Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, under the auspices of Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria (CCSON) on Wednesday, debunked allegations leveled against the Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh. This was contained in an address delivered during a press conference organised by the Coalition, which was read by the National Secretary, CCSON, Comrade Dele Anifowoshe in Abuja. Anifowoshe pointed out that there was no in-depth investigation before some media houses reported what they received as allegations from some persons they described as mischievous and…
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Prince F O Oli Foundation Tonic To Cross River Students
It is a given fact that powerful visions effectively mobilise ideas, people and other critical resources. They create the momentum and will to initiate needed changes. They inspire individuals, complement organizations and institutions to commit, to persist and to give their best, ultimately impacting the human condition. Drawing from this philosophy, Oli Olowhu, PhD, has demonstrated in no small measure that to lift society demands bold, compassionate and direct action. This thinking underlines his recent intervention by crediting several sons and daughters of Utugwang, Obudu LGA of Cross River State…
Read MoreReminiscing On General TY Buratai’s Patriotism
By Philip Agbese As said by George Washington, “A great general is not just a warrior, but a strategist, diplomat, and inspiration to his troops”. This and many more have General Tukur Yusufu Buratai shown to Nigerians and the world. TY Buratai is a distinguished Nigerian military leader who has left an indelible mark on the canvas of patriotism. As the former Chief of Army Staff and later Ambassador to the Benin Republic, his unwavering dedication to his country has been a cornerstone of his illustrious career. With an unparalleled…
Read MoreImo: ‘Time to listen to Ikenga’s cry for Ideato’ – Rep Agbese tells FG
Hon. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, has called on the Federal Government to pay urgent attention to the plight of the people of Ideato in Imo State. Agbese made this call in reaction to another alarm raised by his colleague, Hon. Ikenga Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere representing Ideato North/ South Federal Constituency. In a trending video, Ugochinyere captured a flooded erosion site, lamenting that there is neither a government in Imo nor FG presence in his constituency. Ideato has been plagued by a mirage of issues in…
Read MoreKeyamo’s Penchant For Excellence And Tinubu’s Administration
By Kehinde Akinmosu The appointment of Festus Keyamo, SAN, as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, could not have come at a better time. Indeed, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has something up his sleeves. There are bound to be mixed reactions. To some, Keyamo does not fit the bill being a lawyer with no experience in the aviation sector. Others argue that the position is not technical but administrative. However, I stand with the school of thought that emphasizes on administration because there is no guarantee that a pilot…
Read MoreAviation: Where Rafsajani Got It Wrong Again
By Godswill Udenyi The lamentation about the impact of corruption on Nigeria is loud on a deafening scale. But in obsessing with corruption, there is a collective loss of sight of a more insidious evil in the polity, which is the activity of those who actively sabotage Nigeria for the benefit of foreign interests in exchange for personal gains. Alarmingly, what makes this set of saboteurs dangerous is the way they package their destructive intent to appear as patriotic intervention or advocacy for best practice. Combined with the access they…
Read MoreAHMED AND HIS STAMP OF EXCELLENCE IN NYSC.
By Williams Ochonu It is said that, “Leadership is often defined by one’s ability to inspire, influence, and drive positive change”. Ahmed’s journey is a testament to this definition, as he seamlessly embodies excellence in every endeavor he undertakes. From his early life to his current role in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), From a humble beginning, Yushau Dogara Ahmed has emerged as a beacon of excellence in his role as the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). With his unwavering dedication and commitment to the betterment…
Read MoreNEDC, Good Man, Good Heart
By Gideon Unazi A goldfish has no hiding place. This is the story of Mohammed Goni Alkali, the North East Development Commission (NEDC) managing director. His recent appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu buttresses this point. The North East Development Commission plays a critical role in the region’s socioeconomic development that witnessed years of conflict and the attendant destruction of sources of livelihood and infrastructures. It was a herculean task to bring the socioeconomic life in the region back to normalcy. The giant strides the Mohammed Goni Alkali-led management team…
Read MoreCross River APC Demands Return of Nat’l Women Leader Position, Meet Ganduje
…want Tinubu’s intervention By Ebriku John Friday The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Cross River State led by Dame Senator Florence Ita-Giwa on Thursday, had an exhaustive meeting with the National Chairman of the party, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and strongly appealed for the return of the position of the National Women Leader back the state. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, the state Chairman of the Party in Cross River State, Barr Alphonsus Ogar Eba, said a letter has been written to the leader of the party, President Bola Ahmed…
Read More10th NASS And How Tajudeen Abass Is Re-Defining Democracy
By Philip Agbese Jeremy Bentham once said, “The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation.” In this wise, one can easily deduced that, a nation can never be worth being called a nation, and will never be complete until democracy becomes power to make law given to the people by the people for the people. Hon Tajudeen Abbas has taken on the monumental task of redefining democracy in Nigeria and he has already made significant strides in achieving this goal. Since his election, he…
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