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2023: APC women wing begins door-to-door campaign in Sokoto

Nnenna Okoronkwo
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The All Progressive Congress (APC) women wing in Sokoto State has commenced door-to-door campaign to mobilise support for the party’s candidates ahead of the 2023 general polls.

The group, under the auspices of ‘SAAR-MATA Foundation had earlier unveiled some campaign materials for the exercise that include textiles, branded T-shirts and veils, among others.

Speaking, the convener of the group, Mrs Sa’adatu Muhammad, said the aim was to intimate women on voting for the right candidate for the best future of Sokoto State and Nigeria.

“We are all out to inspire women’s participation in politics not only in Sokoto State, but the country in general.

“Our target is to ensure the best future for women and the younger generation. Therefore, we will continue to mobilise our women to make the right choice for the best for Nigeria,“ she said.

Muhammad further said that the foundation had set up the required mechanism toward making APC more stronger and acceptable in the State ahead and beyond the 2023 elections.

In her remarks, Hajiya Hajara Dingyadi, the wife of Police Affairs Minister, urged the APC women to rally more support for the party

“We should sustain more awareness for the electorate to reason with us in our desire toward choosing the best Nigeria for our children.

“Therefore, we should continue to give more close marking to ensure that those people planning to rob the best future of our country do not succeed,“ she said.

Also speaking, Hajiya Fatima Aliyu, the wife of Sokoto APC governorship candidate appreciated the women group for the initiative.

Aliyu stressed the need for women traders to actively participate by emulating those who had excelled in various positions of authorities.

“This is the right time we appreciate ourselves and ensure a greener future for our children.

”As such, we should vote for APC candidates at all levels in order to enable the realisation of our desires,“ she urged.

 

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Ebonyi State Senator Cautions Stakeholders Against Electoral Vices 

Oluwasola Akintonde
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The Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone Dr. Sam Egwu has called on Stakeholders and the ruling party All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria, not to Incite some Youths who are loyal to them to cause action that can Jeopardize the peaceful nature of the forthcoming General election in the State.
The Senator rather appealed that people should be allowed to exercise their democratic rights in the State.
Egwu frowned at the attitude of some boys of Amegu community who mounted road blocks leading to Senator Nguji Ngele’s house where the people of Abakaliki Local Government Area were organizing a rally and reception in favour of Egwu who is reconstesting for the  Senatorial position of the zone.
The Senator disclosed this while addressing the mammoth crowd at Senator Nguji Ngele’s residence in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The Ebonyi State Government led by Governor David Umahi had earlier banned the use of the public facilities in the State for campaign. Therefore, his final campaign was held at Mr. Mike Nwebonyi’s house instead of using public facilities around the area and today campaign was held at Senator Nguji Ngele’s house.
“We should Remember that what ever thing we do must surely come back to us.
Am surprised that the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr David Umahi is fighting opposition political parties in the State with all his strength.The same Umahi contested Governorship with Government in power then Chief Martin Elechi which no one opposed him from campaigning in any local Government or ward. But today, Umahi wants to crush anybody coming from opposition other than APC in the State. I am very surprised”.
“I am here as a PDP Senatorial Candidate under the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to canvas for votes, it is your right to choose whom to vote for, election is not war. I know that not all of you who are here to grace my campaign today will vote for me but I know that majority would like to vote for me. Our politicians should stop using force on people but should rather use persuasion in Liu of coercion”. Egwu added.
He thanked the people of Izzi clan for their support so far, beginning from when he was Governor of the State till now. “Our Youths, don’t take laws into your hands because of me, God has a way of fighting my enemies. My enemy must surely gather, but if their gathering is not of God, they will scattered and fight themselves”. He said.
The PDP Candidate for the House of representatives for Izzi/Abakaliki Federal Constituency, Chief Banabas Ofoke thanked all the PDP supporters in the State.
Ofoke urged all the PDP supporters to be resilient no matter the intimidation of the ruling party in the State.

 

 

 

Olusola Akintonde

NYSC Boss Warns Against Unauthorised Travels

Emmanuel Ukoh
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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed has warned corps members not to undermine their security by embarking on unauthorized travels.

The Director General stated this on Saturday while addressing corps members during his visit to NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp in Kurmin-mashi in Kaduna State, North -West Nigeria.

He said the contents of the NYSC Bye-Laws would be applied on every infraction adding that corps members must conduct themselves within the provisions of the law.

Director General of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed

 

General Ahmed said that his administration would continue to ensure that all corps members enjoy improved welfare and security.

“It is a thing of pride to serve your fatherland, but don’t risk your lives by unauthorized journeys. Be disciplined and prayerful. Also be confident of yourselves, do your work diligently and l assure you, nothing will happen to you.

“Avoid crime, obey the rules and regulations in the camp, and respect your leaders”, the DG said.

General Ahmed specifically warned the corps members not to indulge themselves in political arguments, but rather participate as unbiased electoral officers, taking cognisance of the electoral laws during the forthcoming 2023 general elections.

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The NYSC Chief Executive also advised the corps members to ensure that they leave good legacies in their place of primary assignments and host communities.

While giving camp situation report to the Director General, the NYSC Kaduna State Coordinator, Mr Agbor Ndoma Obim said a total of 1,077 Corps Members comprising 407 males and 679 females were registered in the camp.

He added that they have been participating fully in camp activities.

Ghastly accident

Also in Kaduna, the Director General visited three corps members on admission at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna.

The corps members were involved in a ghastly motor accident in Kaduna state while on transit from Yobe to Anambra State for their orientation course.

The DG prayed for their quick recovery, while commending the hospital management for their timely response to the injured corps members.

While welcoming the DG to the hospital on behalf of the Chief Medical Director, the Administrative Officer of the hospital, Major OS Ojo promised the hospital’s readiness to offer the best medicare for the injured corps members.

 

 

 

 

Emmanuel Ukoh

2023 Hajj: Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board FCT Gets 3,250 Slots 

Oluwasola Akintonde
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The Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has been allocated 3,520 seats for the 2023 Hajj by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

The allocation was released by the NAHCON as part of its seat allocation by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Board has since commenced the collection of Hajj fare deposits from intending pilgrims.

The Board had also commenced arrangements for the exercise to render first-class services to the FCT contingent during the Hajj operations this year.

It may be noted that the FCT Administration has directed that as usual registration of intending pilgrims is on first come first served basis via a bank draft payable to the the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abuja

 

Olusola Akintonde

Hardship Caused By PDP, APC – Adelabu

Emmanuel Ukoh
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Accord party governorship candidate in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has blamed the continuous hardship that Nigerians have faced in the last few weeks squarely on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking in the aftermath of the violence that erupted in some parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Friday, Adelabu urged the people to maintain peace, saying that the current hardship has an expiry date of March 11, 2023, when the governorship election takes place.

While charging the people of Oyo State to eschew what he called ‘evil’, as epitomised by the two parties – PDP and APC, the Accord governorship candidate noted that it is clear that the two parties represent hardship and suffering, saying Oyo State had not had it so bad since the PDP administration took over governance.

He said: “The state capital, Ibadan is now returning to the old appellation of a dirty city. We had thought that with the solid waste disposal plan that the present administration met on ground, they would continue with it, unfortunately, this has not been the case. The road median has become a dumping ground for refuse. We pray that this does not result in cholera.”

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A statement from the Bayo Adelabu Campaign Organisation (BACO) stated that the Seyi Makinde-led administration had shown that it is bereft of ideas and had continued to resort to copying the ideas of the Accord governorship candidate.

BACO recalled that the idea of street lights for the state and CCTV in strategic areas of the state, conceptualised by Adelabu when he was Chairman of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund had been appropriated by the Makinde administration.

“Because the idea was not original to the PDP government, it was poorly executed, with the use of diesel to power the street lights, thus calling into question the engineering qualification of the governor. Any wonder that most of the streets remain in darkness due to the inability to power the street lights.

“In another of the ‘copy copy’ that has characterised the administration, Chief Adelabu suspended his campaign in empathy with the hardship that the people are facing over the new naira scarcity and the frustration occasioned by the high cost of fuel, Governor Makinde was quick to follow suit,” the statement revealed.

BACO asserted that as much as it was not against thinking for the Seyi Makinde administration, Oyo State cannot go through another four years of the administration.

Accord party is the best option

Similarly, BACO noted that the APC was not an option for the people of Oyo State as an APC administration would return the state to the era of brigandage, arson and insecurity.

The organisation urged the people of Oyo State to reject the two parties who had become an albatross on their neck, asserting that Accord is the only party that could take the people to the promised land as Adelabu had shown in his actions that he had the love of the people at heart.

“His businesses have employed more than 3000 people in the state and he has never owed staff salary. He did this when he was not even thinking about contesting for any elective position, he will definitely do more as Governor. He has clearly shown his love for the people. The same cannot be said of the candidate of the APC or even Governor Makinde,” BACO said in the statement.

 

 

 

Emmanuel Ukoh

World Cancer Day: Anambra First Lady Solicits Greater Awareness

Emmanuel Ukoh
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The wife of Anambra state governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has emphasized the need for greater cancer grassroots awareness and continuous education.

Mrs Soludo who stated this in Awka in a statement released to mark the 2023 World Cancer Day, said that it is important to build a more strategic collaboration among all stakeholders leading the war against the deadly disease, to give the campaign a more effective uniformity.

World Cancer Day is celebrated globally on the fourth of February each year, with data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021 putting the number of new cases in Africa each year at approximately 1.1 million, with about 700,000 deaths.

The data also estimates an increase in cancer mortality to nearly one million deaths per year by 2030, if urgent and bold interventions are not taken.

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Free cervical cancer screening

Speaking on the theme of this year’s event, “Close the care Gap: Uniting our voices and taking action,” Mrs Soludo said that with the figures of cancer cases and deaths speeding up, more pragmatic actions must be taken, including maintaining steady reach-out to the people through different channels of communication, on the importance of timely screenings to surviving the disease.

Mrs Nonye Soludo

 

She also stated that the theme for the year beckons on people with genuine interests to build stronger synergy and create smarter innovations that would give the fight against all types of cancer a more productive outlook.

Mrs Soludo further explained that with the ongoing free cervical cancer screening and treatment initiated by the Anambra state government for women and girls residing in the state, the current administration has shown that it is committed to enacting the right policies that would not only clamp down on the disease but also save the lives of those living in the state.

While repeating her earlier calls for women and girls to get actively involved in the ongoing exercise, Mrs Soludo reiterated that timely screening helps one to know their status, thereby making cancer treatment easier and more effective.

 

 

 

 

Emmanuel Ukoh

President Buhari Inaugurates Federal Secretariat Lafia

Emmanuel Ukoh
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday inaugurated the Federal Secretariat, Lafia, Nasarawa State, where he named the edifice situated on 10.9 hectares of land after Justice Sidi Dauda Bage, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court and the Emir of Lafia.

The President also named the Conference Room at the Secretariat after Maimuna Joyce Katai, another citizen of the State.

He noted that the honour to the two Nasarawa State indigenes, Justice Bage and the Late Katai, was in recognition of their contribution to national development.

Before attending the APC party presidential campaign rally at Lafia Square, the President also commissioned the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Sadami Street road, executed by the Nasarawa State Government.

Paying homage to the Emir of Lafia, President Buhari thanked the first-class traditional ruler for always welcoming him to his palace, noting that in the last eight years, he had lost count of the number of visits.

The President was accompanied by the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, APC Governors and party stalwarts.

‘‘Thank you very much Your Highness for the affection Lafia and the entire people of Nasarawa State have shown to me always.

‘‘I congratulate you on the rapid transformation of the city. Once more, I wish to express my gratitude and appreciation for the hospitality I have always enjoyed during my visits,’’ President Buhari wrote in the visitors’ book.

Agricultural transformation

Governor Abdullahi Sule, who thanked the President for inaugurating the Federal and State projects, noted that the NASENI Institute would transform agricultural production in the country.

He also lauded the President’s support towards education, health delivery and increased security in the state, saying that the remaining four primary school pupils kidnapped recently at Alwaza, a community in Doma Local Government Area in the State have been rescued.

‘‘We didn’t pay any ransom for their safe return,’’ the governor said.

Governor Sule declared that the 2.2km Loko-Oweto Bridge and link roads between Benue and Nasarawa States would be formally inaugurated by the President in March.

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Commending the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure, the governor described Oweto bridge and the second Nigeria bridge as signature projects of this administration that will impact positively on Nigeria’s economic development.

Unflinching support 

The Emir of Lafia thanked the President for naming the Federal Secretariat after him and for his unflinching support toward the development of the State.

On Tinubu, the retired Justice of the Supreme Court said:

‘‘I have known him for many years since my days in Lagos State at the Court of Appeal, we saw what he did, his transformational agenda in the State. We are waiting for that for our nation. We know you can do it; you have the capacity to transform this nation.’’

Earlier at the Agricultural Institute, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of NASENI, Prof. Mohammed Sani Haruna, told the President that the newly inaugurated edifice was built in six months.

He toured the Lafia Institute, equipped with modern laboratories and machines for mechanized farming and agricultural development.

Agricultural institutes in six geopolitical zones

The President had approved the establishment of six Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institutes, one per geopolitical zone of the country.

At the Federal Secretariat, the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, acknowledged the support of the President, the State government, and the National Assembly in making the project a reality.

According to official figures from the Ministry of Works and Housing, the contract for the project was awarded to M/S Falpins Nigeria Limited on December 9, 2011, at the original sum of N2.3 billion.

It was revised to N3.1 billion in August 2020 and ‘practically completed’ and taken over by the Ministry on September 8, 2022.

The Secretariat will accommodate over 2000 staff from several Ministries, Departments and Agencies, who have already indicated interest in moving into the facility when commissioned.

 

 

 

 

Emmanuel Ukoh

Top Officer Highlights Roles Of Army In 2023 Elections

Confidence Okwuchi
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The Chief of Operations Army, Major General Olufemi Akinjobi has reiterated  the crucial role of the Nigerian Army in the successful conduct of the 2023 general election.

General Akinjobi stated this during a sensitisation lecture on Operation Safe Conduct 2023 to Commanders of 2 Division in Ibadan Oyo State Capital with the theme ” Introspection of Past Experiences and Efforts at Improving Nigerian Army Support to Operation Safe Conduct 2023″.

The Chief of Operations Army, while cautioning the personnel  to remain apolitical, pointed out that, though every election comes with its challenges, the Nigerian Army must be ready to face the challenge of anything that could jeopardize the process.

He enjoined the various commanders to increase their collaboration with stakeholders for a successful conduct of the elections.

General Akinjobin tasked commanders to conduct exercises and operations to place formations in appropriate mode, as well as ensure adequate sensitisation of troops on the Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement during Operation Safe Conduct 2023.

The General Officer Commanding, GOC 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Mohammed Usman charged the various commanders to ensure a free and conducive environment for the electorates to cast their votes in the forthcoming elections without any hindrance.

He implored the Commanders to fashion out a workable strategy in the proper identification of security personnel on election duties in their Area of Responsibilities.

The sensitisation lecture was attended by all formations and unit commanders in 2 Division Area of Responsibility.
Confidence Okwuchi

Nigeria Collaborates With Japan On North East Recovery

Confidence Okwuchi
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The Nigerian Government is collaborating with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, JICA, in developing rural communities in the North East region of Nigeria.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nasir Sani-Gwarzo said development of rural communities and Local Governments is critical to the recovery of the North East region.

Sani-Gwarzo stated this at a sensitisation workshop on Community building through collaboration with Local Government in the North East region organised by the North East Development Commission in collaboration with the Japanese International Co-operation Agency, JICA.

Sani-Gwarzo who was represented by the Director, Humanitarian in the Ministry, Alhaji Grema said there has never been a better time to take stock and do appraisal than this.

” Please note that the role of the Federal Ministry if Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development as ND that of the North East Development Commission is to draw fare focused policies and programmes that are unbiased, prudent, humane and leaves no one behind in tandem with the Humanitarian, Development and Peace, HDP, triple nexus. 

” However, the effort of both these Federal Government organisations can only make meaningful impact if the States and Local Governments complement our efforts by keying to the HDP triple nexus. The HDP triple nexus will accelerate the building of trust between governments at all levels and the local communities,” he said.

Region Reconstruction

The Permanent Secretary, however,noted that the reconstruction of the region will be faster and better if NGOs, INGOs and other Local and foreign partners are given opportunities to assist government.

” The Japan International Co-operation Agency, JICA is one of such partners that has tremendous impact in areas of Community engagement and development amongst other sectors.

” Last year, staff of the Ministry, NEDC and States were given the opportunity to experience how the trusting relationship between government and communities has helped recovery and development in Japan,” Sani-Gwarzo explained.

Study Tour

The Managing Director, North East Development Commission, NEDC, Mohammed Alkali commended JICA for sponsoring a study tour of Japan in October 2022.

Alkali who was represented by the Head of Research and Planning in the Commission, Professor Bobboi Umar Said the key lesson learnt from the study tour was inclusiveness of local communities in recovery and development planning governance to reduce trust deficit between government and the people.

“To share Japan experiences of recovery and reconstruction in Hiroshima (World War II) and Iwaki (Great East Japan Earthquake).  To know the current efforts of trust building between government and community done by government and their issues and challenges. To discuss possible application of the Japan’s experiences to the North-East recovery and reconstruction”. 

” Today’s top-level engagement with 112 LG Chairmen through the 6 State ALGON Chairmen and 6 Permanent Secretaries of Ministries of Local Government from North East States is strategic for sensitisation on the need to involve communities as stakeholders in development and governance using Japan as a model,” he explained.

He further said that the event would be followed soon by another workshop for Community Development Officers in all the 112 LGAs on their expected roles as bridges between government and communities.

” The Agency has been cooperating with the Commission in terms of recovery from disaster, especially from their Hiroshima incident. Though we are different, we can learn some forms of recovery from disaster.

“Apart from capacity development, there are also other interventions they did for us like scholarships for NEDC officials as well as posting other officials and experts to the Commission for two years and we are expecting further collaborations.

“Most of these development partners’ interventions are for Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe. So we are expecting that the other three states in the North-East region that’s Bauchi, Taraba, and Gombe should be supported as well.

“So, these are the major areas we are working in line with JICA mandate to help us support the other three states as well as specific sectors like health and education,” the NEDC boss said.

Responding, JICA Programme Officer on  Nutrition, Agriculture, and Peace Building in Nigeria, Dr. Umar Halilu, said the North East region was faced with insurgency and conflict for several years hence the need for the interventions in the areas of recovery and conflict resolution.

“We are trying to share these lessons learned from those countries we had an intervention and to Nigeria’s context. That is why North East which is suffering from conflict is benefiting from this intervention.

“Largely, we believe that the local government is very vital to ensuring development in the communities because these groups of people are the closest to the community.

“So, one thing we try to do is to change the attitude of governance within that aspect of local government.

“We try to share experience how the LG can build trust between them, the service providers and the beneficiaries which are the community people, and to build this trust the community has to be involved in the decision-making and planning process,” Halilu said.

 

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Wildfires kill 13 in Chile

Christopher Ojilere
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Dozens of raging wildfires in Chile claimed at least 13 lives and torched some 35,000 acres of land.

This comes as a summer heatwave sweeps across the southern hemisphere country.

Report says eleven people, including a firefighter, had died in the town of Santa Juana in Biobio, south of capital Santiago.

The Minister of Agriculture also reported an emergency-support helicopter in the southern region of La Araucania had crashed, killing the pilot and a mechanic.

Meanwhile, states of catastrophe have been declared in the farming and forest areas of Biobio and neighboring Nuble, prompting the deployment of soldiers and additional resources.

Hundreds of homes have been damaged while 39 fires rage across the country, Interior Minister Carolina Toha said.

“The conditions in the coming days are going to be risky,” Toha said

She said ground equipment and a fleet of 63 available planes were reinforcing the firefight, with help from Brazil and Argentina expected.

President Gabriel Boric cut his summer vacation short and traveled to Nuble and Biobio.

“My role as president today is to ensure that all resources will be available for the emergency and so that people feel that they are not going to be alone,” Boric said.

He also pointed to signs that some fires may have been started intentionally.

Some families sought refuge in shelters, according to the Chilean disaster agency Senapred.

While Fires disrupted traffic on highways, and numerous settlements have been evacuated.

 

 

REUTERS/Christopher Ojilere

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