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”Migration is natural phenomenon”- Abike Dabiri-Erewa

Mercy Chukwudiebere
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), has described migration as a natural phenomenon that cannot be stopped .

The NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, however, said hat managed migration must be encouraged for positive impact on the migrant , the country of origin and the host country.

Mrs Dabiri-Erewa, said this in Abuja, while delivering a Lecture on: “Migration, Diaspora and Africa’s Development at the National Defence College for Participants of Course 29.

“The Diaspora Phenomena is the product of legitimate migration, hence the need for regular(legal) migration as opposed to irregular(illegal) migration,” she stated.

According to her, “Nigeria is now experiencing the feminisation of migration, a situation where more women are getting involved than men in labour migration.”

Mrs Dabiri-Erewa explained that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission was in high level talks with countries especially in Europe to mainstream migration issues for a win-win situation for both destination and departure countries.

“Key drivers of migration include: security, economic, environmental, socio- political and other pull and push factors,” She said.

On Nigeria Diaspora Population, Mrs Dabiri-Erewa disclosed that an estimated 17 million Nigerians were scattered all over the world accomplishing excellent feats in medicine, Health, high tech, education, economy and many others both to their host countries and country of origin.

” In 2019 alone, Nigerians in Diaspora remitted about $25 billion to shore up the economy.

“The Commission is ever ready to act as a bridge between Nigeria and its Diasporas to harness the abundant human capital, skills and talents to build a formidable nation,” She stressed.

The NIDCOM,  boss gave assurances that the Commission has its contact Desks in international and government agencies to liaise and speed up intervention processes.

The Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral Makanju Mackson Kadiri, Gss, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the wisdom in establishing the Nigerians in Diaspora, Commission, NIDCOM, to Carter for the needs of millions of Nigerians in the Diaspora.

Thee Commandant and participants also commended the NIDCOM Boss for her passion, dedication and commitment to duty and promised that the National Defence College would always be one of the frontier supporters of the Commission and its objectives.

 

Mercy Chukwudiebere

President Buhari congratulates new US leader, Joe Biden

Peace Piak Kanu
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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President of the United States of America, expressing hope that their presidency will mark a strong point of cooperation and support for Nigeria as well as the African continent.

President Buhari welcomed the inauguration of the leaders on Wednesday, also congratulated the entire country on the successful transition, which marks an important historical reflection for democracy as a system of government and for the global community as a whole.

“We look forward to the Biden presidency with great hope and optimism for the strengthening of existing cordial relationships, working together to tackle global terrorism, climate change, poverty and improvement of economic ties and expansion of trade.

 “We hope that this will be an era of great positivity between our two nations, as we jointly address issues of mutual interest,” the President added.

President Buhari and all Nigerians rejoice with President Joe Biden, sharing the proud feeling that the first woman elected Vice President of the United States has African and Asian ancestry.

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“Don’t hijack membership registration” – APC Chairman warns stakeholders

Peace Piak Kanu
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The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni, has warned that the national leadership will deal decisively with anyone or group who attempt to hijack the party’s membership registration and revalidation process scheduled to commence on January 25, 2021

The National Chairman, APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee and Governor of Yobe state, Mai Mala Buni gave the advice when he inaugurated the National Committee for membership registration and revalidation at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

He said any act of sabotage of the process will be dealt with.

“Let me make it abundantly clear that the party would not condone any act of sabotage of denying anyone or group of persons from registering. The party would deal decisively with anyone or group who attempt hijacking the exercise. Everyone must be allowed and given the chance to register,“ Buni said.

Governor Buni added that the Committee, which is chaired by the Governor of Niger state Abubakar Sani Bello is key to the success of the registration and membership revalidation.

“As you are aware, the party had not had the opportunity of renewing its membership register since the initial registration exercise of 2014.  The party had in the last seven years received millions of politicians who left other political parties and joined the APC but were not registered.

“Similarly millions of youth who attained the age of 18 years and above have joined the party within this period could not be registered.  Again, others who had left the party still have their names in the register.

“The registration and revalidation exercise, therefore, provides the opportunity for both new and old members to register and update their membership in the party, and for the party to expunge names of those who had left so as to have a clean and up to date membership register.

“Therefore, this committee holds the key to ensuring a successful membership registration and revalidation exercise across the country. I wish to reiterate that so much is expected from this very important committee,“ Buni added.

On his part, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger state promised that the 11-member committee will put the interest of the party ahead of any personal or group interest.

“Your Excellency, our business is to grow our party not to limit people. People make the party, party does not make people. The more the merrier, we shouldn’t get intimidated by the quality calibre and of the people joining our party because we feel that they will deprive us of some certain positions that is left in the hands of God but what is important is the success of the party at all elections and once we achieve that there will always be a room for someone.

“Your Excellency, we will take this assignment seriously we will swing into action. I thank you very much for giving me three serious party people in this committee,“ Bello said.

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Safety Protocols: Kano State to launch COVID-19 Marshals

Peace Piak Kanu
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In a bid to curb the spread of the second wave of coronavirus, the Kano state government in North West Nigeria is set to launch COVID-19 Marshals in the state.

The state Governor, Umar Ganduje who disclosed this to Journalist after the stakeholders meeting on COVID-19 held in Kano said that the Marshals will be launched on Sunday, January 24, 2021, to help implement the COVID-19 safety protocols in the state.

He said there was the need to tackle the issue of COVID-19 with all seriousness adding that the challenges noticed are non-compliance to COVID -19 protocols and the resistance of some cases to be isolated so that they get real medical attention, as well as non-compliance of some people who refused to come for sample test and actions, need to be taken.

Ganduje said the state government had also held a meeting with security agents to find a template on how compliance would be enforced and effected adding that this is absolutely necessary.

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Locusts damage 50,000 hectares of cropland in Namibia

Mosunmola Ore
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African migratory locusts (AML) have damaged at least 50 000 hectares of cropland in Namibia

The Zambezi region was the first part of the country to experience an outbreak of locusts which later affected farmers in nine of the 10 crop producing regions in Namibia February last year.

By that time a second invasion had hit the nine regions and more than 500 km2 had been attacked.

To date, the ministry’s spraying team has covered 20 000 hectares and they are planning to cover more because their surveillance area is about 300 000 hectares. The ground covered does, however, depend on the swarm clusters as the population increases.

In Kavango East and Kavango West, a total of 340 hectares have been covered of which 270 hectares are of the green schemes, mainly at Shitemo, Ndonga Linena, Uvhungu-Vhungu and Sikondo as well as 70 hectares within the community.

Furthermore, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) early last year warned that the outbreaks are threatening the food security and livelihoods of millions of people in southern Africa.

According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), about 2,3 million people in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia are already facing acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3) and are likely to be seriously impacted by the locust invasion.

The AML is a trans-boundary pest capable of flying long distances and severely affecting crops, pastures as well as food security, nutrition and livelihoods.

The ministry’s spraying teams late last year had problems after neighbouring countries sprayed their fields as the locusts migrated from one country to the other and Nutrition Security Working Group (FSNWG).

Nigerian Troops neutralise armed bandits in Kaduna State

Peace Piak Kanu
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Nigerian troops of Operation Accord has neutralised two armed bandits along Sabon- Iche- Kagarko road n Kaduna State following credible intelligence on their movement.

The Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche said: “Their own source affirmed that the suspects are part of the notorious bandits that have been terrorising the area.”

Major General Enenche noted that the troops have continued to dominate the area with aggressive patrols to deny bandits freedom of action.

According to him, the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not relent until all enemies of the nation are neutralised and normalcy is restored to all troubled zones.

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Joe Biden becomes 46th President of the United States

Bilkisu Halilu Pai
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Joseph Robinette Biden Jr has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, following his election victory over Trump last year.

His Vice, Kamala D. Harris has also been sworn in as the first female, first  black and first South-Asian Vice-President of the United states of America.

Kamala Harris is sworn as U.S. Vice President by U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff looks on at the US presidential inauguration ceremony.

The former California senator was sworn in by Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina on the supreme court. Harris has chosen to be sworn in using two Bibles, one from the late Thurgood Marshall the first Black supreme court justice, and one from Regina Shelton, a close family friend who was something like a surrogate mother for Harris and her sister growing up.

Harris’s inauguration marks a major moment in American history. Women have run on presidential tickets as would-be vice-presidents but until Joe Biden’s win, none of those tickets were victorious.

Millions of people around the world watched from home as Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to Biden on the steps outside the West Front of the US Capitol, just two weeks after they watched in horror as a mob of supporters loyal to his predecessor stormed the building in a violent last stand to overturn the results of the presidential election.

Governor Makinde warns against forceful removal of Fulani Herdsmen in Oyo

Peace Piak Kanu
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has directed that individuals and groups planning to take actions that could lead to the forcible removal of Fulani herdsmen from Oyo State should desist from such actions, as defaulters would face the full wrath of the law.

Reacting to the alleged ultimatum given to Fulanis to leave the state by unauthorised individuals and groups, the Governor, in a broadcast, on Wednesday, affirmed that his administration would not sit back and watch anyone make any law-abiding resident of Oyo State feel unsafe in their homes, farms, or business places.

Makinde noted that the events of the past few weeks in the State had made it imperative for him to address issues that have to do with the internal security of the State, saying he also recently had cause to call out members of the Press, whom he said were allowing themselves to be used to stoke ethnic tensions among the people of the State.

He stated: “However, we cannot overlook the fact that there have indeed been instances that cause concern. The fragile peace between the herdsmen and farmers in Oke Ogun is being threatened. Individuals who are not authorised are going around chasing people from their homes and causing mayhem. This assault on residents of Oyo State is not the way to further the Yoruba cause.”

“The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), which I swore to defend and protect, guarantees freedom of movement in Section 41(1), such that citizens are free to reside in any part of the country without fear. We are determined to preserve that right in Oyo State,” Makinde stated.

The Governor further directed all Local Government and Local Council Development Area chairpersons to work with traditional rulers and officers of security agencies to ensure that peace is maintained in all parts of the State, while urging traditional rulers not to be part of any plans to disrupt the peaceful coexistence of residents of the State.

According to the Governor, the common enemy of the people is neither the Hausa Fulani who is looking for pasture for his flock, nor the farmer who just wants to grow food to sell in the market or to feed his family, but the hoodlums, cultists, armed robbers, kidnappers and bandits, who live among the people.

He said: “I must reiterate that we will not hesitate to take appropriate action against any individuals who try to disrupt the peace in Oyo State. Our administration is taking all necessary steps to protect the good people of Oyo State from harassment, thuggery and banditry. We believe we have the situation under control.”

“We have constitutionally empowered people who will arrest and prosecute these criminals. Our job, as active citizens, is to help them, where we can, to identify these enemies. Report any criminals and criminal activities you are privy to and let the authorities take action. If you see something, say something,” the Governor appealed.

Makinde acknowledged the efforts of some officers of the Nigeria Police Force who have resumed their constitutional duties of maintaining law and order in the State and encouraged the leadership of the Police to continue to collaborate with his administration to secure Oyo State.

He added that the collective efforts of citizens would keep the peace in the State and preserve the secure environment that has contributed to the growth of the State’s economy.

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Northern Christian clerics laud Islamic scholar’s peace mission campaign

Peace Piak Kanu
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Northern Christian leaders in Nigeria have applauded Islamic scholar, Sheikh Mahmud Gumi for leading a negotiating team with Fulani herdsmen for peace and stability in the region

According to the general overseer of Christ evangelical and life intervention ministry, Pastor Yohanna Buru only God would reward the Islamic scholar for dedicating his time toward visiting the Fulanis in southern Kaduna forest in other to draw their attention on the need to embrace Arabic and western education with the rearing of cattle

Pastor Yohanna made the commendation during an interview with the press at Nigerian union of journalist Kaduna chapter.

“We really appreciate him for taking his time visiting those Fulanis while calling on them to embrace peace, his Uniqueness is quite different among other scholars in his method of approach to end killing, cattle rustling, kidnapping, arm banditry and Gun-men attack”

“We must applaud him for taking this bold step towards educating the Fulani youth on the dangers of Drugs abuses, and involving themselves into an unlawful act”

“The importance of peace cannot be overemphasized hence the need for them to embrace peace and unity and dialogue with Government to solved their problems in other to move the country forward,” he explained.

Buru, therefore, called on all other Islamic scholars to emulate the effort of Sheikh Gumi and to equally dedicate their time by creating special time for visiting the Fulanis residing in the forest in other to educate and sensitizes them on the importance of peacebuilding

Similarly, Christian cleric from northern Nigeria, Reverend Paul Elisha Ham appealed to individuals Non-Governmental Organisations and other corporate organization to always support the Muslim cleric with some assistance in other to enable him to continue spreading the gospel of peace throughout the Northern states in Nigeria

He also appealed to the Kaduna state government to support the Muslims cleric with security while urging the state government to include the nomadic Youths in skilled acquisition programme in the state.

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NSE: Market records first gain of the week

Amaka Nliam
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The domestic market recorded the first gain of the week on Wednesday as it closed in the positive after two consecutive days of loss.

 

The All-Share index gained 0.23% or 96.09 basis points to close at 41,147.72 basis points compared to Tuesday’s 41,051.63 points, while the market capitalization rose by 0.23 percent or N50 billion to close at N21,524 as against N21,474 on Tuesday.

 

The Exchange recorded 55 gainers as against 16 losers on Wednesday.

 

At the end of Wednesday’s trading, a total of 649.64 million shares valued at N4.61 billion were traded in 6,296 deals.

 

WAPCO led the gainers’ table with a gain of N2.00k to close at N26.50k followed by Ardova, which gained N1.75k to close at N19.75k, then Bocgas which gained N1.35k to close at N15.12k.

 

On the other hand, Guaranty lost 70k to close trading at N33.05k, while Mansard lost 17k to close at N2.06k.

 

Mutual Benefit dominated activity chart as it traded 52,106 million shares worth N28,652 million, followed by Transcorp with 51,653 million shares worth N66,166 million.

 

 

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