Month: August 2024

CLIMATE CHANGE: Youth Minister flags-off 2024 NYSC Tree Planting Campaign

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister for Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim has harped on the need to protect the environment from the negative effects of climate change.   She said climate change is exerting profound impact on Nigeria just like the rest of the world, as climatic variation is physically evident in desertification, resulting from droughts, among others which has also affected food supply.   The Minister disclosed this today while flagging off the 2024 NYSC Tree Planting Campaign, with the theme; “Each One Plant And Nurture One”, held at the Nasarawa State…

SDP Chairman charges Media Practitioners to hold Government Accountable …… Pledges Partnership with ACOE

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has called on media practitioners to play a more assertive role in holding the government accountable to prevent ongoing recklessness in Nigeria. This call was made during a meeting with the leadership of the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) on Monday, August 26, 2024, in Abuja. Alhaji Gabam stressed the importance of accurate and comprehensive reporting to ensure that both the government and its agencies remain answerable to the people. Alhaji Gabam warmly welcomed the ACOE delegation,…

NFF announces German, Bruno Labbadia, as 37th Head Coach of Super Eagles

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The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.   NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said in the early hours of Tuesday: “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect.” Born in Darmstadt, Germany on 8th February 1966, Labbadia, who won two caps…

Nigeria’s First Olympic Medalist, Nojim Maiyegun Dies At 83

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Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic medalist,Nojim Maiyegun has passed away at the age of 83.   The news was confirmed by Rudolfine F. Soultan, a close confidant, in a Facebook post late on Monday.   “My Jimmy died. I can’t say more about this right now because it’s just horrible. The day after tomorrow, we would have been together for 17 years.”   Maiyegun passed away on Monday morning in Vienna, Austria, where he had been residing.   He had reportedly been struggling with an undisclosed illness for several months.   At…

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…