Day: October 17, 2024

Northern Senators Forum celebrates General Yakubu Gowon@90

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Northern Senators Forum (NSF)has congratulated General Dr. Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on his 90th birthday.   In a statement signed today by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, Chairman of the NSF, the Forum described General Gowon as a visionary leader whose dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress has left an indelible mark on the nation’s history.   “General Gowon’s leadership played a crucial role in guiding Nigeria into a new era after the civil war, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to peace and…

PDP Senators move to resolve crisis in PDP, appeal for calm

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Following the recent development in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), senators elected on the platform of the party, on Thursday took a bold step towards resolving the crisis.   Addressing the press after a closed door session, the Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro said the PDP caucus acknowledged the crisis in the party and had resolved to work with all the critical stakeholders with a view to ending the crisis and restoring peace.   The caucus appealed to all aggrieved persons to sheathe their swords for the sake of…

The Nation is Sour, Dissolution – IPAC Chairman, Dantelle says …… Reiterates call for Scrapping of State Independent Electoral Commission

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The Chairman, Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC in Nigeria, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantelle has criticised the high cost of living in the country and political tension which has dampened citizens confidence in the electoral process , hence low turnout at any elections.   Dantelle who made this assertion while addressing the fourth INEC and IPAC quarterly consultative meeting held on Thursday at Abuja.   He averred that citizens participation in elections is critical to sustainable democracy, as power resides in the people, but 25 years later , the reverse is…

NAHCON Chairman inaugurates 2025 Nusuk-Masar (E-track) Committee

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The Chairman/CEO of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, today, inaugurated the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah requirement for 2025 Hajj Operation to facilitate hitch-free Pilgrims’ Hajj procedures and processings. In his speech,Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman reiterated the importance of the Committee’s assignment as the backbone of the 2025 Hajj Operation. Professor Saleh therefore urged the Committee to work diligently under the following terms of reference: (1) Activation and general management of the 2025 Hajj Nusuk-Masar portal for the Nigerian Intending Pilgrims. (2) Training…

NDIS: Dabiri-Erewa highlights recorded achievements,as 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment holds Nov 5th -7th, 2024 ……. Dangote,Other Business Leaders to speak at the event

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NiDCOM has said the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit NDIS is yielding desired goals based on the success recorded so far since its 1st Edition in 2018. NiDCOM Boss stated this at a World Press Conference in preparation for the 7th Edition of NDIS,held in Abuja on Thursday 17th October,2024. She said the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit which is organized by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in collaboration with the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), with the theme,”New Vistas, New…

DG hails NigComSat’s readiness to support NYSC TV

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Communication Satellite (NigComSat), and its Managing Director, Engr. Nkechi Jane Egerton-Idehen for the agency’s willingness to support the NYSC Television Station with services that will upgrade the quality of its broadcast. General Ahmed said the gesture would be accorded every necessary support from the Scheme. Speaking further, the Director General added that NYSC in fulfilment of its mandate to mobilize Nigerian graduate youths for national development, would continue to supply manpower to…

Tanker Explosion: Sen Babangida charges Security Agencies ,Road management Authorities to mitigate disaster

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By James Isaac, Abuja   Senator representing Jigawa North West in the Nigeria’s Senate, Sen.Babangida Hussain Uba on Wednesday urged the security agencies and road management authorities to be proactive in mitigating the impact of road disaster when it occurred   Moving the motion of urgent National importance on the floor of the Senate about the petrol tanker explosion that killed more than 100 people and left many others with various degrees of burns, Senator Babangida Hussain Uba said, the incident occured on the 15th October,2024 at the late evening,when…

Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Nigerian-British Bodybuilder Samson Dauda, describes his victory as Triumph of Dedication

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Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated Nigerian-British bodybuilder Samson Dauda for winning the 2024 Mr Olympia bodybuilding title, securing more than $600,000—the largest prize in the sport’s history. Dauda emerged victorious at the finale held at Resorts World Theatre, Las Vegas, beating top competitors Hadi Choopan, who placed second, and Derek Lunsford, the 2023 champion, who finished third. Dabiri-Erewa in a message through the Commission ‘s Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, praised Dauda’s extraordinary journey, from his early years in…

SOUTHWEST ASSEMBLY: The struggle to sustain the progressive ideology By Femi ODERE

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The Saturday, October 5, 2024 meeting of major stakeholders and apparatchiks of the All Progressives Party (APC) in the Southwest geopolitical region, which was reportedly coordinated by His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, and held at the Eko Hotels and Suites where the former governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Dr. Kayode Fayemi delivered the keynote address couldn’t have come at an auspicious moment.   Given the party’s worrisome and increasing negative public perception not only in its core base of the Southwest but other geopolitical regions—-no…

Rep Ugochinyere faces recall, as Constituents insist he’s pursuing only personal matters … hail Gov Uzodinma

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Member representing Ideato Federal Constituency,Hon Ugochinyere Ikenga is presently facing trouble as his constituents move to recall him from the Green chamber. This move was revealed at a grand ceremony in Umuchima autonomous community of Ideato South, where community and political stakeholders from Ideato Federal Constituency gathered to honor Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State. The event was organized to express appreciation for the Governor’s intervention in tackling a severe erosion problem that had threatened to isolate the constituency from the rest of the state. The Ideato South Council of…