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16Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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NIS Boss Declares State Of Emergency On Passport Issuance

The acting comptroller general of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Caroline Adepoju, on Friday, announced a state of emergency on passport issuance. Ms Adepoju said during her working visit to Lagos that there was an urgent need to address the challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining international passports. In a statement by NIS spokesman Tony Akuneme said the acting immigration chief inaugurated a state-of-the-art Visa on Arrival Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The NIS boss used the event to announce a comprehensive plan of action to tackle the issues effectively. She said the facility was a demonstration of the NIS’ commitment to improving the overall travel experience for visitors entering Nigeria. According to her, the state of emergency d...

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16Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Global Fund approved $1 billion for Nigeria to fight TB, malaria-Official

The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has approved $1 billion to fight against the Tuberculosis (TB), malaria and HIV in Nigeria in the next three years. Willie Bassey, Director Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Mr Bassey said Jean-Thomas Nouboussi, the Country Portfolio Manager in Nigeria, said this when Global Fund team, led by Ayo Ipinmoye, Acting Chairman of Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism for Nigeria, visited the SGF, George Akume, in his office. “The Global Fund has approved about $1 billion for Nigeria as part of its grant to assist the country in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and HIV/AIDS for the next three years with the implemen...

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16Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CODO urges FG to improve response to UN recommendations on disabilities’ rights

Participants at the validation meeting of stakeholders on the draft report for presentation to the UN periodic review on human rights by Coalition of Disability Organisations (CODO) on Tuesday in Abuja. By Ikenna Uwadileke The Coalition of Disability Organisations (CODO), on Tuesday in Abuja appealed to the Federal Government to scale up response to UN recommendations on the protection of rights of persons with disabilities (PWD). Mr David Anyaele, Convener of CODO, made the appeal at the validation meeting of stakeholders on the draft report for presentation to the UN periodic review on human rights. Anyaele, who commended the Federal Government for signing the Disability Bill into law and establishing the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, emphasized the need...

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15Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Institute of Project Managers: I remain authentic President, Chairman of governing council-Okworonkwo

Dr Victoria Okoronkwo, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria ( CIPMN) says, she remain the authentic and legal President of the Institute. Okoronkwo made this know at a media conference with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. This came after some of the members of the Institute, led by Dr. Jamilu Yankwashi organised an election which has been confirmed to be illegal. "He then enthroned himself as President and Chairman, Governing Council of the Institute. This is absolutely illegal, null and void. ""Yankwashi and his cohorts were contemptuous of a court judgement. "The election was null and void. Less than 30 members cannot override the decision of the court and that of over 500 members of the Institute. "The...

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15Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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‘Japa’: Reps Reject Motion Seeking To Ban Nigerians from Leaving Country

The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion seeking to declare the emigration of young Nigerians abroad, known as “japa” syndrome as a national emergency. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Philip Agbese (APC-Benue) who was based in the United Kingdom before becoming a lawmaker in Nigeria during plenary. Presenting the motion, Mr Agbese said statistics from the Nigerian economic summit, showed that a growing number of young Nigerians were relocating abroad. He said the recent reports by African Polling Institute indicated that 69 per cent of young people would opt to relocate if given the chance. He said there was a 40 per cent increase in the number of young Nigerians leaving the nation compared to the number captured in 2019, as the United Nations ...

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14Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu Suspends Bawa As EFCC Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). President Tinubu gave the approval for Bawa’s suspension on Wednesday to allow for a proper investigation into his conduct while in office. Bawa has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the director, operations in the commission, who will oversee the affairs of the office of the chairman of the commission pending the conclusion of the investigation.

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14Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Reps Declare Gbajabiamila’s Seat Vacant After Resignation

Following the resignation of Femi Gbajabiamila as the lawmaker representing Surulere Lagos Constituency, the speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared his seat vacant. The declaration followed Mr Gbajabiamila’s letter of resignation in Abuja on Wednesday at the plenary under personal explanation. We have today declared the seat of Surulere Lagos Constituency vacant following the resignation of Gbajabiamila,“ said Mr Abbas after receiving the letter and reading it to members. Mr Gbajabiamila, the former speaker of the house, said in his letter of resignation addressed to his successor that he would be taking up a new role as the Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu. The immediate past speaker further said he would cease to be a 10th House of...

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14Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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APC ASSOCIATION OF EX-COUNCILORS & POLITICAL APPOINTEES commends appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Nigeria SENATE PRESIDENT

By Gami Tadanyigbe The APC Association of EX-Councilors and Political Appointees of Nigeria has noted in their Press release that Jubilations are rocking the nation as His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio emerged President of the Nigerian 10th Senate in a fiercely contested Election. Receiving the news with overwhelming joy and happiness, the National Executive of the Association Headed by Hon . Yussuff Dabo, thank Nigerians, particularly Distinguished Senators who supported and voted for Senator Akpabio to emerge victorious in the election. He went further to assure Nigerians that Akpabio choice was the wisest and better choice for our country's stability and development. In his words, "Senator Godswill Akpabio is unarguably a great Nigerian with impeccable integrity charact...

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14Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Flamzy releases video for new single ‘Ene’

Nigerian Fast rising gospel artiste, Igho Gabriel Junior, also known as ‘Flamzy’ has released a video for his new single titled ‘Ene’. Flamzy in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, said the song ‘Ene’ is a special love song that captured the journey of his true love to his heart throb. According to the Benue born artiste, the music video with the posture of the true nature of love and loyalty is currently trending across all social media platforms. He said the video for the single ‘Ene’ which could be watched on https://youtu.be/a8zxOZ5h1lE is a must-watch. NAN reports that his extraordinary feats in the music world is impacted with grace for unusual exploit. Flamzy came to limelight in 2013, when he released his first song titled: Takara...

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14Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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10th NASS: Nigeria Governors’ Forum Congratulates Akpabio, Abass, Others

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has congratulated Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abass on their emergence as Senate President and House of Representatives Speaker, respectively. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Kwara, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, expressed his felicitation in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Tuesday in Ilorin. Governor AbdulRazaq also congratulated senators Jibrin Barau and Benjamin Kalu on their emergence as Deputy Senate President and Deputy Speaker, respectively. “The popular choices of the new Senate President and the Rt. Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives as well as their deputies underscored the confidence that their colleagues reposed in them and their abilities to work in harmony with the other arms o...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Senator Ireti promises inclusive governance, prioritize Indigenous interest 

By Gami Tadanyigbe  Senator Ireti Kingibe, the Senator elect of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the Labour Party (LP) has promised an inclusive governance and prioritize the interest of the indigenes as she resumes work in the office.  The FCT Senator made the promise in an interview with newsmen during her inauguration ceremony as FCT Senator held in Abuja on Tuesday.  According to Ireti, she is committed to ensuring that no one is left behind in the governance structure, adding that both soft and hard infrastructure would receive adequate attention. "I am bringing goodwill, sincerity, and effective representation in the FCT. I want to make a difference to the lives of the residents of the FCT. "My agenda is to go back to the blackbo...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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17yr Old wife Arrested For Pouring Hot water on a lady for Dating Her husband

The police in Bauchi State said it has apprehended Fatima Muhammad Sani, a 17-year-old housewife, for working in cahoots with her 15-year-old sister to pour hot water on a girl who she claimed was having an affair with her husband. According to SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the spokesperson for the command, the sisters induced Sa'adatu Abdurrahman Lima, aged 19, to a residence where they physically assaulted and scalded her with hot water. "On 10/6/2023 at about 1400hrs Police detectives attached to 'C Police Divisional headquarters, Bauchi Metropolitan acted on the information available at their disposal that on the same date at about 1307hrs one Sa'adatu Abdurrahman Liman 'f' aged 19yrs of behind old airport, Bauchi was deceitfully brought into a house situated at Gida Dubu area of Bau...

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13Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Akeredolu Writes House To Transmit Power To Deputy Over Ill Health

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has formally written to notify the State House of Assembly that he is on leave and that his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, should act as governor. The Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, in a statement, said Mr Akeredolu embarked on the 21-day leave for medical treatment abroad from 7th June and that he will be away until 6th July. According to the letter, the leave will extend to the 6th of July due to public holidays on June 12 (Democracy Day) and Eid el Kabir (28th and 29th June. “The Governor, who had directed his Deputy, Hon.Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to act as the Governor while away, has assured of his resumption on the 6th of July, 2023,” the statement said. The Speaker described the governor as a lover of peace and an apostle of ...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ECDA President, Abuluya attends 10th National Assembly inauguration, hails Sen. Akwashiki on people’s oriented projects

"•••• You are the first Senator to break the long time jinx of nobody going to the red chamber twice in Nasarawa North, says Abuluya Mr Mandy David Abuluya, the President Eggon Cultural and Development Association ( ECDA), Worldwide, has commended Sen. Godiya Akwashiki ( Nasarawa North) of initiating good policies and projects that have direct bearing on the lives of the people of Nasarawa North senatorial district and other Nigerians. Abuluya, who is the Founder, Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga gave the commendation during the reception in honour of Sen. Godiya Akwashiki after his inauguration as Senator of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja today. The Nacabs proprietor, said that he was proud to identify with Akwashiki due to his purposeful and quality representation at the Nation...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Guinness World Record Hands Over Award for Longest Cooking Record to Hilda Baci

The Guinness world record has finally handed Hilda Baci her award for the longest cooking marathon. This was announced on the Twitter page of the Guinness world record "After reviewing all the footage, we're delighted to announce that Hilda Baci is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual) " Hilda Baci, a 26-year-old Nigerian chef, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon (individual). She cooked over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint from 11-15 May. Although she attempted to set a record of 100 hours, a deduction of almost seven hours was made as she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks. Hilda attempted this record to “put Nigerian cuisine on the map” and “to inspire young Africa...

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13Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tajudeen Abbas Wins Speakership Election

Shortly after the emergence of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President, Tajudeen Abbas, the lawmaker representing Zaria constituency, has been elected speaker of the house of representatives. Abbas defeated Idris Wase and Sani Jaji by a landslide to win the election on Tuesday.

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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June 12: IHRC salutes Nigerians on Democracy Day

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), has felicitated with Nigerians on observance of the Democracy Day on June 12. This is contained in a statement issued by the Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission of the IHRC to Nigeria, Dr Duru Hezekiah and signed by the Head of Media and Strategic Communications, Mr. Fidelis Onakpoma, on Monday in Abuja. He said countries with democratic freedoms were more prosperous, peaceful, stable, and their citizens can enjoy their fundamental rights. ” Nigerians should embrace the day with solidarity to build open, responsive and accountable institutions and processes, ensuring that all have the opportunity to participate and have a voice in how they will be governed,” he said. He stated that de...

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13Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Akpabio Emerges Senate President

Godswill Akpabio, senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West, has been elected as the senate president. He defeated Abdulaziz Yari, senator representing Zamfara Central, to win the election on Tuesday. Akpabio, a Christian from South-south is believed to be President Bola Tinubu’s candidate.

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13Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Education Bank To Be Established, As Tinubu Signs Student Loan Bill Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the student loan bill into law. Tinubu signed the bill on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In November 2022, the legislation, which seeks to provide financial assistance to Nigerian students in tertiary institutions, was passed by the national assembly. The bill was sponsored by Femi Gbajabiamila, immediate-past speaker of the house of representatives. Dele Alake, a former Lagos commissioner of information and strategy, announced the signing of the bill to state house correspondents. The legislation allows Nigerian students in tertiary institutions to access interest-free loans from the Nigerian education loan fund. The legislation provides for the establishment of the Nigerian education bank, which will have the power to administ...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Y55 Assembly inauguration Set to Hold on 30th June 2023 

The Youth Model African Union has announced that the official inauguration of Y55 Assembly, will hold on 30th June 2023 at 11am WAT. Speaking to news men in Abuja, the Convener Mr. Igweshi Augustine said that dignitaries are expected to attend inauguration including. African Union Youth Envoy, Youth Officer at African Union Commission, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Nigeria, AU ECOSOC Nigeria, Youth Leaders Diplomats, Ambassadors and newly crowned Miss Tourism Nigeria, Queen Ebere Joy, who is also the Head of Diplomatic Affairs of Y55 Assembly. He explained that Y55 ASSEMBLY seeks to foster the Vision of the Founding Fathers of African Union and AU Agenda 2063 and it's flagship programs for African development both at regional and nation...

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