The Federal government says it will start a disaster risk information awareness to inform the public on the consequences of illegal oil bunkering.This is coming agsinst the backdrop of 110 Nigerians who were burnt beyond recognition at illegal refinery in Imo State recently According to a statement by special adviser on media the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq made the disclosure when a Federal government delegation visited Imo state to commiserate with the government on the explosion which occurred at Abaezi forest, Ohaji Egbema LGA which occurred on Saturday, 23rd April 2022. The…
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The Managing Director of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr Michael Akabogu has urged stakeholders to ensure Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards in workplaces in the country. Akabogu spoke on Thursday in Abuja while addressing newsmen at a press conference to mark the 2022 World Day for Safety and Health. The 2022 World Day for Safety and Health with the theme: “Act Together to Build a Positive Safety and Health Culture’’ also came with a road walk organised by the Department of Health, Safety and Environment in NSITF in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The managing…
***Constituents procure N20m nomination form for him Constituents across the eight local government Councils in Niger North Senatorial District stormed the national assembly on Thursday to declare their support for the aspiration of Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi for third term in office as Senator representing them They took their endorsement to another level by procuring N20 million nomination and expression of interest forms for the All Progressives Congress (APC) which they handed over to him at the Senate wing of the National Assembly.The Leader of the constituents who is also the Director General of Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi Campaign Organisation,…
***Wants universities to churn out graduate experts in accessibility As the drive for National Accessibility standard Code reaches its crescendo, steps have been taken for it to also be infused into the curriculum for tertiary institutions of learning, the Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPWD, James Lalu has disclosed. Lalu made the disclosure, when the Commission and other stakeholders converged in Abuja on Wednesday to validate the National Accessibility Standard Code to make facilities disability compliant. Henceforth, he said, the commission would want to see universities churn out graduate experts in accessibility, so that they could also…
Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr James David Lalu has advocated for the establishment of the West African Council on disabilities for the inclusion of PWDs in the Sub-region. This was coming at a 3-Day brainstorming session of Experts in Disability matters organized by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held recently in Abuja.Head Media and Publicity of the commission, Mbanefo JohnMichaels quoted the executive secretary to have stated that the initiative to organize various stakeholders within the region to forge a common front that will enshrine the legality of inclusivity of persons with disabilities…
Anytime he traverses the land, air or sea like a troubadour, he must bring good tidings. Each time the Nigerian President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) comes to see President Muhammadu Buhari, he never comes empty handed. He must bring goodies and goodies for his home country. Tuesday this week was not different. Dr Akinwumi Adesina, former Minister of Agriculture, came on a proactive rescue mission. Something was severely threatening food security in Africa, and Nigeria particularly. It calls for urgent action. Each time the two gentlemen meet, they start with banters. So comfortable are they in each other’s…
By Friday Idachaba Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi has called for stronger inter-institutional synergy between the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the University to support the Mass Communication Department of the Institution. Akinwumi made the call when the Management of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Lokoja, led by its General Manager, Alhaji Yahaya Adam paid him a courtesy visit in Lokoja. The Vice-Chancellor said that the synergy would enhance the academic and professional proficiency of Mass Communication graduates of the Institution and as well, foster a lasting relationship between the two government institutions. The Professor of…
By Ebere Okonkwo FCIS In most societies in the large swap of space called Nigeria, there is usually the adage, that has the equivalent meaning of, “if you asked, you will be told” in most of those societies, the adage is used to limit the damaging impact of rumors, half-truths, and in unfortunate cases, reckless statements made in complete ignorance of the true position of things. Most African societies long practiced the principles of Natural Justice which includes the concept of having complete and total knowledge of facts of an issue before passing judgment or making reckless statements on them.It…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to appear before it to defend himself in a case instituted against him by a company 7th Gear Auto Company Limited. In a writ of summon duly sworn and filed at the FCT High Court by the company through its law firm, Abalaka & Co and which was made available to the National Update on Thursday in Abuja, the Court also demanded appearances of the Director of Development Control of Abuja and Hon. Mohammed Wakil. The Court at the instance of the claimant put the…
The unfortunate death of over 110 Nigerians caused by an explosion at an illegal refinery site in Abaezi community, Ohagi-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State on Friday, April 22, 2022 became a matter that prompted a solemnity of sort as the senate mourned their death The solemn session came after a point of order raised by Senator Rochas Okorocha representing Imo West Senatorial District. Okorocha, while relying on order 42 of the Senate Standing Order, 2022 as amended, informed his colleagues during plenary that the incident led to the death of 110 persons.According to him, the tragic incident has thrown…