Year: 2019

Boko Haram/ISWAP: Centre decries tacit international support for, berates UN for doing little too late to address terrorism in Africa

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The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has frowned at the United Nations and other international organizations for being relatively mute, without any strict measure to address terrorism in Africa. According to the Centre, the UN is doing little and doing late by not sanctioning countries that promote and watch Boko Haram/ ISWAP spread its ideology of senseless killings across Africa. This was made known at a press briefing on Saturday in Abuja on the “worrisome bid by Boko Haram/ ISWAP to regain relevance from the tacit support…

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Breach Of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation By Lagos State Internal Revenue Service

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was reliably informed and duly ascertained that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) published a web portal – https://lagos.qpay.ng/TaxPayer – where personal information of tax payers of Lagos State was gleaned by the general public in breach of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), 2019. We have also been informed that the LIRS has indicated that public access to the portal was a glitch from a consultant of the Service and that the portal has been duly disabled. We commend LIRS for…

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Terrorism: Coalition lauds Nigerian troops over gallantry in Yobe, Borno on Christmas planned attacks

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The Coalition of Human Rights and Monitoring Groups in Nigeria (CHRMGN) has hailed the Nigerian troops for displaying sheer gallantry to abort proposed attacks on Yobe and Borno States. Between 22nd and 24th December, the Nigerian military averted what would have been a major disaster, repelling Boko Haram attacks on Damaturu and Biu. The gallant troops overwhelmed the insurgents, inflicting heavy casualties in their hundreds. In a press conference on Friday in Abuja, the Coalition of Human Rights and Monitoring Groups in Nigeria described this latest feat as a “success”,…

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Makinde, Buratai, others to receive awards at book launch in honour of Buhari

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Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai are among top public officials with exemplary performances who will be honoured at a book launch in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari. Makinde will receive the Award of Patriotism As “Human Capital Development Star of the Year” for dispensing uncommon and engaging leadership which prioritises  the interests of the masses in his state while Buratai will recieve the Award of Extraordinary Patriotism As “Most Outstanding Legend of the Year”  for leading…

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David Lyon, Bayelsa Gov elect named ‘Man of the Year’

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…. as eight other govs, distinguished Nigerians bag awards Following his historic victory in last November Bayelsa State Guber polls, governor-elect, David Lyon, has been recognised as “Man of the Year” by foremost media group, TheNigerian News. Mr Lyon will be awarded at the third anniversary and book launch by publisher, Philip Agbese, in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari. Against all odds, Mr Lyon of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was overwhelmingly elected to govern the oil-rich state, breaking the power of incumbency and ending the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP)…

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Every Christian Should Be Able To Go On Pilgrimage To Israel At Least Once In A Life Time – Mrs Kwaghe

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The Acting Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Mrs Esther Kwaghe has said that the dream of the Commission was for every Christian to be able to participate in Holy pilgrimage to Israel at least once in a life time. The NCPC Boss who spoke through the Head Media of the Commission, Mr Celestine Toruka during the Jerusalem Pilgrim ceremony for pilgrims who had completed their pilgrimage circle in Israel. She said she was satisfied with the conduct of the first batch of Plateau Pilgrims which made it…

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Nigerian Pilgrims Celebrate Christmas With Chinese Citizens In Jerusalem

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The Nigerian Pilgrims currently in Israel for the 2019 general pilgrimage exercise celebrated Christmas in Jerusalem with some prophetic Chinese team who joyfully joined them to mark the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. The interdenominational service was held at Jerusalem Gate hotel. In his sermon, Pastor Habila Biniyat spoke on God, s favour on Mary, the Mother of Christ. He stressed that life is about the favour of God which in most cases is unmerited. Pastor Biniyat prayed that the favour of God would locate Nigeria in the new…

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Buhari’s achievements and the poor image gap

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By Philip Agbese This is indeed a serious topic. I choose to write on this topic for the fact that President Muhamadu Buhari has been receiving bashes from all fronts, and the media think tank appointed to rise to his defense has gone to sleep. The slumber is so deep that one is tempted to ask if there is any sense of loyalty or urgency left in the way and manner they carry on with their duties. I will try to avoid delving into the narrative pushed by the First…

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NBC: Purveyors of Malicious petitions behind Modibbo’s Ordeal – Group Claims

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By Abdulrahman Zakariyau Abuja The League of Civil Society Groups says purveyors of malicious petitions within the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) were behind the ordeal of its Director-General, Alhaji Modibo Kawu. The group in a statement jointly signed by its National President, Activist Mohammad Baasah and National Secretary, Amb Akoshile Mukhtar, Tuesday stated that the NBC should rather change its name to National Petitioning Commission (NPC) since many of its workers has acquired better skills in petition writing than contributing to the Commission’s efforts at delivering on its mandate. “While…

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Ndume: Why Buhari Can’t Appoint New Service Chiefs

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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has given reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari cannot afford to change or appoint new service chiefs for now. He told medium in an interview that Buhari could not afford to change the military leadership because Nigeria was in a complete state of war. The Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar; and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. Ndume…

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