By Gami Tadanyigbe The Kuje Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has inaugurated leaders of the South-West geopolitical zone, who are residence of Kuje Area Council, FCT. The inaugurated chairman of the geopolitical zone, Amos Oluwaniyi, was sworn-in, Omo Labake Oladimeji, as vice Chairman, Folake Comfort Ibikunle, as treasurer. Others are, Abraham Kutis, as Secretary, Florence babadiya, as women leader, Samson Osunolale as youth leader and Orishaniolowa Sunday as PRO among others. A Barrister, Clement Ojotene, administered the oath of office on the new executives at the Kuje Area Council township hall. Mr Sunday Zaka, FCT PDP Chairman, speaking…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room on Monday called on the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the Electoral Offences Commission bill to curb vote buying in elections. Mr Clement Nwankwo, Convener of the coalition of civil society organisations, made the call at a news conference on the just-concluded Edo governorship election. Nwankwo said that the call became imperative to check the menace of vote trading, which include buying and selling, in Nigeria’s elections. “Politicians are increasingly investing monies to buy votes, with voters appearing to be willing to sell their votes. “In Edo election, this practice was widespread with…
The Niger State High court on Monday, set October 14 as pre-trial date in the relisted money laundering case involving the former governor of Niger state, Muazu Babangida Aliyu. Aliyu is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alongside his then Chief of Staff, Umar Nasko and the chairman, Niger State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Barrister Tanko Beji on amended seven-count charge, bordering on money laundering and criminal breach of trust to the tune of N2 billion. It will be recalled that the case was relisted for hearing on September 14, 2020, and the…
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence and Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti Corruption, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, on Monday, in Zaria, Kaduna State, condoled the family of the late Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris. Wamakko, a former governor of Sokoto State, described the death of the late Alhaji Shehu Idris as a monumental loss, not only to his family, Zazzau Emirate or Kaduna, but to the country as a whole. Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District, said that, the late Emir had made invaluable contribution to peace, unity and socioeconomic development of Zazzau Emirate, Kaduna…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development, CITAD, has joinined millions of people over the world, to celebrate the 2020 International day of Peace with the theme, “Shaping Peace Together”. In a statement by the Acting Program Coordinator, Ibrahim Nuhu, CITAD also called on the Federal government to invest more on Information Communication Technology, ICT, for a peaceful Nigeria. “Governments should invest more on ICT in the security sectors “Governments and individuals should embrace use of Science and Technology related research,” the statement reads in parts. Read the statement below: In Nigeria, this year, it…
Governor of Kebbi, Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu on Monday, laid the foundation for the first FIFA mini stadium in Birnin Kebbi. Constructed through the FIFA/NFF Goal Project, the stadium is of 267 seats capacity and can be expanded to accommodate 6,000 fans. Contract for the stadium construction, expected to be completed in six months, was awarded to ARON Nigeria Ltd at the cost of $1.19 million. The project, which foundation-laying was supported by executive members of Nigeri Football Federation (NFF), is located on Kalgo Road. Speaking at the ceremony, Bagudu described the project as important to the development of sports in the…
Connected Development (CODE), a Non-Governmental Organisation on Monday declared its support for Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Nigerian Finance Minister as Director-General for the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Mr Hamzat Lawal, Chief Executive of CODE and Founder of Follow The Money, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja. Lawal said that its support for Okonjo-Iweala’s nomination by respective governments for position of WTO Director-General among seven other candidates was based on her capability to creatively steer the affairs of the organisation. According to him, the support is based on understanding of Okonjo-Iweala’s sound judgment, remarkable skills in navigating…
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, has described the death of the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris as a great loss, not only to the Zazzau Emirate but also to the Sokoto Caliphate and Nigeria as a whole. The governor made the comment when he paid condolence visit to the Emir’s Palace in Zaria on Sunday. Tambuwal described the late Emir as a wise and reputable leader, who made valuable contribution to the affairs of Nigeria. He prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Emir and his subjects the fortitude to bear with the irreparable loss. The…
As CBN holds its 275th quarterly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Monday, a Financial expert, Mr Okechukwu Unegbe called for reduction of lending rates by banks to encourage investment. Unegbe, a Past President of Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), suggested in Abuja that the lending rate should be reviewed downwards from its present rate of about 15 per cent to encourage investor borrowings. He said that such a step would improve job creation, poverty reduction and economic growth. “The MPC should look at the interest rate issue, particularly lending rates by the banks. “Deposit rate is almost zero…
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on Monday says Nigeria has expressed its interest to join the Hand- in-Hand initiative to accelerate agricultural transformation and sustainable rural development. A statement by Mr David Tsokar, FAO National Communication Officer, on Monday said that the country was ready to join the other 20 countries currently involved in this new initiative. “There are incidents of floods in most parts of the country, where much of the food is produced, like we have in Kebbi state; we have also seen growing conflicts over land resources; “Yet many farmers still face…