The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to Nigerians, especially those who have the wherewithal, to complement the efforts of the government by assisting the thousands of Nigerians who have been displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency. ”With over 2 million people displaced, mostly in the North-east, the scale of the crisis is enormous and far beyond what the government alone can handle,” said the Minister, who on Saturday visited a camp for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Bama, one of the most affected towns in Borno State, the epicentre of the Boko Haram insurgency.…
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Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has advised President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) against paying heed to those criticising the arrest and detention of a former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki; the founder of Daar Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi; and other suspects involved in the disappearance of $2.1bn form the office of the former NSA, money meant for the procurement of arms. Falana, in a statement on Sunday, faulted the claim by some lawyers that the order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). from a magistrate’s court to detain some of the suspects for 14…
Amid sliding value of the Naira and mounting complaints by private sector players on the tottering state of the economy, all appears not to be well with the Nigerian state. But former Abia State governor, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, says it is not time to despair because President Muhammadu Buhari is making efforts to rework the economy. In an interview with journalists at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on arrival from the United Kingdom, at the weekend, Kalu urged that Buhari should be given enough time to deliver on his promises, as he grapples with the burden of tackling…
In a recent interview with Edo State Governor, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, he spoke about the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, his quarrel with his predecessor, former Governor Lucky Igbinedion and his strategy to ensure that he hands over Osadebey Avenue to an All Progressives Congress (APC) governor in 2016. We have not heard anything yet on the committee set up by the Federal Government to look into the books of the immediate past Peoples Democratic Party, PDP led administration and you are the leader of that committee. What is the situation? Like we told Nigerians earlier, we have appointed PPMG to carry out a…
In Abuja at the weekend, the Information and Culture Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the Federal Government has done “very” well in the fight against corruption and terrorism in the country. The minister stated that one major achievement of the Federal Government’s fight against corruption is that for the first time in a long time, people have begun to appreciate the fact that corruption is an ill. He said that in its anti-corruption war, the present administration would go beyond prosecuting people, to changing the way Nigerians did things. Mohammed, therefore, said that the government would soon launch its change…
President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has said that he opted for the assistance of former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to mediate in the political crisis in Guinea Bissau because of his wide political and military experience. A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, quoted President Buhari as saying that he took the decision because Mr. Obasanjo was also strongly committed to the unity of Nigeria and Africa. The statement said that Mr. Buhari said this at an audience with the President of Guinea Bissau, Jose Mario Bavz at the sidelines of…
Chief Raymond Dokpesi’s Son, Junior, releases a press statement on his father’s detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read his statement below: 1. It has become very imperative that following an article published in the Nation Newspaper and reprinted in other online and social media, that we provide more clarification on the current detention without trial of Dr. Raymond Dokpesi by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja over allegations of Criminal Conspiracy and Money Laundering. 2. In the first place there is no iota of truth whatsoever that Dr. Dokpesi had a hand in any…
Nigerian Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has described the late emir of Keffi, Alhaji Muhammadu Chindo-Yamusa II, as a man of peace, whose long reign witnessed phenomenal development of the ancient town of Keffi and Nasarawa State. Special adviser to the Senate president on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in a statement in Abuja, said Senator Saraki received the news of the passing on of the emir with shock and sadness. He said while Senator Saraki thanked God for the exemplary life, wise counsel and progressive disposition of the royal father, he commiserated with the immediate family of the deceased,…
The Department of State Security (DSS) yesterday disclosed that it had uncovered some terrorist cells in the nation’s capital city, Abuja, and had arrested 10 suspected terrorists. The DSS said the arrested Boko Haram sect members were those who migrated from various conflict theatres in the North East to the FCT in order to enable them capitalise on the excitement of the yuletide season to launch attacks in the city. The sect members according to a statement by Tony Opuiyo, had continued to establish and operate sleeper cells whose (sole) mandates were to conduct surveillance and carry out subsequent attacks…
Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bamanga Tukur on Saturday escaped suspected assassination attempt on his life. The attempt, according to Oliver Okpala, the Special Assistant on Media to Tukur, happened along Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport area in Abuja while Tukur was on his way to Owerri via Abuja Airport to receive a doctorate degree award from the Federal University of Technology (FUTO) Owerri, the Imo State capital. The suspected assassins, who Okpala said operated in tinted Hilux van, tried to break into Tukur’s convoy. The van according to Okpala was heading towards Tukur’s jeep but was…
The Bayelsa guber race was, yesterday, marred by violence, inducement of voters and apathy in parts of the state, particularly in the riverine and coastal areas. Malfunctioning of card reader machines was also rampant. Southern Ijaw, Ekeremor, Brass and Nembe local councils were worst hit as thugs unleashed mayhem on rival supporters. In Southern Ijaw, although four persons were reportedly killed, an indigene of the area told Sunday Vanguard that those confirmed dead were more. Gunmen were said to have invaded the riverside community in the early hours of the day ostensibly to hijack election materials. Three of the invaders were…
Apostle Johnson Suleman, founder of the Auchi, Edo State based Omega Fire and Miracles Ministries, is a motivational and faith-building teacher. Suleman, in this interview, shares his ‘prophecies from God to nations and individuals’ while demonstrating, that, by faith and actions of leadership, there is great hope that people will be impressed with how God affects lives and then turn to God in reality. Specifically, he says he warned that the late APC governorship candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu, could die in the middle of election. Your ministry appears to growing across the world, and you continue to open more, branches. What…
Really, many things are conspiring to make me sad in this country. The Kogi State problem is still there and appears to be daily gathering much dross about it, what with the contestants crying foul and refusing to back down. I have since been questioning the viability of these states, but that’s a topic for another day. Then there are the bombings still going on by the boko haram as if that body wants to tell us they are still around. So, at my own social media, i.e., when we go to queue for fuel for three or four days…
Northern Nigerian states’s governors, have condemned the alleged attacks on worship places by Biafra loyalists, during a protest in Onitsha, Anambra state. According to Channels TV, the chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Kashim Shettima, speaking through his media aide, Malam Isa Gusau, said “We condemn the Wednesday crisis in very strong term. We have been in touch with one another today. The Governors of major cities in the north in particular, have been in critical touch to share thoughts and we have collectively taken firm measures to ensure that the violence doesn’t spread to any part of the…
The social media bill proposed by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria a couple of days ago is an attempt to shut the voices of the law abiding citizens of Nigeria. I find it very disturbing that the Nigeria senate is setting up a bill on the social media. In as much as I urge media practitioners to be very objective in their reporting, I condemn the bill in strong terms. It is highly lampoonable that the same social media that was used by many of Nigeria’s leaders during the electioneering period is now seen as an enemy…
Encourages girls to focus on gaining education and leadership skills to make a difference in their communities. Sharing insight today during a courtesy call from the Nigerian Girl Guides Association Gwagwalada Area Council, the Wife of the Senate President and Founder of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, has encouraged young girls to focus on education and take up leadership roles in order to become effective change agents in their generation. While giving girls access to quality education has the potential to transform communities and facilitate sustainable development; globally, 31 million girls of primary school age and 32…
2 December 2015 – Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) are the primary job creation engine in Africa, accounting for over 95% of firms and 60%-70% of employment. Yet, SME’s on the continent report access to finance as the biggest obstacle to growth. Malaik, an impact-focused equity crowdfunding portal, test launched today, to connect investors interested in impact investment opportunities and entrepreneurs raising equity finance. Malaik offers the global community clear and well-documented opportunities for high impact investing in African businesses, a chance to participate in Africa’s growth story. “Young companies all over Africa face a scarcity of funds to fuel…
The member representing Ogoja State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Peter Odey has congratulated Barr. Joe Abang and Hon Thomas Udam on their well deserved appointment as Commissioners in the State. Hon Odey described the duo of Barr. Abang and Hon Udam as men who have what it takes to take Cross River State to the next level of the State’s developmental struggle. He urged them to bring their experience to bear by making sure that they perform assiduously in their various ministries. He thanked Governor Ayade for appointing them as Commissioners and expressed great…
The month of November has been a busy but eventful one in the Nigerian Senate. Lots of Bills were presented and a few other motions passed. Out of all the Bills presented, a number of them also passed for second reading. Some of these Bills presented to the house include: FCT University of Science and Technology, Abaji, (Est. etc) Bill, 2015 (SB. 59) by Senator Philip Aduda (FCT) This Bill seeks to establish the Federal Capital Territory University of Science and Technology to develop and offer academic and professional training particularly in the field of sciences and to act as…
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa is pleased to announce our sponsorship of the Climb With Remi. We are sponsoring one brave climber headed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, in support of women, children, and elderly people in Nigeria’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. There are currently 3.3 million internally displaced Nigerians, living in overrun and over-capacity IDP camps. Many of the IDPs are children, including a large number of newborns. In Borno State alone, over 100 babies are born daily in IDP camps with an average of five to six deliveries in each of the state’s 21 camps. As the Newborn Champion…