Day: August 21, 2024

Dabiri-Erewa hails Nigerian Diaspora,as remittances,Investment hit $553 million

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has applauded the Nigerian diaspora for their significant contributions to the country’s economy, as remittances hit $553 million in July alone. The NiDCOM Boss acknowledged the diaspora community’s hardwork and dedication, stated that their remittances as well as investments have a direct positive impact on the Nation’s economy. She stated this during a strategic meeting with the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, who visited the NiDCOM headquarters, in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa who was pleased to receive the Mayor commended…

CAC bags BPSR Gold Level Award for Excellent Service Delivery

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has awarded the Corporate Affairs Commission CAC a Gold Level Award for Exceeding Expectations. The Director General of BPSR, Mr. Dasuki Arabi, presented the award to the Registrar-General/CEO, CAC Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, today in his office. He revealed that the award was the outcome of a compliance report following Federal Government directives mandating the Bureau BPSR to facilitate the deployment of the self-assessment tool (SAT) across all Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and to submit quarterly status reports to the Office of…

APC NWC dissolves Benue State Executive Committee …. Inaugurates 7-Nember Caretaker Committee

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC has dissolved Executive Committee of Benue State chapter of the party,and also constituted a 7-Nember Caretaker Committee, as follows:   1. Hon. Benjamin Omale – Chairman   2. Prof. Bem Angwe – Secretary   3. Hon. Richard Mzungweve – Member   4. Hon. James Ornguga – Member   5. Hon. Barr. Terhemen Ngbea – Member   6. Hon. Helen Agaigbe – Member   7. Barr. Ali Francis Adah – Member The Caretaker Committee which was inaugurated by the National…

Former ICPC Chairman,Justice Emmanuel Ayoola dies at 91

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Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court is dead.   Justice Ayoola,a former Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences died at the age of 91.   His demise was announced by the family.   Justice Ayoola was a highly respected legal guru known for his brilliance, integrity, and commitment to justice.   He served the nation with distinction, leaving an indelible mark on the judiciary.   Justice Ayoola’s contributions to the development of Nigerian law and jurisprudence will be deeply missed.   Meanwhile,…

Wike declares ‘park and pay’ policy in Abuja illegal

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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has declared the controversial ‘Park and Pay’ policy in Abuja illegal. He made the declaration during a media parley with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, to mark his first year in office. Wike revealed that the scheme, which had been siphoning government funds under the guise of a legitimate operation, was brought to his attention by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The FCT minister explained that the policy allowed private consultants to pocket the majority of the revenue that…

NWDC ‘ll tackle infrastructure gaps, stimulate economy in North West – Senator Barau says

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has assured that the North West Development Commission (NWDC), recently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will address the infrastructure gaps in the seven states of the North West geopolitical zone.   President Tinubu had, on July 23 this year, signed the North West Development Commission (NWDC) establishment Bill sponsored by Senator Barau to address the challenges facing the geopolitical zone occasioned by Boko Haram insurgents and bandits. Speaking when he received his constituents from Shanono local government area of Kano…

Appraising UBEC and Bobboyi’s Revolution, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC established in 2004 by an act of the National Assembly was saddled with promoting and consolidating Basic Education in Nigeria.   Though, bedevilled with successive administrative and financial constraints,the over two decades agency has been able to navigate and established policies and programs capable of solidifying Basic Education across the country.   Under the leadership of Dr Hamid Bobboyi in the last seven years, the renowned academic and astute administrator has been able to reposition the agency charged with the administration of early education…

Police finally reveal identity of Male Cross-dresser found dead on Katampe-Mabushi Expressway

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Sequel to a case of culpable homicide and discovery of an unidentified male corpse earlier mistaken for a female on August 8, 2024. The operatives of the FCT Command began a discreet investigation as ordered by the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh. Preliminary investigations revealed the deceased to be one Ifeanyi Chukwu-Agah Benedict, a ‘33’ year old man who hailed from Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and reside at Dapé in Karmo Area of Abuja. The family of the deceased have also been contacted,…

Chinese investors take over Nigeria’s guest houses in UK …. Set to sell them on eBay for N3.4bn

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A Chinese investment group, Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd is set to list two residential structures it confiscated from Nigeria for sale on global online marketplace eBay. According to a report from Peoples Gazette, Zhongshang is racing to recover up to $70 million in arbitration awards from Nifwei. The group took possession of two buildings linked to the Nigerian government in Liverpool, United Kingdom, in June 2024, years after Nigeria failed to settle an arbitration judgement handed down in 2021. The properties, 15, Aigburth Hall Road, Liverpool and Beech Lodge,…