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In what seems like a season of appreciation for the contributions, philanthropic activities, political sagacity, and sporting investment of Amb. Dr. Osita Offor ‘Ultimate Commander’, awards have been flowing in from different organizations and groups with the latest been the RAPID FM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023 AND the TOURISM WORLD INTERNATIONAL PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2023. These awards, which are strictly described as awards based on merit by the organizers, saw the achievements and contributions of Ultimate Commander as the basis for the awards. While speaking during the conferment of RAPID FM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023,…

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, on Friday called on Nigerians to join in the fight against insecurity as the military could not do it alone. Mr Musa made the call at his maiden interaction with newsmen in Abuja. “The security challenge we are facing is not only a military challenge; it is for everybody. “That is why it is important for us to have a good understanding of what is going on so that we can clearly sensitise the public,’’ he said. He said cooperation and support for the military and all other security agencies was critical…

A senior officer, Shem Obafaiye has been decorated by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as Deputy Commandant-General for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Obafaiye was decorated alongside two of his colleagues — Fasiu Adeyinka, ex-Kwara commandant; and Raji, former Imo commandant; as deputy commandants-general, TheNation reports. In 2013, Obafaiye became a popular figure in Nigeria after a famous interview aired on Channels Television. NSCDC had replaced Obafaiye as the Lagos state commandant of the outfit. Clement Adesuyi, from the Oyo State Command, took over from him. His problem began when he was asked to state…

The Mayor/Transition Committee Chairman of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex MFR, OON "Ugo'Ena" Nde Abiriba, has sworn in the transition committee councilors of the 11 federal wards in the council area. https://youtu.be/5Ne-4E-o_hM?feature=shared While performing the ceremony at the council secretariat on Friday, Chief Onuoha enjoined the councilors to perform their duties with utmost dedication and fairness. The council boss noted that the task of bringing dividends of democracy to the doorsteps of the people of the council area starts with the lawmakers and hence could not afford to fail. He said: “Today marks a significant…

A list containing the names of prospective Nigerian Ambassadors to various countries is currently before President Bola Tinubu for consideration. Speaking to The Punch, a high-ranking official in the nation’s foreign service stated that one of those being considered for the top diplomatic jobs is the Founder of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Tajudeen Afolabi Adeola, who will be designated Nigeria’s ambassador to one of the world’s top three economies. “Yes, the President has the list and is considering it already. In fact, one of those I saw on the list is Fola Adeola, the Founder of GTB. He is being…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has sacked 33 directors under his ministry. Aviation experts on Thursday described the development as a “clean sweep and reversal of the last-minute appointments” made by the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari when Senator Hadi Sirika was minister of Aviation. Sirika, on May 23, 2023, a week before the expiration of the Buhari administration, appointed 33 directors and also appointed a new managing director for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). He also created directorates that were hitherto non-existent in all the agencies.…

The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the judgment of Court of Appeal that ordered the Federal Government to release the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. Though the apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel of Justices, acknowledged that FG acted “irresponsibly” when it forcefully brought Kanu back to the country from Kenya, against all known laws, however, it held that it was not enough to divest the trial court of its jurisdiction to continue with the case. It held that there is no legislation in the country that stripped…

The Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) of Nigeria Customs Service, Mohammed Abba-Kura said the organisation is leveraging on data analytics for secure and efficient trade facilitation in its operations and to ensure better global service delivery. Abba-Kura who is in-charge of enforcement, investigations and inspections at the customs headquarters in Abuja, made this known to newsmen on Thursday at the ongoing Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC's) Conference in Lagos. He stated that data analytics and the new technologies were essential to the modernisation and efficient operations of the service, as it provides real-time information on planning, tracking, better revenue prediction and generation. He…

Former Governor of Abia State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization, Dr. Orji Kalu has described the passing of former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife as a huge loss to Ndigbo and Nigeria in general. Acknowledging the invaluable contributions of the late statesman to nation building, Kalu extolled the leadership qualities of the deceased, adding that the late politician was a notable figure in national politics. The former Governor while commiserating with the government and people of Anambra state, called on the Ezeife dynasty to sustain the good deeds of the late seasoned administrator. In a condolence message,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State is contemplating the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing alleged Constitutional violations. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the chairman of the state APC Caretaker Committee, Tony Okocha, emphasized that although not a member of the state House of Assembly, he believes impeachment is a “democratic process,” not a “coup detat.”   Asserting their dedication to safeguarding the 27 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers who defected to the APC, Okocha reiterated, “We will not permit the governor to thrive on illegality. We intend to petition the judge before the…