Day: September 10, 2024

APC reacts to Lukman’s claims, describes former Vice Chairman as a “cantankerous political rodomont” ….. Party seeks continued support for President Tinubu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The ruling All Progressive Congress APC has called on Nigerians to remain focused and undistracted by the opposition’s pettiness and disinformation, and to continue to support Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his commitment to building greater progress and a more vibrant future for the country.   APC stated this while reacting to allegations raised by the former Vice Chairman (North West)of the party,Lukman Salihu against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party.The said Lukman’s claims is “empty and outlandish” and a “calculated move by the former Chieftain to cobble…

NIDCOM reacts to another viral video of Nigerians stranded in Libya

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has again reacted to another viral video showing some Nigerians stranded in Libya and calling for help to be evacuated back home.   Abdur-Rahman Balogun Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM,in a statement said;   “While this video will be looked into, it is worth noting that over 10,000 Nigerians were evacuated from Libya a few years ago, based on a memo by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, approved by the then President and a coalition of multi-agency team set up to evacuate…

Bandits leader Bello Turji reign of terror end soon – Defence Chief Christopher Musa vows

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa on Tuesday vowed to apprehend a notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji.   Turji is one of the most feared bandit leaders in the Northwest, responsible for orchestrating numerous attacks on residents of Zamfara.   He recently imposed an N30 million levy on the residents for their protection against attacks in Zamfara State.   Addressing journalists in Abuja, Musa called Turji “a deranged” individual and bet that he would be captured within the shortest possible time.   The Defense Chief also stated that…

FG announces N100 million AI fund for Nigerian startups

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The Federal Government has announced the launch of a N100 million AI Fund. The initiative through the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in collaboration with Google is aimed to support Nigerian startups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence, AI to develop innovative solutions across various sectors. The fund will provide up to N10 million in funding to selected startups, along with access to Google’s AI tools, mentorship, and global network. The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani disclosed this on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He…

CDS commiserates with Borno State residents over devastating flood

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa today, expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the government and good people of Borno State over the devastating flood that have ravaged several communities and paralyzed economic activities in the state.   The CDS said he was saddened to learn of the loss of lives, destruction of property, and the displacement of thousands of citizens as a result of the flood from Alo Dam. “On behalf of the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria the Chief of Defence Staff wish to convey…

PDP crisis and shaky road to 2027 ,by Jide Babalola

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Things appear to be falling apart in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once a dominant force in Nigeria’s political landscape. It is becoming clearer that the centre of a political party that had boasted of holding on to power for 60 years can no longer hold. A party of ideals, ethos, structure and spread, is now stuck in the mud. And there is no sign of resurgence soon, as the party is mired in crises since 2022. Gone are the days that the PDP was either in control of the…

HATE SPEECH: NiDCOM urges Nigerians In Diaspora to refrain from ethnic profiling

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to refrain from ethnic profiling and also shun hate speech.The commission made this appeal while reacting to comments by an unidentifiable group who tagged itself with the title “ Igbos in Diaspora.   NiDCOM in a statement signed by the Director media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, (NIDCOM),Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, stated, “ideally we would have refrained from any response on such despicable rants but we will just put a few facts in place   “First, on the allegation of…

Why President Tinubu always takes the hard road,By Temitope Ajayi

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Those who think they are taking a dig at the President have been gloating. Their usual refrain is that the man they said built Lagos should build Nigeria for them to see. As Governor of Lagos, the President reformed governance and set the state on the path of irreversible progress.   President Tinubu has never claimed he did it alone or discounted the contributions of others who led the state before him. Some of the landmark projects he started are still standing, and the plans and vision he articulated are…

DG tasks Corps Members on National Integration, Selfless Service

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Corps Members have been admonished to use the opportunities of the service year to remain selfless, steadfast and also utilize their inter-tribal differences towards the promotion of national unity and integration.   The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed gave this advice in his address to Corps Members while at Adamawa State Orientation Camp, Damare in Girei Local Government Area of the State.   He charged them to create and foster mutual relationships among themselves, adding that this would lead to good memories in future.   He added that…