Month: October 2023

EFCC Chairman asks operatives to declare assets

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As part of measures to curb corruption in the agency, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, has directed staff of the commission to immediately declare their assets in line with civil service regulations and procedures.   He gave the directive on Tuesday at the corporate headquarters of the commission in Abuja while addressing senior staff of the EFCC.   Olukoyede stressed that fighting corruption required those at the vanguard to be above board.   “All of us are going to declare our assets; from…

CAC uncovers 189 fake companies used to acquire property in Abuja

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), said it has uncovered 189 fake businesses used to acquire property allocations in the Federal Capital Territory. This was disclosed by the commission’s Registrar General, Hussaini Magaji, during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Magaji revealed that the discovery was made in response to a complaint from the Federal Capital Territory Administration to verify the status of a non-existent firm requesting land allocation. He claimed that discovering the non-existent firm prompted him to conduct additional research, which resulted in the identification of other companies.…

NUJ FCT holds interdenominational prayers Friday

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, has concluded plans to hold an interdenominational prayers on Friday, October 27, 2023 to seek for God’s intervention in the affairs of the union. This was made known in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary of Council, Comrade Ochiaka Ugwu. He said the prayer session became imperative to solicit the help and face of God concerning the state of the union. The prayer, as announced, is for all journalists and their relatives, in order to frustrate all evil plans against…

NIDCOM to investigate alleged killing of Nigerian student by Chinese in Philippines

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission(NIDCOM) has reacted to a viral social media news item on the death of a Nigerian student, identified as Ikem, who was allegedly murdered by a group of Chinese in the Republic of Philippines.   Though the matter had not been officially reported to the Nigerian embassy in the Phillipines, NIDCOM has asked the “ eyewitness “ who posted the gory incident on his social media handle to provide more details to the Commission’s e-mail: [email protected]   The Commission in a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun,Head…

Gov Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri emerges Nigeria Service Awards Governor Of the Year 2023

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Adamawa state Governor,Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Fintiri has been voted as the ‘Governor of the Year Award Recipient’ by Nigerians both at home and in Diaspora. He emerged first place following his online nomination and voting by members of the general public as monitored and confirmed by the Nigeria Service Awards panel of jury which commenced on the 14th through 24th September, 2023. Consequently, this prestigious Award will be presented by COA Media Group; organizers of the Nigeria Service Awards at a ceremony slated for 23rd November, 2023, at the National…

HIRD: FCT residents commends NYSC on free Medicare

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A cross section of residents of the Federal Captal Territory, Abuja has applauded the National Youth Service Corps for providing free medical services for them saying it would enhance their well-being. The Etsu Piwoyi Community, Mr Tanko Lazarus gave this commendation today on behalf of members of his community during the official flag-off of NYSC Health Initiative For Rural Dwellers held at Piwoyi. He commended the NYSC Management and Corps Medical team for the kind gesture, added that the free medical services would improve their overall well being. The Director…

Uduaghan is a perfect gentleman and a Leader par excellence – Alema of Warri

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Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has been described as an extraordinary leader, an epitome of humility, selflessness, patriotism, a perfect gentleman and a leader par excellence. In a congratulatory message on Uduaghan’s 69th birthday, the Alema of Warri and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Webster Group of Companies, High Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, expressed his admiration for the former Governor’s wisdom, humility and courage. “For exceptional leaders and patriots like you, every birthday is a milestone not just because it is a birthday but also because in your…

BREAKING: Nigeria wins $11.5 billion P&ID Case

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has won a landmark victory to the Federal Government of Nigeria over a firm known as Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) Limited.   Judge Knowles’ dismissed the $11.5 billion (USD) award plus accumulated interest, previously won by P&ID against Nigeria over a failed 2010 deal to allegedly build a gas processing plant, on the grounds that the award was obtained by fraud.   Speaking NewsBand today, President Bola Tinubu applauded today’s judgment rendered by Judge Robin Knowles of the Business and Property Court in London,…

A Yoruba king’s Sodom and Gomorrah By Lasisi Olagunju

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Susanne Wenger was famous as Adunni Oloriṣa. The BBC in 2008 described her as “white priestess of ‘black magic.’” A Nigerian said she was “white priestess of an African goddess.” Until her death in 2009, she was the custodian of Osun Osogbo grove and everything connected to its sacredness. But that task was not what Wenger came to do when she planted her nimble toes in the soil of Yoruba land around 1950. She came as an artist and wife of a linguist. She, however, did more than visual arts;…

CDS Christopher Musa emerges ‘Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient of Nigeria Service Awards

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The Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)Gen.Christopher Gwabin is the has been voted for as the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient of the Year’ by Nigerians both at home and in Diaspora. He emerged first place following his online nomination by members of the general public as monitored and confirmed by the Nigeria Service Awards panel of jury which commenced on the 14th through 24th September, 2023. Consequently, this prestigious Award will be presented by the COA Media Group; organizers of the Nigeria Service Awards at a ceremony slated for 23rd…