Nine out the arrested Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered themselves to the Nigerian troops on Saturday at Buni Yari in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, the army has said. According to a statement issued by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the army spokesman inAbuja, the terrorists are: Usman Ali, 22, Ibrahim Matukur, 13 and Usman Hussaini 25. Others are, Ali Baba, Modu Wakil, 15, Usman Mahamadu, 47 years, Goni Bukar, 50, Modu Konto and Isah Ali, 25. Usman said that the repentant terrorists claimed to belong to the Mamman Nur faction of the Boko Haram terrorists group. “They said that…
Author: Alaba Rotimi
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed, has said the growing cases of hate speech, disinformation and fake news in the country are being orchestrated by naysayers and their sponsors to discredit the government, destabilize the polity and make the country ungovernable. The Minister made the statement at the Extra-ordinary Meeting of the National Council on Information (NCI), which has the theme ”Hate Speeches, Disinformation, Fake News and National Unity”, in Jos, Plateau State, on Thursday. ”The campaign (to discredit the government) is a multi-million naira project and the people behind this string of hate speech, disinformation and…
As part of the official events of the Social Media Week 2016, 100 young most innovative tech personalities in Nigeria were honoured at the #YTech100 event held on February 25, 2016. Those honored at the event include Olumide Ogunlana, the Founder of Prepclass.com.ng; Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, presenter of Tech Trends on Channels Television and Founder of Techsmart.ng; Kingsley Ezeani, the Founder at Information Nigeria; Chioma Chuka, VP at Red Digital; and Busayo Longe, Co-Founder at Form+ as well as 95 other young tech innovators in Nigeria. The event had in attendance the MD of GTBank, Segun Agbaje, who delivered a…
It was an insightful late afternoon meeting, when Her Excellency, Mrs Toyin Saraki, Founder-President of The Wellbeing Foundation Africa and Wife of the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, hosted Sir Richard Gozney, former British High Commissioner to Nigeria and distinguished career diplomat, at her residence in Abuja. Sir Gozney was accompanied by the Honourable Kate Osamor, Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom; and Mrs Dawn Spetale, Chief Financial Officer of Green Park. The discussions centered mainly around Mrs Saraki’s work with the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), an NGO she started over a decade ago, to…
Senator Stella Oduah, who is representing Anambra North Senatorial District, has again called for the establishment of an inland container terminal in Onitsha, Anambra State to grow the nations economy and attain industrial revolution in the South East. She disclosed this on Monday while leading delegation of South East Amalgamated Market Traders Association, (SEAWMATA) on a courtesy vist to the President of the Senate Bukola Saraki at the National Assembly. “There is indeed a great need to establish an inland container terminal in Onitsha considering the volume of trade ongoing on a daily basis, this will enhance production, boost the…
There are few sporting events as exhilarating as a good race. Whether it’s the world-famous Dakar Rally or the Tour de France, there’s nothing like racing entertainment to deliver a top-class sporting event. And in terms of horse racing, one of the most prestigious events has to be the Grand National which takes place every year at the historic Aintree racecourse in Liverpool. This massive racing event has long been considered to be the pinnacle of the European horse racing season, and always provides a epic spectacle as dozens of horses compete to be top of the Grand National tips…
Hon Peter Odey who is representing Ogoja State Constituency has expressed sadness over the demise of veteran journalist and social commentator, Dr. Okpo Ojah. Hon Odey has said the death of Dr. Okpo Ojah remains a shock to him. Saying he is a product of Dr. Ojah’s tutelage as a student in the University of Calabar. He described Dr. Ojah as a perfect gentleman who worked for the growth and development of Cross River State. “On behalf the good people of Ogoja and the people of Cross River State, I extend my heart felt sympathy to the family of Dr.…
Each day that passes by in Cross River State , both the weak and the strong are always struggling to survive. It is just like the famous saying by the Leader of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum which he gave a proper illustration about the Lion and the Gazelle. The Lion strives to get a Gazelle in order to have a meal and the Gazelle in turn must run faster than the fastest Lion or risk being perished. It is the same thing in Cross River State, our State is believed to be a civil service State, and so…
* President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon will join President El-Sisi of Egypt next month at the Africa 2016 forum. * The Forum will discuss key issues impacting African economies, as well as highlighting the African opportunity. * The Forum will showcase investment opportunities from 18 countries. CAIRO, Egypt – President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon will be some of the key speakers at the Africa 2016 investment forum, hosted by HE President of Egypt, H.E. Abdel Fateh El-Sisi. The two-day meeting in Sharm el Sheikh, will bring…
Great! In an offer to turnaround the decreasing moral business measures in Nigeria, Consumersng, an online buyer rights backing stage built up to guarantee a more shopper driven society in Nigeria has discharged names of chosen people of its maiden awards which goes for celebrating brands who are conveying premium administrations to Nigerians. In a press explanation discharged by the coordinators of the grant, the Rights Advocacy Platform clarified that part of the keys to opening the coveted client gratefulness arrangement in the nation is to showcase associations doing things RIGHTLY and position them as models for others to copy in…
Speaking at the global launch of the Lancet ‘Ending Preventable Stillbirths’ Series that took place at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on 19/01/16, the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, has called for stillbirths to be taken out of the shadows of healthcare – removing the cultural stigmas that have made it an invisible death and an invisible grief for mothers suffering the devastating loss of their children. While research has indicated that stillbirths account for almost 2.6 million deaths annually worldwide, 75% of these deaths take place in sub-Saharan African and…
In a move to create awareness of the direct and indirect costs of stillbirths, Her Excellency Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Founder-President of the leading maternal health NGO – Wellbeing Foundation Africa, today spoke with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to call for improvements in health education and access to primary healthcare – key elements to reducing stillbirths around the world. Currently, Nigeria has the second highest estimated stillbirth rate, with more than 300,000 stillbirths in 2015 – of which more than half occurred during labour and birth. Speaking to BBC Focus On Africa Radio Correspondent Akwasi Sarpong, Mrs. Toyin Saraki shared…
Commending Unilever Nigeria for its donation of relief materials, which were distributed to Nigerian Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Maiduguri, Nasarawa and Yola, the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, has called on all corporations to emulate Unilever’s example, and incorporate elements of good corporate citizenship into their Corporate Social Responsibility programs. Having partnered with Unilever Nigeria to distribute personal care and hygiene products to pregnant and nursing mothers in the Wassa IDP Camp in Abuja; several IDP Camps in Borno State, north-east Nigeria; and nurses and midwives in Kwara State, north-central Nigeria, Mrs.…
Princess Stella Oduah, the Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, has called on Nigerians to cling to Caution against the fast spreading Lassa Fever. She urged them to imbibe the culture of maintaining a clean environment to avoid further spread of the Lassa Fever as already reported in various states of the Federation. “Maintaining a clean environment is key to avoiding the fast spreading Lassa haemorrhagic fever. Avoiding close contact and reporting suspected victims to the nearest Health Centre will also help to curb it’s further spread. It is important for us to key into the ongoing sensitization campaign by…
Character has a major role to play in the cause of leadership. One of my mentor’s who I cherish and respect a lot once told his followers not to judge leaders by their appearance but by their content and character. My mentor, Martin Lurther Kings Jr. was right when he said leaders should be judged by their content and character and not physical appearance. A person’s character good or bad can inspire another to greatness or discourage another from attempting or trying. Real and true leaders are people who have strong conviction, personal and moral values. Character plays a major…
Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the wife of the President, while receiving the first baby of the year, 2016, baby Destiny Agu at the Asokoro District Hospital in Federal Capital Territory tasked mothers not to take lightly the issue of training their children to avoid social vices like terrorism in the country. Aisha Buhari who was represented at the event by Mrs. Gimbia Dogara, wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives pointed out that children are the future of our nation. She further stressed that the cause of insecurity in the country is partly because mothers have become complacent or refused to train their…
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, has met with local manufacturers of electricity meters to re-focus attention on the need to rapidly roll-out meters in order to ensure that distribution companies charge electricity consumers only for energy they consume. From the report submitted to the meeting that there are estimated Three Million non-metered customers nation-wide, even with Government’s resolve to bridge this metering gap as quickly as possible with maximum impact on local manufacturing and employment potentials fully harnessed. The Minister joined by the Minister of State, Mustapha Baba Shehuri challenged the local meter manufacturers…
Mr. Olowookere Samuel, who is the spokesman for Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, debunked on behalf of his Minister, Senator Chris Ngige that the Ministry is requesting submission of Curriculum Vitae of unemployed youths across the country for the purpose of being given employment contrary to what an online medium is making the nation to believe. Mr. Olowookere in a statement entitled: ‘RE: Curriculum Vitae (CV) collection by Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment’ advised the public to disregard this false directive as it did not emanate from Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The…
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has inaugurated a 5-man Interim Management Committee (IMC) to reorganize and restore healthcare services in the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri. He said that members of the committee were carefully selected after due consideration of their cognate experience, individual merits, integrity and ability to contribute meaningfully to the improvement of healthcare service delivery in Nigeria. Speaking at the occasion, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire said that the inauguration of the Interim Management Committee was not a punitive measure to the former management of the FMC, but a remedial measure to restore…
Peace and Security Forum (PSF) urged Nigerians to be willing and open to offer vital information for use which will strengthen the institutions and operations in a manner and way to boost peace and security in the country. The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Prof. Oshita O. Oshita, gave the charge when he declared open the bi-monthly meeting of the PSF facilitated by the IPCR in collaboration with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) at the IPCR Complex, Abuja lately. He also revealed that the Peace and Security Forum is supported by the Nigeria Stability and…