Month: February 2024

AFCON: Ex Senate President Lawan congratulates Super Eagles,says Nigeria ready to reclaim title as Africa’s Football Giant

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President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated the Super Eagles for defeating the Bafana Bafana of South African at the semi-final stage of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Lawan in a statement signed by his Media Aide,Ezrel Tabiowu described Nigeria’s win as a victory for courage and skill. He noted that the victory of the Super Eagles marked a crucial step in Nigeria’s quest to reclaim the AFCON title and cement its status as Africa’s footballing giant. Lawan’s congratulatory message reads,   “Today, the…

Deconstructing FHA and Matters Arising, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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The Federal Housing Authority FHA established in 1973 during the military administration of General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), with military decree that was later regularized with an act of the National Assembly was one of Nigeria’s legacy projects, that had guaranteed peace, unity and development aside the primary aim of providing shelter to all Nigerians. The position he reiterated five decades after the establishment of the sole provider of government houses to the populace, calling for more funding , expansion of it’s activities and more exploration that will mitigate provision of…

BREAKING: Nigeria defeat South Africa, qualify for AFCON final

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the final of the African Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa in Wednesday’s semi-final clash. The match was decided on penalties after 120 minutes of football ended 1-1. The Super Eagles scored four of their penalties while Bafana Bafana missed two of theirs. This is the first AfCON final for the Super Eagles in 11 years.

FG to engage more Corps Members to combat drug abuse

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The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has said plans were underway to engage more Corps Members in the fight against drug abuse and illicit consumption of other toxic substances in the country. He said the consumption of hard drugs serves as the bane for youth restiveness and other social vices.   He disclosed this today when he paid a courtesy visit alongside the Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Dr Oliver Stolpe, to the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed…

Speaker Abbas holds Press Conference on pressing National issues Thursday

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, will on Thursday hold a world press conference on some pressing national issues.   A statement by the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, on Wednesday in Abuja said the press conference will hold at the National Assembly.   The press conference will cover areas such as security, economy, among others, the statement added.   Journalists from both within and outside the National Assembly are expected to cover the press conference.   It will be…

Peace urgently needed to make progress in South East – Kalu insists …… Seeks support for SEDC bill passage

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that peace is necessary for progress, growth and development of the Southeast region of the country. Kalu stated this on Tuesday when he received in his office, a delegation from the National Burial Committee of late Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, CON, a former Governor of Anambra State, who died on December 14, 2023 at the age of 85. He lamented the rising insecurity in the southeast, stressing that peace is the only way to make progress…

OPERATION DELTA SANITY: Navy highlights successes recorded in fight against crude oil theft

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The Nigerian Navy’s Anti Crude Oil Theft (COT)/Anti-Illegal Bunkering codenamed Operation DELTA SANITY,has recorded tremendous success in its fight against crude oil theft from 29 January – 4 February 2024 According to a release signed by Rear Admiral AO Ayo-Vaughan Nigerian Navy Director of Information, various Nigerian Navy platforms deployed for the Operation have continued to conduct aggressive patrols to combat Crude Oil Theft and illegal oil bunkering within Nigeria’s Maritime Environment. Resultantly, several Illegal Refining Sites (IRS), metal storage tanks, ovens, wooden boats, dugout pits, fibre boats and pumping…

Nigerians to enjoy seamless passport experience soon -FG assures

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Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian government towards delivering a seamless and efficient passport experience for Nigerians, both within the country and in the diaspora.   According to him, this was the directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to him and other cabinet members towards attainment of the renewed hope for the nation. Speaking at the inaugural 2024 Diaspora Webinar Lecture Series of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) entitled: “New Passport Policy/Processes for Nigerians in the Diaspora,” Tunji-Ojo emphasised the importance of providing…

Commander Guards Brigade applauds NYSC on youth mentorship

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The Commander, Guards Brigade, Brigadier General Adebisi Olusegun Onasanya has lauded the Management of National Youth Service Corps for mentoring Corps Members for leadership roles and also empowering them with relevant skills towards self employment. He said the Scheme’s Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme has increased the number of self-employed graduates in the country, thereby creating employment opportunities for other youths. The Commander disclosed today during his familiarization visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja. He particularly expressed satisfaction on the cordial relationship between NYSC and the…

Economy Crisis: Our decisions, policy implementation must address people’s needs-Kalu

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the country is at a situation where the collective decision of the parliament and the policy implementation of the government must impact Nigerians positively. He also said that a large scale reform measures are needed to pull Nigeria out of its current daunting economic challenges. The Deputy Speaker further said that the interconnection among the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Ministry of Planning, and the Ministry of Finance…