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President Bola Tinubu has urged the new service chiefs on the significance of collaboration and encouraged them to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to them.National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu revealed this to State House correspondents on Monday after the inaugural meeting between the President and the service chiefs at the Presidential Villa.It should be noted that the President had appointed new service chiefs on June 19.The newly appointed service chiefs include the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, and the Acting IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.According to Ribadu, the President expressed his gra...

The outbreak of diphtheria disease in certain areas of Abuja has prompted the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to sound the alarm, with one fatality already reported. Strains of diphtheria can cause severe infection, leading to breathing difficulties, heart rhythm issues, and even death. Dr. Sadiq Abdulrahman, Director of the FCT Public Health Department, confirmed the outbreak based on samples taken from suspected cases in the vicinity of Dei-Dei. Abdulrahman revealed that a family of four had been identified in the area, and while some test results were positive, one of the family members - a four-year-old infant - tragically succumbed to the disease. Emphasizing the importance of personal hygiene, Abdulrahman urged residents to report any unusual symptoms, particularly...

The initial Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun, has departed. He was 96 years old.A member of the Ajose-Adeogun family, Oluremi Ajose-Adeogun, statedChief Ajose-Adeogun passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023.An accomplished oil and gas professional, the deceased made an unforgettable impact in the real estate sector in Nigeria, being the mastermind and executor behind the original Master plan of the FCT, where he served as the inaugural minister.Ajose-Adeogun had an illustrious career at Shell Petroleum Development Company and went on to become the Federal Commissioner for Cooperatives and Supply (August 1975) and, subsequently, the Commissioner for Special Duties at the Federal Capital Development Authority upon retirement.In 1976, when t...

Ahmad Yerima, the former governor of Zamfara State, has proposed that the Federal Government should engage in negotiations with bandits in order to achieve significant progress, similar to what was accomplished with Niger Delta militants.During a courtesy visit to the president on Monday, Yerima made this suggestion while speaking with State House correspondents.He urged President Bola Tinubu to employ dialogue with bandits instead of relying on military force as the most effective approach to address the security challenges and quell insurgency in the country.Yerima pointed out that the previous government's attempts to negotiate with bandits were unsuccessful.Highlighting the success of late President Musa Yar'Adua's negotiations with militants in the Niger Delta region in 2007, Yerima...

An intense rainstorm has obliterated more than 100 houses in Zauro town, situated in the Birnin Kebbi local government area of Kebbi State.As per one affected individual, Aliyu Tsoho, the powerful gusts of wind and resounding thunder have also brought destruction upon his residence.Kebbi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and other pertinent authorities have conducted an immediate assessment on-site and provided assistance to those affected.In a statement to reporters at the affected location, Abbas Kamba, the Executive Director of SEMA, revealed that the agency has compiled a record of those impacted by the calamity, as well as the extent of the damage, in order to facilitate the distribution of food supplies and construction materials as palliatives to alleviate the distressing s...

Presently, President Bola Tinubu is engaged in discussions with the National Security Adviser (NSA), recently appointed security chiefs, and the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), within the confines of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.This ongoing deliberation signifies the first gathering of its kind since President Tinubu sanctioned the appointment of the new cohort of security overseers approximately fourteen days ago. The inauguration occurred on June 19, 2023.The principal leader accompanying the security chiefs and the Acting IGP to the meeting is the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu.Attendees of this gathering include the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, t...

On Monday in Abuja, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) began its defence of the presidential election held on February 25 at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPEC) without presenting any witness.INEC was expected to start defending the victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but attended court without any witness.Abubakar Balarabe Mahmud, SAN, lead counsel for INEC, informed the court of his intention to present three witnesses to counter the allegations made by the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi.However, he expressed regret that none of the witnesses were present in court due to personal reasons, which compelled him to request an adjournment of the defence.Subsequently, Dr Livy Uzuoku, SAN, lead counsel for Peter Obi, expressed ast...

Grand Cubana Hotel Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sir Omoaefe Ejere, also known as Efe, will be hosting acquaintances and colleagues in celebration of his 40th birthday on Monday, July 3.Efe is a renowned manager in the hospitality industry and has climbed the ladder in Cubana Group for over ten years. The group is owned by socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana.Often called the 'Big Boy' of Abuja's hospitality scene, Efe was awarded the 'Hospitality Personality of the Year' in the 2022 Leadership Excellence Awards.The memory of his previous birthday at the same venue still remains as a memorable experience, as family and friends generously showered him with cash.For his 40th birthday, he took to his social media page to wish himself a happy birthday and express his gra...

A stakeholder in Nigeria’s energy sector and former presidential candidate, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has expressed that the economic reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu in the past month are indicating significant economic growth for Nigeria.Olawepo-Hashim stated that the policy to consolidate the exchange windows has a positive impact on the foreign exchange rate and will promote capital flow and enhance confidence in the new government. In addition, the removal of fuel subsidies on petroleum products will result in increased investment in the Mid and Downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry, consequently creating more job opportunities.Furthermore, he mentioned that the new law on the decentralization of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution can attra...

The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar Radda, has contributed the sum of N278m to 4,634 state pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.The donation is part of their allowance for food and other expenses while they are in the holy land for pilgrimage.Tasiu Musa Maigari, the Amirul Hajj of the state and former Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, disclosed this information to the state pilgrims in Makkah. The statement was signed by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov Radda, and shared with the press in the state.In the statement, the governor extended his sallah felicitations to the pilgrims for the successful completion of this year's Hajj exercise. He also provided each pilgrim with N60,000, which is equivalent to 300 Saudi riyals, and urged them to pray for an end t...