News Archives — Page 144 of 505

Oct

24

2023

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FG welcomes 108 Nigerian migrants stranded in Niger Republic

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The federal government has received 108 irregular Nigerian migrants stranded in Niger Republic. The repatriation was announced in a statement by Alexander Oturu, the National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI)’s South-West zonal coordinator, on Tuesday. The commission said the Nigerians included 32 males, 29 females, 44 children and three infants. “The migrants were conveyed to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency camp where the NCFRMI and International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have a tripartite agreement to provide temporary shelter for the returnees,” said the statement. “Before they are provided with onward transportation allowance to enable them…

Oct

23

2023

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One Love Foundation, RUDILAC, Seek Sack Of EFCC Chairman

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The Trustees of One Love Caring Foundation popularly known as One Love Foundation and Trustees of Initiative for Rural Development, Information and Legal Advocacy (RUDILAC) have joined hands together to call on the court to sack the new chairman of Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Ola Olukayode who was confirmed by Senate of the National Assembly on Friday 20th day of October 2023. The reliefs sought against the new EFCC chairman include a declaration that the appointment of Olukayode as the Chairman of EFCC in in breach of Section 2 (1) (A) (i), (ii), (iii) of the Economic Financial…

Oct

23

2023

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Rep Ibe Okwara Bags Kingdom Builder Award Of Presbyterian Church

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The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa was on Sunday conferred the Kingdom Builder Award by the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Lugbe Parish. The award was presented to the lawmaker on Sunday in Abuja by the Minister of the Parish, Rt. Rev. Innocent Agwu Okoro. Okoro said the award was in recognition of Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa's contribution to the Church of God. He charged him to see the honour as a call to greater service to the church and humanity. Receiving the award, the lawmaker thanked the parish for acknowledging his…

Oct

23

2023

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Presbyterian Church honours Abia-born philanthropist, Sam Anya

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Abia-born philanthropist and businessman, Chief Sam Anya was yesterday conferred with the honour of “Kingdom builder” by the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria Lugbe Parish. Anya was conferred with this award during the 2023 Harvest Thanksgiving of the Lugbe Parish of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria held on Sunday, with other prominent Nigerians in attendance. The Parish Minister, Rt. Rev. Innocent Agwu Okoro while presenting the award said the Church chose the philanthropist for the award based on his various contributions to the Church of God. Anya appreciated the Church for the recognition, promising to do more for humanity and God's…

Oct

23

2023

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Presbyterian Church Honours ABN TV Boss, Okali

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The Director of ABN TV, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali has been honoured with the friend of the church award by the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Lugbe Parish, for his support to the church. The award was presented to the media mogul on Sunday in Abuja by the Minister in-charge of the Parish, Rt. Rev. Innocent Agwu Okoro. Okoro said the award was in recognition of Okali’s contribution to the church of God. He charged him to see the honour as a call to greater service to the church and humanity. Receiving the award, Okali thanked the parish for acknowledging his contributions…

Oct

20

2023

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Tinubu Won’t Be Re-elected Sheikh Gumi Explodes

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Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has accused the Tinubu administration of planning to get eight years, vowing that they will not succeed. Although he did not specifically mention the president’s name in the video, which has gone viral, it was clear that the cleric was referring to Tinubu. Gumi also said the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was supported by hypocrites and worthless people. He alleged that though northerners were in charge of defence ministry, the command control is under southerners. Gumi also tackled Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), whom he described…

Oct

20

2023

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House of Reps Summons Eholor Over Money Laundering Allegation Against Nigerians By Chinese Authority

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Acting on a petition by One Love Foundation, the House of Representatives has summoned its Global President, Chief Dr Patrick Osagie Eholor to attend the hearing of the Committee on Public Petitions. Eholor had written to the House alleging that he was harassed by the Chinese authority who accused Nigerian as money launderers. The petition which was addressed to Hon. Mike Etaba, Chairman adhoc committee on public petitions, passed through the House Leader, Prof Julius Ihonvbere. In a letter of invitation to Eholor signed by the Chairman of the committee, the House said: "Whereas the above named petition is now…

Oct

19

2023

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BREAKING: Tinubu Revokes Appointment Of 24-Year-Old FERMA Chairman

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of the nomination of Engr. Imam Kashim Imam to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). The appointment of the 24-year-old fresh graduate had sparked reactions across the country. Imam was earlier appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Media Aide to the President, announced the withdrawal of Imam with immediate effect. Ajuri noted that all other appointments to the board and executive management team of FERMA are…

Oct

19

2023

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Tinubu Appoints New Leadership Across The Information And National Orientation Sectors

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight (8) new Chief Executive Officers for Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation: (1) National Orientation Agency (NOA) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu (2) Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos (3) Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) — Director-General / CEO — Dr. Muhammed Bulama (4) National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Charles Ebuebu (5) Voice of Nigeria (VON) — Director-General / CEO — Mr. Jibrin Baba Ndace (6) Advertising Regulatory Council…

Oct

19

2023

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SPOTLIGHT: Niger State’s Maiden Green Economy Summit 2023

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SPOTLIGHT: Niger State's Maiden Green Economy Summit 2023 By Aliyu Umar Aliyu Known for its diverse natural resources, including fertile agricultural land, forests, water bodies, abundant mineral deposits, and scenic landscapes is Niger State, located in the North Central region of Nigeria. Like many regions across the globe, Niger state is grappling with challenges related to environmental degradation, including deforestation, soil erosion, and water pollution which have all been exacerbated by climate change, leading to unpredictable weather patterns, increased desertification, and threats to agricultural productivity in the face of challenging financing circumstances. With the growing need for sustainable solutions, the…