Saturday 1 April 2017

PMB approves new appointments for NTA, FRCN

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments into the executive management of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina announced the appointments in Abuja on Friday.

He said that the new Chairman of the Board of the NTA is former presidential spokesman, Chief Duro Onabule.

The Executive directors of NTA include Dr Steve Egbo (Administration and Training), Mr. Abdul Dembos (Marketing), Mr. Mohammed Labbo (News), Mrs Fatima M. Barda (Finance), Mr. Stephen Okoanachi (Engineering) and and Mr. Wole Coker (Programmes).

At the FRCN, Mr. Aliyu Hayatu has become the Chairman , while Mr. Buhari Auwalu and Mr. Yinka Amosun, are Zonal Directors, Kaduna and Lagos, respectively.

New appointments were also made at the Nigerian Film Corporation, and National Theatre and National Troupe of Nigeria, where Dr Chika Maduekwe, and Comrade Tar Ukoh have become the General Manager and Artistic Director respectively.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that at the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe is now the Director-general while the National Film and Video Censors Board, has Mr. Folorunsho Coker as Director-General.

At the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is Chairman , while the new Director-General is Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja.

Other members of the NEMA Board include the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Engr. David Babachir Lawal; and Captain Talba Alkali, representing the Ministry of Transport and Aviation.

Ambassador Rabiu Dagari  represents the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Dr Ngozi Azadoh, Ministry of Health; Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, Ministry of Interior; Engr. Ajisegiri Benson Akinloye; Ministry of Water Resources, AVM Emmanuel Anebi; Nigerian Armed Forces; and AIG Salisu Fagge Abdullahi, Nigerian Police Force.

NAN

Go home and rest: Read Hon Jibrin's advice to Buhari.

AbdulAbmJ
"Is this the Muhammadu Buhari we know? the no nonsense general? Noooooo something is wrong! if not, we would have seen more decisive actions."

@AbdulAbmJ
"Well, things are not adding up! uncertainty and crisis everywhere, we are moving too slow when we can move faster. Is the C-in-C even aware?"

The above were tweets by suspended member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin who represents Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State.

The lawmaker followed up with  further tweets in which he advised President Buhari to resign on health grounds.

Read the whole thing below:

“PMB, TIME TO LET GO: So many issues are left unattended even small issues that a presidential cough can deal with are left hanging.”

“Supporters are worried, understandably resorting to grumbling in hush voices while keeping bold faces and holding on to hope and prayers”

“The govt has so many soft target for internal and external opposition to feast. We must tell ourselves the truth rather than live in denial”

“At PMB's age, working actively for over 50 years , even without his present health condition, his capacity will be greatly challenged”

“Mr president himself admitted that he has never been this sick in his entire life which makes the entire scenario really worrisome”

“Then we are reminded every day that PMB will travel abroad again to attend to his health as if it is just normal and we should celebrate?”

“I believe that the combination of these two factors of his age and health situation has slowed down the pace of PMB and the APC govt”

“This has become clearly noticeable because it is a time that the country is expected to be on auto cruise in dealing with its challenges bearing in mind that the present APC government is fast running out of time yet things continue to go even slower, slower and slower!”

“The more PMB appears on camera, the more the narrative of his health situation takes the center stage and the uncertainly it creates”

“It is a narrative that has over powered what ever official function Mr President is discharging since his return from medical vacation”

“PMB gave his all to Nigeria. He is a great man, an enigma like Mandela. If we truly love him, We must not allow him to be rubbished”

“Life and health belongs to God but the more I see pictures of Mr President, the more I am convinced he needs to go and rest. He needs it!”

“The president I see on camera needs full home care not office, moderately quiet life, enough rest and quality time with his family|

“Sometimes there is no harm in been driven in a car you labour to buy and who knows? You might even enjoy the ride better on owners' seat”

“PMB should opt for or encourage to accept a negotiated exit. The country can not afford a sort of part time president at this time”

“This is not as easy but it is doable. I do not think PMB is obsessed with power, I only think the practical way to go about things is to key in the interest of those who are or can be an obstacle around the president for fear of losing their positions or relevance”

“The interest of PMB himself, his family and friends, some officials and regional sentiments are interest that should be addressed”

“If we truly love PMB, we must apply some urgent diplomacy, resolve these issues quickly, move on and save the country valuable time”

“Mr President can be giving a special concession to nominate a new VP. We should expect that he nominates a very competent northerner”

“A nominee that can get things done and have the capacity to unite the north and assuage it feelings for losing the presidency again”

“We the northerners should accept it as destiny, may be Almighty God is so disappointed with the present generation of northern leaders”

“And may be God wants to reserve the northern presidential slot for the younger and vibrant northern generation that will come after us”

“I also believe Mrs Buhari is competent enough and can be considered for a cabinet position. She has paid her dues in APC, anyway”

“The incoming President will have to do some diplomatic shuttle to few powerful officials to address what ever their fears may be”

“A committee of all former heads of states, APC leaders and DSS can work together to push through this agenda in our collective interest”

“I apologise to any body who might misunderstand my tweets or feel offended. I have to love PMB even more and have nothing against him”

“But this is my candid opinion and advice. It may not be the case or perfect but it has conviction of my conscience and I will sleep well”

“I have listened to many arguments, non is worth the life of PMB. He has done his best. I believe it is time he let go. God bless you all”

Friday 31 March 2017

Stolen purse lands man in jail for 6 weeks

49 years old Ibrahim Jibril of no fixed address has been handed a 6 weeks jail term by a Gudu Upper Area Court, Abuja for stealing a purse.

Jibril was convicted by the presiding judge, Mr Umar Kagarko after pleading guilty to a two-count charge of criminal trespass and theft.

He was however given an option of N6000 fine.

Earlier, the prosecutor, Fidelis Ogbobe told the court that contrary to Sections 348 and 284 of the Penal Code, Jibril had on March 27, “criminally trespassed into the building of the Accountant General of the Federation, AGF.

“He went into the office and stole a purse belonging to one Mrs Oloruyonu Maria, a staff of the office of the AGF.

“During police investigation, the said purse was recovered from him.’’

Thursday 30 March 2017

Court orders flogging of Abuja teenage thief

Mohammed Ali,18 was on Thursday sentenced to six strokes of cane by a Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja.

The presiding judge, Abubakar Sadiq, gave the order after Ali had pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing iron rods and subsequently begging for leniency.

Earlier, the prosecutor, Dalhatu Zannah had told the court that one Dandaura Musa of Plot 196 behind Standard Construction Company Jabi, Abuja, caught Ali in the act and brought him to Utako Police Station on March 25.

He explained that on the same date at about 2 a.m., Ali had in the company of his accomplice now at large, unlawfully entered into Plot 196 Jabi, and stole five iron rods valued at N7,000 in contravention of Sections 79 and 288 of the Penal code.

He added that the convict during interrogation owned up to the crime.

NAN

Meningitis kills 5 in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Primary Health Care Development Board on Thursday confirmed the death of a fifth person from Cerebrospinal Meningitis in Abuja.

The board had on Tuesday recorded four deaths from the disease in Durumi area of Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC.

Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN that the latest death from the disease occurred in Dakwa village in Bwari Area Council on Wednesday.

“The four suspected cases we have were all in Durumi I and II in AMAC while one confirmed case of a child  just happened yesterday (Wednesday) in Dakwa of Bwari Area Council.

“The four that died in Durumi showed all signs of meningitis but there was an autopsy carried out in the one at Dakwa and was confirmed to be meningitis at the University of Abuja Teaching hospital, Gwagwalada.

“We have so far immunised all residents of Durumi that are within the ages of 1 year and 29 years and we are going to cordone off Dakwa area today (Thursday) for a similar vaccination,” he said.

He also said that 65,000 Abuja residents have so far been immunized against the disease since its outbreak in Zamfara, Sokoto and neighboring Niger State.

He advised residents to avoid crowded places and ensure cross ventilation in their homes in order to help contain the disease.

NAN

Wednesday 29 March 2017

Osinbajo in Paris for Anti-corruption forum

The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday left Abuja for Paris, France  to attend the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, OECD’s Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum.

Osinbajo will be speaking at the event which will start on Friday 30 March and end on Saturday 31 March, 2017.

Degree Palaver: Melaye wears ABU academic gown to Senate plenary

Amid the controversy surrounding his graduation from the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West on Tuesday wore the

academic gown of the tertiary institution to the day's plenary.

The University had, on Monday confirmed that Melaye was a student of the institution and had graduated in 2000 with a Third Class Bachelor of Arts, BA (Hons) degree in Geography .

The Senator and the Vice- Chancellor of the ABU, Professor Ibrahim Garba had on Monday appeared before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, which investigated Dino Melaye's certificate scandal.

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