Month: February 2024

Benue PDP asks EFCC to investigate, prosecute Officials accused of Corruption

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has called on the anti-corruption agencies in the country such as EFCC, ICPC and DSS to ensure that officials of the Benue State government who have been fingered in the alleged embezzlement of local government funds are brought to justice.   The PDP which made the call in a statement signed by its state Publicity Secretary, Chief Bemgba Iortyom, described as unacceptable, reports of mismanagement of taxpayers’ monies by the Governor Hyacinth Alia administration in which N20 billion out of N50 billion…

DG warns Corps Members to shun unethical conduct during service year

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Corps Members have been warned to shun every form of misconduct throughout their service year in order to avoid being sanctioned by the NYSC Byelaws.   The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed gave the warning while addressing the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members at Rivers State Orientation Camp in Nonwa Gbam, and their counterpart in Bayelsa State Orientation Camp, Boro.   He said there are laid down rules and regulations guiding every Corps Member during and out of camp, added that the…

Insecurity: Senate summons Wike, FCT Police Commissioner

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike and the Commissioner of Police in the FCT have been summoned by the senate over rising insecurity. They will be briefing the Senate in a closed-door session. The resolution was reached following a motion moved by Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North on the need to urgently enhance security measures in the FCT during plenary on Wednesday, February 28. Some of the resolutions reached include asking the Inspector-General of Police to urgently increase security patrols and surveillance within Abuja and…

CP Igweh restates commitment to safety of FCT residents,as Police arrest 5 suspects for Fraud,Car Snatching …… recover stolen vehicles,fake bundles of $100

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The Commissioner Of Police, FCT Command Abuja, CP Benneth C. Igweh has reassured FCT residents that FCT Police Command, under his leadership, will do all within its power to prevent crime and criminality in all of its forms and ensure the safety of all in nation’s capital. CP Igweh added that this resolution can be effectively achieved only with the utmost cooperation of the residents of FCT. The Commissioner of Police disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday 29th February while briefing Journalists on command’s most recent achievements in the fight…

VP Shettima inaugurates new NAHCON Board, charges members on innovations in Hajj operations

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the newly constituted board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) with a call on the new management to introduce innovations in hajj operations in Nigeria.   Speaking during the inauguration of the new board at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, the Vice President urged members to synergize and bring fresh perspectives to the operations of the commission.   VP Kashim Shettima said “serving on the NAHCON board is very important given that Hajj is one of the five pillars of…

Comrade Muhammad: A Chief of Staff at APC Headquarters By Abba Dukawa

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This piece is to celebrate veteran journalists and immediate past Kano state information commissioner Malam Muhammad Garba’s appointment as a Chief of Staff to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Even though, the appointee requires no introduction to the media circles and country at large. His appointment was applauded and regarded as that of a round peg in a round hole. Comrade Garba’s apportionment is a testimony that indicated the chairman of the governing ruling party values the competence, expertise, and experience of…

Adesina to receive prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership March 6th

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Come March 6th, 2024, the Lagos Continental Hotel will host an unforgettable occasion when the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, will be formally honoured and presented with the distinguished Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership 2023.   The Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership was first announced in December 2012, with the official award ceremony held on March 6, 2013. Before Dr Adesina was announced as its fourth recipient, three other distinguished personalities had been conferred with the prestigious award – Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka;…

Canadian Embassy, NiDCOM partner on Migration management

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The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Jamie Christoff has emphasised on the need to partner with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for a mutually beneficial partnership and collaboration with regards to migration management between the two countries.   The Canadian Envoy stated this during a visit to NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa in Abuja.   “I understand the impact of large diaspora groups and their contributions in Canada. Nigeria diaspora is among our top 5 migrant groups and also a central pillar in Nigeria’s economy. It is important for…

NCC to Telecom subscribers,link your NIN to SIM or get disconnected

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The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, has again warned telecom consumers to link their National Identification Numbers to their SIM or have their lines disconnected. He said that subscribers whose lines are not linked to their NINs will be barred from Telecom networks.   NCC EVC gave this warning while speaking at the NCC’s Special Day during the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair.   The Executive Vice Chairman,who was represented by Director of Public of Affairs, NCC, Dr. Reuben Mouka said “To this end,…

Former Minister of Education, Fabian Osjui dies at 81

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A former Minister of Education, Professor Fabian Osuji has died at the age of 81.   The educationist died on Wednesday morning, according to a family member who confirmed the news.   He had returned from a vacation in the United States on Saturday where he is been treated for undisclosed medical issues.   Professor Fabian became a lecturer, senior lecturer and associate professor in the Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan in 1973, a post he held till 1981.   He was also a visiting scientific fellow at the…