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Breaking: Senators donate December salaries to victims of Kaduna drone Mishap

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All the 109 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have donated their one-month salaries, amounting to N109m to the victims of drone mishap in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of the Kaduna State. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, announced this at the Kaduna Government House when he led a high-powered delegation of the Senate to the state on Sunday. The Senators were received by the State Governor, Senator Uba Sani. Senator Barau, in a statement by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Ismail…

Ademakinwa: Whats left of life? By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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I do not know how to start this Tribute. Still, I have to do it; and its to Temitope Adeniran Ademakinwa who died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Ademakinwa died at the age of 62, leaving behind a 97-year-old mother, an elder brother and a daughter.   During his lifetime, Ademakinwa was gracefully cerebral and deeply analytical. He was meticulous, truthful and responsible. He was gentle, yet assertive. In all things, our departed brother trusted God infinitely. Even when he was passing through difficult times, he remained a distinctive voice…

Breaking; Committee of CMDs Re-Elects Professor Enem Bassey, Others

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The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of federal Tertiary Hospitals CCMDFTH has re-elected the Chief Medical Director, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital , Professor Enem Bassey to serve another term of office   This was announced during the Gala Dinner and Award Night held after the Annual General Meeting that started on the 6th December to 10th December, 2023 .   The election was announced by the re-elected Chairman, Professor Enem Bassey on Saturday night at a function in Abuja.   Others are Dr Baba Yahaya Adam…

Cybersecurity Evolution: Zoracom’s visionary approach to safeguarding Digital Assets

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In an era of rapid digitalization where organizations worldwide are heavily investing in digital assets, the persistent threat of cybersecurity breaches has underscored the critical need for robust cybersecurity partners. Rising to meet this demand is Zoracom, a technology company for cybersecurity, observability and infrastructure management based in Lagos that has achieved significant milestones since the establishment of its Network and Security Operations Center (NSOC), touted as one of the most sophisticated in both Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.   Zoracom’s NSOC has made remarkable advancements in capacity building for cybersecurity…

NITDA to partner IFC on sustainability of Nigeria’s Digital Economy

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has agreed to collaborate with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) by co-creating robust regulatory frameworks in implementing government policies aimed at digitally transforming the country and sustaining a vibrant digital economy.   The NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa gave this hint when he played host to a delegation from the IFC, led by the corporation’s Senior Economist, Nadege D. Yameogo, PhD, at the corporate headquarters of the agency in Abuja.   Inuwa noted that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President…

NNPCL rejects Senate’s move to increase 1.78mbpd oil production benchmark to 1.8mb/d

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has rejected the move by the Senate Committee on Appropriation to increase the crude oil production benchmark in the 2024 Appropriation Bill from 1.7 million barrels per day to 1.8 mb/d.   The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, kicked against the plan during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Appropriations in Abuja on Friday.   The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC – Ogun West), made the proposal when the NNPCL management led by Kyari appeared…

Ex-Senate President Lawan salutes Akpabio@61

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Immediate-past President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has sent his felicitations to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio on the occasion of his 61st birthday celebration.   Lawan, in a birthday message to Akpabio, extolled the Senate President for his remarkable achievements throughout his political career.   He commended Akpabio’s efforts in championing legislative initiatives, and lauds his unwavering determination in advocating for good governance.   The birthday message reads, “Your Excellency, as you celebrate your 61st birthday anniversary, today, I join in congratulating you on the remarkable achievements…

Adieu Frank Kokori, A Relentless Advocate For Justice And Democracy. By Olukayode Ajulo

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I write to pay my final respects to a remarkable individual, Chief Comrade Frank Ovie Kokori. His recent passing fills my hearts with sorrow, for I have lost another true champion of the people.   Frank Kokori was not only a prominent figure in the Nigerian labor movement but also a relentless advocate for justice and democracy. His unwavering commitment to the cause remained steadfast until his last breath.   Frank Kokori’s illustrious journey began long ago, where he, with the likes of Comrade Honorable Joseph Akinlaja played an instrumental…

Akpabio: Builder of Men @61,By Ola Awoniyi

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American business executive and one time Chairman and CEO of General Electric, John Francis Welch Jr. popularly called Jack Welch, once said: “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” Going by those words, Godswill Obot Akpabio, the President of the Nigerian Senate, is a leader. Having attained personal success early in life, he has long devoted himself to growing others. The Akwa Ibom-born lawyer and politician has every reason to thank God as he marks…

Functionality of Refineries doesn’t dictate Petrol Pump Price – Kyari

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Forty eight hours after being summoned by the Senate, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, has now appeared before the joint committee on appropriations.   The Senate had issued a 24-hour ultimatum on Wednesday to the NNPCL boss after an observations that he had in previous occasions, shunned summons by the Senate to appear before its ad-committee probing over 11 trillion naira expenditure on turn around maintenance of refineries in the country between 2010 and 2023.   Responding to questions…