Day: May 12, 2024

90th Birthday : House of Reps felicitates Awujale Of Ijebu Land; Oba Sikiru Adetona

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The Federal House of Representatives has felicitated with the Awùjalẹ̀ of Ijebu Land, Oba Dr.Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna (Ogbagba II) on the occasion of his 90th birthday anniversary.   The Green Chamber in a release signed by Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.House Spokesman/Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs also congratulated the revered monarch on his 64th coronation anniversary and conferment of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on him, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   “Together with the illustrious people of Ijebu Land, Ogun State and…

Ojukwu lauds media,says Nigeria stand out among nations in reporting human rights violations …. As NHRC holds 4th edition of monthly dashboard on human rights

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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission Dr. Tony Ojkuwu has asserted that Nigeria stand prominently among nations in reporting human rights violations.   Dr. Ojukwu made this known during the 4th edition of the monthly dashboard on human rights held at the Commission’s headquarters, where he emphasized Nigeria’s significant role in the global discourse on human rights.   The Executive Secretary who just arrived from Geneva after the just concluded Annual General Meeting of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) said “All eyes and…

Taming the Festering Insecurity: Good Governance as Magic Wand By Chidi Omeje

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There is a community of people who believe that the only way out of the raging internal security challenges assailing this country is to deploy our troops to shoot their way out of our problems. For believers in such ‘militarist approach to internal security management’ (and they are found mostly among our political elites), the Nigerian military possesses the magic wand with which it can figuratively wave at the multifaceted internal security challenges and they vanish.   If you want to understand our political elites’ predilection for military deployment to…

DG NITDA reiterates needs for safe and inclusive digital environment ….. Receives TikTok Nigeria team

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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has reiterated the need for a safe and inclusive online environment responsible for human and Artificial Intelligence (AI) practices in country.   Inuwa made the statement while playing host to a team from TikTok who visited Agency’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja to seek alliance towards bolstering the country, which aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu priority area of strengthening national security for peace and prosperity.   The DG stated that content moderation strategies will help in…

CP FCT orders urgent investigation into alleged murder of FIRS staff,Khalid Ahmed. … assures residents of safer FCT

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In response to the tragic and alarming incident resulting in the untimely demise of Khalid Ahmed Bichi,a staff of Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS on May 10, 2024, at approximately 8:45 PM, the Commissioner of Police FCT command CP Benneth C. Igweh has promptly ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding this regrettable event.   Expressing profound condolences to the bereaved family, CP Benneth Igweh unequivocally frowned at this cowardly act and assured both the family and the public of swift justice. “The diligent pursuit of the…

Third Quarter Review Of Akpabio’s 10th Senate By Mon-Charles Egbo

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Two examples of what Nigeria gains when the executive begins to recognize legislative resolutions were demonstrated during the third quarter activities of the 10th Senate. Sequel to its probe of the state of affairs of the Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, the senate discovered that “the sum of N10 billion released by the Ministry of Finance for the proposed NIPOST restructuring and recapitalisation” was “injudiciously utilised”. There was also a revelation that two subsidiary firms namely the NIPOST Properties and Development Company and NIPOST Transport and Logistics Services Limited were used…

Elite brigandage and Tinubu’s class suicide, by Hassan Gimba

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Let us face it and tell ourselves the truth, bitter as it is: all patriotic Nigerians conversant with happenings among our elite class will be disappointed with the sordid behaviour of most of them.   And their behaviour is further putting a strain on the fabric that holds the country together.   In the first place, they never consider justice or fair play. Many of them have a grandiloquent idea of being chosen, especially by God, and blessed above everyone else. Their regard and consideration are, therefore, only to their…

Dabiri-Erewa lauds Duke, Duchess of Sussex ,as Royal couple set to cite Invictus Centre in Nigeria

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, for their innumerable philanthropic works to society, especially for injured, sick and traumatised soldiers and war veterans.   She gave the commendation at the welcome banquet held in their honour by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, in Abuja. The NiDCOM Chairman/CEO stated that the kind gesture from them will empower the wounded soldiers, who have sacrificed their lives to protect the country.  …

Niger police arrests female suspect dressed in Police camouflage uniform

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On May 10,2024 at about 2330hrs, Police patrol team attached to Maitumbi Division,Niger state Police Command acted on credible information, arrested one female suspect, named Paulina Ayuba of Anqwan-Kadara, Maitumbi who was found dressed in Police camouflage with a knife.   She was also found in possession of suspected Indian hemp and some hard drugs. During interrogation, she claimed to be a vigilante member of Suleja group, and that the uniform was given to her to dry clean by a yet to be identified person, while she made away with…

Why Insecurity In The North West Remains Vicious By Abba Dukawa

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Insecurity has greatly affected the image of the country both domestically and internationally especially in the area of the nation’s quest to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).   Last year, Nigeria was rated 144th position in the 2023 safest countries in the world ranking. The yearly Global Peace Index ranks 163 independent states and territories according to their level of peacefulness.   For more than decades, issue of insecurity in Nigeria has become something of grave concern to all citizens, most of whom continue to wonder how the country arrived…