Month: May 2024

14TH OEWGA : NHRC seeks enhanced access to Housing and Shelter for Older persons

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has again reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protect and promote the rights of older persons, with a particular focus on accessibility, infrastructure, and habitat, including transport and housing.   This statement was made by the Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu at the 14th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWGA) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.   Representatives from all countries, alongside about 35 National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and 70 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from around…

Nigerian Military denies allegation of aidiing and profiting form Terrorism

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The Defence Headquarters has denied a weighty allegation labelled against the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) by the Governor of Katsina State,Gov. Dikko Radda.   The Governor granted an interview on Channels television programme ‘Politics Today’ on 5 April 2024 alleged that the Military is aiding and profiting from terrorism activities in Katsina State.   The Defence Headquarters Abuja in a release signed by Major General Edward Buba,Director Defence Media Operations said;,”The AFN is hereby making it unequivocally clear that, it is subservient to all elected government representatives and therefore…

Breaking: Police abduct another Journalist in Abuja

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Nigerian Police Force at about 6pm.Wednesday, 22 May,2024 abducted the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Globalupfront Newspaper (Online), Mr. Madu Onuorah.   About ten fully-armed policemen stormed his residence in Lugbe, Abuja, in two Sienna buses and whisked him away.   He was arrested in the presence of his wife and children who fruitlessly demanded from the police why they were arresting the head of the family.   The police have seized Mr. Onuorah’s phones, thereby completely cutting him off from communication with people, including his family members. He was…

Nigeria is living on borrowed money – Sen Garba Maidoki

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By James Isaac     The Senator representing Kebbi South in the Senate, Garba Maidoki has posited that it will be a misplacement of priorities,if Nigeria is talking of State Police at this time when States can hardly meet their obligation in terms of payment of salaries and provision of basic education   In his opinion, as noble as the issue of State Police is,going by the level of Nigeria’s democratic maturity, the nation is not yet ripe for it as will be open to abuse by State Governors who…

RG CAC visits FMBN,seeks affordable Housing for staff

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The Registrar-General/CEO, CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji has today solicited the support of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) towards access to affordable mortgages for staff of the Commission. Hussaini Magaji made this appeal while speaking during a meeting with the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the FMBN, Alh. Shehu Usman Osidi, in his office. The CAC boss solicited Shehu Usman Osidi’s support towards ensuring easy access to mortgages for the staff to own their personal houses. While sharing experiences and exploring ways of collaboration for mutual interest, the…

Cross River Assembly impeaches Elvert Ayambem as speaker

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The Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Elvert Anyambem, has been impeached.   The Speaker was impeached on Wednesday by 17 members of the house over allegations of misappropriation of funds.   The impeachment motion was moved by Hon. Effiom Ekarika representing Calabar South 1 Constituency and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang representing Bekwarra State Constituency.   As of Tuesday, over 20 members had signed up for his impeachment before the motion was moved at the house floor on Wednesday.   After impeaching him, the mace was…

ACOE launches Public Perception Poll to examine Tinubu’s One Year

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As part of its sworn obligation to promote transparency and accountability in Nigeria, the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) is conducting an online public opinion survey to examine Nigerians’ perceptions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first year in office on May 29, 2024.   According to a statement signed by Seun Ibukun-Oni,ACOE Acting Publicity Secretary,the public perception opinion poll will also measure citizens’ views on the economy, security, health, education, infrastructure, transparency, among other topics.   The poll link: https://tinyurl.com/tinubuoneyearpoll will be active from today, Wednesday, May 22, 2024,…

Deputy Speaker Kalu applauds Nigerian Youths , says they are nation’s most Valuable Assets

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has noted the valuable role youths of Nigeria play in defining and achieving development and security in the nation, saying that the youth remain the energy of the nation.   Deputy Speaker Kalu noted this when he received on a courtesy visit, the leadership of the Green Assembly Initiative and Nigeria Youth Organization, in his office at the National Assembly, Abuja. Addressing the delegation, the Deputy Speaker stated that young people played a major role in shaping…

North East Power Blackout: Senate seeks FG’s urgent intervention … demands immediate construction of Makurdi-Jalingo 330KV transmission line

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Disturbed by the incessant vandalisation of towers and transmission lines in the North East of Nigeria, the Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to intervene to ameliorate the incessant power blackout in the region. The Senate also directed that the Federal Ministry of Power to implement the recommendations outlined in Sections 209, 210, 211, 212, and 213 of the Electricity Act 2023 to enhance the security of transmission infrastructure. Also, to collaborate with security agencies and local vigilantes in host communities of TCN transmission lines to deter and prevent…

Tinubu appoints Shehu Mohammed as new FRSC Corp Marshal

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of ACM Shehu Mohammed as the Corp Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).   This was contained in a letter of appointment signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume dated May 20th, 2024.   The letter said the appointment is in accordance with Section 7 (1) of the Federal Road Safety Commission Act, 2007 and takes effect from May 20th, 2024.   Shehu Mohammed takes over from Dauda Ali Biu…