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The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Arab Republic of Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen defence industry cooperation. The sighing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Defence Ship House Abuja, after a brief visit by the delegation to the office of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar.Mr. Henshaw Ogubike, Director Information and Public Relations in a statement to newsmen said, “The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana signed for Nigeria while the Assistant Minister of Defence of Egypt, Major General Walid Hamouda signed for Egypt.”The signing of the MoU…

By Augustine Akhilomen The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has insisted that he’s currently worried with the present hardship affecting Nigerians and not preoccupied with the 2027 presidential election.Atiku made this known on the backdrop of PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) member, Chief Bode George’s statement that he is more concerned about contesting for the next election.Recall that George advised him to learn a lesson from US President Joe Biden by stepping down for other credible candidates to contest against President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.However, reacting to the…

By Augustine Akhilomen The Federal Government have appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD to shelve their seven-day warning strike.Recall that the members of the association began a seven-day warning strike to push for the rescue of a Kaduna-based doctor, Dr Ganiyat Popoola.However, The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, during a visit to the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, said that the FG are making every effort to ensure the release of their kidnapped colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola“We are on top of the matter and have been on talking terms with the National Security Adviser,…

The pioneer cohorts of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) have graduated.The 29 fellows of the pioneer set are graduating after one year of intensive immersion into the leadership ideals and styles of the Lagos State government. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the event as ‘a very significant milestone, not just in the lives of these remarkable young people, but also in the unfolding story of leadership development in Lagos State and Nigeria’. Sanwo-Olu admonished the fellows to use the knowledge and leadership skills acquired to define the future of Lagos, Nigeria and Africa.The governor also promised that one of the…

The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) on Wednesday urged the Presidency to ensure level playing ground in the sales of crude to guard against monopolistic control in the sector.Benneth Korie Doi, the National President of NOGASA, who made the appeal at a press conference, emphasized the urgent need for improved access to refined petroleum products in Nigeria, praising Aliko Dangote’s new refinery, which he noted will enhance competition.The NOGASA National President, tasked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company NNPC Limited on the urgent revival of Nigeria’s local refineries and highlighted the importance of combating smuggling, improving agriculture,…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce significant progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 policy to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). This was contained in a statement by the Director Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, stated that as at today, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to a NIN, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96 per cent, a substantial increase from 69.7 per cent in January 2024.“As we approach the final phase of this critical process, the NCC seeks the continued cooperation of all Nigerians to achieve 100 per cent…

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar must wait till 2031 if he wants to contest for president again. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that Abubakar, the PDP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, lost to President Bola Tinubu. George, in a statement on Wednesday, said that a Southerner must occupy the office from 2023 to 2031 “because that is the reality of our country, PDP constitution, and our polity”. “Even in 2027, Atiku will be 81 years and this is the time for him to…

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Intelligence, Dasuki Galadanci, has affirmed that the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) is significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).Speaking at the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association held at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), DIG Galadanci commended the Lagos State Government (LASG) for its innovative approach in implementing the ACJA. He highlighted that the state government takes a practical and forward-thinking approach to addressing issues, striving to enhance and streamline processes.He stated, “The Lagos State Government has adopted a methodical approach based…

By Temitope Ajayi By his advanced age and eminent status as a former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is by no means qualified to be an elder statesman. Statesmen are highly venerated and revered people to whom we go for advice, guidance and direction. But sometimes, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar behaves as if he should be removed from that exclusive club. Or how else can one interpret some of his utterances and statements? Or is the former vice president merely playing politics? But politics should have its season and time and should sometimes give way for nation-building and patriotism.…