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The federal government is now pioneering a voluntary billion dollars’ worth Carbon Market on the continent, a new and innovative Climate Change solution which will create, over the period of energy transition, millions of new jobs in Nigeria alone, according to estimates of the international experts. This is part of efforts of the federal government to attain the global net-zero emissions target, and vice president Yemi Osinbajo, is a member of the recently formed international Steering Committee for the Africa Carbon  Markets Initiative (ACMI), with the objective of facilitating the emergence and growth of the market in Africa Besides Prof. Osinbajo, other members of the Committee of the ACMI, which would be announced early in November at the COP27 meeting in Egypt are former president of Colombia, Ivan Duque Marquez; President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, among others, including officials of the United Nations, USAID, Gates Foundation and other international pri

  Nigeria will soon receive drones and helicopters from Turkey to fight insecurity in the country. Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar, made this known during the commemoration of the 99th National Day of the Republic of Turkey in Abuja on Friday. He said drones and helicopters from Turkey would soon arrive in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the security architecture of the country as espoused by the defence cooperation contract signed between both countries in 2021. He noted that Turkey was set to extend all kinds of support to Nigeria in its efforts to counter its security threats by sharing its experience, technical expertise and technology. He said;  “The defence contracts signed between our countries last year marked a historical record. Taking this opportunity, I am proud to announce that two of our flagship defence industry platforms, Bayraktar (TB-2) drones and (T-149) ATAK helicopters, are set to arrive in Nigeria. “We are confident that new Turkish defen

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday meet with security chiefs in the nation’s capital, Abuja, to further review and strengthen security network in the country. This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu. The President, who was initially scheduled to commission the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) new Technology and Innovation Complex, will receive briefs from the security chiefs, and interject on areas that need more attention. The commissioning of the NASENI complex will hold on a later date.

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, said that the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to launch new designs and replace high value Naira notes had his support and is convinced that the nation will gain a lot by doing so. Speaking in a Hausa radio interview with the famous journalist Halilu Ahmed Getso, and Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai to be aired Wednesday Morning on Tambari TV on Nilesat, President Buhari in a statement by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu said reasons given to him by the CBN convinced him that the period of three months for the change to the new notes as being short. ”People with illicit money buried under the soil will have a challenge with this but workers, businesses with legitimate incomes will face no difficulties at all.”

  THE Spokesperson of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has described the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu as a political ticking time bomb that must be disarmed to bring justice and unity back to the party. Ugochinyere who noted with regret that Ayu is on a mission to destroy the party. accused of plotting to ensure that the party’s candidates opposing him lose the forthcoming election. In a statement yesterday in Abuja, Ugochinyere who specifically referred to statements credited to the party’s national chairman in Benue as proof that Ayu does not mean well for the party. described the statement as reckless, adding that Ayu’s desperation to remain the PDP national chairman at all costs is scaring young voters.  The Statement read, “Media reports had quoted Ayu as saying that he has the power to stop the Benue State  Governor, Samuel Ortom, from realising his senatorial ambition on the platform of the p

  By Ikechukwu Anyanwu To the Christians In Umuokeh, Obowo especially, members of St Mark's Anglican Church, it was jubilation galore as this special and memorable day was set aside to dedicate the new church Parsonage, built and well furnished by the Hon Member, Representing Obowo State Constituency at IMHA, Rt  Hon. Barr Kennedy Ibeh. It will be recalled that the Priest-In-Charge of the parish has operated from an unconducive environment for several years now, until the Emeritus Speaker, and member Representing Obowo at  Imo State House of Assembly took it upon himself to build a well befitting Parsonage which he also furnished to the glory of God. This is a great moment for the Christian community in Umuokeh Obowo as the Parsonage would go a long way in facilitating the work of God. The  Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province & Bishop of Okigwe South Diocese,   Most Revd. Dr David Okechukwu Chikezie Onuoha showered encomiums on Rt Hon Barr Kennedy Ibeh, referring to hi

The Omenma 1 of Ohaji Oil Kingdom, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has stated his intentions to continue to bring development to the people of Ohaji and its environs. Governor Uzodimma disclosed this at the Iri Ji Ohaji Festival, where he was decorated by the Traditional Rulers in Ohaji with a Chieftaincy title of Omenma 1 in recognition of his friendly ties with the people of Ohaji. Speaking after his decoration, the Governor assured Ndi Ohaji of good tidings that his good doings will bring towards the development of Ohaji. “I have come to make electricity, roads, hospitals and other infrastructures work in Ohaji. The Governor further called for the continued support of Ndi Ohaji to his administration for the State Government to actualize all it has mapped out to achieve for the interest of the State and shun violence. Speaking earlier, one of the illustrious sons of Ohaji, the CEO, Imo State Oil Producing Development Commission, (ISOPADEC), Chief Charles Orie, comm

Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Anambra State in collaboration with Anambra State Traditional Medicine Board members and ex-officials of the Board have raised alarm over alleged extortion of about two hundred million Naira from its  licensed members by a fake medical practitioner, Daniel Ejie. They alleged that Ejie is neither a Medical Doctor nor a Traditional Medicine Practitioner which he claims to be, but operates from the office of former SA on indigenous medicine and Herbal Practice to the immediate past Governor.  Addressing journalists in a press conference in Awka, yesterday, Chairman Peace and Conflict Resolution, Anambra state Traditional Medicine practitioners, Abada Benson and  Secretary of the association, Chief Patrick Ihionu, alleged that Ejie has collected about two hundred million naira (N200,000,000) from the practitioners without given account to the government or even to the Traditional Medicine Board. They also alleged that Ejie inaugurated a false board of

  The 2022 flood tells a sad story it is a tragedy with a complex plot with themes of displacement, hunger, and scarcity. In it are sub-themes of death, negligence, and fecklessness every victim with his own story, and every community their tales and narratives detailing their plight. Citizens in affected areas live in uncertainty, despair, and fear, while a few struggle to hope and display love and compassion amid adversity.  According to reports, about 603 people have died, and more than 1.3 million have been displaced, while over 108,393 hectares of farmlands have been destroyed across the country. Some flood-affected states include Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Edo, Lagos, Kano, Adamawa, Jigawa, Benue, and Borno. This year’s flood is believed to be the worst that Nigeria has experienced in decades, as it has created humanitarian crises and compounded economic challenges in the affected areas. Some communities are  inaccessible and cut off from goods and services.  In furtherance of the g

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said there was no joint sting operation with the United States Army in Trademore Estate, Abuja as was been reported in some sections of the media, stressing that there was no collaboration with any foreign military for that matter. Spokesman of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, said yesterday that the clarification became important following the continued peddling of the wrong information for some days now. Speaking on the reported bomb discovery in Abuja, the DSS spokesman also said there was no threat of bomb attack in Abuja as being reported within last one week and no bomb was discovered with the operations in the last one week. Following the security alert by the U.S. Embassy to its citizens in Abuja on a planned terrorist attack, the DSS had called on citizens to be at alert and remain calm. The U.S. Embassy had issued security alert to its citizens on October 23, noting that there were impending terrorist attacks on public places in Abuja. Pa

The Imo State House of Assembly (IMHA) has unanimously expressed gratitude to His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma as they held their plenary in the newly reconstructed state-of-the-art Assembly Complex. According to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Barr. Anthony Emeka Nduka, the overhauling of the entire edifice came with unusual classic and digitalized  artistic Hallow Chamber offering efficiency, effectiveness and seamless legislative activities. Describing the Governor, the Speaker disclosed that it takes a legislator to understand a legislator which explains the commitment of huge resources in rebuilding the once dilapidated and scary House of Assembly Complex. In his remark, Member Representing Oguta State constituency who doubles as the Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. (Barr.) Frank Ugbuoma recounted his ordeal in the dilapidated complex prior to evacuation: "Sincerely as a legislature, I remember the last time we sat here and the speed with which we were evacuated from thi