In line with the military tradition of honouring retiring senior officers of the rank of General, the Nigerian Army (NA) on 24 June 2023 organized a colourful Pulling Out parade in honour of the former Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Lt. Gen Faruk Yahaya (rtd). The Pulling Out parade was held at the Army Headquarters Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu Military Cantonment, Abuja. Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachuku said this in a statement signed and posted on Twitter. In his valedictory speech, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya who was the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer of the…
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By Miriam Humbe Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Evelyn Ngige, on Monday, welcomed to the Ministry, Mr. Jang Sun Min Senior Secretary for ‘Future Strategy’ to the President of the Federal Republic of Korea. The Korean Special envoy led an 8-member delegation, including Kim Young Chae the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria. Director, Press and Public Relations Department in the Ministry, Adebayo Thomas said this in a statement signed on Monday. Dr Ngige reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria’s economy, job creation, and poverty reduction. She…
Executive Chairman, FIRS, Muhammad Nami, unveils MATAN identity card at the stakeholder engagement meeting with Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) in Lagos By Miriam Humbe The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has partnered with the Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) to collect and remit Value Added Tax (VAT) to the FIRS from the country’s markets, especially in the informal sector. Johannes Oluwatobi Wojuola, Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman, FIRS (Media and Communication) said this in a statement. The Association which has a membership of well over 40 million traders across the country’s 774 local governments, and 36…
The Muhammadu Buhari Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology, (MBMIST) Katsina has been granted full accreditation by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to offer National Diploma programmes in Meteorology and Climate Change Science. The accreditation was contained in a letter signed by the Director, Monotechnic Programme Department, Mr Sama’ila Tanko, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of (NBTE) Prof. Idris M. Baguje. The letter reads in part: “With reference to the accreditation visitation carried out by the Board to your institution from 10th to 13th May, 2023, I am directed to inform you that the National Board For…
History has again been made in the Nigerian Army (NA) as Major General Taoreed Lagbaja today 23 June 2023 assumed command as the 23rd Chief of Army Staff (COAS). In his maiden speech, General Lagbaja said that the NA under his predecessor witnessed a milestone transformation with unprecedented procurement of equipment and prudent management of human and material resources. The new COAS crystalized his appointment as a commitment and calling to engender positive change and make a difference in a shared vision towards the fulfillment of the constitutional responsibilities of the Nigerian Army, while pledging to serve the country with…
Late Barr. Iyorcugh Igbayue By Miriam Humbe Chief Judge (CJ) of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese on Thursday, paid glowing tributes to the late Barrister Iyorcugh Igbayue, saying throughout his illustrious career as a Lawyer, Igbayue consistently demonstrated his commitment to justice, fairness and the rule of law. Justice Ikpambese said this during the special Court session in honour of the deceased Barr. Igbayue at the premises of the High Court of Justice in Makurdi, Benue State, where the body laid in state. Recall that the very sad news of the passing away of the legal icon on…
By Editor The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to the activities of content creators, movies and skit producers who use EFCC-branded Jackets, symbols, insignia and other accoutrements without authorization. EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren said this in a statement signed on Wednesday. He said that the Commission wished to notify the public that the use of the EFCC brand in movies without authorization was illegal. Here’s the full text of the statement: “While the Commission appreciate the desire by some operators in the creative sector to produce movies/skits with plots around…
The Federal Government set to deliberate on 78 priority actions that will transform the food systems from farm to the dining table including the waste. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Nebeolisa Anako disclosed this in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Information, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the National Steering Committee on Implementation of food systems pathway would meet on Thursday at Anambra State. Anako said that for the preparation of stock taking moment which would come up in Rome, on July 24 and side event on…
After a Covid-19 induced hiatus, the Abuja Writers’ Forum (AWF) re-launches the iconic Guest Writer Session on June 24, 2023 with three authors- Kabura Zakama, Jibrin Baba Ndace and Michaela Moye. Born and raised in Garkida, Adamawa State, Kabura Zakama started writing poems at a tender age as a means of expressing himself. He is published in several anthologies and his first collection of poems, “The Man Lived”, won the 1999 ANA Poetry Prize. His second collection, “Chant of the Angry” was shortlisted for the 2022 ANA Poetry Prize. Zakama who is an international development and humanitarian practitioner working in…
By Miriam Humbe Senator Shehu Sani has said that wherever former President Muhammadu Buhari is at the moment, he’s watching how power can be effectively used to reawaken and reinforce the spirit of a nation. Senator Sani said this in a tweet on his Twitter handle, @ShehuSani to compare the strides the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made since the May 29 inauguration and the slow pace that characterized the Buhari administration. Senator Sani said the Tinubu administration was a contrast to Buhari’s boring era that was characterised by deficiency of vision, subservience to a parasitic cabal and notorious for…
By Miriam Humbe The establishment of the National Quality Council (NQC) to promote enhanced development, harmonization and rationalization of Nigeria’s Quality Infrastructure is part of measures put in place by the Federal Government to tackle and mitigate the constant rejection of Nigeria’s export products in the international market which has become an emergency. ‘Bola R. Fashina, the Chief of Staff to the Chairman and Chief Executive of the NQC, Osita Aboloma said in a statement that the NQC boss said this in Abuja. Aboloma said that the various legs of the quality infrastructure, namely standards development, metrology, conformity assessment and…
By Miriam Humbe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, approved the immediate retirement/ appointment of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers and the Comptroller-General of Customs from service. A statement signed by Director, Information in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey said the President also approved their replacements with immediate effect. The statement said the President confirmed Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser. According to the statement, all newly appointed officers are to act in their positions, pending their confirmation in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic…