Abuja (Information Minister’s Press Crew Report) – The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku has advocated the establishment of a special fund to cater to the families of fallen activists in the labour and social movements, who have dedicated their lives to the struggle for democracy, freedom and the welfare of Nigerian citizens. Labaran Maku made the call recently in Abuja at the presentation of a book on the biography of the Late Olaitan Oyerinde (Comrade), who was the Deputy General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in his lifetime and was murdered in cold blood on May…
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Abuja (Office of the First Lady Report) – The wife of Nigerian President, Patience Jonathan, who is the President of the African First Ladies Peace Mission, has enjoined Muslim women in Nigeria and across Africa to reflect on new ways of spreading the culture of sustainable peace and harmonious coexistence in their communities. The First Lady stated this in Abuja in her Ramadan message recently, adding that Muslim women should demonstrate submission to the Almighty by upholding the observance of fasting as an important pillar of Islamic injunction. She further demanded them to engage in spiritual exercises and…
The government notes with concern the attempt by some persons working assiduously to demoralise our security agencies particularly military personnel involved in the fight against insurgency in the north-east. While we do not want to go into details of operations currently taking place, it is advised that the practice in which some persons just bandied figures of casualties on either the side of the military or insurgents should be discouraged and checked. The truth remains that the military is winning the war and the nation shall surely triumph in this fight.
(Report from OHCSF) The Federal Government has commissioned five housing estates built for public servants in the Federal Capital Territory as part of its corporate social responsibilities.The five housing estates commissioned are named after four of the former Heads of the Civil Service of the Federation, Ambassador Abu Obe, Stephen Oronsaye, Isa Bello Sali and Professor Oladapo Afolabi, while the fifth of the estates is named after Bukar Goni Aji.At the commissioning ceremony of the five estates financed by the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, an Agency in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the…
(Report from Federal Ministry of Water Resources) The Presidential Task Team on the implementation of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on transformation agenda of the agric-sector has commenced inspection of Federal Government’s irrigation projects with a view of harmonizing common activities that were embarked upon by the two Ministries to enhance food security in the country. The team which comprises of representatives of Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Federal Ministry of Environment is chaired and co-chaired by the Permanent Secretaries,…
(Report from Federal Ministry of Power) In its bid to stabilize power supply in Nigeria, the Federal Government has again commissioned another transmission sub-station in Cross River state with a call on Nigerians to protect power infrastructure in their communities.While commissioning the project in Calabar, the Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil said the commissioning is the next in the series of completed transmission stations designed to expand transmission capacity of the power sector, all aimed at improving power supply nationwide.The Minister reminded his audience that he had earlier commissioned three other sub-stations in Kano state, while several other…
(Report from Federal Ministry of Youth Development) Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Boni Haruna has disclosed that fire disaster prevention and safety awareness campaign can potentially prevent disasters, emphasizing that it is important for individual citizens and corporate organizations to key into the initiative. He spoke when he received the Fire Disaster Prevention And Safety Awareness Association of Nigeria in his office. Mr. Haruna noted that individuals and corporate organizations must understand their roles in the task of preventing fire disasters. He observed that the notion of fire disaster being a problem for Government alone to tackle needs to change. In continuing,…
ABUJA (Ministry of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation Report) – The Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Edem Duke has indicated that Bayelsa State will host the 2014 African Fashion Reception in Yenaoga from July 3 – 5, 2014. The Minister announced this at a press conference recently in Abuja, stating that the event would showcase the cultural diversity expressed through artistic fashion. The event which has the theme: “Africa is the New Inspiration of Global Fashion” will be declared open by President Goodluck Jonathan. The African Fashion Reception will create free trade and partnership among practitioners in the…
Information Minister Mr. Labaran Maku has condoled the management and staff of the New Telegraph Newspaper over the death of their Managing Editor, Mr. Suleiman Bisalla. In a letter to the Managing Director of the newspaper, Mr. Gabriel Akinadewo, the Minister said he was saddened by the demise of Mr. Bisalla along with twenty other Nigerians in the bomb explosion at Emab Plaza in Wuse Two, Abuja. The Minister said he knew Mr. Bisalla when he was the Political Editor of the Daily Trust Newspaper and described him as a dedicated and talented professional who acquainted himself satisfactorily as a…
Recall that about two weeks ago 486 persons travelling in convoy of 35 buses were intercepted in Abia state. As at today, 144 of this number have been released. It is expected that the media and the general public will be kept abreast of further developments. Importantly, one of the suspects connected with the packaging of the trip has been named and investigation is painstakingly continuing to unravel the issues involved in the incident.
Several media reports claim that about 60 women and children were allegedly abducted last weekend. Our findings however indicate nothing on ground to prove any act of abduction ever took place as reported. It is also on record that our findings are corroborated by the position of the Borno State Government as conveyed by Governor Kashim Shettima who said that there are no sufficient facts on the alleged abduction of 60 persons. Let us take this scenario into consideration. Who can honestly say he carried out a head count of the women during the mayhem? We advise people to desist…
ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Health Report) “The Nigerian Government is to sanction pharmaceutical distribution businesses that are not compliant with the National Drug Distribution Guidelines by June 2015,” the Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu (Prof) announced this in Abuja lately at a press briefing on the implementation status of the national drug distribution guidelines. He explained that though the guidelines require that from June 30, 2014, the Nigerian Government should commence the application of sanctions on all pharmaceutical distribution businesses that are not compliant with the National Drug Distribution Guidelines, it has been extended by one year. Onyebuchi Chukwu (Prof)…
ABUJA (Information Minister’s Press Crew) The bereaved family of Late Dora Nkem Akunyili (Professor) has announced that the Former Minister of Information and Communications will be buried in her home town on August 28, 2014. According to the statement by her husband, Chike Akunyili (Dr) recently, a Special Night of Tribute will hold on Monday August 25, 2014 in Abuja, followed by a Special Church Service on Tuesday August 26, 2014 in Abuja. The bereaved Chike Akunyili while thanking Nigerians for the great love they have extended to Dora both in life and at death said that details about the…
ABUJA (The Presidency Report) The fourth session of the 7th National Assembly of the fourth Republic has resumed its plenary on Tuesday June 24, 2014 after two weeks break with a call for the only item on the Senate Order Paper which was the announcement of the demise of Dahiru Awaisu Kuta (Senator) to be tabled before the distinguished Senators by the Leader of the Senate, Victor Ndoma Egba (Senator). The valedictory speeches for the Late Dahiru Kuta were subsequently slated for Wednesday June 25, 2014. Also, the plenary of the House of Representatives had on its notice paper five…
The one hundred youths from the nine states in the Niger Delta who undertook training agriculture in Israel have returned with the resolve to support government effort to enhance food sufficiency.While receiving the trainees, the Supervising Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Darius Ishaku urged them to use the skills acquired to remove the burden of food importation on the Government.He underscored the importance of agriculture in the development of the region, an assured the youth of the ministry’s readiness to link them with microfinance institutions.The Minister said the linkage would afford them easy access to loan that would help…
Abuja (National Conference Report) – “Except otherwise decided, henceforth, judicial officers convicted of corruption or perversion of justice will be liable to 50 years imprisonment and loss of all official entitlement, including gratuity and pensions without option of fine.” The National Conference sitting in Abuja said this recently, indicating that the decision was based on the examples of some Asian countries where the enactment of such laws helped to restore sanity, reduce corruption, abuse of office, instill due process and the rule of law. They also resolved on corruption that legislation be enacted by the Federal Government, stipulating life imprisonment for…
ABUJA (National Conference Report) – The debate of the ongoing National Conference in a bid to reduce the current negative impact of medical tourism on the image and integrity of Nigeria and her healthcare system has set strict procedures that must be observed by public officers seeking medical treatment outside Nigeria. The Conference in its sitting lately, observed that seeking medical treatment abroad has resulted to immense capital flight and drain on Nigeria’s economy. Adding, this has also resulted to medical tourism and abuse of existing processes for the screening of referrals for foreign medical treatment. It resolved after debating on the…
UMUAHIA (FIC Abia State Report) – The Governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji has signed into law the National Health Insurance Scheme as an executive bill after signing an MoU with the National Health Insurance Scheme in the State and directing that the Abia State workforce be integrated into the health scheme as other workers. He stated this at the Government House in Umuahia when he received in audience the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Health Insurance Scheme, Femi Thomas during his advocacy visit to the State. Theodore Orji noted that his administration has a two-point agenda in the State,…
ABUJA (Office of HOCSF Report) – The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation is holding a 7-day Expert Committee Retreat on Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) Human Resources Business Process in Calabar, Cross River State for the relevant Human Resources Management Divisions of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the federal establishments. In his keynote address at the occasion, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation,Bukar Goni Aji said that the retreat aims at re-validating the “AS-IS” – HR Manual and developing the “TO BE” Human Resources Business Processes for full integration of…
Report from GIS, SURE-P, Fed. Ministry of Finance. Graduate interns across the Country have been urged to maximize the benefits of the Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS). This call was made recently by the Director of the scheme, Mr. Peter Papka at the orientation organized for interns and firm representatives in Lagos State. The orientation is organized to enable interns optimize their internship period by developing useful skills and positive work habits, provide them an opportunity to share experiences with other participants, including firm representatives on opportunities and challenges in the workplace, expose them to opportunities for life after internship as…