Month: February 2024

Military reiterates commitments to security and safety of Nigerians ….. As Troops neutralize 286 Terrorists arrest 244 others within one week

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Nigeria Defence Headquarters has assured that the Nigerian Armed Forces will waste no time and spare any effort to ensure security and safety of citizens across the country.   The Authority said it will continue to take necessary measures to ensure a secured and safer environment for citizens.   Major General Edward Buba,Director Defence Media Operations, disclosed this at a bi-weekly media briefing held at Defence Headquarters Abuja Thursday.   General Buba Accord said “Following the chorus of voices saturating the air waves in the country, there is no gain…

EDO APC GUBER PRIMARY: Sen Osunbor clarifies says “I’m still an aspirant provided the process is free and fair

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Senator Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor has clarified on why he pulled out of Thursday APC rescheduled guber primary. Osunbor clearly explained that he is ready to be part of a primary election that is transparent and fair not an inconclusive primary election that was greatly flawed. In a letter dated February 22, 2022 addressed to the National Chairman of APC, Osunbor explained that: “It has become necessary to provide this clarification to my letter referenced above dated 21st February, 2024. I was specific in the letter that I did not intend…

Flyingdove Institute of Information signs MoU with Joseph Ayo Babalola University to run undergraduate programs

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The Management of FlyingDove Institute of Information Technology(FIIT),Ijah Pada kwali, FCT today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with one of the leading private universities in Nigeria,Joseph Ayo Babalola University(JABU),Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State. The signing of MoU had both management of the institutions in attendance.   The President,Flyingdove Institute of Technology(FIIT),Dr.Shakirat O. Animashaun and Dr Luqman Animashaun,Director,Flyingdove Institute of Technology, Abuja signed on behalf of the institute while Prof. Olasebikan Alade Fakolujo, Vice-Chancellor and Mr. Dapo Adeniyi, Registrar signed on behalf of Joseph Ayo Babalola University.   The MoU covered Colleges of…

SUPER EAGLES, GALLANT TROOPS AND OUR REWARD SYSTEM By Chidi Omeje

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It is no longer news that Nigeria’s senior football team, the Super Eagles, had a spectacular outing at the just concluded AFCON 24 held in Cote d’Ivoire. Even though they did not bring home the trophy, their superlative performance that saw them reach the finals was not lost on Nigerians.   The emotions, passions, high hopes, and dashed hopes that attended that tournament, which even culminated in the deaths of not less than five Nigerians, could be an interesting topic, but that is not the crux of this intervention.  …

Pen, Paper and Print: The Overtaking Role Of Digitalisation of Public Relations Practice By Afolabi Olajuwon

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In the age of relentless digital progress, the field of public relations (PR) is undergoing a significant transformation. The erstwhile reliance on pen, paper, and print has been overtaken by the swift tide of digitalisation.   This article explores the evolution of PR practices in the context of digital technology’s expansive influence. We assess how traditional methods have adapted to or in some cases, been replaced by digital tools and strategies, discussing the implications for practitioners, clients, and audiences alike.   Public relations has traditionally been an industry grounded in…

North Central Development Commission establishment bill passes 2nd reading in Senate

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The bill seeking the establishment of North Central Development Commission (NCDC), being sponsored by the Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro and co-sponsored by all the senators from North Central, on Wednesday, passed Second Reading on the floor of the senate.   The bill, which passed First Reading on the 5th of October, 2023, was first sponsored in the 9th Senate by Senator Moro where it passed First and Second Readings but could not get presidential assent before the expiration of the 9th…

Tinubu appoints DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap as Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap to serve as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), effective from March 1, 2024.   DCG Nandap will take over from Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, whose term in office expire on February 29, 2024.   Before her appointment as Comptroller-General, Nandap was the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of the Migration Directorate of the Service.   The President anticipated that the new Comptroller-General will deepen the ongoing reforms in the service and create a robust mechanism for…

I Am a proudly Nigerian-US Boxer – Igbokwe ….. Says happy to be in Nigeria after 12 Years

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Raphael Igbokwe, aka “Trouble”, a Nigerian Diaspora Boxer has expressed his excitement to be back home after 12 years in the United States, saying that being a Nigerian makes him happy. This expression was made during a courtesy visit to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), at her office, in Abuja.   “This is the best time I have had in my life, I am super excited to be back home in Nigeria. I love Nigeria” Igbokwe added.   The boxer who was very elated described…

Tinubu Appoints Hafsat Bakari as NFIU Boss

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari to serve as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, saying the appointment is pending her confirmation by the Senate. “Ms. Bakari is a lawyer and financial intelligence expert with years of experience in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF),” the statement read. “Before she was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the NFIU,…

DSS urges NLC,TUC to shun protest, embrace dialogue

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has appealed to organized labour to shun proposed protests scheduled to hold between 27th and 28th February, 2024 in parts of the country over sundry economic.   DSS made this call in a release signed by Peter Afunanya,Director, PR & Strategic Communications Department of State Services on Wednesday.21st February,2024.     Afunanya said “While the Service recognises such action as the legitimate right of the labour movement, it, however, urges the body to shelve the plan in the interest of peace and public order”.…