A MEDIA CONFERENCE BETWEEN SENATOR ITTAH INAN REPRESENTING EXECUTIVE, A NATIONAL ASSEMBLY HERO CHIEF ABDULLAH BELLO AND SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE SENATE PRESIDENT ON MEDIA AND PUBLICITY YUSUF OLANIYO

Since the Senate rejected MR. IBRAHIM MAGU as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), there’s ceased to be a cock in the relationship between presidency and the Senate. The EFCC had gone ahead to write a report to the president, in which it indicted Senate President BURKULA SARAKI and its aids for allegedly laundry about N3.5 Billion Naira from the Pirate Club Loan Refund. But in a swift reaction to the special assistant to senate president on media and publicity YUSUF OLANIYO, described the report as a mare more slinging Campaign.

A National Assembly Hero CHIEF ABDULLAH BELLO interacted with the special assistant to the president on National Assembly matters; while SENATOR ITTAH INAN on the relationship between the Legislatures and the Executive as follows: According to special assistant Senator that is representing the executive SENATOR ITTAH INAN who expressed his answers by saying the relationship between the legislative and executive are very cordial and there is no atom of hit. And he also said that even when you watch and listen to the debates of the senators on the floor of the National Assembly concerning any matter; there is no allegation made against the president in the conduct of state of affairs. Only occasionally in the course of conduct of the government or in the course of conduct of the over side responsibility by the senate and the legislature in general under section 88 of the constitution; of which there is often some hit raised between some functionaries government and those are all issues which the constitution vest the powers to work on, on the legislature. So that INAN opinion is not hit, he said that he always held that opinion and expressed it many times that at any time the legislature seem to be in complete agreement with every functionaries of the executive, then,  the public should be worried.

A question thrown to the Senator by the Special Assistant to the president: What of the Case of Ahmed Alliu who had taken the matter to the court?

The Senator answered him that the matter is still pending in court and when a matter is pending in court; you should comment on it.

And the Special Assistant said to the senator that they are already out of the court settlement and he is the Senator that is representing the executive, and what is he doing to amend the offenses?

The Senator answered him, that there is no offense between the executive and the Legislature, but the question of the custom controller general; there is re-approachment. And this is one of the isolated cases and he want to use this medium to assure the respective senators, the president of His Excellency SENATOR BURKULAR SARAKI, the deputy Senator of the senate SENATOR IKEKWEREMMADU, the entire minority and majority leaders of the Party and all Senators that the executive respects their powers, hold them in high esteem and in any matter where there is reservation; there is always opportunity to hold in-house meetings. He said that he is sure that one might have seen number of times where MR. PRESIDENT of the senate, the leadership of the senate, the members and Chairman of the committee hold meeting at different strata of government outside the preview of the media just to handle matters before they get to a stage of shouting match and for a long time they haven’t heard this, and even in few cases where the public have cause to say “look, this is not right on part of the functionaries of the government”, and the functionaries are always taken heed  and immediately an approach is made to the senate and to the leadership for re-approachment; and left for wandering in the days to come there is going to be a sustained and greater synergy to make sure that even some isolated cases that arose; such cases will not arise again.

Another question from the Special Assistant to The president to the National Assembly Hero CHIEF ABDULLAH BELLO: “The national Assembly in particularly House of Representatives has earlier proposed it and that the executive is still putting new capital project into the estimate in addition to acquiring a new budget software; how soon should Nigeria expect such passage?

The National Assembly Hero CHIEF ABDULLAH BELLO answered him that they are working very closely with the legislature, the senate and House of Representatives and the leadership of Both Chambers; according to him he said that they have shown and demonstrated great understanding towards this issue. That the minister of Budget and National planning; the minister of finance, the director general Budget office of the federation, according to him they work hand in hand with the Chairman and members of the appropriation committee while the respective ministers work hand in hand with the chairman of their respective committees; they are putting the final things together but he said Nigerians should not be worried because the budget assented by MR. PRESIDENT on the 5^th and 6^th of May 2016 last for one year and the budget will last on the 5^th and 6^th of may 2017, therefore, according to him , there is still budget to operate and he said that the only problem is that “are they going to operate the new budget using the revenue of 2016 or using the revenue of 2017?” But those are details; because there is budget existing. He also said that one must have heard some days ago that the executive said that they had released unprecedented over one trillion capitals for this year’s budget, and he said that is what they should be concerned in Nigeria and also that should make them appreciate that government has not ground to a hurt because of non passage of 2017 budget.

The special assistant to the Senate president on media and Publicity YUSUF OLANIYO, who thanked the Senator: SENATOR ITTAH INAN who is the special assistant Senator that is representing the executive and the National Assembly Hero CHIEF ABDULLAH BELLO  for their contribution in the media.

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SENATOR DENO MELAYI ALLEGED FALSIFIED DOCUMENT ISSUES SOLVED AND EFCC'S STRATEGIES TO ERADICATE CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA

The Vice Chancellor of AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY (ABU) Zaria PROFESSOR IBRAHIM GARUBA is confirmed that SENATOR DENO MELAYI graduated from the institution in the year 2000; briefing the senate committee on the ethics and privileges; PROFESSOR IBRAHIM GARUBA explained from the institution’s record that SENATOR DENO MELAYI graduated as DANIEL JONAH MELAYI from the department of geography. Also SENATOR DENO MELAYI appealed before the committee and attended all viable documents and certificates; except his first degree certificate which he said was yet to be collected.  And this serves as evidence to the spoke against SENATOR DENO MELAYI that he did not graduated from the AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY (ABU). On a second case against the senate president; on alleged falsified document to his SUV Range Rover, the senate president who was at the hearing, denied having knowledge of the issue.

On the other Hand, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for serious meeting from various organizations, corporate bodies and Law enforcement Agencies in working out measure to eradicating corruption in the country. The acting chairman of EFCC MR. IBRAIM MAGU stated this during a national anti corruption stakeholder’s summit in Abuja.

According to the news correspondent of the event who reports that the National Anti Corruption Stakeholder’s Summit which was held at the EFCC Academy Abuja is the first of its kind. The summit with a theme: “Building National Anti Corruption Consensus in a Multi Agency Environment” was aimed at building a synergy among the agencies saddled with the statutory responsibility to fight corruption. It was also aimed at building National Consensus in eradicating the scorch of graft in the society, the acting chairman of the EFCC MR. IBRAHIM MAGU urged individuals in every sector to be committed in the war against corruption, especially in the areas of Whistle Blowing, ASSET Recovery and Management. MR. MAGU who identified corruption as the greatest challenge in the National Development said whatever input made will be used in the anti corruption campaign.

The Guest Speaker is the former Governor of Edo State in Nigeria GOVERNOR ADAMS OSHOMOLE who said that corruption was evidence in every facet of life and urged agencies to share ideas on how to win the war against corruption. According to the governor who also said that when one looks at the major institutional challenges; it is the totality of those actions that are placed on the Paradox, and he said these are those issues that our institutions are facing everyday so everybody should be involved in the fight against corruption.

The chairman Senate Committee on anti corruption and financial crime SENATOR CHUKWUKA UTAZI said the fight against corruption should be waged with strategies and technical competent; stressing that EFCC and other Law Enforcement Agencies should have competent professionals manning the various departments. Also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) CHIEF MIKE EZEKOME called on the citizens to change their attitude towards corruption. According to the senior advocate who said that if you seek and uphold the whole of Law; everything will be added. The events attracted stakeholders from different ministries, Agencies and organizations.

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THE NIGERIAN LABOR CONGRESS (NLC) IN COLLABORATION WITH AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL STRIVE TO FIGHT HUMAN RIGHT ABUSES IN THE COUNTRY

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) has urged the AMNETSTY International to strengthen his network towards exposing all forms of human right abuses in the country. Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) president COMRADE AYUBA WABA made the call when he elects some leaders of organized labor to a solid directed visit to the chairman Board of Trustees AMNESTY International MR. AWALA ROSTERN JOHNNY in Abuja Nigeria. COMRADE AYUBA WABA who condemned the recent protest against the organization reports: those behind it do not mean war for the country, and he assured the organization of cordial working relationship in fighting human right abuses in the country. According to COMRADE AYUBA WABA who also airs his views and requested any other organization that has any existing report that is contrary and will benefit the program is also free to publish their views; and he said that AMNESTY International had been working as if there is an advance issues to tackle and from the decades they had worked in Africa, in Nigeria and around the world, AMNESTY International had been known as a very critical organization.

The chairman Board of Trustee AMNESTY International MR. AWALA ROSTERN JOHNNY told the activities of few retrogressive individuals will not deter the organization. According to MR. AWALA ROSTERN JOHNNY who assured the people that AMNESTY International with our civil society courage will continue to work together to protect human and people’s right in the society, and he said they supposed to do this because it will be their best interest as citizens of Nigeria and they will know how to put an end to all those contractors that actually take contracts for hiring people to come and protest where they don’t even understand issues. And they are aware that these contractors had been caught sharing money illegally and that put everyone in bad light as a country.

MR. AWALA ROSTERN JOHNNY also explained that with the support given to the organization by the federal government; the organized Labor and the other Civil Society Organization. AMNESTY International will be encouraged to fight human right Abuses in the country.

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A JOINT MARITIME EXERCISE ORGANIZED BY NIGERIAN NAVY TITLED “OBANGAME EXPRESS 2017”.

The Nigerian Navy said those strips are more better equip to fight sea piracy in illegal oil Bunkering and other forms of communality on the nation’s senatorial waters. The flag officer commanding eastern Naval Command ROYAL ADMIRAL JAMES OLUWALE made this known at the end of the five days multinational Naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea, tagged OBANGAME EXPRESS 2017.

According to the News Correspondent on the event who said that ROYAL ADMIRAL JAMES OLUWALE described the exercise as the Maritime interdiction aimed at enhancing and enforcing security in the region’s water way. The commander noted that the Nigerian Navy had been improved on strategies unlike the first OBANGAME exercise, when it was set to so many challenges. According to ROYAL ADMIRAL JAMES OLUWALE who explained that the exercise initially started with so many challenges where they were not able to muster the kind of things they are able to muster now. But today they have three ships taking part on this exercise; and another force is war declared to take on the expected row between the walls of Guinea.

ROYAL ADMIRAL JAMES OLUWALE said that with this exercise the Nigerian Navy would be more than ever to detect and check illegal activities in the Maritime domain. According to ROYAL ADMIRAL JAMES OLUWALE he said that they had been engaged and they had more access to execute on the Nigeria security domain between walls of the Guinea and behind the scene to the maritime patience center which is plan based where they got their information and confirmation is coming in and that is why they were able to do what they achieved today.

The commanding officer Nigerian Navy CHIEF UKPABANA, CAPTAIN ABDULLAMAN MOHAMMED was optimistic that the joint maritime exercise will enhance the information sharing and coordination between the Ship and Maritime operational center. According to commanding officer who explained that it will enhance operational center which they are used to, to include: information sharing, information gathering, coordination and trained intensive maritime operational center, according to him he said that it is timely information units.

The exercise between Nigerian NAVY and its FRENCH Counterpart should place around BAKASI , BRASS and LAGOS WATERS with the men of the Nigerian Naval special broad services rated very high in their performances.

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THE NIGERIAN ARMY 2017 SMALL ARMS CHAMPIONSHIP (ASAC) IN SAMBISA FOREST BORNU STATE IN NIGERIA

PRESIDENT MOHAMMADU BUHARI said that never again will BOKUHARAM Terrorist occupy any territory in the country. The president gave the assurance during the opening 2017 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship (ASAC) in SAMBISA Forest.

According to the news correspondent who reports that the events attracted personalities including the representatives of leadership of the National Assembly. According to the news reporter who also said that is the first Nigerian’s Army Small Arms competition conducted in almost a decade. SAMBISA Forest which is the venue of the competition was a former armed command control center of the BOKUHARAM Terrorist had now been converted to a military training ground. The forest was highly fortified by troops of Nigerian Army from different forms with fighter Jets and Helicopters hovering around the forest.

PRESIDENT MOHAMMADU BUHARI who was the special guest of honor at the event performed his administration resolve to stamp out the activities of BOKUHARAM in the country. Represented by the Minister of Defense MOSUN LAWA ALI; the President said organizing the competition in SAMBISA Forest is a clear indication that BOKUHARAM had been degraded. According to the President who also said that detention ship will also mark the commencement of our land to move speedily to make SAMBISA and entire North –East safe again for law abiding citizens. He also said that it is so active to note that federal government through the presidential committee on North –East initiative is prepared towards rebuilding the damaged facilities and infrastructure in the using so that the communities will benefit from the case of democracy.

The chief of Army Staff LIEUTENANT GENERAL TUKUR BURUTE expressed that the championship was designed to access and enhance proficiency of personnel of the Nigerian Army in weapon handling and Horsemanship. According to the chief of army who said that they will continue to strive in their resolve to build a formidable army supported by well equipped and trained personnel.

GOVERNOR KASUM SHAKIMA declared 22^nd December which was the day SAMBISA Forest was captured as Public Holiday in Bornu State Nigeria. According to governor who assured the people that Bornu state government will do everything possible to ensure that they repatriate every citizen of our figures to propel that the supreme sacrifice is preserved and not taken in for granted.

GOVERNOR KASUM SHAKIMA also announced that the state government will partner with the federal ministries of defense and that of information and culture towards constructing a national Museum that will preserve all valuable materials recovered from the BOKUHARAM Terrorist. About nine army formations are participating in the Competition.

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MAJOR INSPECTION OF SOME CURRENT ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND THEIR CONTRACTOR BY THE MINISTER OF POWER, WORKS AND HOUSING IN NIGERIA

Some major work to South Geo Political Zone are to be completed next year, the minister of power, works and housing MR. BABATUNDE FASHOLA gave the assurance after facilities throughout the South - West geo political zone. ABUBAKAR ABESTU who was amongst the minister’s entourage reports that most of the projects are to be completed in Ogun and Lagos State.

According to the news correspondent who said that the facilities tour is a continuation of inspection of ongoing federal projects under the ministry power, works and housing. He encouraged the contractors to deliver on scheduled, the minister MR. BABATUNDE FASHOLA said the government was committed to ensuring the conclusion of the project in view of their critical rule in getting the country out recession. He explains government will sustain current mode of payment to the contractors to propel the existing change in economic activities and Job creation generated by ongoing projects. According to MR. BABATUNDE FASHOLA who said that if ask the contractors their respond will be that they are better than where they were as of three or four years ago. And he said that that was when Nigeria had more money; oil was at $100 per barrel but the contractors did not see the money and now the oil is $50 per barrel, and they are getting paid every quarter and that is the commitment his administration had made to them.

MR. BABATUNDE FASHOLA also expressed the confidence that the road projects abandoned years ago due to funding challenges would usher in a new dawn for the country in term of infrastructure when completed; the minister mentioned some of the major roads projects, the government was given attention to in the south - west zone. According to MR. BABATUNDE FASHOLA he mentioned Tinkan Island, Mai two, Oshoki expressway that evacuate the port cargo outside of the city, also the warf road rehabilitation and reconstruction, Shagamu kpakwala in Ogun, Oyo Ogbumosho road in Ondo, the Ado Ikere road, the Kaba road, the oyo Ogbumosho High way work is under way there.

MR. BABATUNDE FASHOLA asked the state government to apply for the ownership, of the metropolitan roads in their areas to allow the federal government focus on the major highways. He however assured that the state government would be reimbursed for work already done on behalf of the federal government.

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THE RE-OPENING OF ABUJA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN NIGERIA FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS

The Federal government said that the Abuja International Airport will be re-open for flight operation on the April 19^th as scheduled, arguing that the work had reached advanced stage on the Airport’s runway. Speaking at interactive sections with the Aviations major stakeholders in Lagos state; the minister of state for Aviation SENATOR HARDY SILICA explained that the project will not be extended as all necessary arrangement were in place to complete the work as scheduled. He denied the report that the committee had been set up by the extension of ongoing runway reconstruction.

According to the news correspondent on the events who said that the minister of state for Aviation SENATOR HARDY SILICA said that the Abuja runway reconstruction had reached an advanced stage within the six weeks completion of the badly damaged runway. He said before the decision to shut the runway to flight operation; there was wild consultation and planning to reassure a thorough Job that would stand the test of time. According to the minister, after the conclusion of the work, the new runway is expected last for another ten years, adding that minor work will still be ongoing and that will not stop or disturb flight operation.

SENATOR HARDY SILICA noted that the relocation of flight to Kaduna Airport was not political but borne out of passion of the present administration to ensure the safety and security of flights and the travelling public. The minister explained that the choice of the Kaduna Airport was informed by its nearness to Abuja and because of the roads and other facilities like Hotel which will aid seamless movements of passengers. According to the minster he said that there are more things to consider about Kaduna State, he said that it has a straight roads and he mentioned other qualities that made him suggested shifting flights to Kaduna to enabled Abuja Runways reconstruction work to be successful.

SENATOR HARDY SILICA who also appreciated Nigerians for their patience on the relocation of flight operations to Kaduna and its attendance problems assured that present administration will develop the aviation sector to an enviable height while commending the minister for interactive sections on the Abuja Airport Project; the stakeholders called for periodic maintenance of the runway after conclusion to prevent another deterioration.

President Aviation Round Table Initiative EVA GBENGA OLUWO and CAPTAIN DELE ORE short to know plans in place by the government for the sustainability of the runway. The minister of state for aviation announced that the long awaited certification for the Abuja and Lagos Airport will take place on March and December this year.

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DEATH OF THREE PRINCIPALS AND ONE VICE PRINCIPAL IN GASTRIC MOTOR ACCIDENT IN DELTA STATE NIGERIA ; CURRENT SURVEY ON HIV AIDS IN AKWAIBOM STATE AND BAIL GRANTED TO CONVICTED FORMER GOVERNOR OF ADAMAWA STATE BY THE STATE HIGH COURT

Public Primary and secondary schools in Delta State Nigeria were on Monday 27^th March closed following the death of three principals and one vice principal in a gastric motor accident on their way to Kwale for an official assignment; the accident occurred a few hours to the suspension of the three weeks strike by the state wing of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT). The Delta state commissioner for Basic and Secondary education MR. CHIEDO EBIE described the news of the tragic and untimely death of the three school principals and one vice principal as a great shock.

Also the Akwaibom state Government in collaboration with the FHI 360 under the strengthening integrated delivery of HIV AIDS services project is to conduct the first ever Akwaibom state AIDS indicator survey. The survey which is funded by the United State Agency for International Development is a unique initiative that will generate précised data on the HIV Epidemic in the state. The survey will help the state government and stakeholders to plan how best to find solution to HIV and AIDS across the state. The state was selected by the United State President Emergency Plan for Injury in connection with the Federal Ministry of Health and Akwaibom state as one of the spoken state for scaling of HIV prevention and control strategies. The activities of the services will evolved HIV Counseling and Testing.

Finally, the High Court sitting in Yola the Adamawa state capital Nigeria  had granted bail application to the convicted former governor of the state BALLA JOENS IGALARI to the tune of ONE HUNDRED MILLION NAIRA (N1 000,000.00). The former governor who was convicted for five years imprisonment was granted bail on health ground by the state high court. The Judge while granting the bail said that the former governor would provide two sureties that will deposit certificate of occupancy or landed properties worth of Fifty Million Naira each. Reacting to the Judgment, the Adamawa state Commissioner for Justice BALLA SANDRA expressed his displeasure over the judgment and vowed to appeal the case.

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CURRENT AVIATION INDUSTRY, HEALTH SECTOR AND STRIDES OF MILITARY NEWS IN NIGERIA

The ministry of Information and culture in Nigeria ALHJI LAI MOHAMMED has refused to report in the section of the media that the ongoing reconstruction of the runway of the NNAMDI AZIKIWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Abuja had been extended from 6^th to 18^th weeks. The minister at attestation with the stakeholder in the aviation sector in the Lagos said that the six weeks timeline for the reopening the airport will be adhered to; he said the remaining work on the runway will not necessitate the closure of the airport. The minister stated that government will continue to engage Nigerians including the critical stakeholders in the aviation industry and give them up to day and factual information concerning the closure of the NNAMDI AZIKIWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

On the other hand, the newly posted residence of the health in Nigeria had been urged to scale up the activities of their offices, to meet the current demand of Nigerians for their services. The Surveyor General of the federation MR. EBISENTE AWUDO made the call during a meeting with the residence of the health in Abuja. MR. EBISENTE AWUDO explained that the economic challenges in the country require their commitment to the sincerity of purpose, especially the need to block the leakages to support government financial prudence in the public service. The chief residence Surveyor for Ekiti state MR. AREN CHAIN commended the office of the Surveyor General for taking measures in the offices more responsive to National needs.

Also, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity MR. FEMI ADESHINA had told the gallantry of the Nigerian Army in restoring order to the North – Eastern part of the country. Speaking with the Guard Brigade first inter unit short talk competition in Abuja. MR. ADESHINA explained that Nigerian Army deserved commendation for sovereignty in cut telling the activities of insurgent and fighting of other criminal elements in various part of the country.  The president’s spokesman, who is also a special guest of honor at the event organized by the girl’s brigade to enhance the abilities of men and women to communicate effectively with the public, especially in operations; he added that regular training and retooling of the army remains important in view of rising security challenges. The commander of the Girl’s Brigade BRIGADIER GENERAL MUSA YUSUF said the competition was put together to enhance the personal confidence of officers and men in public speaking.

Finally, Bornu State interior Retired LIEUTNANT GENERAL ABDULLAMAN BELLO DAMBAZAWA who had employed cadets of police Academy Kano to take advantage of the opportunities available at the college to develop themselves into intelligent and efficient police officers, capable of providing effective and efficient policing to the nation. LIEUTNANT GENERAL ABDULLAMAN BELLO DAMBAZAWA gave this advice during a matriculation ceremony of 182 cadets of force regular course of the academy in Wude Kano. He used the occasion to reach the determination of President MOHAMMDU BUHARI led administration to reform Nigerian police while noting that the cardinal policy of the led administration is centered around security; to fight against corruption and creation of gainful avenue to create employment

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SPECIAL SQUADE SET UP BY STATE POLICE COMMAND TO TACKLE SOCIAL VICES LIKE KIDNAPPING AND ARMED ROBERY INSURGENCIES IN NASSAWA STATE NIGERIA

The Nassarawa state Police command in collaboration with the Army from 177 Guards Brigade had set up a special squad to grab down on criminals suspected to be responsible in increase in the cases like kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes in the western part of the state in Nigeria. Speaking with the newsmen in some of the toured areas attacked by the Hooligans; the state commissioner of police ABUBABAKAR SADIK BELLO explained that the Karkar man is also collaborating with vigilante groups and community leaders to achieve the desired result.

According to the news correspondent from Nassarawa State command which said that the western part of Nassarawa state comprises Carold, Keffi. Toto, Kokona and Nassarawa local government council, according to the state police commissioner, the collaboration between the police and other security agencies to check the excesses of the criminals in those areas became imperative, following numerous complaint from the residence including recent kidnap of a wife of serving commissioner in the state and killing of a popular traditional Hero called DR. ENOKUWA The commissioner of police explained that the criminals who used the mountains in the areas as a hideout had been discovered to have links with armed Bandits causing havocs in ZAMFARA and KASTINA STATE.

Still according to the commissioner ABUBABAKAR SADIK BELLO in an interview who said that he had been receiving several reports about the rising lawlessness in the state which stated that there are some criminals who involved in the cattle wrestling and kidnapping, which the commissioner said that these same criminals can only come to Nassarawa areas to perpetrate their wicked vices  and  he said that some this criminals had direct links with armed bandit that supply them with ammunition to execute the operation.

  ABUBABAKAR SADIK BELLO noted that due to the mountainous nature of the western part of the state, the command had requested for Helicopter for effective air surveillance patrol. The commissioner explained that the particular mountain stretched to extreme end of the command area which he said is the same group of Bandits that operate on that hills as well as committing the same type of offense like armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder of innocent citizens. The Nassarawa state Police Board also appealed for additional operational vehicles and other logistics for optimum performance.

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CURRENT AGRICULTURAL AND SOCIAL AMINITIES REFORM IN NIGERIAN STATES OF FEDERATION

Nassarawa State government in Nigeria is to empower local rice farmers to boost rice production in the state, GOVERNOR TANKWA  OMAKURA initiated this  when he visited rice incubation plant in Lafia, the Nassarawa state capital.

According to the news correspondent on the event who said that Nassarawa state is a grown area with vast fatal land for agricultural activities; despite this agricultural potential, farmers in Nassarawa state in Nigeria are not producing farm products due to lack of support from the relevant state stakeholders. This situation had prompted GOVERNOR TANKWA  OMAKURA  to support local rice farmers with a view to boost rice production in the state. According to the governor, the rice incubation plant which was constructed in collaboration with a Japanese company will be handed over to local rice millers for mass rice processes and production to boost the commercial activities while restating his administration and determination to properly utilize the state agricultural potential. GOVERNOR TANKWA  OMAKURA  said that the state is open to both local and foreign investors interested in farming activities in the state. Still according to him, he said that very soon the thing he wants to be experiencing in Nassarawa state is agricultural revelation of all kind of crops that are conducive to the atmospheric condition of the state. He also said that he is inviting all experts and stakeholders that are very good and interested in mechanized framing, large scale farming, modern farming and limited support and caption. GOVERNOR TANKWA  OMAKURA  also asked the ministry of agriculture to initiate invasions that is geared towards adding values to local farmers in the state.

On the other hand, Bauchi state government in Nigeria had been advised to replicate the water aid Nigeria inclusive of toilet and water facilities constructed in some communities to improve the well being of the people. This is coming at the hearing of calls of provisions of sea drinking water and the hygiene facilities among the school children and household to prevent outbreak of diseases. Stakeholder’s in the water and hygiene sector made the call during an inspection visit to caution Imam and other villages in Bonjuwa and Ogolo Local Government Area of the state.

The program officer Network for water and Sanitation Michael A2 Chapter MR. NICHOLAS KANKANI said the facilities provided in the areas limited but inclusive of the entire segment in the society, well genuine for the government  and embezzle system and for the benefits of all. According to MR. NICHOLAS KANKANI who expressed satisfaction those facilities are unique and said that is why it is important for government to come and see so that they can buy the idea because e of the way it is well sanitized and it is for multipurpose because the people who are using other facilities can walk into that place and better themselves.

The deputy director planning state ministry of education MOHAMMADU BETHLEHEM called on the student and households as well as states the issue of personal hygiene seriously to guarantee their well being. According to him, he said that he want the school management that is experienced to take good care of the facilities for Constance malnutrition.

Also the Director water supply in the state ministry for water resources ADAMU ALI barely put the support into consideration all the recommendation and advice, even to improve on the system. According to him he said there is likely that other similar events in the other location that are lagging may be provided by the state government because it was included in the 2017 budget and he believed that Bauchi state will accommodate most of their demands. ADAMU ALI asked the most of the benefiting communities to take care of the facilities provided to justify the huge investment. Their principal Junior Secondary School Katten Demand ASABEL LABEL and the village Katten Demand MOHAMMADU SANI UMARA asked government to construct a parameter fence so as to protect the facilities provided from the thieves and vandalism.

The village head of the Belinga in Nkpolgolo local government, MOST FIDA and another resident SUM PAUL posed to guide and direct facilities provided for them. Inspection of the village is in commemoration of the world water day.

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CURRENT INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS IN NIGERIA AND EVENTS TO MARK THE WORLD WATER DAY IN LAGOS STATE AND OSUN STATE IN NIGERIA

The federal government of Nigeria had been asked to investigate the recent attack on the AMESTY International Office in Abuja by some protestant. Over twenty nongovernmental organizations described the fatal as a huge setback to freedom of expression as specified in Nigerian Constitution as well as specified by the citizens and human right activist entrenching the country. In a statement, the leader of the group MR. HOWAH ROSTER CHINESE explained that 2016 annual AMESTY International report which the protestant criticized is based on the verifiable part. He appeals to the federal government to urgently follow the findings of the 2016 AMESTY International report to set the record right. Some Protestant on Monday besieged the office of the AMESTY International Abuja; asking the Organization to quit the country within the twenty four hours or accused of some agencies of government of human right abuses.

On the Other hand, President MOHAMMADU BUAHRI has on Tuesday condemned terrorist attack made at the United Kingdom Parliament building at London. In a statement by the special adviser to the president on Media and publicity YEMI ADESHINA, the president sympathizes with the British Prime Minister; the president shows his heart to their government and also made them know that the people of Nigeria stand with them at that trial moment of their country. He made statement that the whole group must join hands to defeat the perpetrators of terrorism.

Again, The Lagos state government plans to rehabilitate the tenth federal government own waste water technical plant within the state, as an event to mark the world water day in Ikeja Lagos. The tap official of the Lagos state water corporation DR. BOLAJI OKO BALOGUN said that the proposed rehabilitation was part of effort being made to boost the supply of portable water to the people.

Finally, governor AREDESHOLA of Osun State said the state government had secured sixty-five million dollars ($65,000,000.00) loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to improve water supply in the state. Governor AREDESHOLA explained that the water would be used to the construction of water treatment plant to maintain the transmission line from AJEOLA to ILESHA, Wholesome PUMPING STATION and THREE WATER RESERVOIR on the hill. He said the state will provide counterpart plant at about forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) for the construction of water distribution system and plantation. The state governor said that the water project will be in line with the sixth point integral action program of its project.

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PRESIDENCY CURRENT NEWS EVENT AND DIRECTIVE IN NIGERIA

The federal government had given all contractors including those handling Niger – Delta Development Commission Project a thirty (30) days to return to site or face prosecution. A statement by the senior special assistant on media and publicity to President and the office of the vice president NOAH AKANGBE said the new directives is in accelerating the implementation of the BUHARI’S ADMINISTRATION: “new vision for the development of the Niger-Delta”.  The vice president YEMI OSIBANJO gave the directives at the recent meeting of the eastern ministerial working group, following up on the renewed Niger-Delta Interactive engagement of the present administration. According to the statement, the list of all contractors who had not returned to site within the stipulated period would be compiled and submitted to ministry of Justice and Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) for investigation and Prosecution. The statement says that specific instructions had also been given to the ministry of environment to ensure report on the progress of the Ogoni Clean up.

Also on the other hand, the President of Egypt ABDUL FATAI ALSISI had congratulated President MOHAMMADU BUHARI on the strides his country had made on the campaign against BOKUHARAM and other security challenges. President ALSISI who also expressed preparedness of his country to assist in Nigerian’s quest over security counsels if needed; hopes that the two countries will continue to collaborate in other area of mutual interest. The president of Egypt ABDUL FATAI ALSISI also wished President MOHAMMADU BUHARI well. According to the statement by the special adviser to the president on media and publicity FEMI ADESHIMA, last week Thursday President ODAMA BAYO of Gambia praised Nigeria for her leading role in his emerging as the president of his country and wished Nigeria leader well. President MAMA AKUFU ADA of Ghana has also called President MOHAMMADU BUHARI to wish him good health and greater bilateral population between the West African Countries.

Again is the President MOHAMMADU BUHARI’S made year’s support group BMSG has dish list insinuation that President MOHAMMADU BUHARI is intolerance of critics and the alleged behavior was due to his military background. The coordinator of the group MALLAM MOHAMMED LABO who stated this in Abuja, explained that the president has shut even his critic with an amazing tolerance in the face of extreme provocations. MALLAM MOHAMMED LABO says contrary to accusations that President MOHAMMADU BUHARI’S dictatorial disposition; no critic of his government had been arrested or harassed. Reacting to controversial letter waiting to the President by the Kaduna State governor   NASARO ELRUFIA; MALLAM MOHAMMED LABO said that the president was too busy to be distracted by a six months old letter. He observed the most of the issues raised in the memo had already been implemented by the government.

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EVENTS OF CURRENT ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN MAIDUGRI, BORNU STATE NIGERIA

The federal government had designed a competitive plan to pay up crude liabilities from state that had delivered on federal government project.  The minister of Power, works and Housing MR. BABATUNDE FASHOLA made these known during a visit to GOVERNOR KASHIM SHETIMA of Bornu state in Nigeria as part of his inspection attribute the North –East region.

According to correspondence report of the event from Bornu state who said that the minister of Power, works and housing MR. BABATUNDE FASHOLA noted that Bornu state government had intervened in constructing some major high ways and other critical infrastructure destroyed by the insurgent during the hike of Bokuharam crises. He explained that deliberate effort had been put in place to settle all outstanding liabilities to the state government. MR. FASHOLA also informed the governor that contractors handling DAMATURU –MAIDUGURI Road and the 340 TRANSMISSION SUB STATION  had all returned to site. The minister assured special attention will be given to Bornu state and the North – East in general by the building communities and providing laboratory support to the victims of the insurgency. According to the minister of Power, works and housing MR. BABATUNDE FASHOLA who also pointed out the need to give the state government and the entire north -east the needed support to  assist them to regain their rightful and need to participate through the national development.

GOVERNOR KASHIM SHETIMA commended the federal government for embarking mass housing project and other infrastructural development across the country. The event called on the federal government to expedite action in the conclusion of the two major highways that is critical to the socio economic development of the country. According to GOVERNOR KASHIM SHETIMA who lamented over the Gwombe road which is a distance of 120km away from the state which may take one four hours drive he said that it is in a very critical and bad shape. He goes further to explain that it is one of the most important road in the whole of Nigeria better than Sokoto –Ilara road; most superior to the Badagry road is Maidury –Murungara road. GOVERNOR KASHIM SHETIMA also said that the state government is currently constructing the Dangbua – Mbalala Chimoko road which is federal road to its movement of persons to southern part of the state and communities in ADAMAWA; he also announced that the state government will also commence the construction of roads to Karabligi and other liberated areas.

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CURRENT ISSUES OF HERDSMEN INSURGENCY IN BENUE STATE AND JUDICACIARY AFFAIRS IN NIGERIA

The Benue Sate executive council had declared a seven days prayer and fasting for God’s intervention on the attacks on Benue’s community by Herdsmen. The council presided over by the chairman GOVERNOR SAMUEL OTTON said that there is a way to seek divine wisdom in handling the crises; it also result to sermon as stakeholder forum to deliberate the crises. The council condemns the invasion of the Benue community by arms herdsmen leading to loss of lives and properties. The council reiterated support to the state house of assembly to conduct public hearings on open grazing prohibition and Ranches establishment bill, prohibition abduction, Kidnapping and secret cult bill as well as road traffic operative establishment bill.

On the other hand the Chief Justice of Nigeria JUSTICE WALTER ONAGA had called on the Nigerians to be presently for the nation’s judiciary; to enable it succeed   in dispensing Justice  to all.  JUSTICE WALTER ONAGA who made the call in Abuja during the swearing in ceremony of the Acting Grand Cardiac of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT.) Sharia Court; JUSTICE IBRAHIM RUFAI said the Judiciary require the support of the citizens because of the hectic of its assignment. The Chief Justice of Nigeria implored the Acting Grand Cardiac to discharge her duties for the fear of God. And in accordance with the dictates of the law; JUSTICE ONAGA stressed the need for the Acting Grand Cardiac to dispense Justice for all, no matter their status in the society.

Also the office of the Attorney General of the Federation; Minister of Justice through the office of the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation had filed an anti crime charge on the National Commandant of the peace call DICKSON AGWU and the incorporated trustees of peace call of Nigeria. Independently also charged for wearing uniforms and other identification mask contrary to section 24 (1) of the Private guard of company Act Carpi 30 of the laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. And Punishable on the section 32 (1) of the Act; a case signed by the Assistant Chief state council in the Federal Ministry of Justice AMINO ALILU. Board of an extortion manning laundering and obtaining money by false pretense; in the main time, a federal high court in Abuja had given the INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE , THE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER (NSA) and the DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES (DSS) a twelve (12) days automaton to justify the countdown of the peace call in Nigeria. We are also holding that the court also justify the arrest and detention of the National commandant of the Peace Call DICKSON AGWU and 49 other members of the call; delivery ruling in an expert emotion fired varying  incorporated trustee of peace call in Nigeria. JUSTICE GABRIEL KOLA WALE said the respondent must appear in court on March 28^th without davit evidence on high and order of entering injunction spreading them from further arrest other members of the call should not be granted against them. In the ruling that follows sections of the former Attorney General of the federation MR. KANU AGABI for the applicants. JUSTICE KOLA WALE said THE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER (NSA) and THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES (DSS) must also justify in the affidavit evidence while previous judgments of the court in favor of peace call were not complied with.

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CURRENT CHALLENGES IN ARTISINAL MINING SECTOR IN NIGERIA

The minister of mine and steal development in Nigeria DR KAYODE FAYEMI has identified the challenge of finance for operation in the Mining sector. DR KAYODE FAYEMI who stated this during a tour to some mining site in Kaduna; he said his ministry and bank of industry was working hard towards offering loan facilities to real sector operators.

According to the Correspondent reporter of the event who said that much of the Nigerian mineral resources are buried in the inter land; in the very difficult terrain which follows network. The situation perhaps explains why the mining sector had been neglected over times. To reverse the trend and fix the sector on the right part, DR KAYODE FAYEMI ignored all odds and visited some licensed operators in Kaduna from where he assured the government’s intervention in the areas of low facilities and capacity buildings for artisans. According to DR KAYODE FAYEMI who explained that the board covered people in the rural areas that are involving in the artisanal mining; a lot of citizens from all our approach to integrate them forced by ensuring that at the state level, that each state registers them and helps them into co-operative and also providing them with the necessary support which Kaduna is already pioneering a very unique approach to this order by even registering them peacefully.

The issue of illegal mining which had been recurring decimally in the sector was what the minister condemned at the good mining site in the Benigwari, at the scene; some unlicensed operators were seen using heavy equipment for exploration. A situation DR KAYODE FAYEMI said would be dealt with the site seedling, according DR KAYODE FAYEMI who expressed his dissatisfaction over the site by saying that his administration cannot condone or tolerate that kind of activities. He also said that if mining is to grow, you cannot give a license to a legitimate operator who comes on field and meets the current ugly site of activities that undermines their own work which they legitimately paid for; of which he had condemned already by saying that it is not right and he is not going to condone such act.

The commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in Kaduna state MRS. AMINA SHISHUADE said the level of artisanal mining in the state was alarming; according to MRS. AMINA SHISHUADE who explains that what they are seeing there are very enlightening and surprising which is the level of the artisanal mining going on in the state and which she explained is a huge one.  she finally advised that this is an area that the state government and the federal government should look into more and with a view of assisting the projects.

A miner MR. NUO IYA attested to the fact that the mining sector has a lot to offer to improve Nigerian’s economy. High point of the Minister’s visit was a courtesy call he paid to the EMIR OF BENIGWARI ALHJI ZUBERU JUBLEE, (The Gwari the Second) who pleaded with the federal government to fix the Kaduna Benigwari and Ilorin road to attract more investors to his emirate council.

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THE COUNCIL FOR REGULATION OF ENGINEERING IN NIGERIA (COREN) CANVASSED ON RESUSCITATION OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN NIGERIA

The Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has called for the resuscitation and restructuring of technical colleges to improve the qualities of Engineers. The president of the council ALHJI KASHIM ALI made the call at the news briefing in Abuja, Nigeria. ALHJI KASHIM ALI said that the poor state of the technical colleges has affected the quality of engineering graduates and called for practical measures from the state and the federal government to address the situation. According to ALHJI KASHIM ALI who also specified that the issue of technical college is the one of the things that is so dear to their heart and should be given priority as he explains that technical colleges are more physical to compare to any of the man power energy in the country. And he said that a well trained house man can generate a lot; and we therefore have generated a lot of caution and shared  our feeling as made recommendation to the state governor all of them; each governor in Nigeria was reading a letter from current to prepare showing appeal that they should resuscitate certain colleges in their state.

The current president also said that the council would undertake a young publication of school that was accredited to run Engineering program to show compliance to standard. Still according to the president ALHJI KASHIM ALI who also explained that it was also approved that going forward annually will publish the status of every University in Nigeria that is offering Engineering program to make it possible for the media to know what is the state of the universities. So that parents will have information before the send their children to award of the universities. ALHJI KASHIM ALI urged the media to collaborate with COREN in ensuring their quacks are well exposed

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TWO PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY RAPING SIX YEARS OLD PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPIL IN BAUCHI STATE NIGERIA AND SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER’S CRIME

In Bauchi State Nigeria, two primary school teachers had been arrested for allegedly raping a six years old primary pupil; similarly two suspected hired assassinating killers including a staff of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Gombe state Nigeria, were apprehended for attempted murder of a nine year old ISHIAKU OTA, the Bauchi state commissioner of police  GARUBA BABA UMANA stated this at a News briefing after following the suspects.

According to the Correspondent reporter of the incident from Bauchi State who said the incident occurred a week after the state commissioner of Police GARUBA BABA UMANA assumed duty in the state, he also said that GARUBA BABA UMANA said that the two suspects SANI ABUBAKAR and USMAN HASSAN lured the six years old and had an unloving open carnal knowledge with her at the primary school in duce and tens at the Bauchi State Metropolis. According to the commissioner of police GARUBA BABA UMANA who narrated the story as sad event said that the two suspect were teachers in that school.

On the issues of the suspected hired killers, the police commissioner said that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) staff KABIRO MOHAMMADU GAYI conspired with the three other suspects and stabs their victim severally on the lower abdomen and on his head. According to the state Police Commissioner GARUBA BABA UMANA who also said that the victim was bundled in to the bush by the suspects thinking the victim was dead but unfortunately for them he survived the attack. And he said that the staff of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) who was the master mind and organizer of the whole incident as well as the one who counteracted the hired killers is already in the Bauchi State Police custody.

GARUBA BABA UMANA Said exhibits recovered from the suspects included Twenty Donkey’s skin valued at the N830, 000.00, three million Naira (N3, 000,000.00) cash and One green motorist car belonging to National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) staff. Meanwhile the two suspected kidnappers from Jembem village in Ganzua local Government area of the state were arrested. According to the State Police Commissioner who said that the Kidnapping Unit of the Nigerian Police Force arrested Yusuf Umar of Jembem village in Ganzua local Government area of Bauchi state alongside Mustapha apart of the same address were arrested and they are of the age limit of 30 and 25 years respectively.

The commissioner of police GARUBA BABA UMANA said the suspects conspired and storms the resident of one AMADUGA of the same address with weapons in his big office with family members and demanded a sum of five hundred thousand Naira (N500,000.00) or kidnap the entire family. GARUBA BABA UMANA further disclosed that both suspects were charged to court while seven others are assisting the police with useful information; after which they would be charged to court for prosecution. According to the Police commissioner who addresses that his command assured members of the public of its commitment towards ensuring  safety and security in the state, and he said that this will be an avenue for the members of the public to have confident in them; to share intelligent in order to make Bauchi state a safe place to live.

The commissioner of police GARUBA BABA UMANA also asked people to come forward with any reasonable information that could help in promoting law and order in the state.

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CURRENT POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND JUDICIARY EVENTS IN NIGERIA

President MOHAMMADU BUHARI is expected to return to the country tomorrow, in a statement by the adviser to the president, Media and Public FEMI ADESHINA, the president left the country on January 19^th 2017 for a vacation; of which he had routine medical checkups,  the Holiday was extended based on Doctor’s recommendation for further test and rest. They also said that president MOHAMMADU BUHARI expressed appreciation for the teaming Nigerians from across the country and beyond who had prayed fervently for Him.

Acting President YEMI OSIBANJO has reinstated that Agriculture and solid mineral will continue to receive prominence under his present administration in view of the economic important to Nigerians. President YEMI OSIBANJO gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy visit to Sultan of Sokoto ALHJI MOHAMMADU SAHAD ABUBARKAR as part of his tour at Sokoto state in Nigeria. He maintained that the development of Agriculture and Agro allied value chain as well as trade and commerce will back the nation to the path of the sustainable development. Sultan ABUBAKAR advised the federal government to amend its decision to the ban importation of rice and vehicles to the land boarders.  He observed that Nigerian are already going to difficult moment and therefore said that such policies should not be taken further to aggravates their sufferings. He assured the acting president of the support and loyalty of the traditional rulers; saying they would continue to work for the peace, Unity and Stability of Nigeria. The correspondent reports that prayers were offered for the quick recovering of President MOHAMMADU BUHARI

On the Other hand, the Federal Capital Territory High Court of Nigeria had sentenced two Police officers MR. EZEKIEL ACHENEJI and EMMANUEL BABA to death over the killing of some of the six Apple Ibo Traders in Abuja in 2005. In a judgment delivered today by JUSTICE ISHA BELLO; two of the policemen standing trial were sentenced to death while three others were discharged. Those condemn to death were EMMANUEL BABA and MR. EZEKIEL ACHENEJI while DANJUMU IBRAHIM, NICHOLAS ZAKARIA and SEDI SALAMI were discharged. Their victims were young traders including a woman between the ages of 21-25 years.

Also the peace initiated by the former President GOODLUCK JONATHAN in the People Democratic Party (PDP) had collapsed. This followed the rejection of the recommendation of governor Dickson by recommended committee by the ALHAJI AHMED MAKARITY GROUP; the committee had recommended the convenient of the National Unity Convention made up of organ of the party under the leadership of National Chairman of the party ALHJI ALIMODU SHERIFF,B addressing newsmen in Abuja, the spokesmen for the Makarity Group PRINCE DAY ADEYE said there will be no meeting point for them and ALIMODU SHERIFF. PRINCE DAY ADEYE described the governance reacting reconciliation Committee as  a illegal stressing as an Adhoc committee, its life span had expired. He called ALHJI ALIMODU SHERIFF  to locate the national secretariat of the PDP.

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ONE WEEK TRAINING ON FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZED BY THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE OFFICERS IN ABUJA NIGERIAN

The unity of the federal government efforts are deploying additional security to the North – East, the director United state International Accord OS INL Nigeria ROSELINE WIN stated this in Abuja at the end of the one week training on it organized by Police officers.

According to the correspondent reporter of the incident who said that Nigerian Police force and other law enforcement agency had been accused of human right violations. This content on human right training for it personnel in collaboration with united State government MISS ROSELINE WIN explain the important of human right for all security forces when carrying out their duties especially for vulnerable populations. According to MISS ROSELINE who said that to protect citizens civil right is one of the current tides that affect the community policing affairs. She said that one can demonstrate to the community that the police can be trusted and be protected for security had to be paid and heeded. The United state government premier appreciates the Nigerian Police force used partnership in its project and monitoring the corporation in the coming month.

On the other hand, the Assistant inspector General of Police in charge of training, MOHAMMADU SANI said the efforts of the police in increasing awareness on the human right will be sustained, according to the Assistant inspector of Police who said that in royal aviation they did, they must have reconsideration the basic needs of human beings, and that they are not alone, rather they are working for the good of the society and therefore they should have at the back of their mind some human feelings.

MOHAMMADU SANI also charged the participants on the program to use the experiences gained in improving the image of the police force in Nigeria. Also some of the participants expressed their happiness in taking part in the training and promised to implement lessons derived on their various command. According to report of one of the participants who said that that failures in that past will be in their capacity in term of the complication of actually the laws themselves. And another reporter said that when the law enforcement officer shows up, it will make one not to have an edge over any body and conclude by saying that everybody had got that fundamental human right. Still on another reporter who said that it is now that he had come back to his senses to know with an open mind that everybody is treated equally and in the same way you want others to treat you fairly. And he said that as he goes home right from the program he had to educate his subordinate on this issue of Fundamental Human right. The Highlights of the events was the presentation of the certificates to the 28 participants involved in the training.

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PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP OF UNITED STATE HAD SIGNED A 90 DAYS BAN OF PEOPLE FROM THE SIX KNOWN MOSLEM NATIONS

President DONALD TRUMP had signed a new executive order placing a 9o days ban of people from the six known Moslem nations, Iraq which was covered in the previous seven nations order had been removed from the new one after the agreed additional visa of the other thirteen Nations. The director which includes a 120 day ban on all Egypt take effect on 16^th of this month; the previous order which was blocked by the Federal Court sparked confusion at the Airport and Mass protest, according to new document Citizens of Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan and Yeaned, and the other six countries on the regional list or wants more the subject of 90 days travel ban.

White house officials said that Iran was taking up the ban less in the first order which was issued on January 27^th because its government had been busy screening and data sharing. The new director said the refugees already approved by the state department can’t enter the United State, he also lift an indefinite one on all Syria Refugees. Also great power holders that are legal permanent resident of United State named countries will not be affected. This is the current development as regard Immigrant visa to united state of America.

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OCCASION ORGANIZED TO MARK THE ONE YEAR REMEMBRANCE OF FORMER MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOR MR. JAMES OCHOYI CENTRED ON DISCUSSION OF ACTIVITIES OF BOKUHARAM INSURGENCY IN NIGERIA

Political leaders had been advised to embrace the life of sacrifice and selflessness for the development of the country. This was the submission of the Honorable speaker at an event organized to mark one year remembrance for the former minister of state for labor MR. JAMES OCHOYI in Abuja.

A member representing Igala constituency of Kogi House of Assembly MR. FRIDAY SANI said the sacrificial wife of the late Minister saved the lives of men. According to MR. FRIDAY SANI  who was addressing in the event said that he wants to plead to the chief of the army staff to consider having military information about this BOKUHARAM groups in some part of country where they have operated and executed their plans. He said on a particular note starting from Kogi state, that they are all aware of the activities of these groups, of which the Nigerian Army were involved  in Lokoja making remarkable achievement by arresting some of them and discovered some ammunition like  that of BOKUHARAM Groups. And he said that is why they are pleading on the Chief of the Army staff to have the Army information, particularly in Kafachan, between Kaba and other area, and this is where they have noticed that there are large excess of forest where these Criminals are hiding.

Kogi state governor ALHJI AYA BELLO represented by his chief of Army staff MR. EDWARD OLOJA stated that the state government will receive the delivery of quality services to Kogi people as a commitment to ideas of good governance demonstrated by MR. JAME OCHOYI; according to the representative of the governor of the state ALHJI AYA BELLO stated clearly to them in the occasion that they have seen the activities of the AMESTY international as the one that is collaborating with BOKUHARAM; and as a matter of fact they have resolved as a commission to write to the department of the state security to begin a thorough investigation of any means between AMESTY International and BOKUHARAM Group. And they have noticed that right from the time when these war started, that AMESTY  had been on side of BOKUHARAM and also we have noticed that Nigerian Army had made remarkable efforts and successes that is very clear even to a blind man. And we have not seen AMESTY make a sentence or speech commending the Armed forces.

The occasion was use to launch a book entitled “The Seven Eclipse” while MR. EDWARD OLOJA invited DR.  DAN OGUN Who was in place alien of the late Minister;  DR.  DAN OGUN spoke on his motivation for writing the book. According to him, he said the book is taking remnant on the number of steps of BOKUHARAM Group that is on the run; primarily here that some of them had surrendered while many of them had been captured as well, as we speak, we continue to move them to some remarkable occasion to ensure that they are fished out and arrested. The event was attended by the members of the Federal Executive council, Professional Colleagues, Labor leaders and other well wishers.

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CURRENT OIL AND GAS SECTOR EVENTS OF MARINE CRAFT ACCIDENT AND PIPELINE VANDALISM IN NIGERIA

Five passengers had died during an road accident along the River known in Bayelsa state of Nigeria, the accident occurred between Angiama and Okpoma communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government of the state, when a marine Craft in which some oil and gas task force workers were travelling ran into a speed Boat resulting in death of some of the passengers.

The Police Public Relation officer of the Bayelsa state police command, MR. ASSINI BUTWAT confronts the incident. According to the Police Relation Officer who observed the incident identified each of the Craft by saying that the one belonging to the Okpoma Community, the other belonging to Oil and gas and the one with a commercial old diver comprises five persons involving in the accident.

In the same wing a marine craft convene somebody through Casmir escorting some persons capsized at Abroma, Rivers State across a filling station in a Multi-national oil company at the known River killing one person. Some riffles including Machine guns were lost and well known divers in the  area were contracted for the search of the missing military weapons in the river. They also died in the process of the search for the military lost weapons.

Also the National Oil Explore Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) have called for concentrated efforts by Civil Society Organizations to stem the tide of pipeline vandalism for a safe of violent in the Niger –Delta region. The Director General of NOESDRA SIR PETER IDAHU made the call by the delegation of the African Centre for Leadership Strategy and Development visited the agency in Abuja. According to SIR PETER IDAHU, efforts by the federal government in restoring Niger-Delta region should be emulated by chief stakeholders to effective awareness creation. According to SIR PETER IDAHU who said that one of the major occurrence problem in the area is the vandalism of oil pipe lines, and also they are creating an avenue for the oil companies to hide under. If the Pipe lines are not caused by their own faults; they are more relaxed, but if it is by the equipment failure or coercion, they host to queuing because of the liabilities they hold to pay as a result of the damages they caused. So, they have done a very good meeting. So we expect to consolidate the collaboration in the future and even to add more civil society groups so that it would be more effective in the long run.

 The Regime of NOSDRA also noted that the agency and the federal government will continue to work with the interested partners and the PINA OF OGONI LAND to achieve a friendlier environment. The executive Director for the African Centre for leadership Strategy and Development DR. OTIBE IBUZO said that it became necessary for the centre to explore areas of mutual interest with NOSDRA in order to find a lasting solution in the problem of Niger –Delta People. According to DR. OTIBE IBUZO who said that NOSDRA is the key government regulatory agency in the oil and gas sector; they  are particularly happy by the way they receive NOSDRA to see how they can collaborate to ensure that the clean up exercise is successful especially how the Niger-Delta release key to makes sure government does its work of regulation to prevent  reoccurrence to what had led to the clean up.

DR. OTIBE IBUZO also expressed the total commitment of cost in the Niger-Delta in the area and urged the federal government to work seriously to meet the desire of the people in the area.

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