Month: August 2023

Akpabio’s Gaffe And The ECOWAS War Drum In Niger, By Kazeem Akintunde

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Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, caught the attention of many Nigerians last week. On Wednesday, at the end of the plenary session, the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, oblivious he was still on live television, announced to his colleagues that the clerk of the National Assembly would send tokens to their various bank accounts to enable them enjoy their holiday. Aghast, few of his colleagues immediately approached him to call his attention to the gaffe and Akpabio had to withdraw his statement in an embarrassing attempt to switch ‘tokens’ to …

A MEMO TO SOUTHEAST GOVERNORS, LEADERS ON SECURITY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT By Law Mefor

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Perhaps for the first time since the country’s return to democracy in 1999, the meeting of the South-East Governors’ Forum recorded full attendance of the 5 governors of the zone. In the past, governors would typically send their deputies and infrequently attended the zonal meetings in person probably because they believed the forum to be of little importance. The forum’s meetings were consequently infrequent. The current crop of governors appears to view the forum as essential to effectively addressing security, regional development, and integration. This is a positive development that…

Nigerian Army’s commitment to security of lives and property in Edo State commendable – Gov Obaseki

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Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has acknowledged and commended the commitment of the Nigerian Army in ensuring peaceful coexistence and protection of lives and properties in Edo State. The Governor made the commendation when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army Major General Valentine Okoro on courtesy visit in his office at Edo State Government House Benin City on 16 August 2023. Governor Obaseki stressed that Edo State has enjoyed a very cordial relationship with the Nigerian Army and extended his appreciation to the Chief…

MNJTF Commander visits Chadien Defence Minister, seeks more support

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The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali today 16th August,2023 a courtesy visit on the Chadian Minister of Defence, General Yaya Brahim Daoud at the Ministry of Defence, N’djamena- Chad. Major General Ali expressed his appreciation for the Chadian government’s support to the MNJTF. He lauded the bravery of the officers and men of the Chadian armed forces, whose contributions since 2015 have been supportive in the fight against Boko Haram. Ali noted the significant inroads made so far, the Force Commander…

Deputy Speaker, Kalu congratulates Ex-military President, Gen Babangida @82

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) on his 82nd birthday. Kalu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu, recalled the numerous roles played by the former military president in improving the political and economic developments of the country. The Deputy Speaker said Gen. Babangida led Nigeria from the front as he courageously embarked on reforms to pull Nigeria out of political and economic doldrums. He also said…

Gov Umo Eno pledges commitment to Hitch free Census exercise

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Akwa Ibom State Governor ,Umo Eno has pledged his commitment to the successful conduct of the forthcoming population and housing census. Eno made the declaration during a meeting with the directorate staff of the Federal Civil Service at the Akwa Ibom Liaison Office in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting was also attended by the Honourable Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission, Akwa Ibom State, Chief (Engr.) Benedict Ukpong FNSE, Okete Okete Oro. Ukpong commended Eno’s intention to run an inclusive government that will create an enabling environment for the people of…

BREAKING: NNPC secures N2.3trn loan to stabilise Naira against Dollar

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has secured a N2.3trn ($3 billion) crude repayment loan to support the naira and stabilise the foreign exchange market. NNPC in a terse statement on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, said the loan was secured from the AFRIEXIM bank headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The statement reads; “The NNPC Ltd. and AfriEXIM bank have jointly signed a commitment letter and Termsheet for an emergency $3 billion crude oil repayment loan. “The signing, which took place today at the bank’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, will provide…

BREAKING:President Bola Tinubu assigns Portfolios to Ministerial Nominees

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed immediate past governors of Rivers and Ebonyi states, Nyesome Wike and Dave Umahi as Ministers of FCT and Minister of Works, respectively.   The former Governors emerged new Ministers as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu released the portfolios for the 45 confirmed ministerial nominees. The list which was released on Wednesday evening, August 16, 2023, also has Dele Alake manning the Minister of Solid Minerals Development. Other ministers are Wale Edun (Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy), Adegboyega Oyetola (Transportation), David Umahi (Works), Festus Keyamo…

Former President Jonathan’s wife Patience visits First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in Aso Villa

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Former First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, has paid a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Mrs Remi Tinubu, at the State House, Abuja. The former president’s wife made this visit today, Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She assured Nigerian women that First Lady Remi Tinubu will carry all women along and ensure a time of ‘Renewed Hope’. She thanked the first lady for how far she has impacted the lives of Nigerian women. She said it was imperative for her, as a former president’s wife, to also support and encourage Mrs.…

Corps Entrepreneurs benefit from Youth Export Initiative …. As NYSC DG seeks deeper collaboration with NEPC

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Nine Corps Members have benefitted from Youth for Export Programme as they received 900 dollars as participants in the Nigerian Export Trade House China-Far East. The presentation was made by Zeenab Foods Limited today in Abuja at the launching of Youth For Export Programme (YEP), an initiative of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council to promote youth inclusiveness in non-oil export. In his goodwill message at the launch, the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed affirmed the Scheme’s readiness to sustain robust collaborations with relevant stakeholders…