An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the Federal Government (FG) for suspending the accreditation of degrees obtained from the Republic of Benin and Togo. The ban on accreditation followed the discovery of irregular and fraudulent practices in the admission and course programs of some universities in the two countries. MURIC’s commendation came through a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Wednesday 3rd January, 2024. He said: “A laudable move was made yesterday by the Federal Government (FG) when it suspended the accreditation of degrees from the Republic of Benin and…
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President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law in keeping with his avowed commitment to maintaining a timeous, predictable, and efficient budget cycle. President Tinubu assented to the bill at the State House, on Monday, shortly after returning to Abuja from Lagos. Speaking at the signing of the bill, the President assured Nigerians that the implementation of the budget would be efficiently pursued and vigorously monitored, adding: “All the institutional mechanisms shall be held to account in ensuring diligent implementation”. “All MDA’s have been directed to take responsibility and provide monthly Budget Performance Reports to the Ministry…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has said the random and incessant killings and maiming of scores of people across the country such that recently happened in Barikin Ladi and Bokkos Local Government Areas of Plateau State calls for tougher action by the government in terms of prompt and proactive measures. Reacting to the incident in Plateau State in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, the former Vice President said that those attacks can be stemmed only when the government shows utmost determination to eliminate the threats by expanding the security architecture in the country and fast-tracking the arrest…
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, and his wife, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, marked their 31st wedding anniversary with a thanksgiving mass at their residence in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area. The event which doubled as a celebration of institution of marriage also saw the Governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all who joined them for the occasion. The Governor acknowledged the high rate of failed marriages but was quick to attribute the longevity of his union to God’s abundant blessings and grace. Governor Soludo fondly recalled their commitment to celebrating each year of their marriage journey, from the very beginning to…
President Tinubu’s administration has said it will not rest until victims of the gruesome attacks on communities in Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State get justice and the residents are safe. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, gave the assurance when he visited crisis-ravaged communities in Plateau State to condole with the people and state government over the recent killings in Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas of the state. Vowing vehemently that the Killings on the Plateau and other parts of the country must stop, the VP said, “Now Please accept our heartfelt condolences.…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alh Atiku Abubakar has expressed shock and sadness following the announcement of the death of two prominent Nigerians today, Wednesday 27 December, 2023; Governor of Ondo State, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Gali Umar Na’Abba. In a message made available to the media, the Waziri Adamawa said: “It was with a rude shock and sadness that I read about the passing of the Governor of Ondo State, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Gali Umar Na’Abba. Governor Akeredolu…
President Bola Tinubu has reminded leaders that the federal and sub-national governments of Nigeria have the mutual responsibility of ensuring the country’s peace and stability. Speaking during a meeting with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at his residence in Lagos on Tuesday, the President reiterated his condemnation of the latest killings in Plateau State. Addressing the governors, the President issued a stern directive to security agencies to halt the carnage in Plateau State and intensify the pursuit of those responsible for the recent tragic events in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas. Condoling with the victims, President Tinubu emphasized the…
President Bola Tinubu is felicitating with the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu (CON), on his 62nd birthday. President Tinubu celebrated the consummate administrator and politician who served as the Executive Governor of Kebbi State from May 29, 2015 to May 29, 2023, and as the Senator representing Kebbi Central from 2009 to 2015. The President commends the Ivy League-educated financial expert for the diligence, rigour, detail, passion, and experience he brings to bear in the discharge of his duties. President Tinubu wished the Minister good health, longevity, and strength in the service of the nation.
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which resulted in the tragic loss of many lives. President Tinubu directed security agencies to immediately move in, scour every stretch of the zone, and apprehend the culprits. The President also directed immediate mobilization of relief resources for surviving victims of the primitive and cruel attacks as well as medical treatment for the wounded. While condoling with the government and the people of Plateau State, President Tinubu assures Nigerians that these envoys of death, pain, and sorrow will not escape justice.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his 74th birthday. Extolling the leadership hallmarks of the former Governor of Kano State, the President described Dr. Ganduje as a thorough-bred democrat who has devoted his life to the service of the people and Nigeria. “I celebrate the National Chairman of our great party as he turns 74 today. Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje is a consummate politician and accomplished public servant who rose from the bottom of both callings to the pinnacle. “In my association with him, Dr. Ganduje has…
Catholic Bishop of the diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has in his customary Christmas message called on all Nigerians, leaders and the masses alike, to keep hope alive that the glory days of the nation is on its way. He spoke on the deep joy that signifies the essence of Christmas. In his message titled “Time to Reclaim Nigeria’s Greatness”, the Bishop specifically called on the President to end the crisis troubling the nation on diverse fronts. Muted Joys of Silent Night in Bethlehem: On the very first Christmas night in Bethlehem, an angel of the Lord announced…
As the world celebrates Christmas Day today (December 25), which marks the birth of Jesus Christ, Nigerians have been urged to embrace peace and unity at this period, and to love one another for the sake of progress and growth in the country. This call was made by the former Vice President of Nigeria and Waziri Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar, in a Christmas message released by his Media Office in Abuja. It reads: “I felicitate with all Nigerians, particularly the Christian faithful on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ. “Christmas is a time of love. Therefore, I call on all Nigerians…
Let’s Make Nigeria Green Instead Of Seeking Greener Pastures, VP Shettima Tells Graduate Vice President Kashim Shettima has challenged graduates to embrace their potential and contribute to building a brighter future for Nigeria instead of jolting out of the country in search of greener pastures. He gave the charge when the Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House Of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, led the graduating class of the second cohort of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative on a visit to him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “I believe passionately that in this room, there are…
The vibrant city of Lagos played host to a spectacular celebration of life as Dr. Bisi Onasanya, a distinguished banker and the Chairman of The Address Homes, bid a grand farewell to his beloved mother, Mrs. Selimot Olaleye Elizabeth Onasanya (Nee Folorunsho) who transitioned to glory on November 18, 2023, at the ripe age of 88. The burial ceremony, marked by opulence and style attracted a collage of creme de la creme in business, government and social circles including Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, who led the delegation of his government to the event, former Deputy Governor, Ogun state, Chief…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s watch will never shift ground in its determination to protect businesses in Nigeria. According to him, enterprises are not only the very bedrock of a society but also reflect the direction the government is heading to and the speed with which it is doing so. The VP who stated this on Wednesday while commissioning the corporate headquarters of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) in Abuja noted that the Tinubu administration is strategically focusing on job creation, capital accessibility, economic growth, and…
Lack of electricity in Nigeria critically affects the overall development of its economy. The country has the world’s largest absolute electricity access deficit, with 45 per cent of the population (90 million) lacking access to the electricity grid, a recent World Bank report states. Large disparities exist in access to electricity between urban areas (84 per cent) and rural ones (26 per cent). This deficit has increased by over seven million citizens over the last decade as the pace of population growth has overtaken the pace of electrification, the report adds. This disproportionately affects vulnerable groups, particularly women and children,…
Professionals from Enugu State have advised the five Supreme Court justices handling the Enugu State governorship election dispute between Chijioke Jonathan Edeoga of the Labour Party (LP) and Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to uphold the integrity of the court, their personal and professional reputations by delivering a sound and solid judgment. The judgment will be a great Christmas and New Year present to the people of the state, according to the League of Enugu State Professionals (LESP) in a statement signed by its president, Engineer Peter-Simon Nwobodo, and the publicity secretary, Barrister Matthew Eze. “After 24…
The Enugu State Stakeholders Forum (ESSF) ended its End of Year meeting at Nike Lake Hotel and Resort in Enugu today with a resolution that the ongoing crisis of governance in the state will end when the Supreme Court gives a judgment on the March 18 governorship election that aligns with the votes cast by the Enugu people. The resolution is contained in a statement signed by the ESSF president, Professor Joe Aneke, and the secretary, Dr Ifeanyi Agbo, and made available to the media this afternoon. The Labour Party (LP) governorship, Jonathan Chijioke Edeoga, a lawyer and journalist, is…
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will always uphold media freedom and respect opinions, whether they are adversarial or complimentary to his government. The President made the pledge on Monday in Abuja during a meeting with members of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN). President Tinubu assured NPAN members that he would carefully consider their request for a review of policies affecting the paper industry, acknowledging concerns about existing regulations hindering local access to newsprint. Speaking on the challenges faced by travellers during the festive season, the President said the federal government is taking measures to alleviate the…
PRESIDENT TINUBU: NIGERIA REMAINS TOP-LEVEL DESTINATION FOR OFFSHORE/ONSHORE INVESTMENTS President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, assured the international investment community that his administration would ensure that Nigeria remains a top-level destination for offshore and onshore investments. Receiving the Group Chairman and CEO of Total Energies Worldwide, Mr. Patrick Pouyanne, the President reiterated the federal government’s commitment to remove all anti-investment impediments in the country. “We are committed to removing all cobwebs and anti-investment impediments in the oil and gas industry. We have a clear path that we are committed to pursuing. We are ready to work with you,” President…
A call has gone to the Federal Government for a reform of Nigerian marriage laws that will allow married women to bear their fathers’ names. Making the call was an Islamic human rights advocacy group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC). A statement signed by the group’s director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Monday, 18th December, 2023, described the current practice whereby married women are forced to bear their husbands’ surnames as gender discriminatory, archaic and oppressive. MURIC condemned the current practice for depriving women of their Allah-given fundamental human right to personal and parental identity in marriage. The group advocated the…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian-born Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience and top-flight researcher, Ijeoma Uchegbu, on her election as President of Wolfson College, one of the 31 colleges of the University of Cambridge. Professor Uchegbu, renowned for her innovative work in nanoparticle drug delivery, is currently a Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at University College London (UCL). President Tinubu celebrates the outstanding accomplishment and commends Professor Uchegbu for being an excellent ambassador for the country and for her relentless efforts to advance the frontiers of pharmaceutical science. The President applauds Professor Uchegbu as epitomizing the ingenuity, brilliance, and hard work that…
President Bola Tinubu has described his friend and ally, former President Muhammadu Buhari, as an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism on his 81st birthday. President Tinubu extolled the leadership credentials and feats of the former President, recalling his meritorious service to the nation at various times as Head of State and as President. Reeling out former President Buhari’s unparalleled record of infrastructural provision, comprising several new international airports, multiple standard-gauge railway lines, new seaport development, dozens of new dams, power stations, oil and gas infrastructure, expressways and mega-bridges, in addition to establishing Nigeria’s first ever national social investment and…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, has assured civil servants in the state of his administration’s continued support and commitment to their welfare. The Governor who stated this at the 2023 Public Service Day celebration held at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka, promised cash award of twenty thousand naira for the state workforce, in addition to their leave allowance which had been paid. The event had the theme; “Digitalization of work processes in the public service: A Gateway to efficient resources utilization and National development”. The Governor who spoke shortly after observing a minute of silence for the…
The National Leader of Unity House Foundation (UHF), a good governance and social justice advocacy group, Kingsley Wenenda Wali, has said that the current crisis in Rivers State should not be given an ethnic undertone as being insinuated by certain persons in some quarters. In a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos to correct the wrong impression that the crisis is a war between the Ikwerres and Ijaws, Wali, a Port-Harcourt-based businessman, social crusader and peace advocate, called on Rivers people to collectively rise against such evil thought, while maintaining that “all the ethnic communities (in Rivers) have suffered the…
In a bid to address severe acute malnutrition in the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a high-powered Nutrition Core Working Committee (NCWC). The critical body, dubbed the “intellectual powerhouse” by the Vice President, will spearhead the fight against hunger and malnutrition across Nigeria. Speaking during the inauguration of the Nutrition Core Working Committee at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Senator Shettima emphasised the importance of coordination and collaboration with the National Committee on Food and Nutrition (NCFN). “We are determined to upturn the negative nutrition indices of this country,” he declared. The VP cited his recent visit to Tudun…
President Tinubu has stated that the efforts of his administration to transform Nigeria’s economy are yielding results with the support of the National Assembly led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. Speaking at a colloquium to mark the 61st birthday of the Senate President, on Thursday in Abuja, President Tinubu said the challenges facing the country will be jointly assessed by the executive and legislature with a view to evolving implementable solutions for the good of Nigerians. “Having Senate President Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives,…
An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has risen to the defence of the immediate past president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The group insists that nobody could rubbish the good works of the former president whom it describes as standing tall among all past leaders of Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday, 14th December, 2023 by the Executive Director of the group, Professor Ishaq Akintola. He said: “We as a group always find it amusing when some people try to rubbish the achievements of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. He stands tall among all past…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, on winning the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year award. The President also celebrated the remarkable achievements of Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who clinched the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year for the sixth time, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was awarded the Woman Goalkeeper of the Year, as well as the Super Falcons for emerging the Women’s National Team of the Year. The President commended the trio of Osimhen, Oshoala and Nnadozie for their outstanding performances on both national and international stages, and for being…
In a bid to encourage the Anambra State football team, The Solution FC, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, met with the players to show his support and solidarity as he counsels them about the importance of teamwork and dedication. The Governor met with the team at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia Governor Soludo praised their efforts so far and reminded them of the challenges that lay ahead. “I’m incredibly proud of all that you’ve achieved so far,” he said. “You represent our state in the best possible way, and I know that you have what it takes to succeed in the…
