The Igbo Centre for Education and Cultural , (IGBOCECA), has commended the Federal Government over its recent effort in protecting Air Peace, a Nigerian indegenous airline against the discriminatory regulations by UAE. The executive secretary of IGBOCECA Barrister Abel Onyemaechi Ezeawula spoke at a press conference to acknowledge the roles of President Muhammadu Buhari administration, minister of aviation and the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation authority during the faceoff between Air Peace Nigeria and Emirates Airline. IGBOCECA an NGO committed to reawakening Igbo Consciousness said, “In the last couple of weeks, we have witnessed the diplomatic brick-bat, between…
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The Chairman of the Southern Senators Forum, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has appealed to Nigerians to embrace peace by every means possible in order to move the country forward in the face of economic challenges occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic. Bamidele in a statement issued on behalf of Southern Senators Forum for the Christmas season appealed to all Nigerians to embrace peace by all means because there can never be tangible development in an environment where there is rancour. The Governorship Aspirant of APC in Ekiti added that the current problem will soon vanish if we embrace peace which Jesus Christ…
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Christians in Nigeria as they join their counterparts across the world in celebrating Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ.His Special Adviser(Media) Ola Awoniyi in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday quoted his principal to have said that beyond the great merriment and thanksgiving joy that have come to be associated with the season, Christmas reminds mankind of the humble birth, simple life, teachings and sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. He said it is the reason why the season is for practical demontration of love and universal goodwill through giving…
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated with Christians in Kogi State and around the world on the occasion of the 2021 Christmas celebrationIn a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, the Governor urged citizens to emulate God’s love to mankind and replicate same to their neighbours during the season.He noted that as the season signifies hope for mankind, citizens should remain optimistic, believing that Nigeria’s trying phase would not last for too long. According to him, although, the holiday season was a good time to spend with family, friends and loved ones sharing happiness; it should…
Barrister Chukwudi Ezeobika is the National Chairman United Patriots (UP) he is also Chairman Media Committee of Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), he spoke on President Buhari’s refusal to sign the electoral act and the planned removal of fuel subsidy removal Excerpts, What’s your view on president Muhammadu Buhari’s withholding of assent to the amended electoral act?* It is the primary responsibility of the legislative arm of Government to make laws in Nigeria. Consequently, when a Bill, such as the Electoral Act amendment Bill is passed by the National Assembly, it behoves on the President to assent to such…
The Commander Corps of Artillery Major General Tari-Timiye Gagariga has urged fresh Graduands of the Nigerian Army Training Center to always maintain high professional standards in their conduct during operations.Assistant Director Army Public Relations captain Babatunde Zubairu who issued the press Statement quoted theCCA to have given the advice on Thursday, 23 December, 2021 in Kontagora during the graduation ceremony of 288 officers and men of the Nigerian Army. The officers had undergone training on Basic Camel MRAP and APC EQ Series Vehicle Course. The Commander Corps of Artillery who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event was…
By John Akubo, Abuja Senator Alex Usman Kadiri, an APC stalwart, who represented Kogi East from 1999 to 2003 in the National Assembly, told JOHN AKUBO in Abuja that for refusing his assent on the 2021 Electoral Act the lawmakers should veto President Buhari. The National Assembly passed the electoral amendment bill 2021, which gives INEC leverage to transmit election results electronically at its discretion. The other is the Direct Primary to decide how parties decide persons to field for elections. As a former lawmaker, what’s your position on the controversial stalemate?The President is so weak that it is the…
Member representing Yagba Federal Constituency at the House Representatives, Honourable Leke Abejide, is sustaining efforts to mitigate the holiday time traumas, of his constituents in Yagbaland and indeed Okunland, on their yuletide travels. About two months ago, Abejide in response to the pains of commuters on decrepit access roads in Yagba federal constituency, commenced the palliative works. With the major road artery through the area fallen into worrisome disrepair, characterised by gullies, lacerations and general unmotorability, Abejide commissioned the scraping, filling and compaction of the road. Workers on the road, have been functioning round the clock, virtually, to deliver on…
From Abel Abogonye, Lafia Following the murder of 45 farmers by killer herdsmen, over 5000 Internally Displaced Persons IDPs are currently in three camps amidst cold weather and no food situation. The IDPs who are mainly Tiv fled their homes over fear of further attacks by the rampaging killer herdsmen in Awe, Obi and Lafia local councils. Our correspondent who visited some of the IDPs camps noted that children and women form the majority with little or no sleeping spaces and poor sanitary facilities. At the time of the visit majority of the IDPs said the state government had not…
For Nigeria to turn it’s myriads of challenges into success stories it has to embrace Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as key to ensuring economic growth, the President Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Babagana Mohammed, has indicated.Mohammed gave the indication at the graduation ceremony of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Club (YECLUB) pilot Public School Co-Corricular TVET Project Abuja.The program was Sponsored by a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Ladi Memorial Foundation (LMF) through its Chateko Vocational Institute (CVI). The NSE President urged professionals to focus more attention on promoting the culture of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by encouraging mentorship,…