Day: December 1, 2023

Senate knocks Benue Govt over dissolution of LG Councils ….. Asks FG to withhold Allocation of affected LGAs

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The Nigerian Senate Friday condemned in the strongest terms the arbitrary dissolution of the democratically elected Local Government Councils in Benue State and other states of the Federation. The Senate also urged the Federal government to through the Ministry of Finance withhold Statutory Allocation to the Local Government Council not democratically elected. These resolutions were reached following the adoption of a motion on the “Urgent Need to Halt the Erosion of Democracy: The Dissolution of Elected Councils in Benue State”, sponsored by Senator Abba Moro. In his submission, Senator Moro…

Reps to commence 2024 budget defence immediately – Spokesperson

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The Spokesperson , Federal House of Representatives,, Hon. Akin Rotimi (Jnr) has revealed that the green chamber was working assiduously to expedite legislative actions in passing the 2024 Appropriation Bill. The Spokesperson said, the move was in line with the mandate given by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to sustain the January-December budget cycle system.   On Wednesday, President Tinubu presented N27 trillion as the proposed budget for 2024, before a joint session of the senate and House of Representatives.   Tinubu asked the lawmakers to expedite the consideration of the…

DSP Barau Jibrin to offer foreign scholarships to first-class graduates in Kano

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Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has said that preparations were in top gear to commence postgraduate foreign scholarships for indigent students who graduated with first-class. Hosting the leadership of the Students Union Government (SUG) of the Bayero University Kano (BUK), at the National Assembly, he said the students would be sponsored to study courses in Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Engineering, among others. DSP stressed the need for all to support the quest of the government to address the challenges facing the education sector, he said…

Hon Akinlade appointed as House Committee Chairman on Aviation & Aerospace … pledges to bring his experience, dedication for development to play

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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation Technology, Akinlade Abiodun Isiaq, has pledged to bring his previous experience in science and technology and his dedication to development to play in reviving the nation’s aviation sector. Speaking to our correspondent on Thursday, in Abuja, he said the task of the committee is huge especially “at this critical time in our country”. Akinlade who noted that all hands must be in deck in the renew hope of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, explained that the committee will explore all actions, law and…

2023 World AIDS Day: NHRC charges Communities to lead in reporting of Human Rights violations

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The Nigeria today joined rest of the world to mark 2023 World AIDS Day.In his remark to commemorate the global day,with the theme “Let Communities Lead” is remarkable, the Dr Tony Ojukwu,Executive Secretary , National Human Rights Commission NHRC, said the commission had its mandate-driven responsibility to address the media outcries about allegations of human rights infringement faced by the Communities of Concern. ” It needs not be over emphasized that relegating the community members to the background has had and still has adverse consequences on the actualization of Human…

NHRC unveils activities to mark International Human Rights Day 2023

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The National Human Rights Commission NHRC at a briefing in Abuja unveiled activities earmarked in commemoration of the International Human Rights Day which also coincided with the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights     While sharing details of the upcoming celebration,the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission,Dr Tony Ojukwu said the event embodied the essence of humanity, and NHRC’s commitment to the promotion, protection and enforcement of the fundamental rights of every individual living in Nigeria.   Dr Ojukwu said”This year, our agenda is expansive, diverse,…

NHRC Boss assures deeper collaboration, publicity of SIIP-North report ….. as Ag Director,Nigerian Army Legal Services,Brig Gen Saidu Inaboya pays visit

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has assured the Nigerian Army that the report of the Special Independent Investigation Panel on Human Rights Violations in Counter-Insurgency Operations in the North East Nigeria will be widely publicised as soon as the report is ready. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu who stated this when he received a delegation of the Nigerian Army led by the Acting Director Legal Services, Brigadier-General Saidu Inaboya noted that the ongoing investigation panel was set up to investigate the Reuters report will make…

Reps’ll ensure passage of 2024 Budget before end of December – Abubakar Bichi

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The Chairman House Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Abubakar Bichi has assured that the House of Representatives will work to ensure the passage of the 2024 Appropriation Bill before the end of December, 2023. Hon.Bichi who spoke to journalists after President Bola Tinubu laid the 2024 budget estimate of N27.5 trillion tagged “Budget of the Renewed Hope” before the joint session of the National Assembly also commended the President for presenting a “realistic” budget. Bichi while speaking on the possibility of properly scrutinizing the budget proposals before the end of December…

Badaru’s Tears and Musa Adamu’s Melting Embrace By Haruspice

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The day unfolded with eager anticipation, commencing at the Supreme Court complex where fortunate legal luminaries were honored with the prestigious title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, former Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Jigawa State and the designated Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), was among the distinguished recipients whose status elevated to the esteemed rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Surrounded by well-wishers, Dr. Musa warmly greeted them with convivial embraces, bowing and prostrating amidst smiles and…

COP28: NASENI EVC to speak on Homegrown Technologies for Rural Electrification

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The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu is set to detail the Agency’s plans and strategies for rural electrification in Nigeria using homegrown technologies. The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, though officially opened today, 30th November 2023, also known as Conference of the Parties (COP28), holding at the Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) will see Mr. Halilu on December 3rd, 2023, to deliver opening remarks and also participate at a panel session titled ‘Advancing Sustainable…