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Minority Leader in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu OON has been conferred with the 2022 Hollywood and Africa Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) for Constituency Development, Effective Representation and Leadership. The Award was presented to the Minority Leader on Saturday, October 29, 2022 during the 6th Annual Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards Show, held at the legendary Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, California, United States of America. It was in recognition of the Minority Leader’s enviable performance in the parliament as well as his massive empowerment schemes, human capital and infrastructural developments in his Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and other parts of the country. Presenting the award, HAPAwards CEO/Executive Producer, Tina Weisinger said that the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards are conferred on outstanding American and African personalities, including community leaders, international political figures, dignitaries, philanth...

With alert, terror threat looming, Atiku holds crucial meeting with officials of US States Department  With alert and terror threat looming, Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar on Friday held a crucial meeting with officials of the US States Department in Washington DC. The meeting, which focused primarily on enhancing cooperation with the U.S. authorities on Nigeria’s security challenges, elections and democracy was led by Atiku and Assistant Secretary, States Department, Bureau of African Affairs, Molly Phee. According to sources from the PDP presidential candidate's side, “the meeting last night with officials of the States Department could not have come at a better time with the terrorist threat alert by the U.S. UK and Canada and the withdrawal of its non essential staff by the U.S Embassy in Nigeria.” A press statement signed by Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to Atiku, on Saturday, said that, “the focus of discu...

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar on Thursday arrived Washington DC, United States on a working visit. The visit will afford the PDP presidential candidate the opportunity of high-level engagements aimed at setting the pace for building an economically stronger and more secure Nigeria, according to a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe. According to the statement, Atiku will be in the US for a week-long engagement that will opportune the frontline presidential candidate share his vision for Nigeria with US business communities and young Nigerian professionals in North America. The delegation of the former Vice President comprise senior members of the PDP presidential campaign council, personal aides and other members of the PDP. Those in the official delegation include the Director-General of the PDP presidential campaign council and governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, former Senate President, Buko...

 Christian faithful from all over the world are expected to join the one million prayer clouds in fervent prayer session for the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris which holds between November 4th and 5th 2022 by 3pm (GMT+1) daily. This is as the countdown for the globally renowned programme: Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris – the world’s biggest healing crusade. Hundreds of millions of people with diverse sicknesses, diseases, and afflictions from all nations of the world are already in the attitude of prayers and expectations for their healing and deliverance from the Mighty God through the Man of God. Preparation for the programme which is just eight days to go is at top gear. Many people from around the world have already registered for this glorious manifestation of the healing powers of God, while many more, who are yet to, are bombarding the website to register. To participate at the special miracle service, just visit https://heal...

The PDP Presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has promised to partner with American investors to build a more secured Nigeria if elected next year. The Presidential hopeful gave this indication today through his verified Facebook account. Atiku who is on business trip to United States of America with some top brass of the PDP that included the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, said his meetings with American investors was to build an economically stronger and more secure Nigeria. “I just arrived in Washington, DC, for meetings and engagements to build an economically stronger and more secure Nigeria,” Atiku stated. Also with him included the Director General, PDP Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Dr Osita Chidoka, Senator Dr. Bukola Saraki, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, Hon Nkole Uko Ndukwe, Hon. Dino Melaye, Reno Okri amongst others. Atiku is in the forefront of wooing foreign investors to...

 Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has directed the Rivers State Commissioner for Health and Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to sign a new agreement with PAMO University of Medical Sciences for the training of Rivers students in medicine and related fields. The Governor said the renewal of the agreement will enable PAMO university to continue to support the State to accelerate the production of the much needed skilled medical manpower and professionals to service the healthcare system and enhance healthcare delivery. Governor Wike stated this when the Board of Trustees, Governing Council and Management of PAMO University of Medical Sciences led by the Pro-Counsellor and former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, paid a courtesy call on him in Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The Governor noted with excitement how PAMO University of Medical Sciences has, within just five years of its establishment, become a centre of excellence in the training of medical ...

 The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed the German Government for its role in supporting the state’s skills development, job creation and youth development programmes. The Governor said this during a dinner hosted by the Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Weert Borner and his wife, Dr. Imke Borner, to celebrate the Day of German Unity in Lagos. Obaseki, in his address, applauded the faith and confidence that the German Consulate reposed in the state government and expressed appreciation for the German government’s unwavering belief in the state’s mandate to empower Edo youths, equipping them with the tools and skills to compete effectively in the 21st century knowledge-driven economy. According to him, “The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Germany Agency for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ) through the SKYE programme have provided support for numerous youth development programmes in Edo State." “These i...

   …As Gov. Ugwuanyi, Army GOC, Police CP, DSS Director, others visit hideouts, take decisive measures   Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Thursday, led the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Umar Musa, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Ammani, the Director of Department of State Services (DSS) H.M Daluwa, the Garrison Commander, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. M.K Ibrahim, among others, to Ugwogo-Opi road on a strategic assessment of the area, including the hideouts of kidnappers, with a view to decisively ending the recent kidnapping incidents along the road. Addressing newsmen during the on-the-spot assessment visit, the GOC, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Musa, who spoke on behalf of the other heads of security agencies in the state, confirmed that “the perpetrators are purely kidnappers.” He assured the public that the combined-team of the security agencies are taking further steps into ...

 The United States Consul General in Nigeria, Mr. Will Stevens, has lauded the outstanding fiscal transparency of the Udom Emmanuel-led government of Akwa Ibom State. Mr. Will Stevens gave the commendation while speaking at Government House, Uyo, on Thursday, during a courtesy visit to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. UDOM Emmanuel. The US envoy said his government was impressed with the performance of the Akwa Ibom State Government under the leadership of Governor Udom Emmanuel in the areas of health, public accountability and fiscal transparency.  "Akwa Ibom State is one of the first partners in Africa that has improved on fiscal transparency. The state leads all other states in Nigeria in creating its public finance plan."  “We are particularly proud of this and hope that your government is also very proud of it," Consul General Will Stevens affirmed. He also extolled the states aviation pride, the Ibom Air, describing it as an airline to be desired for a next flight...

Governor Samuel Ortom has expressed satisfaction at the rehabilitation work going on at the Wards and Theatre blocks of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH. The Governor also said he was happy that the construction work at the multi-billion naira Benue Geographic Information Service, BENGIS complex is going according to plan. He spoke Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 after he took time to inspect ongoing rehabilitation work at the University Teaching Hospital and the construction of the multi-billion naira BENGIS complex. The Governor explained that the State Government had accessed a 2 billion Naira loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria to upgrade medical facilities in the state. Giving the breakdown of the disbursement of the loan, the Governor disclosed that the sum of 1.1 billion naira was spent in BSUTH with the rehabilitation of the wards and theater block at the cost of N519 million. He continued: "We have also procured an MRI machine with the sum of over 400 m...