By Emmanuel Daudu
The armed forces has intensified intelligence collection effort targeted at hunting terrorist and striking them where they maybe hiding and hibernating. The aim is to kill this terrorist and the infrastructure that supports them. Additionally, operational adjustments have been made to prioritize protection for farmers to ensure a successful rainy season farming.
During the week under review, troops neutralised 220 and arrested 395 persons. Troops also arrested 55 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 202 kidnapped hostages. In the SS, troops denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of One Billion Eight Hundred and Sixty Million One Hundred and Fifty One Thousand Seven Hundred Naira (N1,860,151,700.00) only.
According to a press release signed by Major General Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations, troops recovered 432 assorted weapons and 9,004 assorted ammunition. The breakdown as follows: 3 PKT guns, one G3 rifle, 83 AK47 rifles, 18 locally fabricated gun, 16 dane guns, 2 pump action guns, 2 double barrel guns, 2 single barrel guns, 8 locally fabricated pistols, 2 revolver rifles, one hand grenades, 14 RPG bombs, one RPG launcher, 2 tear gas launchers, 234 smoke grenades and one bandolier.
Others are: 5,893 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 2,064 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 401 rounds of 9mm ammo, 200 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm, 154 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm, 195 live cartridges, 17 magazines, 3 baofeng radios, 8 vehicles, 32 motorcycles, 59 mobile phones and the sum of N813,550.00 only amongst other items.
Troops in the Niger Delta area discovered and destroyed 51 dugout pits, 38 boats and 51 storage tanks. Other items recovered include 215 cooking ovens, 2 speedboats, 44 drums, 3 tug boats, 3 barges, 4 wheelbarrows, one outboard engine, 15 vehicles, 3 motorcycles, 6 mobile phones and 105 illegal refining sites. Troops recovered 1,099,860 litres of stolen crude oil, 1,101,700 litres of illegally refined AGO, 27350 litres of DPK and 150 litres of PMS.
Troops will continue to employed significant firepower to neutralize terrorists and disrupt their activities across the country. Winning the war against the terrorist is non negotiable.
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Nigerian-born UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu commend the King Charles of England over bags fellow, Royal Society of Arts
Nigerian-born UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu , The World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology , FRSA, has been elected as a fellow by the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) for his social impact in the world at large under the authority of the Patron of Royal Society of Arts ,King Charles of England and his Junior Sister Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise, The President of Royal Society of Arts.
The RSA fellowship is awarded in recognition of people whom the organisation’s judges deem to have made outstanding achievements for social progress and development.
Nigerian-born UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu remarkable efforts through his insistent strategic advocacy that reflects his commitment to restore hope for education globally and community development and propagation of sustainability across the world, and driving a lasting change through sustainability policy reforms across and amongst Governments, Corporations and Communities, earned him recognition for the esteemed RSA fellowship.
UNESCO Laureate, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu is the Vice Chancellor, Crown University International and World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology The World Grand President, International Chartered World Learned Society, World Grand Chairman , University of Nations for Quality Education, México and associates worldwide, World Grand President, World Accreditation Commission, Chairman/Pro Chancellor, Board of Trustees, Chartered Intl. Da Vinci University, Vice President for International Affairs”.
“UNESCO Laureate is the Chairman Board of Trustees of West Coast Intl. University of Science, Technology, Management and Arts; Vice President International Affairs (Vice Chairman International Affairs of Board of Trustees) Sastra Angkor University Kingdom of Cambodia; Deputy Director General for Africa and Research Professor at International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, UK. He had also, held positions as a World Grand Chancellor, Chartered World Order of the Knights of Justice of Peace”.
“UNESCO Laureate is the World Grand President, The Chartered World Institute of Encyclopedia of Books, World Grand President at Africa International Institute for Professional Training and Research, ; Vice President, International Centre for Eye Research and Education, Argentina, South America , World Acclaimed Distinguished Research Professor and Fellow Editorial International Advisory Board at Cambridge Scholars Publishing, United Kingdom and several other institutions that have declared him as a World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor by various higher Institutions ”.
UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu joins other notable past RSA fellows such as Charles Dickens, Benjamin Franklin, Stephen Hawking, Karl Marx, Adam Smith, Nelson Mandela, David Attenborough, Tim Berners-Lee and many others.
Founded in 1754 by William Shipley as the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, it was granted a Royal Charter in 1847, and the right to use the term “Royal” in its name by King Edward VII in 1908, RSA is over 260 years old.
The Royal Society of Art’s Patron is currently the King Charles of England while its Current President of the Royal Society of Art is Anne, Princess Royal (Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise; She is a member of the British royal family. She is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Royal (who replaced her father, The Duke of Edinburgh, in 2011), its Chairman is Tim Eyes, and its Chief Executive since September 2021 is former Bank of England Chief Economist, Andy Haldane.
Chris Najomo remains Acting NCAA’s DG
By Emmanuel Daudu
The attention of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has been drawn to an article in the Punch Newspaper of Wednesday, June 19th 2024 titled “Worry as NCAA Acting Director-General (DG) tenure expires”
According to a press release signed on 19th of June, 2024 by Odutayo Oluseyi, Head, Press and Public Affairs
For: Hon. Minister, disclosed that the Public Service Rules (PRS) which define employment relationship between employees in the Public Service and the Government in section 7: 020704(b) on Acting Appointment stipulates” that the period of Acting appointment shall not exceed one year, but in exceptional circumstances may be extended for another year”. The Acting Director-General, Mr. Chris Najomo has been in office for only six months.
For the avoidance of doubt, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR did not appoint Capt. Chris Najomo as Acting Director General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority on a Six-Month tenure. The appointment of Capt. Chris Najomo on Acting Capacity was based on the suspension of the former Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority by Mr. President based on an on-going investigation by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission on allegations of corruption against him.
This clarification has become expedient in order not to create unnecessary tension and disaffection in the Civil Aviation Industry. There is no worry at all about the tenure of Mr. Chris Najomo as he remains the Acting Director-General of the NCAA.
Incredible: Dunamis Church Empowers 451 in Diverse Vocational Skills, Equips Them With Tools, Grants
The Dunamis International Gospel Centre recently graduated about 451 persons from various skill programmes in its 2024 Batch A Skills Acquisition Training.
They were also empowered with various equipment and grants.
Speaking at the Dunamis Skills Acquisition Graduation and Empowerment 2024 Batch A ceremony, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis, Dr. Paul Enenche, and his wife, Dr. Mrs. Becky Enenche, informed the gathering that the Church is considering the establishment of a Vocational Skills Training Academy.
He said the academy will provide an avenue for youths to acquire necessary skills in response to current realities.
On his part, Head of the Welfare Department of the Church, David Ozigi, observed that the Dunamis Church already has training facilities and equipment across various vocational trades.
He emphasized that conducting training for a longer duration would have a more significant impact.
He thanked Dr. Paul Enenche and Dr. Mrs. Becky Enenche for the privilege given to church members to acquire various skills in addition to ensuring their spiritual growth.
Speaking further, Ozigi noted that a total of 451 trainees formally graduated in various skills such as Catering – Baking and Cake Making, Catering – Local Dishes and Fruit Juices, Farming, Fashion, Interior Decoration, Painting and Paint Production, Shoe Production, Solar Energy, among others.
Additionally, the individuals were empowered with various equipment, including sewing machines, hairdryers, solar equipment, and financial grants.
Addressing the beneficiaries, Ozigi urged them to deploy their acquired entrepreneurship skills to ensure the sustainability of their businesses.
His words, “The regular vocational skills training conducted by Dunamis represents the Church’s modest contribution to lifting people out of poverty and ensure improved economic development of the nation.
“The present level of unemployment and the general poor state of the Nigeria economy calls for all hands to be on deck. As we cannot continue to depend on government more so when the government seems to have failed in its basic responsibility of creating the enabling environment for business to thrive.”
Some of the beneficiaries, while speaking with newsmen, expressed their gratitude to the church, Dr Enenche and his wife, for providing a platform to empower them free of charge.
Eid-el-Kabir: NATCOM bill proponent celebrates with Nigerian Muslims, preaches unity, sacrifice, love and peace
The proponent of the proposed national commission for the co-ordination and control of the proliferation against small arms , ammunitions and light weapons, NATCOM, Dr. Baba Mohammed has congratulated fellow Muslim faithful and indeed Nigerians on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.
Dr. Mohammed in a press statement issued in Abuja said, “it is a celebration of God’s love and mercy to mankind.”
The NATCOM bill proponent Dr. Baba Mohammed who is also the Madaki of Ankpa noted that the celebration of Eid, as stated in the scriptures, is not merely a fanfare but an admonition to the people to have forbearance and show compassion in every situation.
The Madakin Ankpa in the spirit of the Eid celebration called on governments at all levels to be deliberate in initiating measures that will ease the economic hardship, insecurity and other social vices that confront Nigerians.
He however sued for calm , patience and tolerance on the part of citizens especially in the face of the Tinubu led government to put Nigeria in its pride of place.
The NATCOM bill proponent specially felicitated with president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his vice, Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the national assembly and the secretary to the government of the federation Senator George Akume on the occasion of Eid.
The rest are the chief of staff to the president RT. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the national security adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and the chief of defence staff, General Christopher Musa, expressing confidence that Nigeria shall be great again under president Tinubu.
It will be recalled that the NATCOM bill proposed by Dr. Baba Mohammed is in line with ECOWAS convention 2006 and to which Nigeria is a signatory.
Water FC President, Makanjuola celebrates property guru, Fatimilehin 70th birthday with a football match
The President and the chief executive officer (CEO) of Water FC of Abuja, Nureni Makanjuola on Sunday organized a football match to celebrate property guru, Chief Gboyega Fatimilehin 70th birthday.
The match saw his team, Water FC take on NLO side, City FC in the football match at the Apo Dutse playing pitch. Though the match ended 0-3 in favour of the away side.
Speaking after the match on the need for the birthday celebration, MK as he is fondly called stated that the property guru has done so much for him and other people around him to deserve to be celebrated.
“I really appreciate him because he is a man worthy of celebration. He has been a blessing to so many people in this country, with hundreds of persons under the employment of his company.
“We are celebrating his 70 year birthday; it is not easy to attain that age. It is the age majority of us are praying to attain; in goodness, in wealth, in riches and in every good thing.
“He has been a big blessing to me; He is the owner and founder of the Covenant Garden estate where I have my house and where our club, Water fc is domiciled. He has been a blessing to us in this estate making life very comfortable for us. This is why I have to celebrate him,”
Meanwhile, speaking specifically on the match played , Makanjuola gave some advice to the players, urging them to be disciplined and be focused if they want to have a successful career.
Makanjuola said a player or a sports man or woman who embraces the Ds namely Discipline, Determination and Dedication will not only have a good career but will succeed even after his sporting days.
“Discipline is the bedrock of whatever you want to be and achieve in life. As a father, you have to be responsible, disciplined and focused even as a player or sports man or woman. Some players engage in all sorts of negative things but you shouldn’t go with the crowd, you have to be distinct and let people know you for whom you are.
“So, I’m imploring them (the players) to embrace the three Ds; Discipline, Determination and Dedication. If they do, they will go a long way in their careers and will be successful.
And despite his team 0-3 loss to City FC, Makanjuola said he would continue to expose his players to tough opposition so they can continue to grow in confidence. He added that his boys have picked a lot of positives from City FC and will continue to improve without losing focus.
“They (City FC) are playing League (NLO), we are not, but that should not be an excuse. We are just grooming a new set of players in Water FC.
“We have exposed our players to different challenges and they are learning fast. We know City FC is a good team and that is why we invited them. Losing to them is not a big deal but a learning curve for us; the technical crew and the players,” the Water FC boss said.
Transportation Minister felicitates with Muslims on Eid El Kabir, urges them to promote peace
By Emmanuel Daudu
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid El Adha which took place on Sunday 16th June, 2024 across the globe.
According to Umar Alkali Jibril, Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, in a press release he signed on Monday disclosed that the Minister stressed the importance of emulating the values of sacrifice, obedience and generosity that are imbodied in the Eid El Kabir celebration as enshrined in the glorious Qur’an.
He however urged Muslim faithful to demonstrate these virtues in their daily lives with a view to promoting unity, peace and progress among Nigerians devoid of any sentiment.
Senator Said Alkali who felicitated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Emir of Gombe, Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar 111 and the Ummah for witnessing yet another Eid El Kabir festival encouraged Nigerians to reflect on the essence of the occasion which bears strong meaning for prosperity of the country.
He emphasized the need for prayers among Nigerians for the unity, peace, progress and economic stability of the nation.
According to him, ” the message of Eid El Adha is to remind ourselves about the Commandment of Allah to show love to one another and uphold peaceful relationship, the essential purpose of the message was that we must put our trust in our Creator at all times” the Minister added.Umar Alkali Jibril, Special Assistant, Media and Publicity.
Office of the Honourable Minister of Transportation.
Rejig your Cabinet Now, the Masses are Suffering – Civil Society Council urges Tinubu
By Emmanuel Daudu
……….Felicitates with Muslim Faithful on Celebration of Eid al-Adha.
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria [NCSCN] has issued a statement calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to rejig his cabinet immediately due to the suffering of the masses.
According to the statement signed by its Executive Director, Blessing Akinlosotu on Sunday the 16th of June, 2024, the council expressed concern over the worsening economic conditions faced by Nigerians, including rising inflation, unemployment, and insecurity.
According to the NCSCN, the current cabinet is failing to effectively address these issues and is therefore unable to alleviate the suffering of the people.
The Council believes that a new cabinet, consisting of experienced and competent individuals, is necessary to tackle the numerous challenges facing the country.
The statement further emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in governance. They urged President Tinubu to prioritize the welfare of the Nigerian people and ensure that their interests are adequately represented.
The NCSCN also called on other civil society organizations, as well as grassroots movements and citizens, to join in demanding a cabinet rejig. They believe that collective pressure from various sectors of society is essential to bring about the necessary changes for the betterment of the Nigerian people.
Comrade Akinlosotu equally used the opportunity to extend the Council’s warmest greetings and felicitations to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of this year’s Eid al-Adha.
“This important Islamic festival is a time for reflection, sacrifice, and giving back to the community. The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria, [NCSCN], joins all muslim faithful in celebrating this special day and prays for peace, unity, and prosperity for all Nigerians. May this Eid bring joy, blessings, and happiness to you and your loved ones. Eid Mubarak!”, Akinlosotu stated.
UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu has been nominated for Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) by Prof Jason Powell FRSA UK
According to the letter that was written by the
RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) United Kingdom to UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu as stated below:
Hi Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu PhD ,
We invite you to join us on our mission to change society for the better by becoming a Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce). This is following your nomination from Jason Powell FRSA, who left the following comment:
Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu PhD is one of the most remarkable leaders I have ever known. His impact on education is global with a relentless focus on community development and making a difference to countless lives. He has the best academic profile of anyone I have ever seen. He is Vice-Chancellor of Crown University Intl Chartered Inc, in USA (On campuses at government regulated universities and online world wide ) Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu citizen of Nigeria but his reach is global in terms of education, research and collaboration.
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The Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) is a global network of more than 31,000 changemakers, including entrepreneurs, educators and innovators working together for the advancement of society, the economy and the environment. Fellowship is an inclusive, diverse community open to anyone who is aligned with or committed to our work. For almost 270 years we’ve been committed to building a better future and now we are renewing that mission.
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We live in a world full of possibilities. Each of us hopes that our potential can be realised. And yet, our global economy, our societies and our environment are fragile and imbalanced. We believe in a better future, where we move from extracting for short-term gains to replenishing for the long-term and future generations.
Our aspirations are not limited to doing less harm but are supercharged by the desire to do more good. From Cities of Learning, deliberative democracy or universal basic income, our focus is on impacting societies for the better. Find out more about our Design for Life mission.
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UNESCO laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu appreciated the RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce). And His Friend Prof Jason Powell FRSA for the honored of Nomination as Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) Unted Kingdom
As stated below: I UNESCO laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu appreciate the RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce). And My Friend Prof Jason Powell FRSA and I promised to promote the organization through my various networks
Yours sincerely
UNESCO Laureate, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu
The Vice Chancellor, Crown University International and World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology The World Grand President, International Chartered World Learned Society, World Grand Chairman , University of Nations for Quality Education, México and associates world wide, World Grand President, World Accreditation Commission, Chairman/Pro Chancellor, Board of Trustees, Chartered Intl. Da Vinci University, Vice President for International Affairs , Chairman Board of Trustees of West Coast Intl. University of Science, Technology, Management and Arts; Vice President International Affairs (Vice Chairman International Affairs of Board of Trustees) Sastra Angkor University Kingdom of Cambodia; Deputy Director General for Africa and Research Professor at International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, UK. I also held positions as a World Grand Chancellor at the Chartered World Order of the Knights of Justice of Peace ; World Grand President ,The Chartered World Institute of Encyclopedia of Books, World Grand President at Africa International Institute for Professional Training and Research, ; Vice President, International Centre for Eye Research and Education, Argentina, South America , World Acclaimed Distinguished Research Professor and Fellow Editorial International Advisory Board at Cambridge Scholars Publishing, United Kingdom and several other institutions that have declared me as a World Acclaimed Distinguished Professor by various higher
Understanding Global Water Resilience: UNESCO Laureate To Anchor UN Conference On Safeguarding Businesses
SDGs/Agenda 2030: UNESCO laureate Sets To Address United Nations On Solutions To Global Water Related Shock.
*Projected 50% Shortfalls in Water Supply: “Businesses To Loose $,390 Billion USD Globally -UN Reports
By Victor Bieni, Asaba
UNESCO Laureate, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, has applauded the leadership of United Nations on one day webinar invitation to join stakeholders, anchor a “UN Conference on Understanding Water Resilience & Safeguarding Businesses, which he said is a call to meet the demands of Global SDGs, or Agenda 2030 and address the challenges of projected that businesses will loose $390 Billion USD globally as a result of 50% shortfalls in water supply as Prof Aremu is set to speak, proffer solutions to future global water shock.
The media learnt this from United Nations’ letter to Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu today being June 12, 2024 as invitation to anchor a one day webinar on solutions to projected global Shortfalls in water supply to build long-term water resilience for businesses, which was made available to some group of Journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital by UNESCO Laureate’s Executive Assistant On Media, Publicity and Communication Matters, Comrade Sir Bieni Victor Emenike as Aremu commends United Nations on international conference initiative.
Water Resilience means those characteristics in a water system. It is the ability of socio-ecological systems to weather, recover from water related shocks and stresses such as draught, flooding, storm surges, pollution, earthquake and other adverse effects of climate change towards improved strategies, recover, and promote adaptability in the face of water scarcity and uncertain future as posed by shortage of water supply globally.
The letter from United Nations reads in parts : “Hi UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu, this is a reminder that your webinar will begin in 1 day: ‘Understanding water resilience to safeguard and accelerate business’. Date & Time: Jun 13, 2024 04:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)”.
“Description: It is projected that there will be a 50% shortfall in water supply by 2030 – severely impacting the direct operations and value chains of businesses everywhere. According to water data disclosed by companies, over $390 billion USD is already at risk. Businesses must be dynamic and identify appropriate approaches to address water-related shocks and stresses”.
“This session will help you understand the concept of water resilience and equip you with practical guidance to understand your company’s water risk, as well as how to develop resilience actions and strategies. Learn what your risks are, how to assess them, and where to apply this new knowledge to build long-term water resilience for your business”.
Reacting to the development on exploring ways to best strategies towards improving, mitigating the negative impact of climate change that has jeopardized the water resilience in cities, and rural communities globally, UNESCO laureate, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu appreciated the United Nations for the honor and initiative towards finding solutions to the future challenges.
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