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21May By Dele OgbodoNo Comments

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Reform on Oil/Gas: FG Moves to Legalize ‘Illegal, Artisanal oil/Gas Refiners

By Seun Adams The federal Government has pledged to legally mainstream the mini/modular refineries otherwise called illegal refiners into the country’s oil refinery processes and programmes with the aim to bring sanity into the system and the overall development of the nation. The federal government budgets and spends through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) several billions of naira on security to protect the pipelines which still suffer high degree of vandalism across the country. The disclosure was made in communique emanating from a 2-day summit declared open by the Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, which included the Minister of State for National Planning, Prince Clem Agba and the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Niger Delta Affairs...

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20May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG tasks stakeholders on sustainable land management policy to reverse desertification

The Federal Government has urged environmental stakeholders to brainstorm and come up with a policy document for the implementation of sustainable land management in order to reverse desertification in the country. Dr Bukar Hassan, Director-General, National Agency of the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during a technical workshop organised by the agency stakeholders towards implementing sustainable land management. The theme of the workshop is “the prioritization of indicators for monitoring Sustainable Land Management (SLM) within the Great Green Wall operational areas in Nigeria.’’ Hassan who noted that land degradation had a negative impact on the lives of people in the sub-Sahara region, said the aim of the workshop was to unify indicators to g...

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19May By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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NITDA, MassChallenge Collaborate for Evolution of Nigeria’s Startup Community

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi, has expressed optimism that the partnership between the agency and MassChallenge will spur the evolution of Nigeria’s startup community. He stressed that a vibrant startup ecosystem is highly critical to the future of our country and it’s vital to finding solutions to our various challenges. The DG spoke at the media stakeholder bngagement on the Bridge to MassChallenge initiative, which is part of NITDA-MassChallenge partnership, which held on Tuesday. According to him, the conceptualization of the initiative was to help the Nigerian startups have a breakthrough and not a breakdown, during and after the COVID-19 crisis. Also, he added that the initiative is design...

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18May By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Ahmad Lawan and Right of Opinion

By Ola Awoniyi There are as many opinions as there are Nigerians on how to address the challenges our country currently faces. That is not a problem in a democracy, every citizen has a right to express their view when the nation debates the way forward. And it does not matter whether the view conflicts or agrees with the popular or dominant view, or whether the citizen expresses it from a high or lowly position. However, some citizens tend to find it very difficult to concede this right to others whose views happen to be different from their own on issues of importance to all. And some of these people profess to be democrats. Amazing! Last Thursday, rising from Eid prayers at the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan, the Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, was asked of his opini...

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18May By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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$50bn ‘ll Gotten Monies: ICPC Moves to Block Illicit Financial Flow from Africa

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), International Stakeholders on Financial Matters Policy and Development Experts will from today (Tuesday) begin deliberative strategy on bringing to an end the Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) of N50 billion from Africa across international borders.The Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye SAN, reiterated that ICPC has put in place concerted efforts to curb the drain of resources from Nigeria through a system review of the oil and gas and as well as tax sector to address the leakage. IFFs, according to him, are funds illegally earned, illegally transferred and/or illegally utilised within a country and across international borders or money legally earned but moved wrongfully."Ilicit Financial Flow...

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17May By Dwelleth MorountodunNo Comments

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Onu Canvasses Deployment of Science Technology for Sports Development

By Dwelleth Morountodun The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, on Monday canvassed for the deployment of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), in sporting activities for the attainment of holistic sustainable development in Nigeria and in Africa. Onu, spoke when he received in audience the Vice President of Counseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) and the President of the Organisation of Military Sport in Africa, Brig. Gen. Maikano Abdullahi in his office in Abuja. He however commended the efforts of the military in stemming the tide of Insurgency, banditry and other criminal activities that are prevalent in the country. The Minister hailed the resolve of international military bodies, to embark on sporting activities, adding that the sport...

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17May By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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2021 WTISD: Danbatta Pledges Commitment to Drive Digital Nigeria with ICT

The Chief Executive Office/Executive Vice Chairman, of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has restated the commitment of the Commission to leverage on the power of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in digitally transforming the society and communities for the good of all. The NCC boss made the disclosure at the 14th World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), with the theme: “Accelerating Digital Transformation in Challenging Times.”  Danbatta, said: “The WTISD 2021 provides a unique opportunity for International Communication Union (ITU) members to continue in their quest for an accelerated digital transformation agenda that is all-encompassing, by promoting national strategies on ICT development across the world. ...

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17May By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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Buhari Felicitates with Obi of Onitsha @80

By Seun Adams The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, has expressed the President’s felicitation with the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe on the occasion of his 80th birthday during the week end. Buhari, according to Adesina, commending the royal father’s unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and development. He said: “As a notable traditional leader, President Buhari salutes the Igwe for devoting so much of his time, resources and influence to champion access to quality education as a necessity for national development. “The President thanks Agbogidi for setting a worthy example to the traditional institution on dignity and honour in public office, respect for diversity, and dedication to the c...

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16May By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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A DIAGNOSIS OF THE PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA AND PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A BETTER NIGERIA

By J.D.Ephraim A good diagnosis will, invariably, lead to a good prescription. Where the first is faulty, then it will lead to faulty prescription and faulty prognosis.Putting everything together and weighing the strength and contribution of each, I have come to the inevitable conclusion that Nigeria, in this Presidential system of government is suffering, principally, from,bad, incompetent, inept, and clueless political leadership. If a competent leadership that is opposite of the above were in place, and inspite of the faulty political structure , the good leadership would have corrected all the other ills identified. It would seem the political leadership is not conscious of history; either past, present or future and so,seem incapable of assessing the verdict of history through...

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16May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Organisation offers free medical services to 300 widows, Orphans in FCT

Doctoz, a United Kingdom based health organisation has offered free medical services to over 300 widows and orphans in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Dr Chidi Umeokoli, the Medical Officer of the organisation, during the exercise in Abuja said that the benefitting widows and orphans were selected from all the satellite towns in FCT. Umeokoli said that the organisation had the passion in providing medical outreach and health facilities to the less privileged people especially at the rural areas. “This is just a call to humanity and we are trying to reach out to the widows and orphans, basically the satellite towns because this people find it difficult to access proper healthcare. “We are trying to do more of preventive medicines here as the saying goes ‘prevention is bett...

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16May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Legal practitioner tasks FG on Judicial autonomy

Barrister David Ebosetale Aigbefoh Esq, a legal practitioner has called on the Federal Government to consider Judicial autonomy for the development of Judicial sector in the country. The barrister who made the call in an interview with Newsmen in Abuja on Sunday to contribute his impute on the state of the nation said Judicial autonomy would go a long way to strengthen the justice system. Aigbefoh, who is also the Vice Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Gwagwalada Branch, said the Judiciary workers strike has now crippled Nigeria's Judiciary at both state and federal levels for over 7weeks. According to him, the Legislators and the Judicial arm of the government these days seems to be a tool for the interests of the Executive. "The Constitution which is the grund norm, pr...

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16May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

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PDP Charges ICPC to Track Down President’s Son- In- Law Over $65m Fraud, Blasts Presidency

The PDP has charged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission(ICPC) not to succumb to reported pressure from the cabal in the Buhari Presidency but to track down Yau Kumo, the former Managing Director of the FMBN,who had already been declared wanted, and bring him to book alongside his accomplices.The charge was contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, which was released on Friday. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) described the latest revelation of $65 million (N31 billion) fraud in the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), in which President Muhammadu Buhari’s son in-law, Gimba Yau Kumo, is reportedly involved, as a further confirmation that the Buhari Presidency is indeed a sanctuary for fraudsters, tre...

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13May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Tunga-maje FCT community task IGP for creation of divisional police HQ

Chiefs and residents of Tunganmaje Community in Gwagwalada Area Council, FCT, have called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to create a Divisional Police Head Quarter to help prevent crime in the area. The residents who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said, the community had experienced series of kidnapping in the past few months and also called for a meeting with the commissioner of police FCT. However, the residents also debunked a newspaper publication that said the community decry the withdrawal of police men and that the police were paid N20, 000 each during their assignment in the area. The Chief of Tunganmaje, Alhaji Salisu Isiaku Na'annabi, said the police special squad were not withdrawn from the area but rather were deployed to ...

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12May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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AYEDE OGBESE KINGMAKERS PICK TOP TOUGH LITIGATION ATTORNEY AS MONARCH

By Alaba Taoreed Abdulrasaq Frontline lawyer, Prince Raphael Ajibola Oluyede was on Wednesday elected as the new Alayede of Ayede Ogbese, the gateway kingdom to the capital of Ondo state to the north-east . The Afobajes, the kingmakers, High chief Femi Fajembimo and the Odopetu, High chief Oladimeji Abitogun voted unanimously after they said they had been given “widespreed  and overwhelming democratic mandate by a majority of chiefs, princes, princesses and common  people of the kingdom”, in a process that had local council and state government officials as observers. The Alayede royal throne which became vacate in march 2020 following the demise of Oba Isaac Ayodele Oluyede V, was contested by eight princes, the race tightened to a two-way competition between prince Aj...

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9May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Cleric urges Christians to know the genuine Christ

Rev. Istifanus Koce, of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Action Area 2 in Kuje, has urged Christians in Nigeria to know the genuine Christ in them for divine fulfilment with God. The cleric gave the advice at a Sunday sermon entitled “Knowing the Christ in You” in Kuje called on Christians to emulate the godly characteristics of Jesus Christ while on earth for eternal life. According to him, knowing the wrong Christ would give Christians a fake hope and the Glory of God would be lost for eternity. He said the genuine Christ allowed himself to be persecuted, mocked, humiliated and crucified on the cross so that the scriptures could be fulfilled to save mankind. While admonishing Christians to know the genuine Christ in them for the hope of Glory, he particularly enjoined t...

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8May By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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THE REALITY OF CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM : A PLEA FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

By Chief J.D.EPHRAIM. I have read, in the Press ,people of certain religions, gleefully announcing the conversion of some Nigerians from one faith to the other. They believe they are bringing people to God. But most often such efforts are either, based on mischief, or ignorance. If it is based on IGNORANCE, then it is forgivable through education . But if it is mischief, then such people are candidates for eternal damnation. But God is merciful, if only such people repent. I can speak for the Christian faith because I understand it more than I understand the islamic faith. Our message as Christians, is that of preaching salvation. Where will the soul be when you die and you reach eternity? I have been enriched by my little knowledge of the glorious Qur'an. In it Muslims have been admon...

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8May By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Imperative of Science/ICT for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development

By Isaac Oluyi   "We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.” – Carl Sagan It seems my destiny and science and technology are inextricably linked, but for one reason or the other I have always run away from it. The more I run away from it; the more it catches up with me. First, I started out as a science student in secondary school, but my aversion for Physics as a subject pushed me away from it despite sitting for sciences in my West African Senior Secondary School Examination (WASSCE). So, I transited from sciences to the humanities. My second encounter with sciences was as a sophomore in the University. We had been asked to take a course in the Department of Computer Science. We foun...

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6May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

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RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye, Loses Son

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has lost his son Pastor Dare Adeboye to death.The young dynamic Youth Pastor, Dare Adeboye popularly known as Pastor D was said to have died in his sleep on Wednesday night in Eket, Akwa Ibom State where he was based.According to sources, he ministered on Tuesday evening. Upon his return home, he retired to his room ostensibly to rest requesting not to be disturbed.However, the wife became apprehensive when he had still not come out of his room the following morning which was contrary to his usual pattern which prompted the wife to raise an alarm.A source said he was not sick nor did he complain of anything prior to his sudden death and the cause of his death is not yet disclosed. He was until hi...

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5May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

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“Yar’adua Was a Peacemaker, Nation Builder, Democrat” – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has again honored the memory of his former principal and predecessor in office, late President Musa Yar’adua on the eleventh anniversary of his demise.In his tribute earlier today, Jonathan stated “Today I celebrate my boss, friend, colleague and brother, President Umar Musa Yar’adua who departed this world 11 years ago.Reflecting, he said they both shared a common vision of a peaceful, united and just nation adding that the late President kept faith with the vision until his last breath.Continuing, he said though he is now out of sight “his legacies lives with us and his memory we will continue to cherish.“We will always remember him as a Peacemaker, Nation builder and democrat whose timeline was defined by virtues of service, peace, truth and love T...

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5May By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

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Dikko Appointed Pioneer Coordinator of Small Arms Control Agency

Retired Major General A.M Dikko has been appointed as the pioneer coordinator of the National Agency for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSALW).The establishment of the Centre which replaces the defunct Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons was approved by President Buhari on Monday, according to a Presidency statement.The Centre will operate from the office of the National Security Adviser and is part of government’s rejig of the security architecture in order to tackle emerging threats and limit to the barest minimum, the flow of small arms and light weapons.Dikko has held various important military positions including Military Adviser UN office for West Africa as well as Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE. (more…)

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