Day: November 3, 2023

NYSC celebrates Gowon@89

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The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has congratulated the former Head of State and founder of the NYSC, Gen Dr Yakubu Gowon GCFR who turned 89 years in October. General Ahmed who led some Directors, Staff and Corps Members to General Gowon’s house expressed appreciation to God for sparing Gowon’s life to see his eighty-ninth birthday and prayed God to further bless the founder of the NYSC with more years as the Scheme is still benefiting from his wealth of knowledge.   Responding,…

Tinubu excited as France returns N118.2b Abacha loot

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his appreciation to France for the return of N118.2bn ($150 million) stolen from Nigeria by former military Head of State, late General Sani Abacha.     Tinubu showed his gratitude in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday night, November 3, 2023, in Abuja.   President Tinubu commended the strengthening of bilateral relations between Nigeria and France, noting that this progress followed his visit to Paris after his inauguration.     “Thank you for the good news on the return of…

Court reinstates Abia LP Rep member, Amobi Ogah

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, on Friday, nullified the ruling of the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, which removed the lawmaker representing Isikwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, Honourable Amobi Ogah.   Recall that the tribunal had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to immediately withdraw the certificate of return issued to Ogah and re-issue same to Onyejeocha who was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC at the election.   But the Appellate court on Friday, said that the appeal of…

Nigerian Army,police operatives rescue 2 abducted corps members in Katsina

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The Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Nigeria Police have rescued two National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), members, kidnapped by bandits in Yargoje community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Friday, November 3, 2023, in Abuja. General Nwachukwu said the courageous effort of the security forces led to the rescue and safe return of the abductees on Thursday. He said that the criminals abducted the corps members while they were on transit from Edo…

BREAKING: Nigerian workers declare nationwide strike to protest Ajaero’s attack

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The organised labour comprising of Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has declared a plan for a nationwide strike over the beating and abduction of their President, Joe Ajaero.     The strike scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, was made known in a press briefing on Friday, November 3, 2023.   According to the leaders of the joint union, the Federal Government is given a six-point demand, including the immediate removal of the Commissioner of Police, Imo State, and Area Commander, among other…

Hon Aida Nath Ogwuche congratulates Philip Agbese over victory at Tribunal

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Hon. Barr. Aida Nath Ogwuche through a release signed by his campaign organization, Aida Nath Campaign Organisation (ANCO) Director General,Rt. Hon. Chief James Oche,has congratulated the House of Representatives Deputy Spokesperson,Hon.Philip Agbese over his victory at the election tribunal.   The statement read in full:   ANCO wishes to appreciate the Almighty God for seeing the team and its principal, Rt. Hon. Barr. Aida Nath Ogwuche through the electioneering and litigation process that has today come to an end. As much as we have reservations about the premise of the…

Ifekowajo Progressive Youth Council holds 4th National Youth Day, breaks into panelists session

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A non-profit organisation, Ifekowajo Progressive Youth Council (IPYC), has sensitised youths in ifekowajo,Yewa areas of Ogun State on the devastating effects of drugs to their health and future. The sensitisation was part of activities to mark the 2023 national youths Day. In his remark,President of IPYC, Comrade Akinyemi Quadri Omosanjo , noted that the body decided to enlight youths, students and others who had become entrenched in substance abuse without minding its effects. He said: “Drug abuse is one of the issues to be taken seriously in every sector before…

House Deputy Spokesperson, Philip Agbese wins in Appeal Court

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The Court of Appeal, in Abuja, on Friday affirmed the election of Hon. Philip Agbese of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the Member representing Ado/Ogbadibo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency of Benue State.   Agbese is the Deputy Spokesperson of the 10th House of Representatives.   In a unanimous decision, the three-member panel of Justices led by Justice Onyekachi Aja Otisi, dismissed the appeal filed by Aida Nath Ogwuche of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for “lacking in merit”.   The Court also awarded cost N300, 000 against the appellants to be…

140 Days in Office of Chief of Air Staff Hassan Bala Abubakar: A Period of Remarkable Progress and Challenges by Rosemary Moribirin

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Since his assumption of office as the Chief of Air Staff about 140 days, Air Marshal (AM) Hassan Bala Abubakar have been marked by significant accomplishments, underscoring his commitment to transforming the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and fortifying the nation’s security. Born on September 11, 1970, hailing from Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, his journey from enlisting in the NAF as a member of Nigerian Defence Academy Regular Course 39 to becoming a commissioned Pilot Officer on September 19, 1992, epitomises a career of dedication and excellence. Appointed…

Bandits free last student of Bethel Baptist School after 2 yrs in captivity

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Terror bandits, have finally released the last remaining student of Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State, Treasure Ayuba, who was abducted with other students two years ago.   Recall that on July 5, 2021 bandits invaded the school located at Maraban Damishi in Chikun local government area of the state and abducted 121 students.   The victims were released after ransom payment, except for Master Ayuba.   However, the president of the Nigeria Baptist Convention, Israel Akanji, confirmed the release in a statement on Thursday.   He said, “Glory…