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In Pidgin, internet users replied to French President Bola Tinubu’s tweet welcoming him to France.
Macron highlighted the strong friendship and partnership between the two countries and hailed Tinubu’s state visit as a major honor for France.
A tweet from the French president welcome President Bola Tinubu to France in Pidgin has been reacted to by netizens.
Macron highlighted the strong friendship and partnership between the two nations in a tweet on Thursday night, calling Tinubu’s state visit a “big honor for France.”

As a great friend and partner of today and tomorrow, he said, “It is a great honor for France, dear President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT, to welcome you for this state visit.”
“It still brings me great joy to remember that I was a young intern at the French Embassy in Nigeria back then,” said Acron, who had previously interned at the French Embassy in Nigeria, as he reflected on his connections to the nation.

In response, the online community has praised the President for his attempts to establish cultural ties with Nigeria.

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Furthermore, some have argued for the recognition of Pidgin as Nigeria’s official language.

In other events, Chief Priest announced on social media that Davido’s newest luxury cars have arrived in Lagos.

These cars, which add to Davido’s already impressive collection, include a Tesla Cyber Truck and a Rolls-Royce Spectre.

Chief Priest praised Davido as the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) and shared pictures of the vehicles on his Instagram account. In addition, he promised to celebrate in style and proposed an eventful December in Lagos.

We Call Me the Greatest of All Time, @davido Let’s see how this December turns out. Sheee Dem Get, Electric Money, We’re Going to Turn This Lagos Upside Down.

Justice Binta Murtala Nyako of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has struck out the criminal charges filed against a property developer, Mr Cecil Osakwe.

The court struck out the charge following its withdrawal by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.

Justice Nyako discharged Osakwe, after the prosecutor, Mamman Alibaba, moved motion for the withdrawal of the criminal charge.

Justice Nyako held, “it is hereby ordered as follows: That as requested by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Charge be and it is accordingly struck out.
“That the Defendant is hereby discharged”.

The federal government had filed a criminal charge against Osakwe over allegation of electricity theft.

Before the case was struck out by the court, at the last adjourned date, the case was stalled due to some discrepancies in the statement of one of witnesses called by the federal government.

At the resumed trial, the prosecutor, Mr Alibaba Mamman called his witness, Mr John Suleiman who adopted his witness statement and identified some exhibits said to be the numbers of metres that were allegedly tempered with.

The defence counsel, Mr Victor Giwa, however, raised objections to the tendering of the exhibits on the grounds that the prosecutor had not attached such documents to the witness statement of Suleiman that he made available to him.

The trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako agreed that, if such documents were not attached to Suleiman’s witness statement, he was not the right person to tender the documents in court.

In view of the following, the prosecutor prayed the court for an adjournment to enable him put his house in order.

Earlier, a prosecution witness, Mr Gabriel Ojo who identified himself as a former staff of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC) told the court that he had received a complaint from a whistle blower on the alleged theft of electricity at one of the property of the defendant.

Ojo said that he constituted a team who investigated the complaint after which the report was forwarded to the management of the AEDC.

“I believe that the management passed the report to the revenue protection unit but I do not know what happened thereafter,” Ojo said.

He also told the court that he could not remember the names of the security guards at the defendants property that his team interacted with in the course of their investigations.

According to a Rivers State Alesa community leader, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has refuted the assertion that fuel is not yet being produced at the Port Harcourt refinery.

In a Thursday appearance on national television, Timothy Mgbere, a purported Alesa leader, accused the NNPCL of deceiving Nigerians by claiming the refinery was already processing crude oil.

In a statement released on Friday, Olufemi Soneye, the spokesperson for the NNPCL, accused Mgbere of being blatantly ignorant of how a refinery operates and said that he would not have responded to him with dignity if it weren’t necessary to correct the records.

The previous Port Harcourt Refinery, according to Mgbere, was only barely functioning and wasn’t handling PMS. The fact that the PMS truck-out was conducted at the new Port Harcourt Refinery’s gantry rather than the old one served as his evidence.

This shows how little he knows about the refinery’s functioning. For product load-out, the old and modern Port Harcourt Refineries have subsequently been combined into a single terminal.

Power and storage tanks are among the utilities they share. This implies that goods from the Old Port Harcourt Refinery can also be delivered to the loading gantry and storage tanks that he stated were part of the new Port-Harcourt Refinery, Soneye clarified.
By claiming that the PMS that was loaded off of the purported loading gantry of the new Port Harcourt Refinery was “old stock” from the previous Port Harcourt Refinery, Mgbere contradicted himself, according to the NNPC Chief Communications Officer.
What was the process by which the alleged “old stock” was transferred from the old Port Harcourt Refinery to the loading gantry of the new one?

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For a show, the old PMS stock from the old Port Harcourt Refinery can be moved to the loading gantry of the new Port Harcourt Refinery, according to the faulty reasoning of the so-called “community person.” However, newly produced PMS from the old Port Harcourt Refinery can only be loaded at its own dedicated gantry. It is blatant illiteracy on exhibit here! Soneye made a point.

“The nameplate capacity of the refinery is 60,000 barrels of oil per day,” Soneye said in reference to the refinery’s present capacity. It is now generating at 90% throughput, which means that, in addition to other products like diesel and kerosene, 1.4 million liters of PMS are made from Straight-Run gasoline (Naptha).

“We urge the public to reject the assertions of the self-described ‘community person,’ which are clearly motivated by sheer mischievousness and flagrant ignorance,” the statement said.

Refunds of N4.4 billion have been given by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, or NAHCON, to the Armed Forces, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and the pilgrims’ welfare boards in 36 states.

Muhammad Musa, NAHCON’s Head of Public Affairs, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

Mr. Musa clarified that the reimbursement related to the improperly provided energy services during the Masha’ir (core Hajj period) by the Saudi authorities during the 2023 Hajj.

Furthermore, the Commission has reimbursed 192 authorized tour companies that took part in the 2023 hajj a total of N917,148,479.99.

This sum is meant to be paid to the individual pilgrims, and the other participating businesses will also receive their money back following a proper reconciliation.

“This reimbursement demonstrates NAHCON’s dedication to maintaining accountability and transparency in the administration of Hajj operations, led by its Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman.”

Mr. Musa clarified that in order to obtain their refunds, pilgrims who took part in the 2023 hajj were encouraged to get in touch with their individual State Pilgrims’ Welfare Agencies, Boards, and Commissions, or tour operators.

Every Pilgrim is eligible for an N61,080.00 reimbursement. This news release includes a comprehensive breakdown of the number of pilgrims by state and the associated numbers.

The commission hereby requests that all pilgrims planning to do the Hajj in 2025 swiftly submit their Hajj fees with the appropriate state pilgrims board.

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In strict accordance with the regulations established by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this step is necessary to guarantee the prompt transfer of cash to NAHCON, enabling early preparations for the 2025 Hajj.

NAHCON urges the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and other pertinent security authorities to keep a careful eye on the refund procedure in the interest of due process and transparency.

“The goal of this partnership is to guarantee that all refunds are paid out correctly and reach the designated recipients without any inconsistencies,” Mr. Musa stated.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani opened the livestock market, which had been shuttered for over a decade due to insecurity, and welcomed the first group of remorseful criminals to Birnin Gwari on Thursday.

The governor added that in order to achieve long-term peace and development, his administration would treat all state residents fairly and justly, “whether they are farmers, herders, or traders.”

He revealed that the state administration has formed “The Peace Dialogue Group” in cooperation with several federal authorities, and that group has been actively interacting with all parties involved.

Through countless meetings and in-depth conversations, we have established trusting relationships,” Mr. Sani stated. Together with their supporters, a number of prominent bandit leaders had surrendered their weapons and accepted peace.

The state government, in collaboration with the federal government, has created a rehabilitation program for these persons, he said.

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He continued by saying, “This program complies with international standards for disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration, guaranteeing that these individuals can rejoin society as contributing members of society.”

“While we welcome those who choose peace, we will not hesitate to take decisive action against anyone who continues to perpetuate violence,” the governor said, warning that the principle of “carrot and stick” will be the basis for the rehabilitation of the repentant bandits.

He added, “The security, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies have already achieved significant results, neutralizing the kingpins of bandits, dismantling criminal networks, and rescuing kidnapped victims.”

His government is creating what he called the “Kaduna Model,” a comprehensive framework for long-term peace and stability, according to Mr. Sani.

This concept will incorporate investments in rural development and conflict resolution in addition to disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration.

He continued by saying, “It is a holistic approach that addresses both the symptoms and the root causes of insecurity.”

“Through strategic communication and inclusive governance, we have earned the trust and confidence of our people,” Mr. Sani remarked, highlighting the impressive advancements made during his administration.

Farmer-herder conflicts and ethnoreligious tensions are quickly disappearing, and insecurity is drastically declining.

“Our peacebuilding initiatives have garnered the support of communities from a wide range of ethnic and religious backgrounds, promoting greater harmony and mutual understanding.”

The governor maintained that even while his administration was making progress in reviving the rural economy, his efforts would not be successful without security.

We have prohibited the Yan Sa Kai’s operations, restored rural marketplaces, and tightened oversight of vigilance organizations.

“These actions are meant to build trust and create a space where peace can thrive,” he stated.

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As the cornerstone of enduring peace, Mr. Sani stated that his administration promotes communication and has an open door policy.

My advice to anyone thinking about joining the military is straightforward: speak with us first, he continued. Instead of using violence, let’s use discussion to settle disagreements.

“I implore the bandits who still oppose peace to think twice. It’s enough. Force levies, livestock rustling, kidnapping, and other criminal acts are no longer an issue.

“Those who truly want to change will discover a government willing to help them rebuild their lives, protect them, and support them.”

The foreign component of the TETFund Scholarship for Academic Staff (TSAS) Intervention has been approved by the Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to be suspended, effective January 1, 2025.

Abdulmumin Oniyangi, the fund’s head of public affairs, provided media in Abuja with a statement on Thursday that included this information.

The high rate of foreign scholar absconding and the exorbitant expense of training in foreign institutions, according to Mr. Oniyangi, were the reasons for the suspension.

He, however, said the TETFund scholars who have already enrolled in foreign institutions would continue to draw down on their scholarships till the end of their programmes.

“It is expected that the suspension will conserve and reduce the pressure on foreign exchange rate, boost investment and local capacity in Nigerian tertiary educational institutions and significantly increase the number of beneficiaries of the intervention.

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“To this end, TETFund in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC) has intensified efforts in the implementation of the Trans-national Education Guidelines recently approved by President Bola Tinubu,” he said.

He added that under the scheme, top ranking institutions from the United Kingdom, United States of America, Malaysia, Brazil, etc. would be encouraged to mount programmes in partnership with Nigerian institutions.

He said this is in a bid to offer the same standard and quality of courses that are obtainable in their home institutions.

He added that beneficiary institutions of TETFund had been advised to prioritise their training needs for implementation in Nigerian institutions and ensure strict compliance.