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Sure Switch Tech inaugurate ‘Sure Drivers’ to combat ‘One Chance’ taxi Operators

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer  Sure Switch Tech has inaugurated a digital application known as 'Sure Drivers' to combat  road transport related crimes such as 'One Chance, Kidnapping and others. The Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Mr Chukwuma Ugbah during the inauguration  on Wednesday in Abuja said the application  would  checkmate the operation of 'One Chanvce Taxi Operstors in Abuja. "Crimes such as kidnapping, robbery, and other vices on our roads have become a menace, affecting the lives of countless individuals.  "The transportation sector, which should represent safety and mobility, is often undermined by such threats. "However, we stand at a turning point, where technology, particularly digital driver identification (Sure Driver...

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Morocco 2025: Eguavoen Targets Double Win Over Libya In Group D Match

The Super Eagles Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has set a target of maximum six points from this month’s double header against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in a group D match of the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajire, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Nigeria hosts the first game at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on Friday with the return at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina, Libya’s second city Benghazi, on Wednesday night. He said, “We have to be practical about it: our best and surest route to the finals will be to pick up the six points in the matches with Libya. We will be somewhat guaranteed a place in Morocco even before Matchday 5. We don’t want t...

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Marwa Appoints Ex-NDLEA Spokesperson, Ofoyeju, Tin-Can Island Port’s Commander

Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (retd), has appointed a former spokesperson for the agency, Mitchell Ofoyeju, as the new Commander, Tin-Can Island Port Strategic Command, Lagos. Mr Ofoyeju confirmed the appointment during an interview on Wednesday. He takes over from Commander Aminu Abubakar who has been deployed to Katsina Command. Mr Ofoyeju is a seasoned and astute officer, with wealth of experience in media relations, drug law enforcement and drug demand reduction. He has served in numerous committees, including the special purpose committee and the planning and organising committee for the 31st meeting of Heads of Drug Law Enforcement Agencies in Africa hosted by Nigeria in 2023. Prior to his appointment, he was the agency’s reform...

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Minister Receives Committee Report, Days NYSC Reform Will Strengthen Scheme

The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, has said the proposed reforms for the National Youth Service Corps will strengthen the scheme to meet challenges and opportunities. She said this in Abuja on Wednesday while receiving a committee report on NYSC Reforms, noting that the reforms would ensure its relevance and impact for years to come. She said, “NYSC plays a crucial role in promoting national unity, fostering development, and empowering youths. Like any reputable institution, NYSC must adapt and evolve to effectively tackle the constantly changing challenges and opportunities in society.” The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Olubunmi Olasanya, represented by the Director for Enterprise Development and Promotion, Momoh Olugbenga, commended the committee for its di...

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Senate Holds Closed-Door Session Over Governors’ Alleged Plans To Control LG Using Assemblies’ Laws

The Senate Wednesday went into an emergency closed-door session over a motion to enforce financial autonomy for the 774 Local Government Councils, given the pronouncement of the Supreme Court. The emergency session followed the presentation of the motion sponsored by Senator Tony Nwoye (LP -Anambra) and nine other lawmakers at plenary on Wednesday. Mr Nwoye had through orders 41 and 51 of Senate rules, while presenting the motion, alleged a plan by some state governments to avoid execution of judgement of the Supreme Court on autonomy of local government financing. According to Mr Nwoye, the state Houses of Assemblies were attempting to enact alternative laws for their respective states. He specifically alleged that some state governors were already using their House of Assemb...

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NAPTIN reiterates commitment to training, retraining of personnel

The National Power Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to training and retraining of personnel in the power sector for effective service delivery. Mr Ahmed Nagode, Director-General, NAPTIN said this in Abuja on Wednesday at a capacity building training for Heads of Communication in the power sector. The theme of the training was “Technical Training for Non-Technical Personnel’’. Nagode said that the essence of the training was to bring the communication team of the power sector handling information to know about the basic technical skills involved in the sector. According to him, there is no doubt that the sector has made some remarkable achievements in recent times, and there is a need to let the public know what is happening within the sector...

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Bayelsa Commissioner, Onuma dismisses Igwe-ship fight allegation

Bayelsa State Commissioner for Special Duties, General Services, Mazi Onuma Johnson, has strongly denied reports alleging his involvement in a fight over the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Igwe-ship of the State. In a statement released by his Special Assistant, Mr. Henry Odi, Mazi Johnson expressed disappointment over the rapid spread of misinformation. The statement described the claims as "orchestrated falsehood" designed to tarnish his reputation. "It is obvious that those who rush to the media to spread this falsehood are either uninformed about what actually transpired or intentionally decided to misinform the public just to score cheap points," the statement read.  He emphasized that his track record of promoting peace and unity among Ndigbo in Bayelsa State speaks against such a...

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Gallery of Arts to support artists,  create values, market

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer  The Director-General of National Gallery of Arts, Malam Ahmed Sodangi, says the agencies will support visual artists, bridge the gaps between talent and earn products, and also bringing markets for the products.  Sodangi stated this at An Islamic Art Exhibition in Abuja The event with the theme "The Art of Appreciation II, was organised by Halal Art Gallery, and painting, mixed media and wood routing by Ridwan Adk-Osinowo. The NGA boss explained that there is need to diversify the country’s economy, adding that one of the easiest way to go about it is the creative economy. "The creative sector in Nigeria is very large. One of our mandate is to see how we can promote Nigerian Art and Artists. "What we intend to do at the global level is...

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8Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Child’s Trafficking: NGO Urges Citizen, Government Agencies to Treat Child Trafficking With Emergency

Members, Board of Trustees, Youth Alive Foundation (YAF), during a documentary premiere titled “born to be sold” an explosive expose of child’s trafficking and baby factories in Nigeria, at the Silver Bird Galleria in Abuja. Abuja, Country Director of Youth Alive Foundation (YAF), Dr Udy Akpan, said child trafficking and abuse is a major issue which every citizen and government agencies need to treat as a priority in order to eradicate this menace from the society. Dr Akpan made this known at a documentary premier titled "born to be sold " at Silver Bird Galleria, in Abuja. The documentary is an explosive expose of child trafficking and baby factories in Nigeria. The event, organised by YAF and sponsored by Common Wealth Foundation (CWF), National Agency for the Prohibition of...

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7Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Day stakeholders converged on Abuja for NSITF

From left: President of ASSBIFI,Comrade Olusoji, Executive Director Administration NSITF, Prof. G.O.C Okenwa, Rep of NECA, Adenike Ajala, MD/CE, Oluwaseun Faleye, SERVICOM Nat. Coordinator, Nnenna Akajemeli, Executive Director Finance, Adegoke Adedeji, Executive Director Operations, Mojisolaoluwa Alli-Macaulay & NSITF of Head Servicom, Gertrude Biosa at the event. Recently, the tripartite stakeholders of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) converged on Abuja as part of the broad vision of the new management for a consistent wide engagement with the Fund’s critical stakeholders aimed to align with the changing demands in the world of work. The event whose theme was “Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement in NSITF” pulled together hundreds of captains of industries who a...

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Ex-minister Alison-Madueke’s Suit Against EFCC Suffers Setback

A suit filed by the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to challenge the order obtained by the EFCC for final forfeiture of her seized assets was on Monday stalled at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court.The matter, which was before Justice Inyang Ekwo, was fixed for further mention in the day’s cause list. However, the case could not proceed because the court did not sit. Justice Ekwo was said to be attending a seminar at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja. The matter was subsequently fixed for November 21. The ex-minister had sued the anti-graft agency as the sole respondent through her counsel, Mike Ozekhome (SAN). Ms Alison-Madueke, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/21/2023, sought an order extending the time to seek leave to apply to the ...

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Rivers Assembly Screens, Confirms Four New Commissioner Nominees

The commissioner nominees include Israel Ngbuelu, Evans Bipi, Otamiri Ngubo and Benebo Anabraba. The speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo, announced during plenary that the governor forwarded a letter containing four names for screening and confirmation. The House leader, Sokari Good-boy, said three of the nominees were former lawmakers “who served diligently during their tenure.” He, therefore, urged his colleagues to allow the trio to take a bow and go. The House, however, screened the fourth nominee before confirming all of them. The speaker later announced their confirmation and advised them to bring their wealth of experience to bear in the development of the state.

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Nigeria endowed with sufficient energy sources for food security – VC

Prof. Carl Adams, Vice-Chancellor, Cosmopolitan University Abuja (CUA), says Nigeria, with sufficient endowment of energy sources, has the potential to be the most innovative sustainable energy country for improved agriculture. Adams made this submission in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday ahead of the Sustainable Energy Forum (SEF-2024), slated to take place from Nov. 4 to Nov. 8 in Abuja. The forum is being organised by JODOR Asset Management (J.A.M) Ltd. in collaboration with CUA, Institute of Physics and Ecology, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Ministry of Power, among other partners. The forum will bring together relevant stakeholders across Nigerian and African energy spectrum, to identify sustainable energy challenges, a national and African fr...

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NAAT gives FG 21-day ultimatum over non- payments of 5- months withheld salaries

By Joan Nwagwu The National Association of Academic Technologists, (NAAT) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum over non- payments of five months withheld salaries. Mr Ibeji Nwokoma, President of NAAT said this in a letter addressed to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha in Abuja. The letter was titled, "Notice of 21-day ultimatum to embark on an industrial action,''. Nwokoma said that the ultimatum was part of the resolution reached in its 56th National Executive Council( NEC), meeting held in Taraba state. According to him, arising from the 56th NEC meeting, it is important to note that the Federal Government invoked the "No-work-No-pay" policy, which NAAT rejected as all due processes as contained in Trade Union Act were...

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Police to begin contribution to Employees’ Compensation

Mr Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund(NSITF) during a courtesy visit to Mr Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police at the Force Headquarters. By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Police Force has said it would soon begin the enrolled into the Employees' Compensation Scheme (ECS) to provide additional social benefits to the Force. Mr Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police said this when the Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund(NSITF) Mr Oluwaseun Faleye paid him an advocacy visit at Force Headquarters. Egbotokun commended the new Managing Director for the visit and the “radical changes” he has brought to the NSITF since assumption of duties. He said the Force would actively partner the NSITF to also en...

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NBM of AFRICA, Gwagwalada Sub-Zone donates food items to widows

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The Neo Black Movement of Africa worldwide, Gwagwalada unit under Gwagwalada subzone, has donated food items to the vulnerable widows to help Cushion the present economic hardship faced by many in Abuja. Mr. Francis Obi the Gwagwalada unit leader of NBM said the gesture was part of their Community Social Responsibility to carter for the needy in the society.  The President of the Abuja chapter of NBM Mr. Chukwudi Godian also represented by Mr. Samuel Ibeneme and Mr. Martin Aondakaa the Abuja public Relations Officer and the Assistant Provost commended the team for putting up such a remarkable project of helping widows that are unable to provide for themselves in this trying times.  Mr. Jamil Maina the Gwagwalada Subzonal Coordi...

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Foundation calls for effective parenting, care for orphans to have crime-free society

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer  The Ashraaf Islamic Foundation has called for effective parenting and good care of orphans and vulnerable children to have a crime-free society that everyone would be happy to live in. The Founder and Chairman of the Foundation, Dr Sharafudeen Aliagan, made the call at the 7th Annual Maolidu Nnabiyy lecture series 2024 (1446AH) on Saturday in Abuja. The theme of the lecture was "Parenting and Child Education in Nigeria: Appraising the Plight of Orphans and Vulnerable Children". Aliagan explained that what informed the theme of the event was the happenings in country and the world in general that has to do with parents and the education of their children and those of orphans and vulnerable children. "If you observed the theme, we are trying to ...

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Lebanon: 500 Nigerians so far registered with mission..As arrangements in place to send C130 plane for evacuation

From: Vincent Ikuomola, Abuja No fewer than 500 Nigerians have so far registered with the Nigeria mission in Lebanon. There are more than 2000 Nigerians in that country, according to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Amb Eche Abu-Obe, however said not all of them indicated interest to come back home. The register was open following the escalation of hostility between Hezbollah and Israeli Defence Force.He said arrangements are in place to send C130 plane to the Lebanon to evacuate Nigerians there. The government had urged Nigerians to go to the mission in Lebanon, as it activated emergency evacuation Procedures. The statement reads in part: “Presently, about 500 Nigerians have registered with the Mission, however,...

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RIVERS LG POLLS: RSIEC DECLARES APP WINNER OF 22 CHAIRMANSHIP SEATS

•Says Etche Chairmanship, All Councillorship Results To Be Declared Later Chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli, has declared results of 22 chairmanship candidates of the Action Peoples Party (APP) as winners in the 5th October, 2024 Local Government Elections. The candidates so declared, he said, after collation of their results, had scored the majority of valid votes cast in the election in two-third of their respective wards in the 22 Local Government Areas. However, Justice Enebeli explained that the result of the chairmanship position for Etche Local Government Area was stood down by the commission, in its wisdom, because of its expansive landscape with its 19 wards, which slowed down the collation process. Justice Ene...

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Four-Year Tenure For IGP Will Ensure Stability In Police System-Mike Okiro

Former Inspector-General of Police Mike Okiro says the amendment of section 7 (6) of the Police Act 2020, allowing a four-year tenure for the office of the IGP, would stabilise the police system. Mr Okiro said this in an interview on Friday in Abuja, adding that the amendment would afford the IGP adequate time to execute programmes initiated within the period. “The four-year tenure will ensure stability within the Nigeria Police. This will help sustain institutional knowledge and prevent disruptions,” said Mr Okiro. Mr Okiro explained that the development would enhance productivity and efficiency and “allow the I-G to focus on his longer-term planning, goal-setting, and successful execution.“ Recently, the Nigerian Senate amended section 7 (6) of the Police Act 2020 to allow t...

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