Day: August 26, 2024

Breaking: DSS gets new Director General,as Bichi bows out

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, MON as the Director General, Department of State Services.   Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a thoroughbred and versatile Intelligence Officer, joined the Service in 1990 as a cadet officer. The new DG has received several trainings in diverse areas of management, security leadership, critical thinking, human resources among others from within and outside the country. He has also held many command positions including State Director of Security (SDS) at Rivers, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Enugu and Kogi States.   Mr Ajayi is…

How to Harness Effective Communication Strategies to Prevent Street Protests By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

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Street protests often arise from social unrest, dissatisfaction with government policies, or a perceived lack of effective communication between authorities and citizens. I will explore the significance of effective communication strategies in preventing street protests, emphasizing the importance of transparency, active listening, and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative environment, governments and organizations can address grievances before they escalate into public demonstrations.   Street protests have been a critical aspect of societal change and expression of public sentiment throughout history. While protests can serve as a powerful tool for advocacy,…

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints New Directors-General for DSS,NIA

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).   According to the Presidency’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, in a release on Monday, said;   “Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA. Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS.”   “Ambassador Mohammed has had an illustrious career in the foreign service since joining the NIA in 1995. He had served in various roles, culminating in his promotion to the rank…

FG names 8 approved Togo and Benin Republic Universities (Full List)

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The Federal Government has stated that only eight universities have been accredited to award degrees to Nigerians in Togo and Benin Republic.   The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, made this known on Sunday night while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme.   Mamman, during a press conference last Friday to mark his one year in office, disclosed that over 22,500 Nigerians obtained fake degree certificates from the two countries, and such certificates would be cancelled.   The Minister said the revelation was part of a report submitted to…

Borno Commissioner for Finance found dead in his apartment

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The Commissioner for Finance in Borno State, Ahmed Ali Ahmed has been found dead in his apartment. According to reports, the commissioner died on Monday morning, August 26, 2024. The deceased was said to have exceeded the time he usually comes out in the morning. His door was then forced open where his corpse was found. “Oga is no more, he died early this morning,” a source told Daily Trust. Borno State Government wishes to announce the death of Ahmed Ali Ahmed, the State Commissioner of Finance. The statement from…

The National Assembly of politicians,by Owei Lakemfa

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I met a former Member of the House of Representatives about five weeks ago. He had established a huge institution with sprawling structures. He said as an Honourable he found himself receiving N7 million monthly. He quickly decided to establish the institution. So, monthly, he went to his home town and poured the funds into the project. By the time his tenure came to an end, he had all that was necessary in place.   The Honourable’s revelation was a well guarded secret as Nigerians are not supposed to know…

Nigeria’s Security Situation: A call for urgent action and accountability,By Sulaiman Aledeh

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The recent wave of kidnappings and security challenges in Nigeria has once again brought to the forefront the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s security apparatus. The reunion of twenty medical and dental students with their families, as well as the release of corps members held captive by Boko Haram for a year, while positive developments, underscore the severity of the security crisis facing Nigeria.   One of the most glaring issues is the apparent inability of Nigeria’s intelligence and telecommunications agencies to effectively track and intercept…

Killers of my men will not go unpunished – FCT Police Commissioner vows

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The Federal Capital Territory Police Commissioner, CP Benneth Igweh, has vowed to arrest those behind the death of two policemen in the riots of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria, commonly referred to as the Shiites, in Abuja on Sunday, August 25.   A procession of the sect in Abuja escalated into violence, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and a local trader at the popular Wuse Market in Abuja.   CP Igweh expressed his deep displeasure over the incident, highlighted the severe consequences of the confrontation.  …

FG bans under 18 from writing WAEC,NECO and JAMB

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The Federal Government has prohibited individuals under the age of 18 from taking part in the National Examinations Council and West African Examinations Council exams.   Education Minister Tahir Mamman confirmed this directive during a recent appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program.   Mamman emphasised that the age limit for candidates taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) is 18.   The minister clarified that this is not a new policy but a reinforcement of existing regulations.   “In any…

Why National Assembly Service Commission is Consolidating Innovations, Automation, and Service. BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The National Assembly Service Commission NASC and by extension the National Assembly under the leadership of Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi FNSE and his commissioners from the six geopolitical zones has taken the activities of the commission to greater heights, all in efforts to equate it’s services to the new order.   This efforts had paid off in the last three years down the line as the consistent training and retraining both locally and internationally had been sustained among staffers at all levels and management cadre.   With renewed vigour under…