Category: NATIONAL NEWS - Page 23

Oct

2024

S’East NEDC Rep Onuigbo calls for unified efforts among Nig citizens

NATIONAL NEWS#Imdepemdence, #NEDC, #Nogeriaat64, #RepSamOnuigbo

S'East NEDC Rep Onuigbo calls for unified efforts among Nig citizens The member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo has reiterated the need for what he described as a unified effort among citizens to support the government. Onuigbo who expressed pride in Nigeria's achievements as the nation marks her 64th Independence Anniversary today, in a press release made available to newsmen, called recounected the rich potential and intelligence of Nigerians, both at home and abroad. The former Lawmaker who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency pointed out that the country…

Sep

2024

By Famous Reporters

BREAKING: Be resolute, I’m coming out soon, Nnamdi Kanu expresses optimism

IPOB, NATIONAL NEWS#Dss, #FreeNnamdiKanu, #ipob, #MaziNnamdiKanu

BREAKING: Be resolute, I'm coming out soon, Nnamdi Kanu speaks By Amanda Ezekiel The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has utter optimism about his unavoidable release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Mazi Nnamdi Kanu gave this assurance in a closed door meeting with the management of Famousreporters.com, yesterday, Friday, September 13, pointing out that frantic efforts are being made towards securing his anticipated release from his prolonged detention. The behind the scene meeting took place at the DSS headquarters, Abuja. Speaking further, Kanu who reiterated that the freedom fighting…

Sep

2024

By Famous Reporters

Police Affairs Ministry Inaugurates Delivery Task Team

NATIONAL NEWS#Affairs, #PoliceAffairs, #Policy, #Team

Police Affairs Ministry Inaugurates Delivery Task Team The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Mr. James Sule, has inaugurated a Delivery Task Team to track the implementation of Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables in the Ministry and its agencies, according to a statement signed by the Deputy Director of Information & Public Relations, Mr. Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to see the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). The statement revealed that the Ministerial Delivery Task Team comprises desk officers and representatives from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), Ministry, and Police Academy was…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

Environment Minister, Lawal vows to sanitise Ogoni land

ENVIRONMENT, NATIONAL NEWS#AltenEcology, #BalarabeAbbasLawal, #EcologicalBalance, #Environment, #Sanitiser

Environment Minister, Lawal vows to sanitise Ogoni land The Minister of environment has reiterated his relentless commitment towards ensuring a proper cleansing of Ogoni land Mr. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, said this yesterday, during the presentation of Alten Ecology by the Project director, Mr. Vitali Poliakov, at the Minister's office. The Minister said this would enable farmers and fishermen return to their practice and at the same time enhance the well being of the people. He pointed out that the project was being handled by Alten, which was working with three partners namely Parceros Oil Services Ltd, Exploits Men Ltd and…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu moves to stem health worker migration, boost healthcare system

NATIONAL NEWS#BolaAhmedTinubu, #Healthprogramme, #Healthworker, #Migration

Tinubu moves to stem health worker migration, boost healthcare system By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved a comprehensive national policy aimed at curbing health worker migration and encouraging the return of Nigerian healthcare professionals to the country. According to Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, the policy seeks to manage, harness, and reverse health worker migration through attractive incentives and reintegration into the nation's health system. The policy includes provisions for: Reciprocal agreements with other nations to ensure mutual benefits Match training to replace every publicly trained Nigerian worker received by another…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Set To Revolutionize Youth Employment In Agriculture, says Ibiam

NATIONAL NEWS#agriculture, #ObinnaMbahIbiam

President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda Set To Revolutionize Youth Employment In Agriculture, says Ibiam By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos The Renewed Hope Agenda On Youths Employment In Agriculture, initiated by President Tinubu GCFR, has been hailed as a game-changer for Nigeria's youth development and agricultural sector. A former youths group leader, and Governing Council Member, Hon. Obinna Mbah Ibiam disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Famousreporters.com, today, Tuesday, stressing that the agenda is poised to enhance positive productivity from among Nigerian youths. He pointed out that the project was geared towards revolutionalizing the way Nigeria's youthful energy is channelled, thereby…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

BREAKING: FG approves youth dairy farm project in Abia …Animal Husbandry Department to partner American West Africa Agric Group- former SA on youths, Ibiam

AGRICULTURE, NATIONAL NEWS#agriculture, #AnimalHusbandry, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #GovernorAlexOtti, #ObinnaMbahIbiam, #YouthDevelopment, #youthEmpowerment

BREAKING: FG approves youth dairy farm project in Abia …Animal Husbandry Department to partner American West Africa Agric Group- former SA on youths, Ibiam By Charity Uwakwe, Samuel Ibiam A former youths group leader, and Governing Council Member, Hon. Obinna Mbah Ibiam has announced that the Federal government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved of the establishment of Youth Dairy Farm Livestock Production Processing Zone Industry and the creation of thirty thousand (30,000) jobs in Abia State. This, according to him, is in line with the APC led administration's zeal to cushion the effects…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: NPF Organises Youths Summit

NATIONAL NEWS#IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #NigeriaPolice

Nigeria Police has reiterated their unrelenting commitment towards ensuring youths inclusivity in national development. The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to recognise the pivotal role of the youths in national security and general development of the nation. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that, "The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to recognising the pivotal role of the youths in national security and general development of our dear…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

Reps Break Silence On Delayed Salary Deductions For Hardship Relief

NATIONAL NEWS#10thNationalAssembly, #BenjaminKalu, #PovertyAlleviation, #TajudeenAbbas

Reps Break Silence On Delayed Salary Deductions For Hardship Relief By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos. In an effort to confirm its position, the House of Representatives has finally addressed the controversy surrounding the delayed deduction of 50% of their salaries, which was pledged to support the Federal Government's Economic Recovery Effort and alleviate hardship faced by Nigerians. In a statement released yesterday, the House spokesman, Mr. Akin Rotimi Jr., while acknowledging the delay, assured that the lawmakers remained committed to their earlier resolution. He, however, regretted that an unwarranted stampede had resulted in the hesitation to implement the decision of the…

Aug

2024

By Famous Reporters

Nigerian Government Cracks Down On Protest Sponsors

NATIONAL NEWS#2024nationwideprotest, #Endbadgovernmentprotests, #Immigration, #KemiNandap

Nigerian Government Cracks Down On Protest Sponsors By Elizabeth Austin, Abuja. In a move to quell the ongoing #Endbadgovernance protests, the Nigerian government has placed sponsors of the movement on a watchlist and at the same time, blocked their bank accounts. The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS), Kemi Nandap, revealed that the sponsors, mostly based abroad, have been identified and are being closely monitored. According to Nandap, "We have identified the Diaspora sponsors of the protests, and they are on our watchlist. If they attempt to enter the country, we will be notified, and they will be apprehended…