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IGP MOURNS LATE COAS, LT. GENERAL IBRAHIM ATTAHIRU, OTHERS

  • Describes him as an excellent partner in the fight against insecurity  The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has condoled with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, the Nigerian Armed Forces, families and friends of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, other military officers and crew, who died in an unfortunate air-mishap while on national assignment on Friday, 21st May, 2021.  The IGP is saddened by the fact that the late COAS died while on a patriotic mission to advance the course of peace and save the lives of others. In his tribute to the late COAS, the IGP described him as “an exceptional military strategist, a friend of inestimable value, and an excellent partner in the ongoing fight against insurgency and other security challenges in the country”. The IGP noted that the late COAS represented “the best in the military tradition of courage, forthrightn

UZODIMMA COMMENDS METHODIST CHURCH,REASSURES PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN IMO.

Senator Hope Uzodimma commended the Prelate of the Methodist Church, Dr. SCK Uche and his team on a curtesy call at the Imo State Government House, Owerri, for their moral support and partnership with the Government. Governor Uzodimma in his address welcomed the Methodist Church Prelate, who is the first Igbo Prelate of the Methodist Church of Christ Nigeria and an Okigwe born, commended him for his moral support to the Government and the development of the state. The Governor assured them of the continuation of the enforcement of peace in the State for the safety of all well meaning indigene or visitor in the state. Speaking earlier, the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Christ Nigeria, commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for his proactive style of Governance and his speedy response to the restoration of peace and calmness in the state. While calling for peace in the State, Dr. S.C.K Uche stated that 99% Imolites are Christians and should shun killings, destruction and violence as these

Nwajiuba visits FGGC Abuloma, commend school management

The honorable minister of state education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba also visited FGGC Abuloma while in the Rivers state. The Honorable Minister also stopped by at the Federal Government Girls College, Abuloma, Rivers State. He however commended the Management and Staff for a job well done, while calling for more efforts to be put in place for the academic development of  students, as well as their mental and general well-being.  The minister encouraged the students to be of good mor behavior to themselves, parents and society, while calling for a total integration of students from different parts of the country, he said this will promot unity and national integration in the long run.

Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba attends 18th Convocation Ceremony of FCET, Omoku.

The Honorable Minister of State for Education,  Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, today was at the 18th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Rivers State. He congratulated the Management, Staff and Students, while reiterating that the Federal Ministry of Education is determined in putting every resources in ensuring that Nigeria has the best crop of teachers for all levels of Educational pursuit. He therefore enjoined the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) to work in concert with the Federal Ministry of Education to actualize the objectives of the College and other teacher training institutions in Nigeria.

PMB EXPRESS SHOCK, SORROW OVER DEATH OF LT. GEN ATTAHIRU, OTHERS

President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply saddened over the air crash that claimed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers. The President condoles with families of the deceased, the military, and Nigerians in general, describing them as “heroes who paid the ultimate price for peace and security in the land.” While praying that God receives the souls of the patriots, the President says the crash “is one mortal blow to our underbelly, at a time our armed forces are poised to end the security challenges facing the country.” The President pledged that the departed would not die in vain.

Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Attahiru, ten others die in Kaduna plane crash

A military Beachcraft 350 aircraft has crashed at the Kaduna International Airport on Friday, claiming all eight souls onboard including the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. It was learnt that the ill-fated aircraft crashed at the airport’s runway about 6 pm. Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria, Akin Olateru, confirmed that the eight souls died onboard. “Beachcraft 350. 8 souls on board. Unfortunately all dead,” Olateru wrote in a WhatsApp note. But more details have emerged with the manifest of the people on board coming to public view. Also, the Nigerian Air Force confirmed that there was an accident involving one of its aircraft in Kaduna but did not provide details. “An air crash involving a @NigAirForce aircraft occurred this evening near the Kaduna International Airport. The immediate cause of the crash is still being ascertained. More details to follow soon,” the NAF Director of Public Relations an