Photos: DPYEI President Pays Courtesy Visit To Amb Mangue Of Equatorial Guinea To Strengthen Partnership

Towards strengthening partnership in empowering African youth, President of Decency Pan-African youth Empowerment initiative (DPYEI) Madam Stella Njideka Ezeh AKA. Lady Decency paid a courtesy visit to his excellency, Ambassador Examo.SR.D.Francisco Edu Ngua Manague at their Embassy in Abuja today 30th June, 2023.

It was a fruitful exchange on issues bothering Africa in terms of deepening democracy, empowering african youth in area of leadership, capacity building etc and how the embassy can further strengthen partnership to achieve the desired goal of the organization

DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS reported in September 2022 that DPYEI and Equatorial Guinea Embassy in Abuja striked a partnership deal to help the organization in every area possible.

Ambassador Mangue promised to engage some private companies, government agencies in Equitorial Guinea to help the organization in terms of sponsorship and partnership as well as get a capable person as the cordinator of the organization in Equitorial Guinea.

DPYEI have Coordinators working assiduously in almost every African country for more effectiveness and presence to ensure every country is carried along with the vision and mission.

Madam Ezeh expressed her gratitude to Amb Mangue for his effort and commitment towards the growth and Development of the organization and for hosting her to yet another fruitful meeting.

See full valedictory speech by Gen LEO Irabor CFR At The Retirement And Pulling – Out Parade

Protocol……..

1. Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, fellow Service members, friends and family, Ladies and Gentlemen, this morning I come to you with a message of leave – taking and farewell. I feel greatly honoured today to address this august gathering on my retirement and ceremonial pull-out from the services of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). After 37 years of unblemished service to the AFN and the nation and having served as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in the past 29 months, there is valid justification for the mixed emotions of great submission, reflection, humility, gratitude, and of course, relief. Let me state that the change of baton in the AFN occasioned by the assumption of office of the President, Commander-in-Chief of the AFN, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, is part of the routine processes of regenerating the AFN for improved service delivery.

 2. I seize this opportunity to congratulate the President for the profound leadership and direction thus far, as he grapples with the challenges of nation-building and national security. Mr. President, no doubt, the debt we owe to the men and women who have served in the AFN is one that we will never be able to repay adequately. They sacrifice so much of themselves to defend our nation and its ideals, and they ask for so little in return. Like every other citizen, I wish the Mr President, and all who will labour with him, Godspeed. I pray that the coming years will be blessed with peace and prosperity for all.

3. Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, National security for a large and diverse country like Nigeria is not an easy task but it is also, not an impossible one. In early 2021, the security situation of the nation was admittedly in a state of dynamic flux. Efforts made by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), using the AFN in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), other security agencies and critical stakeholders were in different stages of gestation. We were encouraged to pursue these measures in addition to other initiatives to reinvigorate the national security architecture to deliver critical national security function(s). 

4. I make bold to say that I am leaving the AFN today bigger, stronger, and more capable to deliver on its constitutional mandates and national security functions. In this regard, I acknowledge outstanding efforts of our courageous men and women in uniform. My deepest gratitude to the brave officers, soldiers, ratings, airmen and airwomen who demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication. Your sacrifices and courage in the line of duty are unparalleled. I know you did this because of the Love for Country. I am profoundly proud of you all.

5. Indeed, in the period, the Services have singly and collectively expanded strategic capacities, operational reach, and tactical competences. We received great impetus and support from the FGN, strategic partners, state governments, and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in terms of gross expansion of military strength, platform acquisition, expansion of equipment holdings, provision of funding, materiel, and logistics as well as the improvement of critical Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes (KSAs) of the personnel. I wish to, on behalf of the entire officers, men and women of the AFN, express our deep appreciation and gratitude, first and foremost to the immediate-past and present President and Commander-in-Chief of the AFN. Our collective gratitude also go to our strategic partners, the leadership and members of the National Assembly, State Governors, the National Security Adviser, Honourable Minister of Defence (HMoD), Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning (HMFBNP) and other ministers of the Federal Republic, international and local NGOs, the media and the general public for your invaluable support. 

6. Due largely to the inputs from these sources and the improved institutional capabilities, the AFN recorded goal attainment in core military roles and Military Aid to Civil Power (MACP). In more specific terms, we have significantly curtailed the threats of terrorism, insurgency, piracy, sea robberies, vandalism of critical national assets and kidnappings. In the Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA) role, we successfully worked in conjunction with other security agencies and stakeholders to deliver a physical security environment that is amenable for law and order, critical democratic processes, as well as human security, and national development. 

7. The AFN is thus delivering on its constitutional mandate as a defender of the Nigerian state, territories, and people in addition to providing a bulwark for unbroken democratic evolution. In other words, the AFN has been a foremost national institution in ensuring the security and stability of the nation. Despite the current challenges, I am very proud of the patriotism, dedication, hardwork and sacrifices of the officers, men and women of the AFN which is anchored on ‘Love for Country’. Throughout my years of service, I have had the privilege of working alongside some of the most dedicated, bravest, courageous, and selfless men and women I have ever known. Your unshakeable commitment to our nation, our values, and our mission has been a constant source of inspiration. The bonds we have forged in the face of adversity are unbreakable, and I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to serve with each and every one of you.

8. Without doubt, the nation should be proud of its military to whom too many security concerns seem now to be consigned. I therefore state with a sense of responsibility, that as a nation, we should avoid the deliberate or inadvertent inclination to denigrate the contributions of the AFN to national security, unity, and stability. To do so will be to effectively undermine the Nigerian state. 

9. As I transition into the next phase of my life, I carry with me a deep sense of pride and gratitude for the opportunity to have served our great nation. Our military stands as a beacon of hope, strength, and resilience in an increasingly complex world, and I am honoured to have played a part in that noble endeavour. On a personal note, in 2021 when I was appointed as the 17th CDS of the AFN. I recall that I stated amongst other things that “I shall lead by the finest examples that I can set to create the right tone for personnel motivation, active followership, and consolidative leadership at all levels of the AFN”. I also stated that “the Office of CDS shall be ultimately responsible for the performance of the nation’s defence system, but decision-making shall be a collective process of active participation, consultation, and consideration”. In retrospect, and with a deep sense of humility, I wish to say that, at all times, I was guided by these
self-imposed principles in spite of the numerous and obvious challenges.

10. These principles and foundational truths were a culmination of my life and service experiences for the past 40 years. From cadetship up to Generalship, I served with diverse senior officers, colleagues, junior officers, senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) men and women in various positions, locations and capacities. These interactions, engagements, routine and extreme encounters and diverse experiences revealed the undeniable love and zeal of the Nigerian officer and soldier to serve the fatherland. By association and institutionalization, I was inducted to serve the nation and with all humility I truly served.

11. I humbly submit that I was prepared for this journey of service by God’s divine grace and favour as well as the providential contributions of certain men and women of character. As I retire from the service of the nation, I humbly register my praise and worship of the Almighty God for His divine guidance. I also thank my parents, Late Mr Pius Irabor and Madam Maria Omota-Irabor who brought me here, nurtured and showed me the way. My late stepmother, Madam Helena Irabor was a great woman that played a vital role in my early life. My siblings were incredible in many ways. I thank my teachers in Okpu Primary School, Aliokpu-Delta State and Ika Grammar School, Agbor, Delta State. Your efforts truly paid off. I also thank all my Instructors and Directing Staff in the military, my course mates and colleagues as well as all the officers and men I worked with. Lastly but most significantly, I thank my loving wife Barrister (Mrs) Vickie Anwuli Irabor and my dear children Joshua LEO-Irabor and Miracle Oma LEO-Irabor for your endurance, sacrifice and support over the years. The journey have been tortuous, with valleys of shadow of death along the way, but, under God, you held on with your firm support. This will never be forgotten. You are my love and my inspiration, and I never would have made it without you. Your steadfast encouragement and understanding have been my guiding light. I am forever grateful for the sacrifices you have made on behalf of our nation and our family. I promise henceforth to make myself available. 

12. The immediate past Service Chiefs, namely Lt Gen F Yahaya CFR (former COAS), R Adm AZ Gambo CFR (former CNS) and Air Mshl IO Amao CFR (former CAS), with who I worked harmoniously, were incredible. Their support throughout the period is highly commendable. They truly understood that in the responsibility of the AFN within the National Security Architecture, there is no individual trophy. Together we win, all the time. I must equally appreciate the Former IGP Usman Alkali Baba and the DGs of DSS and NIA for the outstanding collaboration that made the manifest impact.

13. In the search of life’s purpose, the Holy Book states divinely that “there is an appointed time for everything and there is a time for every event under the heaven.” As I say goodbye and retire into the sunset of military service, I am encouraged that we are leaving the services in the hands of patriotic, competent, and capable Service Commanders. I am particularly pleased that I handed over to an officer such as Major General CG Musa OFR. I know that he will take the AFN to greater heights and a new dawn. His strength and dedication are a testament to the indomitable spirit of our armed forces and I am confident that he will continue to uphold the highest standards of excellence and integrity in all his future endeavors.

14. Going forward, our thinking and national security approach must be so mighty that no potential aggressor will be tempted to risk his own destruction. There’s a saying that “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.” While my time in uniform has come to an end, the lessons, friendships, and values I have gained during my years of service will remain with me always. Farewell, my fellow warriors, and may you continue to serve our nation with honour, courage, and unwavering dedication. Thank you for the unforgettable journey. 

15. God bless you, God bless the Armed Forces of Nigeria and long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Kogi Guber polls:Obedient MovementCoordinating Council, Adopts SDP  Candidate As Consensus candidate

Usman Aliyu

The Obedient movement in Kogi state, during her 55th State Executive Council, adopted the Candidacy of His Excellency, Hon Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the SDP Governorship  Candidate as its consensus candidate.

In a press statement made available to newsmen shortly after the meeting that lasted into late night of Wednesday, June 28th, 2023, the State Coordinator Comrade Sunday Bala OMA thanked all Obidient stakeholders in Kogi state for participating in the rigorous exercise that produced the SDP Candidate.

Recall that the trio of Murtala Ajaka SDP, Leke Abejide ADC, and Sam Omale YPP made the final list of the Consensus arrangement, beating the other 15 Candidates, due to their track records in terms of human capital and community development.

Dr. Oma who projected confidence in Muri Ajaka said the final session was keenly contested and has produced Hon Muri AJAKA as our Consensus Candidate as he calls on all Obedients to rally around his Candidacy and ensure he is declared winner of the election, come 11th November 2023, God sparing our lives.

Dr. OMA further concluded by admonishing all other Candidates to drop their differences and support this gesture for the overall interest of the state, while requesting the Consensus Candidate to carry other Candidates along once he emerges victorious at the polls.

ANTI OIL THEFT OPERATIONS: TROOPS RAID MILITANTS OIL THIEVES CAMP, CAPTURE ARMOURY

Troops of 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in a raid operation on Sunday 25 June 2023 at Azuzuama Community in Ijaw South Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have captured an armoury located in a Camp from where suspected unrepentant militants and illegal oil bunkerers carry out their nefarious activities.

During the operation, the highly motivated troops subdued the suspected militants with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their camp in disarray.

The well-conducted raid operation led to the recovery of 5 AK 47 Rifles, 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, 4 Rocket Grenade Bomb Chargers, seven 7.62mm Special ammunition, 14 AK 47 Rifle Magazines and one pumping machine. Other items recovered include two 16-inch anchored verve, one mallet hammer, one pipe range spinner and one axe. The illicit camp has been destroyed by the troops.

The Nigerian Army wishes to express appreciation to members of the public and urges all to continue to provide timely and credible information in support of the ongoing effort by the Nigerian Army to ensure that oil theft in the South-South region comes to zero level.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
26 June 2023

CDS SALUTES TROOPS AT SALLAH, CALLS FOR  LOYALTY AND SUPPORT TO PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S ADMINISTRATION

The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, felicitates with gallant troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and their families on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

The CDS appreciates your selfless sacrifice, committment, doggedness and determination towards dislodging existential threats to the unity,  security, stability and peace of the country.

The symbolic values and virtues of unflinching faith and total sacrifice which the Eid-el-Kabir festival exemplifies also hold true for the supreme sacrifices which our defiant and courageous soldiers continue to make in the face of challenges to the peace, unity and sovereignty of the nation.

The CDS hereby assures of his unflinching support   to officers and men of the Armed Forces as they continue to discarge their constitutional duties across the nation.

General Musa thank the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support to the Military and commitment towards repositiong the economy and reforms in the security sector.

The CDS pledge unalloyed loyalty of the Armed Forces to  the  administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Chief of Defence Staff also uses this medium to felicitate with all Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir festival, and appreciate the support of all Nigerians to the Armed Forces of Nigeria and urge them to continue to show more faith in the zeal and ability of our troops to effectively combat  threats to the security and stability of our dear nation.

Your trust and confidence in our Armed Forces as collective partners and stakeholders in securing our nation cannot be overemphasized. The security and stability of our nation is the sacred and collective responsibility of all Nigerians.

Once again, I wish you memorable Happy Sallah celebrations.

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

You are please requested to disseminate this Information through your medium.

Signed:
Tukur Ismaila Gusau
Brigadier General
Acting Director Defence Information
28 June 2023

Nigerian Youth Congress felicitates with Muslim faithful, calls for unified, purposeful Nigeria

By Raychel Omaga

Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, has identified with the Muslim faithful as they celebrate Eid Al-Adha Mubarak stating that the season’s celebration calls for unity and purposeful Nigeria by all Nigerians in all spheres of life.

The Secretary General, Dr. Raymond Edoh
made the statement in a congratulatory message to the Muslim faithful he signed and made available to journalists by his media aide, Emmanuel Daudu on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to him, the call for a purposeful and unified Nigeria is on account of the overwhelming achievements of the incumbent President, H.E Bola Ahmed Tinubu within a few weeks in office.
“President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is doing well in terms of leadership and he needs that moral support from all Nigerians to keep the tempo high”, he said.

While charging the youth on hard work, he called on them to remain believers of the nation’s greatness for higher heights stressing that going by the programs, and policies Ahmed Bola Tinubu is rolling out, he is optimistic for a better Nigeria in the next few years to come.

However, he also tasked President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to remain committed to the affairs of the youth urging him to engage them in the apex leadership positions as a way of carrying them along to achieve youth inclusiveness.

Jack-Rich expresses shock over distasteful, unsubstantiated media publication

Mr Tein Jack-Rich, the President of Belema Oil Producing Limited, and former presidential aspirant, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed shock over a recent publication, credited to a former aide to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

Jack-Rich described the report as provocative, malicious, preposterous, unwarranted, distasteful, and unsubstantiated publication by politically sponsored agents.

The online media had reported that a certain Mr Jackson Ude, had on his Twitter handle, accused Jack-Rich of allowing his wife, Elizabeth to have sexual relationship with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.

Ude also alleged that the philanthropist had bribed the Chief of Staff to Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, with N500 million so he could be made a minister.

But in a swift reaction, Jack-Rich expressed disbelieve that there still existed humans who could stoop so low to smear a fellow human just to score cheap political gains.

“Dear fellow Nigerians, the attention of the family of Mr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON, has been drawn to the recent provocative, malicious, preposterous, unwarranted, distasteful, and unsubstantiated publication by politically sponsored agents within the past two days, making several spurious allegations against the person and family of Jack-Rich, all with the intention of maligning his name and reputation.

“It is also sad that this is with the aim of gaining cheap political relevance within the emerging political space.

“On behalf of the family, we wish to state unequivocally clear and with all sense of responsibility that the entirety of the allegations are not only unfounded and childish, but also depicts the nature and character of the persons and evil elements behind them; who are also well known by their political brigandage and desperation for political relevance.

“We are utterly shocked, that in their attempt to tarnish the image and reputation of Mr. Jack-Rich and his family, some of these political desperados will condescend so low to the extent of making statements that not only attack his personality, but also extending same to the hallowed and revered office of the Chief of Staff to the President, thereby trying so hard to smear his own reputation and by extension, that of the Presidency.

“Let it be noted that this is not the first time the publisher of these falsehoods had tried to malign Mr. Jack-Rich with similar stories, which has become his trademark.

“A similar publication was also made in 2021 by the same Jackson Ude, alleging that Jack-Rich was involved in money laundering activities for former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“This is because Jackson Ude’s pay masters have seen that Jack-Rich is a political actor coming in to add value to national good. Till today, all claims remain unsubstantiated, and Jackson Ude and his political cohorts remain faceless and untraceable.

“Again, the jobless and faceless Jackson Ude has resurfaced with a similar story and narrative, as orchestrated by his sponsors.’’

The humble and soft spoken Jack-Rich’s media team said it had taken time to read al the online spurious publications, and wished to state for the records that the allegation of bribery against him was not only laughable and untrue, but also baseless and spuriously unfounded.

“As a senior stakeholder in the ruling Party, the APC where he contested for the presidential primaries and lost to our incumbent President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“And having worked assiduously to help his great party to win the elections, Mr. Tein Jack-Rich, has all it takes to merit an appointment into any office as would be deemed fit by our dear President, and so does not need to bribe anyone in the party he jointly built with others.

According to the team, the fact is that Jack-Rich is a worthy APC party-man, who has never been a member of any political party in history.

“His first political journey started with APC in 2014, and has remained faithful since then till date, despite the headwinds and tail winds of politics.

“Those who called APC names, those who called Jack-Rich names for following APC yesterday, those who didn’t see anything good in APC, have suddenly woken from their sleep, seen wealth in APC, hence this vociferous campaign of calumny against the family of a great national promoter.

The team therefore said, alleging that Jack-Rich bribed or was planning to bribe anyone for ministerial appointment, is just another figment of the convoluted imagination of persons who see him as a major obstacle to their desperate dreams, aspirations, and political desperation for survival because they have lost their own political roots.

“Let it be re-emphasised here again that Tein Jack-Rich did not, will not, and will never need to bribe anyone for any political appointment in a party he just recently served as the Vice-Chairman, Finance Committee, of the Presidential Campaign, that his party won.

“So, there was just no need for anyone to sponsor such a campaign of calumny and blackmail against him, except for extreme desperation.

“It is quite shameful that in their quest to derogate Jack-Rich’s personality, the sponsored publication equally made reference to his family; something so petty and quite unfounded, again,’’ it said.

The team also refuted the allegations made against Mrs Jack-Rich, describing them as all fabricated and cooked up by the author/s to satisfy his/their sponsors.

“Again, none of their convoluted lies and falsehood ever happened, and will never happen.

“Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Jack-Rich does not lose any sleep over this fabricated falsehood. So, it is a shame on their sponsors, whose main interest is to promote cheap political commerce to wreck families, scare upcoming political actors who mean well for the country.

“We wish to further add that we are not surprised that this is coming at this point when certain political elements who feel that without them this country will not exist, are running from pillar to post to desperately gain political mileage and attention of the Presidency for one appointment or the other.

And in doing this, they are willing and ready to blackmail and destroy any perceived superior challenge on their path. Such people are by this medium displayingemployee mentality” because they are not employable.

Their interest is to fight employers like Jack-Rich who have contributed billions of dollars value to Nigeria’s economy since his ventures into business in 1998. Nigerians should watch out for such people and their cohorts.

“Let them know that this will not stop what God has already ordained to happen.’’

The team finally urged the general public to beware that these wicked political elements will stop at nothing to implement their plot of misinforming the public against Jack-Rich.

“They will even do much more in the coming days by concocting videos, voices, pictures, and technology enhanced algorithm to smear Jack-Rich and his family, all to score cheap political goals.

“The good news however, is that Nigerian people know them by their antics, their sponsors are also known because their mission is pull down all visionary leadership whose interest is good of the society

The team therefore, concluded that the oil mogul would not join issues with them any longer, either now or in the future, as it clearly refuted all the falsehood and baseless allegations, so as not to make them appear important.

“My fellow Countrymen, Tein Jack-Rich is an ardent and staunch believer in Mr. President and his shared vision of renewed hope for this great Country.

“Jack-Rich hereby uses this medium to urge all Nigerians to be steadfast and hopeful in the promise our President and Commander in Chief of the

Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu made for a greater and prosperous nation, united under God.

Jack-Rich expresses shock over distasteful, unsubstantiated media publication

Mr Tein Jack-Rich, the President of Belema Oil Producing Limited, and former presidential aspirant, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed shock over a recent publication, credited to a former aide to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

Jack-Rich described the report as provocative, malicious, preposterous, unwarranted, distasteful, and unsubstantiated publication by politically sponsored agents.

The online media had reported that a certain Mr Jackson Ude, had on his Twitter handle, accused Jack-Rich of allowing his wife, Elizabeth to have sexual relationship with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.

Ude also alleged that the philanthropist had bribed the Chief of Staff to Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, with N500 million so he could be made a minister.

But in a swift reaction, Jack-Rich expressed disbelieve that there still existed humans who could stoop so low to smear a fellow human just to score cheap political gains.

“Dear fellow Nigerians, the attention of the family of Mr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON, has been drawn to the recent provocative, malicious, preposterous, unwarranted, distasteful, and unsubstantiated publication by politically sponsored agents within the past two days, making several spurious allegations against the person and family of Jack-Rich, all with the intention of maligning his name and reputation.

“It is also sad that this is with the aim of gaining cheap political relevance within the emerging political space.

“On behalf of the family, we wish to state unequivocally clear and with all sense of responsibility that the entirety of the allegations are not only unfounded and childish, but also depicts the nature and character of the persons and evil elements behind them; who are also well known by their political brigandage and desperation for political relevance.

“We are utterly shocked, that in their attempt to tarnish the image and reputation of Mr. Jack-Rich and his family, some of these political desperados will condescend so low to the extent of making statements that not only attack his personality, but also extending same to the hallowed and revered office of the Chief of Staff to the President, thereby trying so hard to smear his own reputation and by extension, that of the Presidency.

“Let it be noted that this is not the first time the publisher of these falsehoods had tried to malign Mr. Jack-Rich with similar stories, which has become his trademark.

“A similar publication was also made in 2021 by the same Jackson Ude, alleging that Jack-Rich was involved in money laundering activities for former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“This is because Jackson Ude’s pay masters have seen that Jack-Rich is a political actor coming in to add value to national good. Till today, all claims remain unsubstantiated, and Jackson Ude and his political cohorts remain faceless and untraceable.

“Again, the jobless and faceless Jackson Ude has resurfaced with a similar story and narrative, as orchestrated by his sponsors.’’

The humble and soft spoken Jack-Rich’s media team said it had taken time to read al the online spurious publications, and wished to state for the records that the allegation of bribery against him was not only laughable and untrue, but also baseless and spuriously unfounded.

“As a senior stakeholder in the ruling Party, the APC where he contested for the presidential primaries and lost to our incumbent President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“And having worked assiduously to help his great party to win the elections, Mr. Tein Jack-Rich, has all it takes to merit an appointment into any office as would be deemed fit by our dear President, and so does not need to bribe anyone in the party he jointly built with others.

According to the team, the fact is that Jack-Rich is a worthy APC party-man, who has never been a member of any political party in history.

“His first political journey started with APC in 2014, and has remained faithful since then till date, despite the headwinds and tail winds of politics.

“Those who called APC names, those who called Jack-Rich names for following APC yesterday, those who didn’t see anything good in APC, have suddenly woken from their sleep, seen wealth in APC, hence this vociferous campaign of calumny against the family of a great national promoter.

The team therefore said, alleging that Jack-Rich bribed or was planning to bribe anyone for ministerial appointment, is just another figment of the convoluted imagination of persons who see him as a major obstacle to their desperate dreams, aspirations, and political desperation for survival because they have lost their own political roots.

“Let it be re-emphasised here again that Tein Jack-Rich did not, will not, and will never need to bribe anyone for any political appointment in a party he just recently served as the Vice-Chairman, Finance Committee, of the Presidential Campaign, that his party won.

“So, there was just no need for anyone to sponsor such a campaign of calumny and blackmail against him, except for extreme desperation.

“It is quite shameful that in their quest to derogate Jack-Rich’s personality, the sponsored publication equally made reference to his family; something so petty and quite unfounded, again,’’ it said.

The team also refuted the allegations made against Mrs Jack-Rich, describing them as all fabricated and cooked up by the author/s to satisfy his/their sponsors.

“Again, none of their convoluted lies and falsehood ever happened, and will never happen.

“Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Jack-Rich does not lose any sleep over this fabricated falsehood. So, it is a shame on their sponsors, whose main interest is to promote cheap political commerce to wreck families, scare upcoming political actors who mean well for the country.

“We wish to further add that we are not surprised that this is coming at this point when certain political elements who feel that without them this country will not exist, are running from pillar to post to desperately gain political mileage and attention of the Presidency for one appointment or the other.

And in doing this, they are willing and ready to blackmail and destroy any perceived superior challenge on their path. Such people are by this medium displayingemployee mentality” because they are not employable.

Their interest is to fight employers like Jack-Rich who have contributed billions of dollars value to Nigeria’s economy since his ventures into business in 1998. Nigerians should watch out for such people and their cohorts.

“Let them know that this will not stop what God has already ordained to happen.’’

The team finally urged the general public to beware that these wicked political elements will stop at nothing to implement their plot of misinforming the public against Jack-Rich.

“They will even do much more in the coming days by concocting videos, voices, pictures, and technology enhanced algorithm to smear Jack-Rich and his family, all to score cheap political goals.

“The good news however, is that Nigerian people know them by their antics, their sponsors are also known because their mission is pull down all visionary leadership whose interest is good of the society

The team therefore, concluded that the oil mogul would not join issues with them any longer, either now or in the future, as it clearly refuted all the falsehood and baseless allegations, so as not to make them appear important.

“My fellow Countrymen, Tein Jack-Rich is an ardent and staunch believer in Mr. President and his shared vision of renewed hope for this great Country.

“Jack-Rich hereby uses this medium to urge all Nigerians to be steadfast and hopeful in the promise our President and Commander in Chief of the

Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu made for a greater and prosperous nation, united under God.

Jack-Rich expresses shock over distasteful, unsubstantiated media publication

Mr Tein Jack-Rich, the President of Belema Oil Producing Limited, and former presidential aspirant, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed shock over a recent publication, credited to a former aide to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

Jack-Rich described the report as provocative, malicious, preposterous, unwarranted, distasteful, and unsubstantiated publication by politically sponsored agents.

The online media had reported that a certain Mr Jackson Ude, had on his Twitter handle, accused Jack-Rich of allowing his wife, Elizabeth to have sexual relationship with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.

Ude also alleged that the philanthropist had bribed the Chief of Staff to Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, with N500 million so he could be made a minister.

But in a swift reaction, Jack-Rich expressed disbelieve that there still existed humans who could stoop so low to smear a fellow human just to score cheap political gains.

“Dear fellow Nigerians, the attention of the family of Mr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON, has been drawn to the recent provocative, malicious, preposterous, unwarranted, distasteful, and unsubstantiated publication by politically sponsored agents within the past two days, making several spurious allegations against the person and family of Jack-Rich, all with the intention of maligning his name and reputation.

“It is also sad that this is with the aim of gaining cheap political relevance within the emerging political space.

“On behalf of the family, we wish to state unequivocally clear and with all sense of responsibility that the entirety of the allegations are not only unfounded and childish, but also depicts the nature and character of the persons and evil elements behind them; who are also well known by their political brigandage and desperation for political relevance.

“We are utterly shocked, that in their attempt to tarnish the image and reputation of Mr. Jack-Rich and his family, some of these political desperados will condescend so low to the extent of making statements that not only attack his personality, but also extending same to the hallowed and revered office of the Chief of Staff to the President, thereby trying so hard to smear his own reputation and by extension, that of the Presidency.

“Let it be noted that this is not the first time the publisher of these falsehoods had tried to malign Mr. Jack-Rich with similar stories, which has become his trademark.

“A similar publication was also made in 2021 by the same Jackson Ude, alleging that Jack-Rich was involved in money laundering activities for former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“This is because Jackson Ude’s pay masters have seen that Jack-Rich is a political actor coming in to add value to national good. Till today, all claims remain unsubstantiated, and Jackson Ude and his political cohorts remain faceless and untraceable.

“Again, the jobless and faceless Jackson Ude has resurfaced with a similar story and narrative, as orchestrated by his sponsors.’’

The humble and soft spoken Jack-Rich’s media team said it had taken time to read al the online spurious publications, and wished to state for the records that the allegation of bribery against him was not only laughable and untrue, but also baseless and spuriously unfounded.

“As a senior stakeholder in the ruling Party, the APC where he contested for the presidential primaries and lost to our incumbent President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“And having worked assiduously to help his great party to win the elections, Mr. Tein Jack-Rich, has all it takes to merit an appointment into any office as would be deemed fit by our dear President, and so does not need to bribe anyone in the party he jointly built with others.

According to the team, the fact is that Jack-Rich is a worthy APC party-man, who has never been a member of any political party in history.

“His first political journey started with APC in 2014, and has remained faithful since then till date, despite the headwinds and tail winds of politics.

“Those who called APC names, those who called Jack-Rich names for following APC yesterday, those who didn’t see anything good in APC, have suddenly woken from their sleep, seen wealth in APC, hence this vociferous campaign of calumny against the family of a great national promoter.

The team therefore said, alleging that Jack-Rich bribed or was planning to bribe anyone for ministerial appointment, is just another figment of the convoluted imagination of persons who see him as a major obstacle to their desperate dreams, aspirations, and political desperation for survival because they have lost their own political roots.

“Let it be re-emphasised here again that Tein Jack-Rich did not, will not, and will never need to bribe anyone for any political appointment in a party he just recently served as the Vice-Chairman, Finance Committee, of the Presidential Campaign, that his party won.

“So, there was just no need for anyone to sponsor such a campaign of calumny and blackmail against him, except for extreme desperation.

“It is quite shameful that in their quest to derogate Jack-Rich’s personality, the sponsored publication equally made reference to his family; something so petty and quite unfounded, again,’’ it said.

The team also refuted the allegations made against Mrs Jack-Rich, describing them as all fabricated and cooked up by the author/s to satisfy his/their sponsors.

“Again, none of their convoluted lies and falsehood ever happened, and will never happen.

“Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Jack-Rich does not lose any sleep over this fabricated falsehood. So, it is a shame on their sponsors, whose main interest is to promote cheap political commerce to wreck families, scare upcoming political actors who mean well for the country.

“We wish to further add that we are not surprised that this is coming at this point when certain political elements who feel that without them this country will not exist, are running from pillar to post to desperately gain political mileage and attention of the Presidency for one appointment or the other.

And in doing this, they are willing and ready to blackmail and destroy any perceived superior challenge on their path. Such people are by this medium displayingemployee mentality” because they are not employable.

Their interest is to fight employers like Jack-Rich who have contributed billions of dollars value to Nigeria’s economy since his ventures into business in 1998. Nigerians should watch out for such people and their cohorts.

“Let them know that this will not stop what God has already ordained to happen.’’

The team finally urged the general public to beware that these wicked political elements will stop at nothing to implement their plot of misinforming the public against Jack-Rich.

“They will even do much more in the coming days by concocting videos, voices, pictures, and technology enhanced algorithm to smear Jack-Rich and his family, all to score cheap political goals.

“The good news however, is that Nigerian people know them by their antics, their sponsors are also known because their mission is pull down all visionary leadership whose interest is good of the society

The team therefore, concluded that the oil mogul would not join issues with them any longer, either now or in the future, as it clearly refuted all the falsehood and baseless allegations, so as not to make them appear important.

“My fellow Countrymen, Tein Jack-Rich is an ardent and staunch believer in Mr. President and his shared vision of renewed hope for this great Country.

“Jack-Rich hereby uses this medium to urge all Nigerians to be steadfast and hopeful in the promise our President and Commander in Chief of the

Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu made for a greater and prosperous nation, united under God.

Jack-Rich expresses shock over distasteful, unsubstantiated media publication

Mr Tein Jack-Rich, the President of Belema Oil Producing Limited, and former presidential aspirant, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed shock over a recent publication, credited to a former aide to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

Jack-Rich described the report as provocative, malicious, preposterous, unwarranted, distasteful, and unsubstantiated publication by politically sponsored agents.

The online media had reported that a certain Mr Jackson Ude, had on his Twitter handle, accused Jack-Rich of allowing his wife, Elizabeth to have sexual relationship with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.

Ude also alleged that the philanthropist had bribed the Chief of Staff to Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, with N500 million so he could be made a minister.

But in a swift reaction, Jack-Rich expressed disbelieve that there still existed humans who could stoop so low to smear a fellow human just to score cheap political gains.

“Dear fellow Nigerians, the attention of the family of Mr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON, has been drawn to the recent provocative, malicious, preposterous, unwarranted, distasteful, and unsubstantiated publication by politically sponsored agents within the past two days, making several spurious allegations against the person and family of Jack-Rich, all with the intention of maligning his name and reputation.

“It is also sad that this is with the aim of gaining cheap political relevance within the emerging political space.

“On behalf of the family, we wish to state unequivocally clear and with all sense of responsibility that the entirety of the allegations are not only unfounded and childish, but also depicts the nature and character of the persons and evil elements behind them; who are also well known by their political brigandage and desperation for political relevance.

“We are utterly shocked, that in their attempt to tarnish the image and reputation of Mr. Jack-Rich and his family, some of these political desperados will condescend so low to the extent of making statements that not only attack his personality, but also extending same to the hallowed and revered office of the Chief of Staff to the President, thereby trying so hard to smear his own reputation and by extension, that of the Presidency.

“Let it be noted that this is not the first time the publisher of these falsehoods had tried to malign Mr. Jack-Rich with similar stories, which has become his trademark.

“A similar publication was also made in 2021 by the same Jackson Ude, alleging that Jack-Rich was involved in money laundering activities for former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“This is because Jackson Ude’s pay masters have seen that Jack-Rich is a political actor coming in to add value to national good. Till today, all claims remain unsubstantiated, and Jackson Ude and his political cohorts remain faceless and untraceable.

“Again, the jobless and faceless Jackson Ude has resurfaced with a similar story and narrative, as orchestrated by his sponsors.’’

The humble and soft spoken Jack-Rich’s media team said it had taken time to read al the online spurious publications, and wished to state for the records that the allegation of bribery against him was not only laughable and untrue, but also baseless and spuriously unfounded.

“As a senior stakeholder in the ruling Party, the APC where he contested for the presidential primaries and lost to our incumbent President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“And having worked assiduously to help his great party to win the elections, Mr. Tein Jack-Rich, has all it takes to merit an appointment into any office as would be deemed fit by our dear President, and so does not need to bribe anyone in the party he jointly built with others.

According to the team, the fact is that Jack-Rich is a worthy APC party-man, who has never been a member of any political party in history.

“His first political journey started with APC in 2014, and has remained faithful since then till date, despite the headwinds and tail winds of politics.

“Those who called APC names, those who called Jack-Rich names for following APC yesterday, those who didn’t see anything good in APC, have suddenly woken from their sleep, seen wealth in APC, hence this vociferous campaign of calumny against the family of a great national promoter.

The team therefore said, alleging that Jack-Rich bribed or was planning to bribe anyone for ministerial appointment, is just another figment of the convoluted imagination of persons who see him as a major obstacle to their desperate dreams, aspirations, and political desperation for survival because they have lost their own political roots.

“Let it be re-emphasised here again that Tein Jack-Rich did not, will not, and will never need to bribe anyone for any political appointment in a party he just recently served as the Vice-Chairman, Finance Committee, of the Presidential Campaign, that his party won.

“So, there was just no need for anyone to sponsor such a campaign of calumny and blackmail against him, except for extreme desperation.

“It is quite shameful that in their quest to derogate Jack-Rich’s personality, the sponsored publication equally made reference to his family; something so petty and quite unfounded, again,’’ it said.

The team also refuted the allegations made against Mrs Jack-Rich, describing them as all fabricated and cooked up by the author/s to satisfy his/their sponsors.

“Again, none of their convoluted lies and falsehood ever happened, and will never happen.

“Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Jack-Rich does not lose any sleep over this fabricated falsehood. So, it is a shame on their sponsors, whose main interest is to promote cheap political commerce to wreck families, scare upcoming political actors who mean well for the country.

“We wish to further add that we are not surprised that this is coming at this point when certain political elements who feel that without them this country will not exist, are running from pillar to post to desperately gain political mileage and attention of the Presidency for one appointment or the other.

And in doing this, they are willing and ready to blackmail and destroy any perceived superior challenge on their path. Such people are by this medium displayingemployee mentality” because they are not employable.

Their interest is to fight employers like Jack-Rich who have contributed billions of dollars value to Nigeria’s economy since his ventures into business in 1998. Nigerians should watch out for such people and their cohorts.

“Let them know that this will not stop what God has already ordained to happen.’’

The team finally urged the general public to beware that these wicked political elements will stop at nothing to implement their plot of misinforming the public against Jack-Rich.

“They will even do much more in the coming days by concocting videos, voices, pictures, and technology enhanced algorithm to smear Jack-Rich and his family, all to score cheap political goals.

“The good news however, is that Nigerian people know them by their antics, their sponsors are also known because their mission is pull down all visionary leadership whose interest is good of the society

The team therefore, concluded that the oil mogul would not join issues with them any longer, either now or in the future, as it clearly refuted all the falsehood and baseless allegations, so as not to make them appear important.

“My fellow Countrymen, Tein Jack-Rich is an ardent and staunch believer in Mr. President and his shared vision of renewed hope for this great Country.

“Jack-Rich hereby uses this medium to urge all Nigerians to be steadfast and hopeful in the promise our President and Commander in Chief of the

Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu made for a greater and prosperous nation, united under one God.

Dr. Raymond Edoh identifies with Muslim faithful, tasked to celebrate with security consciousness

By Maryam Aminu

The United Nations Habitat Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Raymond Edoh has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria as they celebrate Eid Al-Adha Mubarak charging them to remain vigilant and report any suspicious security threat to security agencies nearest to them.

The International Activist, Dr. Edoh made the statement in a congratulatory message to Muslims he signed and made available to journalists by his media aide, Emmanuel Daudu on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to the statement, he lauded the security agencies for their resolutions to curb the active activities of terrorists over the years against the interest of the nation which has turned to the loss of lives and properties.

Speaking further, he assured the general public to continue believing in the country’s security agencies pointing out that the nation would get over it in a no-distance time.

While calling on Nigerian youths to imbibe hard work as a way of boosting the economy, he charged the government to create an enabling environment to motivate the youths to strive in their sundry endeavors.

Reacting to fuel subsidy removal, Edoh thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the bold step in removing subsidies as he advised the government to invest and explore grey areas for the betterment of the nation.

UNESCO Laureate Prof. Bashiru Aremu congratulates Muslim Faithful globally on account of Eid Al-Adha Mubarak

By Maryam Aminu

The Vice-Chancellor, Crown University Int’l Chartered Inc., USA,
UNESCO Laureate,
Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu has congratulated Muslim faithful globally stressing the need for love and sincere dedication to global unity to enhance mutual global development and mutual co-existence of nations irrespective of continent and race.

Aremu made the call on Wednesday in a congratulatory message he signed and made available to a cluster of journalists by his Senior Special Assistant on media, Emmanuel Daudu.

The message also lauded the efforts of the incumbent President, H.E Ahmed Bola Tinubu in making Nigeria attain its greater heights.
“We have seen how determined President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is in bringing back the nation’s lost glory, economically. His fight against corruption has not been biased and I think he deserves our mutual moral support to continue”.

However, he tasked him to also focus on the education sector pointing out that the Nigerian economy has suffered almost irrecoverable losses going by lots of students going out of the nation for studies abroad just because of the dilapidated and obsolete education system in the country.

He also stated that there is need to revolutionize the education system to a global standard to meet up with the developed nations.

NSCC Boss canvasses for funds to produce functional and seamless (3 in 1) Identity cards for older people in Nigeria

By Emmanuel Daudu

The Director General of, the National Senior Citizens  Centre, NSCC, Emem Omokaro Ph.D. has called on financial institutions to make the production of Identity Cards for Senior Citizens a reality by contributing and enhancing soft policies that would make it easy to make the project a reality.

Omokaro made the call on Tuesday during the NSCC Meeting with Banks and Related Institutions on Issuance and Funding of Identity Cards for Senior Citizens, held on June 27, 2023, at Barcelona Hotel, Abuja while giving her welcome address and Overview of the National Senior Citizens Centre and Opportunities for Public Private Partnership.

Speaking further, she has this to say, “This round-table meeting, we hope, being a joint novel and maiden meeting on funding possibilities for the production of functional and seamless (3 in 1) Identity cards for Senior Citizens, would provide equal opportunity for all present to contribute your perspectives and ideas to the national project.

“The National Senior Citizens Centre’s vision is a multi-purpose card that would serve as a vehicle for financial inclusion, as conducive economic and social enterprise empowerment instrument and access to age-friendly physical environment outcomes for Nigeria’s senior citizens – a population most left behind. With much appreciation, on behalf of the Management and staff of NSCC, it is my honor to welcome all of you distinguished guests to this auspicious occasion.
NSCC by this meeting, has a rare opportunity to share its mission and the ways in which our general goal, which is to improve the quality of life of older persons in Nigeria, and programs commend themselves to public-private partnership. In sharing these and the achievement so far, I believe you will find sufficient information on the many benefits the card is designed to convey and see possible synergies and strong reasons for collaborations and partnerships.

“To provide a backdrop and necessary information to guide the discussion, it is essential to tell you about the National Senior Citizens Center and the population it serves – as well as the opportunities its mandate presents for Public-Private Partnerships.  NSCC is a very young Federal government agency established pursuant to the National Senior Citizens Centre Act 2017 signed by His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, which however, commenced operations in June 2021”.

She encouraged financial institutions to take advantage of the project that would in the tale end benefit both the banks and the Senior citizens.

Also speaking at the event, the Representative of the Director General of the  National Management Identity Commission, NMIC, Chucks Onyepunuka, Director of Information Technology/ Identity Data-Base lauded the resilience of the DG NSCC, Emem Omokaro Ph.D. for laudable achievements over the years as he assures the Centre of his commission’s total support to make the Senior Citizens Identity Card project a reality.

Speaking on the benefits that accrue to the Identity card, the Director of Active Ageing and Support Services, Kayode Fagbemi, while emphasizing the objectives of the Senior Citizens Identity Card, said, it would be used for payments and access to other services, get exemptions from some taxes such as VAT, free health benefits, vaccinations and other health services at cheaper rates, reduced phone charges, more straight forward passport application, access to social security intervention, discount on utility bills and several others.