Month: August 2023

National Youth Service Corps: A standing ovation for an outstanding public institution By Josephat Agadihe

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THE outbreak of the Nigerian civil war between 1967 – 1970 brought incalculable damages to the lives and property of Nigerian citizens. Both the economic, psychological aswell as the political structure in the war ravaged country were left in despicable barbaric ruins.The South East region were nonetheless, the worst hit in terms of the quantum of several innocent lives lost to the barrels of gun. At the seemingly end of the war which lasted for about three years, the need for national reconciliation and reconstruction of the damaged country cannot…

NTICE promotes Indigenous Content,and development – Danbatta ….. says NCC fully committed to FG’s Economy drive

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Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta,EVC/ CEO,Nigerian Communications Commission said Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo(NTICE) remain the only telecom event in Nigeria that solely focused on promotion of Indigenous Content,development and adaptation. He said NTICE 2023 themed “Harnessing Indigenous Content for Economic Growth;Networking to boost Investment”that commenced yesterday with the innovators pitching event called NTICE SELECT, was carefully designed by the Commission to build on the maiden edition of the NTICE. Prof Umar Danbatta disclosed this In his welcome address at the 2nd edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE…

BREAKING: Tinubu sacks NDDC board, announces new board members

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President Bola Tinubu has sacked the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that Buhari in January 2023 inaugurated the NDDC board which was chaired by his former Special Assistant on New Media, Lauretta Onochie. Major-General Charles Airhiavbere (rtd) from Edo State was the (Executive Director, Finance); and Charles Ogunmola from Ondo State, was Executive Director, Projects. Others are Dimgba Erugba, representing Abia State; Dr. Emem Willcox Wills (Akwa Ibom State), Elder Denyanbofa Dimaro (Bayelsa State), Orok Duke (Cross River State)…

We deployed our men to NURTW Secretariat to forestall breach of Peace – FCT Police tells NLC

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The FCT Police Command has reacted to the recent statement issued by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) regarding the deployment of police personnel to the headquarters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The command stated that the deployment of police personnel to the headquarters of the Union was solely to avert impending blood letting and clash between two factional groups led by Tajudeen Baruwa and Basiru Agbede. The Command said”The primary duty of the police is to ensure the safety and security of all…

APC enlists Media Virtuoso, Abdullahi O Haruna for Bayelsa Guber Elections

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Ace journalist and political communication strategist Abdullahi O Haruna fondly called haruspice has been appointed into All Progressives Congress Campaign Council for the Bayelsa State November elections. An official announcement from the All Progressives Congress National Organizing Secretary, Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, has confirmed Haruna’s inclusion as a member of the Bayelsa Gubernatorial Campaign Council. Renowned for his masterful coinage of language and communication techniques, Haruna’s addition to the council is expected to have a profound impact on shaping the public’s perception of the APC gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Timipreye Sylva. With…

Foreign Affairs set to achieve Tinubu’s 4Ds

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s four agenda of: Development, Democracy, Demography, and Diaspora, will be pursued unrellentedly by bringing modern solutions to address complex challenges for national development. The Minster gave this assurance when the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa led the Management and Staff of NiDCOM on a solidary visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. Amb.Tuggar noted that Nigeria should tap into its diaspora beyond Europe and America and also focus on Africa Diasporas to…

Airport Runway: Wike announces N825.8b compensation for Abuja residents

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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has announced N825.819 billion as compensation to some residents in the nation’s capital for the construction of the 4.2km second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Wike made this announcement on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, after a negotiation meeting with the minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, officials of both ministries and representatives of their agencies, as well as stakeholders from Jiwa, the affected community in Abuja. According to Wike, the fund incentivises the residents to vacate the community and seek…

53-year-old Prince Oyebola emerges 30th Aseyin

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A 53-year-old Prince Olawale Semiu Oyebola has emerged as the new Aseyin of Iseyin, Oyo State. Oyebola’s name was announced by kingmakers following the selection process of the new king held at Aseyin Palace. Ten kingmakers arrived at the palace around 10 am on Tuesday, August 29, after security men had cordoned off the place to forestall a breakdown of law and order. Voting process commenced as planned by the officials of the Iseyin local government and security agents. The outcome of the votes cast showed majority votes in…

FG restates commitment to Insurance coverage ….. unveils overhauling strategy for Nigeria’s Steel Sector Revival

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The Federal Government through the newly created Ministry of Steel Development has taken significant steps towards rejuvenating the nation’s steel sector by announcing a comprehensive insurance coverage for all ongoing steel projects within the country. The Hon. Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu made this declaration during a crucial meeting with key agencies under the Ministry. These are namely- Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited; National Iron -Ore Mining Company, Itakpe; National Steel Raw Materials Exploration Agency; Metalurgical Training Institute and National Metallurgical Development Center, Jos. During the interface with…

UNGA,SDGs and Nigeria’s Expectations, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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Few days to September billed for the 78th United Nations General Assembly UNGA annual global convention , which Nigerian was known to playing a leading roles in many areas particularly the UN Sustainable Development Goals SDGs, it will be germane to have a substantive SSA to the President on the program in view of the leading roles it had played towards driving the decade of action , the 2020-2030 Agenda. Obviously, under the leadership of the previous handler, powered by Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire who pioneered the SDGs programs, for consecutive…