Month: March 2024

Otti signs bill abolishing pension for former Govs in Abia

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The Abia State Governor,Dr Alex Otti on Thursday officially signed the Abia State of Nigeria Governors and Deputy Governors Pension Repeal Bill of 2024 into law.   The bill was sponsored by the Leader of the House, and member representing Arochukwu state constituency, Honourable Uchenna Kalu.   In a speech after assenting to the Bill, governor Otti described the new law as part of his administration’s effort to promote good governance and stewardship in Abia.   Otti said that he believed that leadership was all about stewardship and should not…

Nigerian Navy gets new Spokesperson

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The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla has approved the appointment of a new Director of Naval Information and official Spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy in the person of Commodore Aiwuyor Augustine Adams-Aliu.   Commodore Adams-Aliu on Friday 22 March 2024,took over from Rear Admiral Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan who has been redeployed to Headquarters Naval Training Command as the Chief Staff Officer.   Commodore Aiwuyor Augustine Adams-Aliu was born on 15 December 1977 in Lagos into the family of Sir & Lady Adams Aliu. Notably, Sir Adams-Aliu is…

CAC has secured 4 yrs conviction of 23 year old Nigerian for forging annual returns receipt

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In a milestone achievement, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured the conviction of one Abubakar Sadiq Aremu to four years imprisonment for cheating and forgery of its receipts.   Arraigned on March 21, 2023, before Upper Area Court Mpape Abuja, the accused pleaded guilty to the offence and was therefore sentenced by the presiding judge.   The convict was accused of uploading forged receipts to pay a company’s annual return on the CAC portal.   Reacting to the judgement, the Registrar-General/CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji,…

Ndi Igbo must defend Tinubu’s govt – Kalu …charges newly appointed FCT civil service commissioners to support Wike

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has urged the people of the south east to defend and support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for giving them a sense of belonging.   He also appealed to critics to soft pedal and firstly endeavour to read and understand the polices of government.   He said that the President meant well for Ndigbo and indeed, the country at large.   In statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu revealed that the economy…

Diaspora investment crucial to Nigeria’s economic prosperity – Dabiri-Erewa

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Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa,Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), has reiterated that Nigeria’s economic prosperity could be galvanised through a structured Diaspora Investment. The NIDCOM Boss emphasized this at a strategic meeting with an Investment Group, Optiva Capital in Abuja added that collaboration between Optiva Capital Partners and NiDCOM signaled a pivotal step towards harnessing the potential of Nigeria’s Diaspora community, fostering sustainable economic growth, and strengthening ties between the Diaspora and their homeland. Dabiri-Erewa added that Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) is willing to partner with Optival Capital Partners in…

Akpabio, Kalu, Others arrive Geneva for IPU meeting

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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday arrived in Geneva, Switzerland as head of Nigeria’s delegation to the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland.   Akpabio was accompanied on the trip by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu and Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong.   The Senate President and his entourage were received on arrival at the airport in Geneva, by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Abiodun Richards Adejola accompanied by South African Ambassador to Switzerland, Mr. Mxolisi Nkosi.   This year’s…

Democracy, Development can’t thrive without Peace – Reps Deputy Speaker

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that there can be no development or thriving democracy without peace, stressing that both are complementary to each other.   Kalu stated this in Abuja, while playing host to a delegation from German Initiative for Knowledge Transfer led by its country director, Hon. Obinna Ichita on a courtesy call in his office at the National Assembly.   He explained that one of the challenges facing the country is insecurity, pointing out that the nation can…

Deputy Speaker Kalu tasks civil, public servants to pursue honour, integrity

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has admonished Nigerians in the civil and public service to pursue honour and integrity to sustain the glory of their career.   Kalu gave the advise when he received the attendees of “The Platform Public Service Bootcamp (TPPSB)” who are mainly youth at the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja.   The TPPSB is designed to equip the young people with the necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation to pursue careers in public service.   The exercise organized by…

Information Minister unveils NOA’s digital app,Mobiliser …… Says Govt will restore trust in public sector communication

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has officially launched the NOA’s Mobiliser app and the Explainer newsletter ,stated that government was eager to restore trust in public sector communication in Nigeria.   At an iftar (breaking of fast) meeting with journalists, social media influencers and media managers in Kano held at Amani Event Center, the Minister said the app added to the numerous platforms utilised by the National Orientation Agency NOA to engage with citizens in line with its mandate   The Minister applauded the NOA for…

Friday Sermon: Paying Zakah, Giving Charity, Helping The Orphans, Poor And Needy Brings Love, Peace, Unity, Mercy And Blessing To The Nation! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation, may Allah extol the mention of our noble Prophet Muhammad in the highest company of Angels, bless him and give him peace and security―and his family, his Companions and all those who follow him correctly and sincerely until the establishment of the Hour. Dear brothers and sisters! Islam is a religion that gives the message of love, peace and unity. It wants its followers to live in peace,…