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The National Coordinator of the Asiwaju Again Renewed Hope Initiative 2027 Ambassador Musa Tsoken has described the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume, as a proud son of Benue, who stands as a symbol of integrity, patriotism, and dedication, in service to the Nigerian nation. Ambassador Tsoken who doubles as the National President APC Initiative For Good Governance (APC-IGG) in a statement on Sunday said that as SGF, Akume has exemplified true leadership built on honesty, patriotism, and accountability. “His office has become a center of coordination and stability, effectively linking ministries, departments, and agencies under one unified…
The Court of Appeal on Friday ordered the Police Service Commission to immediately reinstate the compulsorily retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), James C. Idachaba, to his rank, while also reversing a directive requiring him to refund eight years’ salaries with effect from 01/08/2015. Justice Mohammed Danjuma delivered the lead judgment in an appeal filed by Idachaba’s lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu SAN, against the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The Appeal Court set aside the decision of the National Industrial Court, delivered on 15 May 2024 by Justice O.O. Oyewumi (as he then was), which had dismissed Idachaba’s originating…
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, on Wednesday met with the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fontaustier to cement discussions on bilateral partnership that would enhance the exchange of technical expertise in the areas of irrigation farming, manpower development, and other critical sectors. Personal Assistant to the Minister on Media and Public Publicity, Terhemen Oraduen in a statement said was accompanied on the courtesy call to the Ambassador by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, and key Technical Directors. Nigeria and France have a growing bilateral relationship focused on irrigation farming and agricultural development, marked by several…
The Dangote and BUA groups have agreed to keep the price of cement at a steady price without any increase in the near future for all contractors handling construction projects under the Renewed Hope initiative. The Renewed Hope projects, which include – Renewed Hope Cities, Renewed Hope Estates, and the Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme among others, are a comprehensive Federal Government initiative designed to deliver affordable and inclusive housing for Nigerians across the country. Speaking to State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday, the chairman of BUA group Abdul Samad Rabiu said that they have decided…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of thousands of youth armed guards to secure forests across the country against increasing attacks by terrorists, kidnappers, and Boko Haram insurgents. This followed the Federal Government’s announcement in October 2024 that it will soon launch a series of comprehensive measures to secure Nigeria’s vast forest regions, amid rising concerns about deforestation, illegal logging, and the increasing use of forests by criminal elements for illegal activities. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare in a post on his verified X account, @SundayDareSD. confirmed that the latest presidential approval…
By Solomon Iorpev The history of insecurity in Nigeria is complex and multifaceted, spanning several decades. A brief overview reviews that Nigeria’s pre-colonial era was marked by various forms of insecurity, including but not limited to; Inter-tribal conflicts and wars, Slave raids and trade plus Banditry and cattle rustling. The colonial era presented a new form of insecurity in Nigeria including; Resistance to colonial rule, leading to conflicts like the Egba uprising, labor unrest and strikes, Ethnic and regional tensions After Nigeria gained independence in 1960, insecurity persisted and evolved; Nigeria began to experience Civil war between the federal government…
Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, on Wednesday, began talks with officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fiscal Affairs Department (IFAD) for a partnership of support on Nigeria’s National Single Window (NSW) project. The NSW is a federal initiative designed to streamline trade processes by integrating and harmonizing data from multiple government agencies. Dr. Adedeji met with the IMF delegation led by Mr. Marco Siqueira in Abuja. The FIRS in a statement on its Facebook page said “The objective of the visit was to discuss areas where the IMF can provide technical assistance…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new board chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, in a sweeping reconstitution of the company’s management team. The new 11-man board has Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO and Ahmadu Musa Kida as the non-executive chairman. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy , Bayo Onanuga in a statement on Wednesday said the decision saw the removal of the company’s current chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari and all other board members appointed in November 2023.…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT), Nyesom Wike as a Master of Infrastructure who within less than two years has initiated progressive ideas leading to the effective functioning of the city. “He is a master of infrastructure. I must thank the Honourable Minister of FCT. It’s worth it. It is nothing other than a privilege to be the landlord of every one of us in Abuja,” Tinubu said while receiving Muslim faithful in the nation’s capital. An excited President Tinubu explained that he was hopeful that Wike’s good performance would translate…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Thursday opened talks with the Israeli government for a partnership of innovative solutions that would foster economic growth and enhance the well-being of his people. Israel is renowned for its thriving tech sector, including software, biotechnology, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, areas, in which the Benue State government seeks to take advantage. “Today, I had the honour of welcoming the Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, His Excellency Michael Freeman, and his team to our beloved state; the Food Basket of the Nation,” Governor Alia said on his Facebook page. Governor Alia explained that the…