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Dec

05

2023

Climate Action: President Tinubu Showing Leadership— Rep. Onuigbo

NATIONAL NEWS#ClimateAction, #ClimateParliament, #RepSamOnuigbo

Climate Action: President Tinubu Showing Leadership— Rep. Onuigbo Member representing the South-East on the Governing Board of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) and sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, Rep. Sam Onuigbo, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for showing extraordinary leadership in advancing climate action in Nigeria. Onuigbo made this known during NTA’s “Good Morning Nigeria” show on Monday. Reacting to question on Nigeria’s gains from COP28 so far, Onuigbo who is the Chairman, Committee on Security, Climate Change, and Special Interventions at the NEDC, said that President Tinubu is leading negotiations and bilateral meetings in order to ensure…

Dec

05

2023

By Famous Reporters

It’s time to shape Nigeria of our dreams: Kalu Urges Youths

NATIONAL NEWS#Benjamin Kalu, #LeapAfrica, #Partnership

It's time to shape Nigeria of our dreams: Kalu Urges Youths …charges them to stay away from kidnapping, thuggery, insurgency Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has counseled Nigerian youth to contribute meaningfully to the nation's progress, saying it is time to build the country of their dreams. Kalu spoke while giving his keynote address at the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) grants unveiling event themed "Catalysing Youth Agency for the Nigeria We Want" in Abuja on Monday. NYFF is a project that is in partnership with LEAP Africa, the MacArthur Foundation, and the…

Dec

03

2023

By Famous Reporters

Media Rights Agenda Charges Journalists On Use of FOI For Investigative Reporting

NATIONAL NEWS

Media Rights Agenda Charges Journalists On Use of FOI For Investigative Reporting By Charity Uwakwe The Director of Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Dr. Edetaen Ojo has charged Journalists on the need to acquaint themselves with the provisions of Freedom of Information Act, 2011 and the usage of same, in order to facilitate their quest for information during investigative reporting. Dr. Ojo gave this charge shortly after a two-day workshop training organised on "Using the Freedom of Information Act for Investigative Reporting", held on November 23 and 24, 2023, at Bridge Waters Hotel, Enugu. Famous Reporters reports that the two-days power…

Dec

02

2023

By Famous Reporters

We’re Committed to Tackling Crime, Terrorism, Gaidam Assures INTERPOL

NATIONAL NEWS, SECURITY#Crime, #INTERPOL, #security

We're Committed to Tackling Crime, Terrorism, Gaidam Assures INTERPOL The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has conveyed Nigeria's dedication to fostering effective partnerships with INTERPOL member countries to tackle crimes, combating terrorism and maintain global peace as well as commitment to ensuring public safety and upholding the principles of justice, according to a statement signed by the Ministry's Deputy Director, Press, Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). The Minister who led the Nigerian delegation comprising Vice President Africa (INTERPOL), AIG Umar Garba (RTD); Director, Police Inspectorate Department (PID)…

Nov

29

2023

By Famous Reporters

Reps Committed to Stopping Mass Exodus of Health Workers, Says Kalu *Seeks partnership with Turkey on S’East security initiative

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #Turkey

Reps Committed to Stopping Mass Exodus of Health Workers, Says Kalu *seeks partnership with Turkey on S'East security initiative *as Turkish govt mulls medical school, furniture academy in Nigeria The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed the parliament's readiness to support efforts that will increase more skilled health workers in the country and curtail the mass exodus of health workers seeking greener pastures abroad. Kalu stated this when he received a delegation from a Turkish company, Duysiad Group and Flekssit Office Furniture Limited, led by its President and Member of board, Ahmet…

Nov

29

2023

By Famous Reporters

Engineering Critical in Achieving Economic Growth, Speaker Tajudeen. *Promises legislative support

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu

Engineering Critical in Achieving Economic Growth, Speaker Tajudeen *promises legislative support Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Abbas Tajudeen PhD, on Tuesday said that the intersection of engineering and governance is significant in the pursuit of sustainable growth and development. Tajudeen stated this in Abuja while delivering his remarks at the: '2023 NSE National Engineering Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting, themed: Re-Engineering the manufacturing sector for competitiveness and enhanced economic growth. Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Speaker said the theme of the event aligns with national goals, which emphasizes the vital…

Nov

26

2023

By Famous Reporters

COP28: Africa Must Accelerate Transition From Fossil Fuels To Renewable Energy– Rep. Sam Onuigbo

NATIONAL NEWS#COP28, #EconomicAcceleration, #FossilFuels

COP28: Africa Must Accelerate Transition From Fossil Fuels To Renewable Energy-- Rep. Sam Onuigbo It is on record that 151 countries have pledged to attain net zero emissions. Yet, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s Emissions Gap Report 2023, which was released earlier this month, shows that countries all over the world are doubling down on coal, oil, and gas production, with coal production estimated to peak in 2030, while oil and gas will peak in 2050. The report further disclosed that the total greenhouse gases emissions in 2022 reached 57.4GtCO2e, up 1.2% from 2021. Undoubtedly, emissions from fossil fuels…

Nov

25

2023

By Famous Reporters

Nigerian govt committed to innovation, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence-Kalu …seeks collaboration towards protection of digital rights

NATIONAL NEWS#ArtificialIntelligence, #BenjaminKalu, #Fibre, #Innovation, #Socioeconomic

Nigerian govt committed to innovation, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence-Kalu …seeks collaboration towards protection of digital rights Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has emphasized the commitment of the federal government in the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the economy. He however warned that the government will not condone any form of abuse that will affect national security. Kalu made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to him by a delegation from Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook) led by the Vice President, (Africa, Middle East & Turkey), Mr. Kojo Boakye and…

Nov

24

2023

By Famous Reporters

Nigerian Legion boss decorates CG NSCDC, DCGs with Armed Forces Remembrance emblem, seeks more support

NATIONAL NEWS#NigerianLegion, #NSCDC

Nigerian Legion boss decorates CG NSCDC, DCGs with Armed Forces Remembrance emblem, seeks more support Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD, mni, OFR and his Principal Staff Officers have been decorated with the Armed Forces Remembrance emblem at the Corps' National Headquarters in Abuja by the National Chairman of Nigerian Legion, Major General Abdulmalik Jubril rtd, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Shortly before the symbolic decoration with the emblem, General Jubril, explained that the Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola…

Nov

17

2023

By Famous Reporters

IGP Egbetokun Presents Cheques Worth Over 2 Billion To Next Of Kins Of Deceased Officers

NATIONAL NEWS#IGPFamilyWelfareScheme, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #NAOSNP

IGP Egbetokun Presents Cheques Worth Over 2 Billion To Next Of Kins Of Deceased Officers The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has today kicked off the presentation of cheques for Group Life Assurance and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme to 613 beneficiaries and next-of-kins of deceased police officers. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP stated that, "The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has successfully kicked off the presentation of cheques for Group Life Assurance and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme to 613 beneficiaries…