Year: 2023

Subsidy Removal: Northern CSOs Laud Tinubu, NEDC

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The Northern Transformation Agenda (NTA) has praised the efforts of President Bola Tinubu towards rehabilitating and rebuilding the North-East sub-region.  In a statement signed by Patriot Salisu Luqman, the group said the President demonstrated his love for the people of the zone with his selection of the board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC). In particular, Luqman said the reappointment of Mohamed Goni Alkali as the Managing Director affirms President Tinubu’s penchant for hard work, capacity and integrity.  He said having overachieved in his first four years, Alkali’s return…

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100 CSOs Reject Appeal Court Judgement On Plateaus Reps, Senate

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…say it is a threat to democracy No fewer than 100 civil society organisations have rejected the Appeal Court judgments for Plateau State National Assembly elections. The group under the auspices of the Coalition for Justice in Africa described the ruling as biased and targeted at members of the Peoples Democratic Party. The Convener of the coalition, Daniel Okwa who addressed a press conference in Abuja said the action of the court is a rape of democracy.  He said since pre-election matters are decided before elections, there is no locus…

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Prince Otu And The Reality Of Back To SOUTH

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By Thomas Odey Otunu The political mantra of back to South was birthed due to a formidable attempt to circumvent a convention which has been consciously and deliberately accepted by the people of Cross River State, to drive equity, benevolence, confidence, and justice in their political lives. Back to South got magnified at the wake of PDP’s perceived political misadventure, based essentially on candidacy, which couldn’t meet the expectation and interest of a people who found more justice in power sharing than survival of the fittest. The victory secured by…

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Kumuyi Launches Youth-powered GCK King’s Circle

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…Izeze says, ‘initiative is a transformational journey’ The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Dr. William F. Kumuyi, has launched the King’s Circle, a youth-powered initiative aimed at touching the lives of the youth across the globe. The initiative, which is an extension of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), was launched during a global virtual press conference held on Monday 6 November, 2023. The first episode titled, ‘The Journey to Becoming’ was premiered at 500 GMT on Tuesday 7 November 2023 across all social media platforms. Kumuyi…

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NSCDC’s Impact On The Renewed Hope Agenda

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By: Muyiwa Adetokumbo The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was established by Act 3 of 2003 with numerous security responsibilities. This Act was amended in 2007 to strengthen and empower the Corps for better service delivery. The Corps has carried out its activities in line with the provision of the Act and has, over the period under review, succeeded in making landmark achievements. Stakeholders in the country have corroborated this much. However, the activities of the NSCDC gathered momentum with the appointment of Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the…

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Akutah: As A New Sheriff Enters Shippers Council

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By Ucha Wilberforce One of Nigeria’s finest learned minds, Pius Ukeyima Akuta, Esq, has been confirmed as Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). Until his appointment and confirmation, Akutah was Principal State Counsel in the Office of the Honorable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Federal Ministry of Justice. The Nigerian Shippers’ Council is the Port Economic Regulator and a trade facilitation agency, with the responsibility to promote fair trade practices in the industry amongst the providers and consumers of shipping and port services. Its…

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COCSON, BAVCCA Condemn Planned Protest Against Kyari

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…says NNPCL GCEO has demonstrated exceptional leadership The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) and the Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) have condemned the planned protest by over 1000 lawyers, who have been calling for the sack of Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroluem Company Limited(NNPCL, Engr. Mele Kyari. Recall that few days ago, Lawyers under the Coalition of Nigerian Legal Practitioners,had demanded the sack of Kyari, over scarcity and arbitrary hike in price of Premium Motor Spirit(PMS), across the country. Their demand was…

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NCPC To Commence 2023 Main Pilgrimage Exercise To Rome In January

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By Ebriku John Friday The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has informed that the Commission would commence the 2023 main pilgrimage exercise to Rome by the third week of January, 2024. Rev Pam, who was quoted in a statement by Deputy Director/Head, Media & Public Relations, Mr. Celestine Toruka, to had made this known on Tuesday, 31st October, 2023, in Abuja during a meeting with members of the Conference of States, which comprised all the States Pilgrimage Leaders and Managers from the states Christian Pilgrims…

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Imperative for the Implementation of Prison Electronic Tags for Inmates Awaiting Trial in Correctional Centers in Nigeria

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-Dr Olukayode Ajulo, OON It is imperative for me to propose the urgent implementation of prison electronic tags for inmates awaiting trial in Nigeria. This initiative aims to address the pressing issue of overcrowding in prisons, expedite the judicial process, and optimize the utilization of government resources. The current state of Nigeria’s prison system is burdened by the high number of inmates awaiting trial. According to recent statistics, a significant proportion of the prison population comprises individuals who have not yet been convicted. This situation not only exacerbates issues of…

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Sen Yohanna Pledges Priority For Community Development, Representation

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By Ebriku John Friday Senator Amos Yohanna, representing Adamawa- North, says he will place priority on community enhancement and legislation, especially on youth development in his legislative activities. Yohanna said this in an interaction with journalists in Abuja on Monday. Yohanna had on Oct. 25, at Senate plenary, taken his Oath of Office and Allegiance. This followed his declaration as winner of the Feb. 26 senatorial election by an Appeal Court. Yohanna said his decision to centre his legislative activities on community and people-oriented representation was based on the numerous…

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