Tag: Abuja

ICPC recovers N1.85b allegedly meant for buying of arms in Burutai’s mansion in Abuja

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ICPC operatives have conducted an operation that led to the recovery of over a billion naira from the former Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai.   The operation, conducted last week, also led to the recovery of over 50 luxury watches, including at least two Rolex varieties, from the former military commander, according to anti-graft officials familiar with the matter.   A source said the ICPC was tipped off about the cash haul by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, during a probe of a man identified only as…

Abuja agog, as Ejike Ugboaja FC scouting program kicks off on Sunday

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The Federal Capital City, Abuja will from Sunday, June 5, 2022 host about 28 teams from across the country at the Goal Project, Parkage B, MKO Abiola National Stadium as Ejike Ugboaja FC is organising a-5-day scouting program. The program will feature about five hundred players across the country. However, scouts from ten clubs across the Europe including Arsenal, Chelsea among others have already confirmed their participations. Speaking ahead of the scouting program, the chairman of the organising club, Ejike Ugboaja FC, Christopher Ejike Ugboaja said, the idea behind the…

Experts converged in Abuja to develop framework for Transitional Justice in North East

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A group of Senior Legal Academics, Solicitor Generals/Permanent Secretaries, and Personalities from related fields have converged in Abuja to develop a suitable framework for a successful Transitional Justice Programme in North East Nigeria.   The Strategic Expert Meeting for the development of Transitional Justice Framework is one of the activities under a project titled “Promoting Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe State”. The project is being implemented by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Partnership with United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) and supported by the European…

Gowon inaugurates NYSC Tv,Radio stations in Abuja …… reiterates support for NYSC Trust Fund

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The former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (RTD) has thrown his weight behind the proposed National Youth Service Trust Fund,Gowon expressed his delight over the progress being made on the legislative processes towards the passage of the Bill on the establishment of the Fund at the National Assembly. He described the initiative as a game-changer for the NYSC ,Graduate youths and the Nigerian economy. Gowon stated this today Thursday 14th April,2022 at the official commissioning of NYSC Tv and Radio The establishment of NYSC Radio and Television station,…

Osinbajo’s Road To Abuja: The Untold Story By Olawale Olaleye

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Since his emergence as Nigeria’s number-two citizen, different accounts had been flying around on how Professor Yemi Osinbajo, actually secured the coveted vice-presidential slot, a majority of which revolved around the person of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his former boss. Indeed, the recent revelation by Chief Bisi Akande in his book, “My Participations” was equally slanted to further pin down the narrative.   You may recall that in 2016, Professor John Paden, authored a biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of leadership in Nigeria’, where he dismissed speculations that Tinubu, influenced the…

REMARKS BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI DURING THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) NATIONAL CONVENTION AT EAGLE SQUARE, ABUJA ON 26TH MARCH, 2022

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I am pleased to be here with you for the National Convention of our great Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). This occasion provides us with yet another opportunity to write a new chapter in the history of the Party. The Convention also comes with the opportunity to elect new officials for the Party.   I want to congratulate us all for being part of this history making event and to specially appreciate the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) which has been on a rescue mission, under the leadership of…

Eragbe Anslem lauds President Muhammadu Buhari, APC for Zoning Presidency to Southern Nigeria ….As He prepares for his 2023 Presidential Aspiration declaration In Abuja

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The incumbent National Youth Leader of Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria, and the National Organizing Secretary of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions ASURI, in Nigeria, Comrade Eragbe Anslem Aphimia has commended President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for zoning their party’s presidential slot 2023-2027 in the first instance to southern Nigeria; as he prepares for his presidential aspiration declaration in Abuja, FCT ahead of the 2023 election. This was contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja on…

NATIONAL CONVENTION : Gov Sule,other Progressive Governors meet in Abuja

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, joined his colleagues as members of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), met to deliberate on issues pertaining to the scheduled national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting held at the Kebbi State Governor’s Lodge, in Abuja, on Monday. Briefing journalists shortly after the meeting, Chairman of the forum and governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, said the meeting reviewed the recent court judgement that dissolved the party’s primary election in Kano State, as well as preparation for the national convention.…

Aisha Buhari canvasses more funding for Corps Entrepreneurs ….. As 2021 NYSC SAED Festival ends in Abuja

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The Wife of the President, Dr (Mrs) Aisha Buhari has appealed for more financial support from good-spirited individuals and corporate organisations for Corps Entrepreneurs.   She said more funding for NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme would enable Corps Members excel in their chosen business vocations. Aisha Buhari stated this today in her address as the Special Guest of Honour, while declaring the 2021 NYSC SAED Festival closed in Abuja.   She said the current focus on youth entrepreneurship through SAED has taken the Scheme’s relevance to a higher…

Osinbajo’s Road to Abuja: The Untold Story By Olawale Olaleye

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Since his emergence as Nigeria’s number-two citizen, different accounts had been flying around on how Professor Yemi Osinbajo, actually secured the coveted vice-presidential slot, a majority of which revolved around the person of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his former boss. Indeed, the recent revelation by Chief Bisi Akande in his book, “My Participations” was equally slanted to further pin down the narrative. You may recall that in 2016, Professor John Paden, authored a biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of leadership in Nigeria’, where he dismissed speculations that Tinubu, influenced the emergence…