowledge, network and experiences are indispensable assets which can be harnessed to bolster Nigeria’s progress and development. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this today in Abuja at a World Press Conference in…

Akpabio, Abbas, Nweke, to grace public presentation of Omoniyi Ibietan’s book on Cyber Politics

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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; a former Minister of Information and Communication, Frank Nweke Jr., are among the dignitaries expected at the Tuesday, July 25 public presentation of a book written by Omoniyi Ibietan, the head of media relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).   While Mr Akpabio will serve as the special guest of honour at the event scheduled for the main auditorium of the Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Mbora District, Abuja,Hon.Abbas will attend the ceremony…

Census benefits outweighs expenses – NPC

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The Federal Commissioner representing Cross River state in the National Population Commission, Navy Capt. Charles Ogwa has expressed the view that the advantages of conducting the postponed population and housing census far exceeded its expenses. The Commissioner made this statement during a breakfast meeting with media executives in Calabar on Friday. Ogwa emphasised that census data serves crucial purposes in economic planning, national security, and all aspects of national life. He added that it would aid the government in economic planning, believed the data collected from the digital census has…

The Presidential nod to the 2023 Census

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Census in Nigeria has faced so many challenges emanating from ethnic and religious suspicions, traditional belief systems with hardcore taboos and all. For instance, in Igbo tradition and cosmology, it is a taboo for an Igbo father to tell or number his children.   There are certainly many of such negative versions in the over 500 linguistically diverse groups in Nigeria.   In some strange religious doctrines, sects warn their members to disregard the family planning advocacy by the health experts and other population control measures out of fear of…

Shun unauthorized Journeys, DG warns Corps Members

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed has warned Corps Members against embarking on unauthorized journeys or risky adventures that may expose them to danger during their service year.He however said if it became compulsory they should travel, they must obtain permission from the NYSC and also avoid night travelling.   The NYSC DG gave the warning while addressing Corps Members during his visit to NYSC Jigawa State Orientation Camp in Fanisau Dutse.   He said his administration places topmost priority on the security…

Hijrah 1445A.H: Muslim Media demands holiday for Islamic New Year

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For the umpteenth time, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the Federal and state governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar 1445 A.H, as a public holiday. In the Hijrah 1445 A.H Message, the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun said such a declaration would be in line with the rule of law, fairness and justice to millions of Muslims in Nigeria. Balogun urged the Federal Government to give recognition to Muslim New Year in…

Hijrah 1445: Makinde declares Wednesday public holiday

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Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445. Wednesday, the first day of Muharram 1445AH, is the beginning of the Islamic New Year.   The announcement was made in a circular signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.   While congratulating the Muslim faithful on the commencement of the New Year, the Governor enjoined them to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and sustainability…