The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery has expressed the interest of United Kingdom to develop partnership with Abia State aimed at boosting Nigeria’s economic prosperity. Montgomery who was in Umuahia, the Abia State Capital between the 20th and 21st of August for high-level discussions with the state governor, key government stakeholders, and business leaders, made the disclosure. He said: “Visiting Abia State for the first time was a great opportunity to engage and interact with key stakeholders. “Abia state is key to boosting Nigeria’s economic prosperity and the UK is committed to driving that growth. “We very…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Governing Board of the National Defence College (NDC) has honoured the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum with the Excellence and Service to the Nation award. The NDC’s Governing board comprises the Minister of Defence as Chairman, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff, the Chief of Air Staff, and the Commandant of the National Defence College. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence is the Secretary of the Board. The award was presented on Wednesday, 21 August, 2024, at the NDC’s Course 32 Dinner/ Awards Night held…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Friday, 23 August, 2024, flagged off the construction of the 70-kilometer Abeokuta-Ifo-Ota-Lagos Expressway with a pledge to complete it in 18 months. The Governor, who performed the flag-off at Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area, noted that the road is significant not only to Ogun State but also to Lagos State and the nation, as it provides a thoroughfare for people going to the neighbouring country. It would be recalled that the attempt to reconstruct the road was first conceived in 2019, but all efforts to convince the federal government to release the road…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, pending her confirmation by the Senate. Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at 11.40 am at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja on Friday, 23 August, 2024. She succeedsOlukayode Ariwoola, who assumed office on June 27, 2022, and bowed out on Thursday, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Thegazellenews.com recalls that the National Judicial Council (NJC) had last week recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun to President Tinubu as Ariwoola’s successor. NJC spokesman, Soji Oye, who disclosed…
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), applauds the Nigerian diaspora for their significant contributions to the country’s economy, as remittances hit $553 million in July alone. The NiDCOM Boss acknowledged the diaspora community’s hardwork and dedication, stating that their remittances as welll as investments have a direct positive impact on the Nation’s economy. She stated this during a strategic meeting with the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, who visited the NiDCOM headquarters, in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa who was pleased to receive the Mayor commended her achievements and highlighted the pride that she brings to Nigerians…
The Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council (NDVC) has commended the continued commitment of Nigerians in the Diaspora to the progress and development of their home country. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), remittances from Nigerians worldwide reached an unprecedented $553 million in July 2024, a remarkable 130% increase from the corresponding period in 2023. This all-time high remittance figure highlights the crucial contribution of the Nigerian Diaspora to supporting the nation’s economy, particularly amidst ongoing foreign exchange reforms. CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, highlighted the significance of this achievement, noting that the July inflow…
Residents of Nepa community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State have arrested a suspected kidnapper who collected N1.5 million ransom from the relatives of his victims in Jos, Plateau State capital. The Plateau State Police Public Relations officer, DSP Alabor Alfred, who confirmed the incident told Daily Trust, said the suspect was being investigated at the anti-kidnapping unit. A vigilante in the Nepa community, who wished to remain anonymous, told Daily Trust on Thursday, that the suspect, after being caught by the residents was immediately handed over to the vigilantes in the area. He added that the…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the tragic circumstances leading to the death of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State. Recall that the late monarch was abducted along Sokoto – Sabon Birni Road while returning from an event weeks ago. He was earlier seen in a 59-second viral video tied up by his abductors, pleading with the state government as well as well-wishers to come to his rescue. Tinubu, in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, described “the savage attack on the traditional…
Tears flow like river on Thursday, 22 August, 2024 during the special funeral prayer for the murdered District Head of Gatawa in Sokoto State, Isa Muhammad Bawa, in absentia. The district head, who was kidnapped alongside his son while returning from Sokoto, the state capital, 26 days ago was killed and buried by his abductors. One of the sons of the deceased and Turakin Gobir, Surajo Isa, told our reporter that the prayer was held around 10am and was massively attended by the people of Sabon Birni and environs. The prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Sabon Birni,…
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajiabiamila, has showered praises on the Bureau of Public Procurement(BPP), for helping to block loopholes through which the country would have been fleeced of N1.7 trillion on account of procurement processes. Gbajabiamila, who said the funds were saved between 2009 and 2022 made the revelation on Thursday, 22 August, 2024 after conducting an assessment tour of some agencies under the supervision of the State House earlier. The former speaker of the House of representatives assured that the act establishing BPP will undergo a review process that will make it meet international best…