Month: September 2024

Dabiri-Erewa announces release of Nigerian man sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) said a Nigerian man, Emmanuel Ihejirika who had been sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia has been freed, after several years in prison . This was after his case was taken up pro bono by a Nigerian lawyer based in Washington DC , Mr Emmanuel Isha Ogebe.   At a meeting with Barrister Emmanuel Isha Ogebe in Washington DC, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa commended Mr Ogebe for his selflessness and kindness in taking up the case.   Several years back,…

Lateefah Moyosore Durosinmi Foundation holds 10th Edition of Awards, Grants

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The 10th Edition of the Annual Scholarship Awards to Students and Empowerment/ Grants to Women on Small Scale Businesses of the Lateefah Moyosore Durosinmi Foundation (LMDF) will hold on the Wednesday Sept.18th, 2024 at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Osun State.   In a statement by the Secretary of the Foundation, Dr Sururah Bello, said 48 new Scholarship Awards will go to Students including a further Scholarship support to a Tertiary Student.   Other beneficiaries included 35 Women in Small Scale Businesses who will be given cash grants and equipment.…

SDGs ; One Year on, Consolidating Drive for 2020-2030 Agenda to Fruition BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The Sustainable Development Goals SDGs , with the global template and transmutation from the Millennium Development Goals MDGs will be eight years old, in line with the UNGA 71 declaration held in 2016.   The coincidence of the appointment of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire to lead the global body in 2016, along with her recent reappointment in 2023 had demonstrated the domestication and willingness of the extension of the program across board, sub- national in line with its 17 goals to provide succour in all areas to all vulnerable Nigerians .…

Beyond the barrel: The tourism imperative (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism generates over $1 trillion in exports annually, creating millions of jobs and stimulating local economies. Be that as it may, it is important to note that Nigeria’s vast growth and development opportunities are being overlooked due to a lack of vision and self-centeredness on the part of its successive leaders, ultimately hindering the greater good and benefiting only a privileged few. This issue pervades all levels of government, from state to local, with authorities neglecting their duties to harness the potential of natural…

PSC appoints Peter Opara as Commissioner of Police FCT Command

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The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of CP Peter Ukachi Opara as substantive Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory command, Abuja.   CP Opara will be replacing CP Benneth Igweh who has since been promoted to the next rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.   He was posted to Zone 7 Abuja as the Zonal Assistant Inspector General of Police.   This was contained in a statement by Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani issued to journalists in Abuja on Friday.   The new…

CDS rewards Troops with N1m for eliminating Notorious Bandits Leader, Halilu Sububu in Zamfara

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has announced a cash reward of N1million for the troops involved in the recent successful operation in Zamfara State.   The operation led to the elimination of Halilu Sububu Buzu, a notorious bandit leader responsible for numerous attacks and kidnappings in the region.   General Musa commended the bravery and precision of the troops and stressed their critical role in dismantling a major threat to the security of the North West.   He added that the reward is to honor their dedication…

Attah Igala speaks on Security Situation in Kogi East

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By Abubakar Yusuf.   The igala, paramount ruler, His Royalty Majesty Dr. Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa, CFR, Ata-Igala and President Kogi State Council of Traditional Rulers renews call for concerted efforts to secure lives and property in his Kingdom.   The Attah renewed the call at his palace when he recently flagged off the distribution of fertilizers to farmers in Kogi state by the government.   The Attah reiterated his call to the Chief of Army staff and other security agencies to join hands with the traditional council and…

Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration: FG declares Monday public holiday

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal government of Nigeria has declared Monday, September 16, 2024, as a public holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government. Eid-ul-Mawlid is the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Meanwhile, Mr Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to embrace the values of patience, sacrifice, and resilience, which are the hallmarks of the Prophet’s teachings. The statement read; “The Federal Government has declared Monday, 16th September, 2024 as Public Holiday to mark the celebration…

NDLEA arrests wanted drug baron behind 4 cocaine shipments to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a wanted drug baron, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu Aremu (a.k.a Barryshine) two years after coming under the radar of the anti-narcotics Agency. Suleiman who is the Managing Director/CEO of Barryshine Suleiman Nigeria Ltd came under the Agency’s watchlist over his alleged role in four foiled attempts to export cocaine to Saudi Arabia and Qatar through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja Lagos between 2022 and 2024. His name first featured on November 13, 2022, when a female passenger on…

Flooding/Terrorist Attack: APC NWC visits, condoles with Borno, Yobe states Govts, Residents

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, yesterday, September 12, 2024, led members of the Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on visits with the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, to empathise with the governments and residents over the devastating floods in Borno and the recent terrorist attack in Yobe.   In Borno state, Dr Ganduje expressed the Party’s sympathies to Governor Zulum and and the people of the State over the devastating flooding…