President Muhammadu Buhari says that Nigeria as an indivisible geo-political entity is more beneficial to its citizens than becoming units of nationalities. Buhari gave the advice in a nationwide broadcast to mark the 60th independence anniversary of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. According to him, Nigerians must collectively resolve to continue their journey beyond the recorded 60 years on the understanding that Nigeria as a geo-political entity will be more beneficial to every citizen. “We are greater together than being smaller units of nationalities,’’ he asserted. Buhari stated that citizens should continue to do the right things to promote unity and…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Fellow Nigerians I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit myself to the service of this great country of great people with profound diversities and opportunities. We are bound by destiny to be the largest and greatest black nation on earth. At this stage in our nationhood it is important that we reflect how we got…
A Special Court Martial sitting in Maiduguri In Wednesday dismissed Cpl. Aliyu Yakubu from service for defiling a 13-year-old girl. Delivering judgment, the court sitting at 7 Division General Court Martial in Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, the President of the court, Brig.- Gen. Arikpo Ekubi, sentenced Yakubu to five years imprisonment. The court sentenced the convict after listening to five witnesses on the two counts charge of defilement and assault. “This honourable court finds you, Corporal Aliyu Yakubu guilty of the offences of defilement and assault contrary to sections 78 and 104 sub section 2a of Armed Forces Act respectively. “The offence…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday in Abuja approved budgetary proposal of N13.08trillion for 2021 fiscal year. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, made this known when she briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council meeting. She explained that the total aggregate revenue projected for the 2021 budget was N7.89 trillion with a deficit of N4.48 trillion. According to the minister, the total capital expenditure projected in the budget is 29 percent of the aggregate expenditure, saying the 29 per cent is an improvement over the 24 percent projected in budget…
The Director General of the National Biosafety Management, NBMA, Dr Rufus Ebegba has called for concerted efforts to ensure safety application of modern biotechnology, emerging modern biotechnology and the use of Genetic Modification Organisms, GMO, as well as in ensuring Biosecurity in Nigeria. The DG, his good will message to Nigerians on the occasion 60th anniversary celebration and made available to ASHENEWSONLINE on Wednesday, stated that the safe deployment of modern biotechnology products will ensure food security in the country, raise our revenue, create employment opportunities and help in the diversification of the economy. According to Dr. Ebegba, 60 years…
Kaduna Electric has started implementing the old electricity tariff as at August 31st, 2020 as ordered by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. A statement by the spokesperson of the company, Abdulazeez Abdullahi and made available to ASHENEWSONLINE on Wednesday, said the reversal to the old tariff regime is in compliance with Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, following federal government’s agreement with organised labour. “Following the directive of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to Distribution Companies to suspend the new Service Based Tariff and revert to the old tariff as at August 31, 2020, the Management of Kaduna Electric wishes to inform…
The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry Defence, Alhaji Babangida Hussaini, on Wednesday assumed duties with a pledge to ensure a robust working relationship with members of staff. A statement by the Special Assistant to the Minister of Defence on Media and Publicity, Malam Mohammed AbdulKadri on Wednesday, said that the new Permanent Secretary, a seasoned administrator and technocrat, was until his appointment the Director Special Project at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing. He added that Husseini replaced Alhaji Sabi’u Zakari who retired from active service recently. According to him, the new Permanent Secretary attended the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has outlined measures by Nigeria to reverse biodiversity loss, expressing concern that most indigenous flora and fauna commonly found within the country are facing extinction. Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said Buhari spoke in a video-message to the virtual 2020 Biodiversity Summit, held on the margins of the 75th UN General Assembly, in New York. The president noted that Nigeria, like other countries, had a wide array of rich and invaluable national heritage that include an impressive network of wetlands, wildlife and forestry resources. ”Regrettably, most of the indigenous flora and fauna…
The World Bank has announced a 12 billion dollars allocation for an initiative to cover payments for coronavirus vaccines for low-income countries, the Guardian newspaper reported. The World Bank President, David Malpass, said, cited by the media outlet. The programme is set to ensure countries of low and middle income would also get access to drugs against the virus, as the developed nations have already reserved a significant number of doses, Malpass said. “Having this finance available will be a game changer because once a safe and effective vaccine is available it will allow people to resume their lives with…
A Bill for an Act to alter the provisions of Section 89 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabimila and the Chairman, Rules and Business, Abubakar Fulata at the plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the bill, Fulata said that Section 89 states that anybody who is summoned by the parliament and refuses to appear would be issued a warrant of arrest and be compelled to appear. He said that the bill seeks to alter the provision to state that anyone…