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Idoma Governor 2023: Abounu calls for unity to achieve power shift in Benue

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Idoma Governor 2023: Abounu calls for unity to achieve power shift in Benue

Benue State Deputy Governor, Engr. Benson Abounu has called for support for Benue Rebirth Movement (BRM) and its objectives of midwifing the election of a person of Idoma extraction as the governor of Benue State in 2023.

He was speaking at the grand reception organised by the BRM in honour of the Vice-chancellor, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Prof. Innocent Ujah held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Engr. Abounu, who was the chairman at the occasion, called for unity among the people of Benue South Senatorial district. He enthused that with unity, the objectives of BRM would be realised given the support the agitation for power shift is receiving from the Tiv speaking area.

He disclosed that there is the feeling among the Tiv people that after the 5 Tiv Intermediate areas have tasted the governorship of the state, it was morally wrong to deny the Benue South people the chance to govern the state in 2023.

He commended the Benue Rebirth Movement led by AVM Monday Morgan (rtd), for providing the platform to work together and reach out to the Tiv peple in the pursuit of power shift to Benue South.

Four eminent Idoma sons, Sen. Dr. David Mark, Chief Audu Ogbe, Arc. Sonny Echono and Sen. Abba Moro were also honoured at the occasion, which was also used to launch a N2b Development appeal fund.

Elder statesman and former permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Chief Mike Okibe Onoja, who was the Chief launcher praised the idea behind BRM and called on all hands to be on deck to realise the idea of a Benue governor of Zone C extraction in 2023.

The National Coordinator, BRM, AVM Monday Morgan said the event was put together to cement and honour hardwork and industry among the Benue South people, and to raise needed funds for special development projects in the zone.,

He said BRM is a child of necessity, formed to promote unity, peace, socio political growth and development of Benue State. He disclosed that the group has reached out to prominent Tiv people, seeking their understanding and support.

The Chief celebrant, Prof. Ujah, who is the President, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) thanked the BRM for the honour done him and called for support from the people to make the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo a first class institution, it is meant to be.

Among the dignitaries that attended the event were Chief Steven Lawani, Gen. Chris Garuba, AVM Toni Adokwu, Prof. John Idoko, Dr. Isaac Egboja, Chief Michael Kaase Aondokaa, SAN, Hon. David Iorhemba, Hon. Dr. Sam Ode, Chief Sylvester Ameh, Engr. Agaba Ikwue, Engr. Morgan Okwoche, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, Barr. Harris Ogbole, SAN, members of the national and state Assembly, top politicians, and many others.

 

PRESS/NEWSPAPER REVIEW: Press Talk 7th May, 2021

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PRESS/NEWSPAPER REVIEW: Press Talk 7th May, 2021

Aisha Buhari, Sokoto governor’s wife Spread food items to various Families across Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna States and the FCT.

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Aisha Buhari, Sokoto governor’s wife Spread food items to various Families across Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna States and the FCT.

Aisha Buhari’s Future Assured Foundation in Cooperation with the Maryam Mairo Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, MMAWT, Legacy initiative has Spread food items to various Families across Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna States and the FCT.

The MMAWT management revealed this in a statement on Thursday.
The direction included that the supply was enlarged to those countries to affect lives.

The things, according to the direction, were distributed to Sokoto State correctional centres, remand, Islamic Da’awah facilities and many others in need.

“We invite the very first Lady Hajiya Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, a member of our Creator to your gesture and pray to Allah to take our actions of ibadat!

“And also safeguard and bring peace to the nation at large,” the direction stated.

DSS arrests impersonator for forging of official letterhead and signature

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DSS arrests impersonator for forging of official letterhead and signature

The Lagos office of the secret police is thought to have created the arrests while exploring the forging of their official letterhead and signature of the Speaker and utilizing same to supposedly defraud unsuspecting people and organizations from the nation.

Findings revealed that at one particular action, Adenuga had introduced one woman, Aminat Oluwabukola Jimoh, to Messr Caverton Helicopters in the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The correspondence, which was obtained by Caverton Helicopters on April 20, 2021, was composed on April 15 and addressed to the managing director of this airline. It carries reference variety Nass/ FAG/REC/001. The letter reads partially,
“I write to present and urge Aminat Oluwabukola Jimoh who’s looking for employment in your organization.

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“She’s a self-motivated and imaginative person and I am certain that she’d be of fantastic advantage to your institution if given the chance.
“Kindly provide her program particular consideration for the employment.

It was assembled that before fortune ran out on Aminat Jimoh and her accomplice, Olalekan Adenuga, the Speaker’s Office at the National Assembly had received many complaints regarding unidentified persons, who composed organizations and agencies, claiming to be the Speaker, his aide, and producing all manner of requests against the bodies.

Operatives of the control were stated to have acted on the petition, which finally resulted in the arrest and identification of Adenuga, among the prime suspects, while the DSS are thought to be on the road of additional suspects.

Breaking: Security operatives have murdered eight hoodlums who assaulted the Orlu Divisional Police Headquarters at Imo State

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Breaking: Security operatives have murdered eight hoodlums who assaulted the Orlu Divisional Police Headquarters at Imo State

Security operatives have murdered eight hoodlums who assaulted the Orlu Divisional Police Headquarters at Imo State on Thursday night. It had been noted that to be identified hoodlums invaded the police headquarters Thursday night but were repelled by joint security operatives. Supply demonstrated that gun conflict between the security operatives and the hoodlums lasted for around three hours. The source also disclosed that roughly six vehicles were retrieved from the hoodlums throughout the assault. Details of this report remain sketchy since the nation’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikeokwu Godson Orlando was not able to shoot his calls or respond to text messages forwarded to him.

Osinbajo inaugurates Road Safety training school in Delta State

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Osinbajo inaugurates Road Safety training school in Delta State

 

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Marshall Inspectorate Training School at Owa-Alero, Ika North East Council of Delta State.

Built by the Delta State government, the school is designed to cater for the inspectorate cadre of the corps, and is the fourth of such training school established by the agency in its quest to ensure safety and reduce carnage on Nigerian roads.

The FRSC Marshall Inspectorate Training School seats on 20 hectares of land and consists of an administration building, a 500-seater auditorium, a lecture hall, library, hostels, clinic, among other facilities.

Vice President Osinbajo said at the inauguration on Thursday that the construction of the school showed that effective collaboration between the Nigerian government through its agencies and state governments would bring about more dividends and improved service delivery for Nigerians.

He said; “it is an excellent exemplar of the benefits of collaboration between State Governments and Federal Government agencies. And as it should be, the ultimate beneficiaries are the good people of Delta State and the Country at large.”

Commending Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for the construction of the modern, fully furnished buildings, Professor Osinbajo noted that it was a thoughtful contribution of the state government towards making Nigerian roads safer.

He said; “I am persuaded to encourage all levels of government to emulate Delta, Enugu, Plateau, and Oyo States which have exemplified this spirit of cooperation for development by their tremendous support for the Road Safety institutions within their jurisdictions.”

The Vice President also commended the cordial relationship between the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) and the FRSC which according to him “has led to the establishment of two additional training institutions in the last one year.

Lauding the efforts of the FRSC management over the years, Professor Osinbajo said; “indeed the choice of Nigeria as one of the Centers of Excellence for road safety in Africa by the Africa Development Bank is a clear acknowledgment of the considerable contributions of the FRSC to the development of road safety in the region.”

“The Corps has continued to show appreciable determination to build staff capacity as a major requirement for the understanding of road traffic matters as well as tackling the associated challenges.

“These laudable efforts of the Corps are in alignment with the Policy thrust of the Present Administration in its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP). Part of the critical focus of the ERGP is capacity building and skill acquisition interventions,” Professor Osinbajo explained.

He said that the Nigerian Government would continue to support organisations that demonstrate commitment to their statutory duties and appreciated the government and people of Delta State for the huge financial resources dedicated to the project.

“It is certainly an investment with long-term returns to the immediate community, the State, and the country in general. I wish to charge personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps to put this institution to the best of use,” he added.

The Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa thanked the Vice President for taking a keen interest in the progress and development of Delta State.

His words: “Delta State is the VP’s adopted home. Since the inception of our administration in 2015, the Vice President has taken more than a keen interest in our progress and development as a State. He has made it his priority time and time again, to be part of what is going on here in our dear State.”

“Your Excellency, we greatly value your support, friendship, and partnership. You have shown yourself to be a true patriot, a completely detribalized Nigerian with abiding faith in the unity and progress of a country where justice, equity, and fairness reigns

“This project that is about to be commissioned is a good example of what can happen where there is understanding, cooperation, and synergy between the national and sub-national governments irrespective of political affiliations,” Governor Okowa noted.

The Corps Marshall, FRSC, Mr. Boboyi Oyeyemi said that the training school would not only improve the human capacity building of the corps but also contribute to urbanisation of the community.

Besides Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the FRSC Corps Marshal, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, other dignitaries at the event included; Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr. Festus Keyamo, who accompanied the Vice President, the Obi of Owa-Alero,

His Royal Majesty Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, who is also the Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, also led other traditional rulers to the event.

Before commissioning the school, the VP paid a courtesy call on the Obi of Owa-Alero, where the traditional ruler commended the Vice President for his progressive politics that he observed transcends partisanship.

Keystone Bank lauds Nigerian Farmers Group, pledges more support

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Keystone Bank lauds Nigerian Farmers Group, pledges more support

A Management team from a new generation bank, Keystone Bank, has commended the expansion projects at a farm settlement owned by the Nigerian Farmers Group and Cooperative Society (NFGCS) in Nasarawa State.

The bank made the commendation after a surprise visit to the farm on Wednesday, saying it was impressed with the ongoing expansion works at the farm.

The Keystone Bank team from Lagos and North Central led by the Divisional Head (Abuja-Wuse Division), Mr. Akinsanmi Falaki, said the visit to the farm was part of the efforts to monitor the Central Bank support for the farm, verifying progress and also providing further support for the farmers.

The team leader said the visit was part of the bank’s routine monitoring and checks on credit facilities availed to farmers by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The farm, which is owned by over 500 farmers and managed by the NFGCS in Kokona local government area of Nasarawa State, is one of the single largest community-based farm settlements in Nigeria currently supported by the CBN.

“What I saw on ground is that there have been significant improvement on ground. The rice mill is now automated. They also now have automated poultry, cold room, they are now concluding the setting up of their greenhouse, they have planted variety of crops.

“I am here today as a top management staff of the bank, part of our routine check is to ensure that costumers utilise the funds availed to them properly and translate same into profitability.

“So far, so good, I do not have any doubt that Nigeria Farmers Group will perform and they will continue to meet their payment obligations and translate all the investment we have seen on ground to naira and kobo.

“So, it is just to encourage them to continue to work hard. I am happy that I saw the principals on ground working very hard, even when we came to the farm unannounced,” Falaki told journalists on the farm.

The financial expert, however, advised management of the farm to continue to build good relationship with creditors so as to continue to support them even with professional advice.

Also speaking, the national coordinator of the group, Mr. Retson Tedheke, said he was impressed with the visit as it provided ground to strengthen the existing relationship with Keystone Bank as well as the CBN.

“I am happy they were overwhelmed by what they saw with crop cultivation ongoing for the season by over 500 farmers.

“They saw a 45-ton rice mill, they also saw 30,000-capacity automated poultry for birds completed. They saw indoor ranch with the capacity of holding 500 animals for fattening, including cow, sheep and goats. Construction of greenhouse ongoing,” Tedheke said.

He added that the farm has positioned itself as an example of what the federal government want to see as farm settlements or RUGA as some will prefer to call it in the entire country.

“We already have a farmhouse and settlement where majority of the staff live. A standard football pitch and sports complex for indoor and outdoor recreations,” he added.

Tedheke, therefore, expressed confidence that the support gotten from the federal government through the CBN and currently monitored by Keystone Bank would no doubt yield positive results, noting that the government needed to invest more to expand the capacity of the farm so as to increase the number of staff from over 500 to at least 1,000 and above.

He said: “You can use this as a way of fighting insecurity because the truth is, this is an economy question. If you are able do this in all the local government areas or expand what we already have on ground, you can take 10,000 youths away from the streets.

“The farm has committed 100% of the facility given to it towards upgrading. More need to be done urgently to empower Nigerians knowing that we may have issues with draught.

“The farm has been able to build a dam and a powerline. The dam has been able to account for support of farmers and communities around the area farming all year in the last one year.

“A lot has been done but more need to be done,” Tedheke said even as he commended the CBN low interest rate facility.

He, however, appealed to the apex bank to summon the courage to release more funds for farmers like the group, who have dedicated their life to building the nation’s agro sector.

2,000 children in Northeast Nigeria cleared of links with Boko Haram

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2,000 children in Northeast Nigeria cleared of links with Boko Haram

The United Nations Children’s Fund has disclosed that over 2,000 children have been cleared of having any links to non-state armed groups, especially the Boko Haram Terrorists and its splinter group-the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Nigeria’s Northeast region since 2016.

To this end, the UN agency called on tbr community and political leaders in the country to condemn violations of the rights of children.

UNICEF Chief of Borno Field Office, Ms. Phuong T. Nguyen said this on Wednesday during a consultative meeting with 27 local government chairmen of the state in Maiduguri. The meeting which was organised by the Ministry of Local Government and Emirate Affairs was attended by government officials, including the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Zuwaira Gambo.

Nguyen said that “2,013 children in the north-east have been absolved of alleged association with armed group, adding that 2,188 others have been released by the Civilian Joint Task Force since 2016”.

While noting that armed conflict in the north-east has been characterized with forced separation, recruitment into armed groups, sexual and gender-based violence and other violations of children’s rights.

“Some have been used as suicide bombers, and others as victims of sexual and gender-based violence. These children have been exposed to tremendous psychosocial distress. These girls and boys have hopes, dreams and incredible energy to fulfil their future. Even though they have had horrible experiences in the past, their dreams are still valid. Our responsibility as a government and development partners is to ensure that these children and women are fully supported to reimagine their dreams and fulfil their hopes and aspirations,’’ she said.

In her address, Gambo urged the chairmen to be ambassadors of a smoother reintegration for children formerly associated with armed groups.

“There is a misunderstanding of the process and stakeholders need to understand what the process is about. Many of these children were abducted or conscripted against their wishes. That is why most of them sneak out of the bush to surrender to the military. We must commend development partners who have supported the state government with the empowerment of these children and community members,’’ she said.

EFCC detained a leader of a syndicate selling and purchasing human organs

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EFCC detained a leader of a syndicate selling and purchasing human organs

Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have detained a leader of a syndicate selling and purchasing human organs such as trafficking to overseas nations. The syndicate leader, Ukaeje John Emeka, also referred to as Dr Phil Mark, Dr Donald Phillip and Dr Wesley David, has been detained on April 16, 2021 in Rumukparali, Ozuoba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, according to based intellect on his suspicious deceitful internet dealings. Preliminary investigations by the EFCC revealed that the defendant has been leading a syndicate of fraudsters falsely presenting themselves as medical physicians, using an individual organ bank, especially kidneys for purchase and sale. Supporters of the syndicate include individuals with renal diseases and wholesome people desirous of promoting their own organs in Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. Things recovered from the defendant comprise one passport, 1 Republic of Cote D’ivoire passport, nine ATM cards; a black-coloured HP notebook; just one gold-coloured Tecno L9 and telephone; one-gold coloured Samsung Galaxy J8 plus one ash- coloured Lexus ES 330 salon auto. The commission is on the path of other members of this syndicate inside and outside Nigeria.

Alleged Corruption: Buhari Sacks NPA Boss, Hadiza Bala

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Alleged Corruption: Buhari Sacks NPA Boss, Hadiza Bala
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