Author: Michael Jegede

The lawmaker representing the people of Benue South Senatorial District in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Abba Moro, has felicitated with youths in the country on the occasion of the International Youth Day 2021. This was contained in a statement issued by the Senator’s Special Assistant (SA) on New Media, Emmanuel Eche-Ofun John. The statement reads: “The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro, felicitates with Nigerian youths, Benue youths and Benue South Youths in particular on this day of International Youth Day. “International Youth Day is celebrated globally on every 12th August, to…

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A Germany—based Nigerian politician, Hon. Olayinka Oladimeji Segelu, has applauded the leaders and elders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for their quick intervention to douse the brewing tension in the party, occasioned by the call for the immediate resignation of the national chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, four months to the end of his first tenure. Segelu, a member of the PDP from Oyo State who aspired for House of Representatives in 2015 to represent Lagelu/Akinyele Federal Constituency, maintained that a leading opposition party looking forward to regaining power in 2023, should not be engrossed in unnecessary leadership squabble. The…

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A Lokoja-based businessman and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Jimoh Fancy Tiamiyu, has described the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward Onoja as a quintessential leader and God-fearing politician who has been a great source of inspiration to many young Nigerians. Tiamiyu in a statement issued to congratulate the deputy governor on the occasion of his 47th birthday, said Onoja as a loyal servant has worked assiduously and harmoniously with his boss, His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello to transform and take Kogi State to greater heights of development. The APC stalwart said: “Chief Edward Onoja, at 47,…

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The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, has called on the new leadership of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) to double its efforts at uniting members of the federation for the good of the industry and in the best interest of the country if tourism is to take its rightful position as the number one revenue earning sector for the for the Nigerian economy. Kangiwa made the call when newly elected officials of the federation led by its President, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, paid him a courtesy visit at…

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has called on operators and practitioners in the Nigerian Travel-Tourism and Hospitality industry to seize the opportunity occasioned by the Covid-19 Global pandemic to re-strategize and reposition the industry for better growth and development via the application of digital technology. In a statement made available to the press by Mr. Ahmed Sule, NIHOTOUR’s Director of Media and Public Relations, Alhaji Mohammed noted that as bad and critical as the pandemic is, it is an eye opener for the Nigerian tourism industry to be resilient in ensuring that the industry works for…

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It was a moment of a great joy and excitement for the members of the 1995 set of Bishop Delisle College Old Students Association, BIDOSA ‘95, when they gathered in Lokoja, the Confluence City, from different parts of the country, for a three-day reunion event tagged: “Delisle, we are still singing your praise”. The event started on Friday, July 16, 2021, with the convergence of members at the premises of the College to interface with the students and have a view of the current look of their alma mater. The students were so elated to see old boys and girls…

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The Director General (DG)of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, has admonished youths to seek for knowledge-based skills to enhance their professional proficiency in hospitality trades while urging youth corps members to consider taking up one of the hospitality trades as an entrepreneur business after their compulsory service year. Kangiwa who made the call through Ahmed Mohammed Sule, Director Media and Public Relations of the Institute at the opening of a One-Week training program in Dutse for Youth Corps Members serving in Jigawa State, said the training exercise was organized to prepare the Youth…

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The 1995 set of Bishop Delisle College Old Students Association, BIDOSA ‘95, has announced the activities lined up for its first reunion after 26 years of graduation from the secondary school in Lokoja, Kogi State. A statement containing the announcement was made available to the press by the media sub-committee for the reunion, and signed by the Chairman Central Planning Committee, Mr. Kabirudeen Tiamiyu. According to the statement, the epoch-making event meant to bring together Class of BDC ’95 students from different parts of the country, is scheduled to be held from Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18, 2021.…

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has declared total support for the decision of the Southern Governors Forum to set deadline for the promulgation of anti-open grazing law among its member states. This was part of the resolutions contained in a communiqué issued by the apex Igbo socio-cultural group after its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the weekend in Enugu. The organization also called for fair trial for the re-arrested leader of the secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The communiqué signed by the national publicity secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Hon. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, reads:…

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A former Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Senator Nurudeen Abatemi-Usman, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Jime, on his appointment as the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC). In a letter of congratulations, personally signed by Abatemi-Usman, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), he hailed Jime’s appointment describing it as well-merited. According to him, Jime has what it takes to pilot the affairs of the NSC to an enviable height considering his wealth of experience and pedigree. “I write to express sincere congratulations to you on your worthy and meritorious appointment…

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The International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International) has stressed the importance of the education of children, particularly the girl-child education for a better, prosperous and sustainable society. Making the emphasis during a familiarization visit to the L. E. A. Primary School Tnugan Kwasou in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Dr. Amany Asfour, current President of African Business and Professional Women in the African Union (AU) and immediate past President of BPW International, said any society that aspires to progress in any facet of human endeavours must give priority attention to the education…

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The Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, has called on teachers in secondary schools to take up career in tourism which is a multidimensional industry and multidisciplinary subject. A press release by Mr. Ahmed Sule, NIHOTOUR’s Director of Media and Public Relations, indicates that Kangiwa made the call at the opening ceremony of the second phase of ‘Train the Trainer’ program organized by the Institute for secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory. He said tourism as a multifaceted skill enterprise offers lots of opportunities for those willing to delve into…

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There has been the insistence by well-meaning individuals and groups that the next governor of Anambra State after Chief Willie Obiano should come from Anambra South. The case being made for Anambra South to produce Obiano’s successor is anchored on the zoning system, said to have been adopted for the rotation of governorship seat among the three senatorial districts by stakeholders in the state. It is being rightly and vehemently argued that nothing should stop the people of Anambra South from taking their turn after Anambra Central and Anambra North have had theirs in ex-Governor Peter Obi and incumbent Governor…

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has called for concerted efforts at improving the Nigerian food and cuisine production processes without compromising the ability of future generations to access quality food which is one of the cardinal principles of the present administration. This, according to him, is to reduce mass poverty and mitigate the effect of climate change through healthy and sustainable local food choices, preparations and consumption. The minister made the call at the occasion of the World Gastronomy Day celebration in Abuja on Friday organized by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) in…

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President of Anambra State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prince Emeka Udodeme, has declared that the zoning arrangement and understanding reached for the governorship seat by the people of Anambra State through the stakeholders remains sacrosanct and should be respected by all and sundry. According to Udodeme, the resolution for governmental power to rotate amongst the three senatorial districts in Anambra which was taken during the time of ex-Governor Peter Obi, was meant to give a sense of belonging to all the zones, thereby engendering peace, harmony and unity among the people. He noted that it would be against the principle…

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The first stakeholders’ review of the draft National Biosecurity Policy and Action plan designed by the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Environment has been held in Abuja, in collaboration with World Health Organisation (WHO). Declaring the review meeting open, the Minister of Environment, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, said: “Biosafety remains a strategic and integrated approach that encompasses the policy and regulatory frameworks (including instruments and activities) for analysing and managing relevant bio-risks to human, animal and plant health, and associated risks to the environment.” Represented by Dr. Lawrence Adigbe, Director, Human Resource Management,…

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The Director General (DG) of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, has advocated vocational training and skill acquisition programmes that will empower women particularly the vulnerable in the society to make them independent and self-sustaining. Kangiwa made the call when officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), led by the Chairperson Mrs. Rekia Rachael Adejo-Andrew paid a courtesy visit to him at the headquarters of the Institute in Abuja. According to  a press release by NIHOTOUR’s Director of Media & Public Relations, Mr. Ahmed Sule,…

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Former Senate Leader, Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba , has debunked a report in some online mediums where he was said to have declared that he remains the leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, regardless of Governor Ben Ayade’s defection to the party. Wondering what those behind the fake report want to achieve, Ndoma-Egba said he never granted any press interview to react to the defection of Ayade other than the written statement he personally signed to congratulate and welcome the governor to APC. The ex-Senate Leader’s rebuttal contained in a statement signed by his media manager,…

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The Anambra State Chapter of Ohaneze Ndigbo has applauded Senator Victor Umeh for his numerous contributions to Igbo nation and Nigeria on the whole. The President, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra State branch, Prince Emeka Udodeme who led the group that gave the applause during a courtesy visit to the Senator, hailed his doggedness in championing the course of Ndigbo throughout his political career. According to ABS report, Prince Udodeme appealed to the elder statesman who served in the Eight Senate to always nurture the younger ones with his wisdom, insights and wealth of experience. The National Vice President, Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide…

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The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on the regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and its products thereof. Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the NBMA, Dr. Rufus Ebegba, while speaking at the event which held in the office of the FCCPC in Abuja today, said the NBMA is ready to collaborate and synergize with the FCCPC in ensuring the safety  and protection of consumers health and  right and the environment in the release of GMOs. “The NBMA is always available to work transparently with…

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The President of Anambra State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prince Emeka Udodeme, has said that the next President of Nigeria should come from the South East. Prince Udodeme made the call in Awka at a meeting with a delegation from the National Forum For South East Presidency (NFSEP) led by Dr. Patrick Enuneku. “It is the turn of the southeast to produce the next president. Nobody is contesting that. President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor must come from the southeast in the interest of fairness and justice.” Udodeme declared. He assured the group that Ohanaeze Ndigbo will continuously engage leaders of other…

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The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr. Rufus Ebegba, has condemned the call for the ban of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and repeal of the Act establishing the agency by a coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations. The coalition led by GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance and Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) had in a protest insisted that Nigeria does not need GMOs. “Nigeria does not need GMOs. They are promoted on false premises. Research has shown that GMOs do not give higher yields and are not more nutritious than normal crops. They do not use less…

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The fresh agitation and quest for power to shift to Benue South, one of the three senatorial districts in Benue State, popularly known as Zone C, appears to be gathering momentum as the 2023 General Election is gradually drawing closer. Since the creation of Benue State on February 3, 1976 by the late General Murtala Mohammed, the Benue South Senatorial District mainly peopled by the Idomas, has never been given the chance to produce a governor. The governorship seat has always rotated between Benue North East and Benue North West predominantly occupied by the Tivs. The Benue North East and Benue…

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Following the directive of the Kano State Government to close the Government Technical College, Bagauda, which is a close proximity to the Kano Zonal Campus of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), on security ground, the Management of NIHOTOUR has ordered the immediate closure of the Bagauda Campus of the Institute to avert security threat. In a statement by the Coordinator of the Zonal Campus, Dr. Abba Shehu on the order of the Director General of the Institute, Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, closure of the Campus became imperative in view of security reports that put the Bagauda axis…

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The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District in the Senate, Comrade Patrick Abba Moro, on Monday, paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the scene of the petrol tanker explosion at Oshigbudu, in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, to see things for himself and commiserate with those affected. Agatu is one the nine LGAs in the Benue South Senatorial District. The explosion which occurred on Sunday, reportedly left over 100 houses burnt, scores of persons dead, many injured and property worth millions of naira destroyed. The Senator who had issued a statement on Sunday to sympathise with the…

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The Director General (DG) of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, has expressed grief over the demise of Alhaji Saleh Rabo, National President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and member Board of Directors of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council of Nigeria (HTSSCN). In an official statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, the DG described the death of Alhaji Rabo as a great loss to the Nigerian Travel Tourism and Hospitality industry. Kangiwa, a former Vice President of FTAN, extolled the virtues of late Alhaji Rabo noting that…

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Former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba and the current Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Patrick Abba Moro, have congratulated erstwhile Senate President, Senator David Mark on the occasion of his 73rd birthday anniversary. Ndoma-Egba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, described the life of the former number three citizen of the country as most durable and remarkable. The former Chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) said: “His (David Mark’s) longevity in public service  notwithstanding he has not been smeared in any way.” He joined the former Senate President in thanking God and prayed for long life in…

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Former National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Senator Victor Umeh, has said he was still in shock over the deadly onslaught on the ex-Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Charles Soludo, by gunmen at his home town in Isiofia in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. Soludo, a frontline aspirant for APGA ticket in the Anambra gubernatorial election scheduled to hold on November 6, 2021, escaped death by a whisker when the gunmen attacked him while he was reportedly addressing some youths at Isuofia Civic Centre. Three policemen attached to the leading APGA guber aspirant…

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The University of Abuja is partnering with the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, to establish Departments of Travel-Tourism and Hospitality under the Faculty of Management Sciences of the institution. The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University Prof. Abdul Rashid Na Allah made the disclosure at a One-day Seminar on ‘Tourism and Hospitality Legislations for Improved Revenue Generation and Development: Lessons from China’ organized by the trio of NIHOTOUR, UNIABUJA and the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria. Prof. Na Allah who spoke through Assoc. Prof. Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, Director Institute for Legislative Studies of the University, said the Hospitality…

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When Willie Obiano joined the governorship race on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in 2013, he was regarded as a tenderfoot in politics. That was, however, never an issue to the Anambrarians as they saw him as the right man for the job at the time. Considering his background as a renowned banker and chartered accountant, who had worked hard to earn his stripes, many believed he was better positioned to ensure the effective and prudent management of the state’s resources for the benefit of the people. On that note, he easily won the election and was…

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