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NASS establishes diaspora liaison office, assures of beneficial laws

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NASS establishes diaspora liaison office, assures of beneficial laws

A liaison office has been formed by the 10th National Assembly to improve collaboration with non-governmental organizations, civil societies, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), and Nigerians living abroad.

This was revealed yesterday at the third round of the Zumunta Association USA Inc Benevolent Palliative Project Awards in Abuja by Sen. Victor Umeh, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora, NGOs, and Civil Societies.
The chairman stated that the office, which had not previously existed, aims to strengthen and broaden the interaction between Nigerians living abroad and those at home for the benefit of the nation. Sen. Anthony Siyako Yaro, who is the deputy chairman, was present.

The senator promised that reciprocally advantageous laws will be enacted by the National Assembly to safeguard the interests of Nigerians living abroad while also advancing national development in their home country.
He declared, “We in the Senate have actually fashioned out our programs and goals in the next four years to ensure that Nigerians living abroad are Nigerians at heart. Our primary goal is to enact new legislation and change existing legislation to reflect current conditions.

We truly value your help and will provide it to you to the fullest extent necessary to advance our initiative. Because they constantly provide something new and extra, diasporans are the engine level.

In addition to assisting your people, we are working with financial institutions to develop financial instruments that will allow you to profit from your own wealth and investments. Therefore, we will enact legislation to ensure that these things are done correctly, that they are used, and that we reap the rewards.

He declared, “We in the Senate have actually fashioned out our programs and goals in the next four years to ensure that Nigerians living abroad are Nigerians at heart. Our primary goal is to enact new legislation and change existing legislation to reflect current conditions.

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, stated in her remarks that a N700,000 check was given to a number of NGOs and beneficiaries chosen from Yobe, Zarmfara, Kebbi Jigawa, and Katsina States to carry out a number of palliative projects.

Speaking on behalf of the NiDCOM Secretary, Dr. Sule Bassi, the chairman stated that Nigerians living abroad, including those affiliated with Zumunta Association USA Inc., play a crucial role in the country’s development through remittances sent home, talent and skill transfer, exposure to the world, and participation in the newest Diaspora Direct Investment (DDI) programs.

“The Zumunta Association USA Inc. is a cultural community organization that is based in the United States of America and is a nonprofit organization.” The organization’s membership is made up of people of Northern Nigerian descent from the FCT, the 19 Northern states, and a few southern states of Nigeria. Its chapters are dispersed among twelve (12) states in the USA.

The Republic of the Philippines, Haiti, and Nigeria have all seen humanitarian operations carried out by Zumunta Association USA Inc. Additionally, it actively supports students attending universities in Nigeria through scholarship programs.

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According to her, “the Association decided to collaborate with NIDCOM for the first time in 2022, as a way of demonstrating their commitment towards achieving the objectives of national development in Nigeria,” while the palliative project presentation was initially completed in 2021.

Earlier, the association has made great progress in supporting impoverished communities through the Palliative project in partnership with NIDCOM, offering grants and collaborating with over 30 NGOs throughout Nigeria, according to the president of Zumunta USA Inc., who was represented by the vice president, Rhoda Embu.

Our prior support has gone toward school improvements, health initiatives, and projects in all 19 northern states as well as the Federal Capital Territory.

We are giving out awards in a more organized manner this year. To reach a wider audience, we plan to work in tandem with government efforts.

Through the enrollment of vulnerable communities in Northern Nigeria in the critical health care package initiatives, the grants will be used. According to her, “Our objective is to help lessen the burden of diseases like typhoid, malaria, and mortality among children under five.”

Kefas condmens grusome murder of Taraba teacher by his students

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Kefas condmens grusome murder of Taraba teacher by his students

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has said that no educator should die while delivering instruction.

In response to the horrific murder of a secondary school teacher in Jalingo, the state capital, by some students, he made this statement on Friday.

Calling the event “extremely regrettable,” he asked parents and other concerned parties to step up their supervision of their children both at home and at school.
The act is a sign of societal deterioration, according to the governor, who expressed his sorrow over it in a press release made accessible to reporters in the state by his Special Advisor on Media and Digital Communications, Emmanuel Bello.

“Parents and all stakeholders should intensify their supervisory roles over their wards at home and in schools,” he emphasized.

He called attention to the fact that drug use among certain young people is one of the main causes of social vices and urged security personnel to do everything within their power to apprehend those responsible.

He thought they could do this by looking at the incident’s causes in great detail.

Assuring the welfare and well-being of both instructors and students is a component of the free education policy, according to Kefas, who sees it as safeguarding the future of the youth.

He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to ridding the educational system of its problems and underlined the importance of securing and making schools safe for instruction.
It was stated that Bassey Sarduana Nkuphee, a secondary school teacher, was fatally stabbed on Thursday by a former student. The police verified that the kid had planned with a few other school pals.

Two people killed, others injured as Fulani, vigilantes clash in Niger market

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Two people killed, others injured as Fulani, vigilantes clash in Niger market

Two people are killed after a fight between Fulani and vigilantes occurred at the weekly market in Beji, in the Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. Seven more people are being treated at the Primary Healthcare Center in Beji.

According to a source, the event happened on Wednesday at around 5 p.m., when the market was at its busiest.

About 30 kilometers from Minna, the capital of Niger State, lies the agricultural village of Beji, which has a national livestock and grain market.
Nine victims were transported to Beji Primary Healthcare Center with varying degrees of bullet wounds, according to Aliyu Yusuf, Assistant Head of Medical Services.

“While the remaining seven victims, all Fulani, were responding to treatment,” he clarified, two were confirmed dead.

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The incident was confirmed by Umar Rabe Sands, the Niger State Commissioner for Nomadic and Pastoral Affairs, who cautioned against taking any kind of retaliation.

He went on to say that in order to resolve the conflict between Fulani and Gbagyi farmers, the state administration would involve all relevant parties.

In order to promote ongoing peaceful cohabitation among the people, he further advised both groups from taking the law into their own hands and emphasized the presence of several peaceful dispute resolution procedures.

I won’t be Muslim, Christian governor in Kogi – Melaye

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I won’t be Muslim, Christian governor in Kogi – Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) nominee for governor of Kogi on November 11th, has vowed to abolish racial or religious discrimination in state governance.
Melaye declared that if elected, he will rule the state with the fear of God during the governorship campaign’s big finale on Thursday at the state party secretariat in Lokoja, the state capital.

Speaking to party supporters, Melaye pledged to industrialize, investigate the state’s abundant mineral resources, and increase domestic revenue from tourism—a move he claimed would draw in investors.

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Melaye claimed to be the most experienced, knowledgeable, exposed, and competent of the eighteen candidates vying to become the state’s governor.

“I will govern with the fear of God; I will not be a governor who follows the Muslim faith, a Christian one, an Egbira governor, or an Okun governor,” he declared.

Melaye went on to say that individuals fired by the current administration during the screening process would be brought back and have their outstanding debts fully settled within six months.

“Don’t vote for the small parties that have no keyholders and nothing to offer; this is your chance to break free from the shackles of tyranny,” he continued.

Bayelsa election: Dozens of protesters demand removal of state police commissioner

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Bayelsa election: Dozens of protesters demand removal of state police commissioner

In Yenagoa, the state capital of Bayelsa, dozens of female protestors have surrounded the police command, demanding that Commissioner of Police Tolani Alausa be fired.

The demonstrators said that Alausa’s resignation would guarantee the police’s impartiality and peaceful elections in Bayelsa State.

Wearing all-black clothes, the women pleaded with President Bola Tinubu and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to make sure that the people’s ballots are counted.

Alice Daniels, one of the women, stated: “All we are requesting is a state election free of violence.”

“Can’t we just peacefully cast our ballots for the candidate of our choice? We desire a non-aggressive workout. We should be able to vote for the people we want to and the police should protect us.

According to Ms. Daniels, “this shouldn’t be like other elections where people manipulate elections.”

Human rights activist Timitimi Ebipador was among the demonstrators who pleaded with the police and other security services to “properly oversee” the electoral process.

“We are appealing to you for the conduct of a peaceful election; we want a peaceful process,” the woman stated.

“You should not meddle in the election process; instead, you should be in charge of ensuring our safety and security.

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We implore you to keep us safe; after the exercise, we want our husbands, kids, and even brothers to be safe.

“It has happened to us multiple times. It was tainted by violence in 2015 and 2019, although no one has been charged with a crime or put in jail as of yet.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Sokari Pedro greeted the demonstrators and promised a calm election on Saturday.

Federal Fire Service reports that 216 incidents in Ogun, Lagos, have claimed 12 lives

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Federal Fire Service reports that 216 incidents in Ogun, Lagos, have claimed 12 lives

Twelve people lost their lives in fire incidents in Lagos and Ogun states between January and October, according to the Federal Fire Service Zone F record.

At the start of an awareness campaign aimed at preventing fire incidents ahead of the year-end harmattan, Mr. Chika Njoku, the Assistant Controller-General for Zone F, revealed this information on Thursday in Lagos.

According to Njoku, 216 fire incidents resulted in the rescue of 133 people and the loss of property estimated to be worth N23.1 billion, out of a total of N4.7 billion lost to fire in the zone during that time.

180 additional people were also saved from various calamities during the same time frame.

Njoku alerted Lagos residents ahead of the harmattan to avoid doing anything that might start a fire.

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The purpose of this briefing is to raise awareness of our readiness and remind us of it so that we can approach this time fairly and ensure that there are no gaps in our plans.

“We are attempting to minimize fire outbreaks and their detrimental effects on individuals affected, even though we are unable to completely prevent them.

You can also agree with me that our mission is to save lives and property by fighting fires, educating people, providing training, and advocating for change.

He urged people to contact the fire department in the event of an outbreak and to take the appropriate safety measures.

INEC boss Yakubu says Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi gubers are ready

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INEC boss Yakubu says Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi gubers are ready

A new update on the level of preparation for the off-cycle governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States has been given by Prof. Yakubu Mahmoud, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

In just one day, 5,169,692 Nigerians who obtained Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in the impacted states will be making their way to their respective polling places to choose their new governors.

The head of INEC stated that this is the first time in Nigerian history that elections are being held simultaneously in all three of the nation’s geopolitical zones: North Central (Kogi), South East (Imo), and South-South (Bayelsa).

He emphasized that the Commission is not a political party and does not have a candidate in the election, and he called on all INEC employees, regular and ad hoc, to exhibit the utmost professionalism and patriotism.

He signed the statement himself. “Our responsibility is to safeguard the process and ensure a level playing field for all political parties and candidates,” he stated.

“Voters have the sole authority to choose the next governor of the states of Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi.”

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“We have provided all election-related materials, both sensitive and not. The only method available for voter verification and fingerprint/facial biometric authentication at polling places is the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

The INC Result Viewing (IRe) portal will host the Polling Unit results once they are uploaded. All election officials have received training.

In order for us to start voting on time, plans have been made for both land and sea transportation. We are resolved to make sure that our officials are there waiting for voters, rather than the voters waiting for our arrival, despite the very challenging topography and specific physical infrastructure.

“To support the process for these off-cycle elections, the Commission is sending two National Commissioners, nine (REC) Resident Electoral Commissioners, Administrative Secretaries (ASs), and additional staff from various states to each of the three states. They will be placed in each of the US senatorial districts.

“Many stakeholders have a responsibility in elections. The most recent election has taught us lessons, as it always does. While INEC cannot accomplish this on its own, we will keep working to guarantee free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections.

“The security services have guaranteed us that the atmosphere for voting and all those involved—voters, election officials, accredited observers, the media, and polling and collection agents—will be safe.

Under the direction of the National Peace Committee (NPC), candidates and political parties have signed the peace agreement. Let’s keep the peace and do our parts with diligence. We will keep strengthening our democracy by doing this.

Delta gov pledges to support qualified native contractors

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Delta gov pledges to support qualified native contractors

Sheriff Oborevwori, the governor of Delta State, announced on Thursday that his administration will continue to hire foreign contractors for important projects but will also favor capable indigenous contractors.

This was revealed by Governor Oborevwori during the inspection of a few finished and ongoing projects in the state’s local government areas of Aniocha South and Ika North East.

The Owa-Alero campus, Ute-Okpu-Ute-Enugu Road, Isheagu-Ewulu Road, and the engineering and environmental science faculties at the University of Delta (UNIDEL) are among the projects that were inspected.

He praised Ifeanyi Okowa, the state’s most recent governor, for starting the projects and said his administration would keep expanding on already-started initiatives while also starting new ones.

“All the villages around this area are connected by this specific road,” stated Oborevwori. The road will improve business in the communities along this route. There is another village called Ewulu, which is located down the road.

With the work completed thus far, we are pleased. The road’s asphalting will be finished between now and December, the contractor has promised.

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Approximately 76% of the work has been completed; only 24% remains to be done. With full mobilization, the contractor has guaranteed that the work will be finished by the end of the following month.

We also use indigenous contractors, and this is one of them that we do business with. We are quite pleased with the work he has completed.

The governor at UNIDEL’s Owa-Alero campus expressed satisfaction with the caliber of work completed at the Engineering and Environmental faculties.

The Environmental Sciences Faculty, he said, had two 250-seat theater halls, four 50-seat lecture halls, and four studios; the Engineering Faculty, on the other hand, had eight 100-seat halls and one 500-seat hall that were finished and up for occupancy.

Regarding the Engineering Faculty, I’m thrilled with everything they’ve accomplished. The fully functional workshop is currently in operation.

The governor went on, saying that the Faculty of Engineering’s remaining duties are limited to facility equipment. After that’s finished, we can arrive for commissioning. With how the two different contractors are handling the two different projects, I’m very pleased.

“Having all of the departments housed in one building is a benefit of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences. Therefore, I applaud the contractor’s actions.

Ekiti is prepared to host 64th National Council on Health

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Ekiti is prepared to host 64th National Council on Health

The 64th National Council on Health will be hosted by the Ekiti State Ministry of Health and Human Services in association with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

This was said on Thursday during a press conference to honor the program by Dr. Oyebanji Filani, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Health and Human Services.

He claims that more than 800 people from all over the country and the globe will take part in the program, which will take place in the state capital from November 13–17, 2023.

“Building the Resilience and Inclusive Health Care System for a Healthy Nigeria” is a program that aims to review decisions and progress that will impact the country’s health care system and to discuss and address important issues.

Filani states: “Ekiti State stands to gain tremendously from hosting this national meeting as it will engender meaningful cooperation and collaboration with participation, increase revenue for businesses, and stimulate the economy through tourism.”

“The initiative will increase consumer awareness of our brand and contribute significantly to our economy by promoting tourism, hotel stays, and park usage.”

Yobe Govt receives report on policy compliance in private schools

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Yobe Govt receives report on policy compliance in private schools

Dr. Muhammad Sani Idriss, the Yobe State Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, received a report on Thursday from an ad hoc committee that evaluated the state’s private schools’ policies and compliance.

The commissioner emphasized that all private schools must adhere to the state’s culture, customs, and values while accepting the committee’s report, which was given to him by Dr. Abba Idriss Adam, the chairman of the committee.

He went on to say that the state’s private schools have a primary duty to provide students with a solid education, not to put money before principle.

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“To promote the education sector in the state, all private schools in the state must also abide by the policies and programs of Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s administration,” he declared.

The ministry’s stance, which stipulates that any private school that disregards these requirements faces closure by the state, was restated by the commissioner.

He also urged private school owners to register with the ministry if they haven’t already, and for those who have, to submit an application for license renewal by December 2023.

Dr. Idriss issued a warning, saying that the state’s government would not tolerate the entry of unwanted books.

We in Yobe State are proud of our culture and beliefs, and we hold morality and decency in the highest regard. As a result, we will protect them fiercely and refrain from letting bad culture corrupt them,” he declared.

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