By Ebriku John Friday The 1981 Law School setters have congratulated one of their own, Dr Mike Ozekhome, SAN on the conferment of the prestigious award of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on him by President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on behalf of the class at pre-award coctail/dinner at BREW23, Asokoro-Abuja, yesterday, a prominent member of the class and a Federal Commissioner in Nigerian Law Reform Commission, Sir Dan-Abia Bassey extolled the sterling qualities of Dr Ozekhome whom he described as the Class Leader. He also Commended President…
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KOGI GOVT VS DANGOTE- BETTER LATE THAN EVER( Part 1)
By Hon Duro Meseko I am an indigene of Kogi State. I have the interest of the State at heart. But I must confess, an issue has been bothering so much that sometimes I lose sleep for days- The issue of Dangote Cement and how Kogi practically lost out in the company! I was tormented by this sad reality almost on daily basis until last week when the State Government took the bull by the horn and sealed the cement factory, citing irregularities in the processes leading to the so-called…
Read MoreObajana: Who is Afraid of Kogi House of Assembly Probe?
By Alfred Adasu Dangote Cement Plc is in the news and for the wrong reason. The alleged acquisition of Obajana Cement Company in Kogi State. I was fortunate to stumble upon the report by the technical committee set up by the Kogi State government over the 100% ownership of the cement factory by Dangote Industries Limited. There were indeed infractions by Dangote Industries, and the manner it had carried on since the beginning of the conflict has been most worrisome. They have resorted to spreading falsehood and threatening blackmail. I…
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Obajana Cement: Group chides Dangote Company over plot to destabilize peace in Kogi The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has accused the management of Dangote Cement of a plot to disrupt the peace and security in Kogi State over the government’s insistence to recover its shares in the company. The group said rather than address the issues raised by the state government, the company has resorted to name-calling and underarm tactics ultimately causing turmoil and threat to the security. The Coalition for Truth and Justice made this known in…
Read MoreGroup condemns Kogi govt over invasion of Dangote cement factory with thugs
The Nigeria Good Governance Action Group (NGGAG) has condemned the “unwarranted” invasion of the Dangote Cement factory in Kogi State. In a statement signed by its national coordinator, Comrade Arome Ainoko, the group, however, advised the government to “concentrate on making lives of the people better and not create more hardship by disrupting the activities of the company”. “The Nigeria Good Governance Action Group views with utter consternation the recent invasion of the Dangote Cement Company in Obajana, Kogi State. It has been uncovered that by that unprovoked mayhem visited…
Read MoreNCPC Boss Receives Award Of Most Resourceful Executive Secretary
By Ebriku John Friday The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has received an award of the most effective, proactive and resourceful Executive Secretary in Nigeria by the Nigeria House of Dream Parliament on 6th October, 2022 at the NCPC corporate headquarters, Abuja. Rev. Pam in his remarks, thanked the team for the award given to him. In his words ,“I lack words to express my joy and happiness to the fact that we have people like you who research on what public office…
Read MoreCSO’S Commends FCTA Perm Sec, Adeshade Over Administrative Dexterity
The Competent Governance for Accountability and Civic Trust has commended the leadership prowess of the Permanent Secretary FCTA, Sir Olusola Adeshade. The National Coordinator, CGACT, Amb. Omoba Micheal speaking after the civil society organization’s recent assessment in the FCTA Administration, therefore implore all relevant stakeholders to support the transformational drive in line with the core values and mission of the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari which is geared towards diversifying and growing the economy to sustain the revenue base of the Nation’s treasury. According to him, we are using…
Read MoreIHRC Decorates NCPC Boss With A Gold Lapel For Distinguished Service To Humanity
By Ebriku John Friday The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has been decorated with a gold lapel by the International Human Rights Commission for his distinguished service to humanity. The event took place in the office of the Executive Secretary at the NCPC corporate headquarters on 5th October, 2022, says a statement by Godiya Mathew, Senior Information officer NCPC, Media & Public Relations. Rev. Pam in his remarks said he was privileged to be decorated with the gold medal as he has…
Read MoreFALLOUT OF NFF ELECTION: FOOTBALL STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR REMOVAL OF NFF GENERAL SECRETARY
Concerned Football Stakeholders has called the recent elections into the board of the Nigeria Football Federation “a total sham and complete parody of the spirit of football governance globally”. The group, which is “a voluntary association of Nigerians interested in football matters”, put this position on record at a press conference in Abuja, where they gave their “assessment of the just concluded NFF congress in Benin and the general health of football administration in Nigeria”. In the group’s statement, delivered by the Convener, Okechukwu Chinekezie, they argued that “NFF had…
Read MoreYahaya Bello: Where Asiwaju Got It Right.
By Philip Agbese Governor Yahaya Bello remains a force to reckon with in the political landscape in Nigeria. You don’t have to like his face, but you can’t help but like his style. He is young and vibrant and one that speaks truth to power. Alhaji Yahaya Bello is also one of the few who connects easily with the teeming youthful population in the country. He speaks the language they understand because he is one of them and has commanded tremendous respect from that circle. His aspiration to be President…
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