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  We do not have access to classified or current information regarding military patrols or security challenges confronting the transition arrangements.  . However, governments need to maintain unity and stability in their countries, especially during times of political transition. It is also important for governments to respect the rights and freedoms of their citizens, including the right to peaceful assembly and expression. Excessive or intimidating military presence can be counterproductive and may create tensions and fear among citizens. Governments need to strike a balance between maintaining security and respecting the rights of their citizens. Ultimately, it is up to the government and its leaders to make decisions that are in the best interest of the country and its people.

 Dear matriculating students of NACABS POLYTECHNIC Akwanga, We would like to extend our warmest congratulations on your matriculation into the school for the 2022/23 academic year. This is a significant milestone in your educational journey, and we are confident that you will make the most of the opportunities available.  Matriculating students at NACABS POLYTECHNIC Akwanga. We also want to commend the school management and the authorities for their commitment to academic excellence despite the challenges of running an education system primarily based on scholarships. It is truly remarkable that for the past twenty years, NACABS POLYTECHNIC Akwanga for providing access to higher education to the downtrodden and the less privileged and still maintains high academic standards. As you embark on your academic journey at NACABS POLYTECHNIC Akwanga, we encourage you to take advantage of the resources available, including the dedicated faculty, well-equipped facilities, and supportiv...

  After serving for four years as a minister of state for labour and employment, Festus Keyamo has expressed dissatisfaction with the Office of the Minister of State, calling it a "constitutional aberration." Keyamo stated this on Wednesday at the valedictory Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.  Keyamo, who thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for the appointment, criticised the limited role of ministers of state and the constraints they face in presenting their original ideas. According to Keyamo, the individual performances of ministers of state are hindered by the discretion of their superior ministers, as any innovative ideas proposed by the former must be cleared by their colleagues before consideration by the council. He said his remarks should not be misconstrued as ingratitude but as his contribution to the country's constitutional development. " The concept or designation of 'minister of state' is a constitutional ...

    As the inauguration approaches, demand for the dollar is on the rise, along with big-ticket purchases. To help readers fully comprehend the situation and make informed financial decisions, it would be beneficial to clarify the sources of the surge in demand for foreign exchange and explain why the naira can no longer resist the dollar. Additionally, providing more context on past governors and lawmakers who have fled the country with illegally obtained funds would emphasize the need for anti-corruption measures. It is crucial to explore the long-term effects of the current surge in foreign exchange demand and its potential implications for the Nigerian economy. As for recent developments, the naira has dropped to N760/$, losing its long-standing N750/$ resistance, which has gained attention due to the upcoming regime change. The market may have started pricing in uncertainty risk that comes with a change of national economic managers. Some dealers said yesterday that there...

  President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate's approval for a substantial amount of money to pay off judgement debts. The request was made in a letter that was read out by Senate President Ahmad Lawan, which contained details of the requested amount: $566.8 million, £98.5 million and N226.81 billion. The purpose of the funds is to settle outstanding debts, and the President has stressed the importance of this in his request to the Senate. The government has received approval to pay off the judgment debts owed by the Federal Government through the issuance of promissory notes. These debts are to be settled through the issuance of promissory notes, which will then be redeemed over time through provisions in the budgets of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The government has issued debt securities for the settlement of the judgment debts, and approval of the National Assembly is required for this purpose. The Senate has been requested to consider and approve the settlement o...

  Dear Senator Godswill Akpabio, I am writing to congratulate you on your nomination as a contender for the position of Senate President. Your uncommon stride regime has earned you respect and admiration among many Nigerians, and a recent survey and comparison with other contenders have proven that you are the best amongst equals. However, some still point towards corruption and unethical practices, which can undermine your image and the trust people have in you. Please use this opportunity to rebuild your uncommon image and prove to Nigerians that you are a person of integrity. As you enter this new career phase, I encourage you to remember that the truth will always rule fallacy and that goodwill will always rule evil. You are highly expected to use this opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to serving the people selflessly and with integrity. It is essential to prove that the cases of corruption about you are the handwork of the enemy. You can do this by ensuring you conduc...

 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SINGER FESTUS SUNDAY (a.k.a ONCE) ON HIS UPCOMING EP Good day Once.  ONCE: Hello and great to meet you Q: Can you give us a brief introduction about yourself ONCE: Ok, my name is Festus Sunday, I hail from Abak in Akwa Ibom State but was born in Calabar, Cross River State. I had my primary education at LEA Primary School, Gwako, and my Secondary education at the Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, before proceeding to the University of Port Harcourt, though I dropped out later to pursue my music. I am a professional singer, songwriter, and performing artist, currently signed up with Dreamz Wayward Nation Record Label. Q: So what was growing up like and at what point did you go into music? ONCE: Like most of our Nigerian artists, growing up wasn’t easy. I started hustling from a tender age, hawked different things for my mother and to keep the family fed. It wasn’t easy generally but I survived and am still surviving (laughs) Well for music I star...

  After weeks of intrigues, the National Working Committee, NWC, of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, finally announced that it had zoned the position of the Senate President to the South-South and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to the Northwest for the forthcoming 10th National Assembly. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, confirmed the arrangement in a press briefing at the end of the Party's NEC meeting held at its national secretariat in Abuja. The Party also said it zoned the position of Deputy Senate President to the Northwest and Deputy Speaker to the Southeast.  Adopting a zoning template of candidates by its President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, APC settled for Senators Godswill Akpabio and Barau Jubrin for the Senate leadership and Messrs Abass Tajudeen and Ben Kalu for the House of Representatives leadership. "The NWC noted with respect the outcome of the meetings held between the President-elect and the leadership of the ...

  The Nigerian Immigration Service and a firm contracted by the Federal Government to produce Nigerian passports, Iris Smart Technologies Limited, have blamed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s foreign exchange policy for the scarcity of booklets. The firm also accused the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company Plc of sabotaging its efforts after failing to secure the contract to produce the passports. The Managing Director of Iris Smart Technologies Limited, Yinka Fisher, made the allegation in Abuja on Tuesday when he appeared before the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate the Proposed Domestication and Processing of Nigerian International Passports. The committee also grilled the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Idris Jere, at its investigative hearing. Fisher told the committee that e country had a shabby passport administration.  Before their FG engagement said, “Today, we have a system where we have a central processing cent...

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has justified its endorsement of Godswill Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom, as the senate president of the 10th national assembly.  Speaking on Tuesday in an interview with Channels Television, Felix Morka, APC publicity secretary, said the party zoned the 10th assembly leadership positions to reduce the “scope of contention” among aspirants.  The APC nominated Akpabio, who is from the south-south, as senate president while Barau Jibrin, senator representing Kano north, was recommended as deputy senate president. Abbas Tajudeen was nominated as the speaker of the House of Representatives, and Benjamin Kalu was recommended for the deputy speaker position. Speaking on the development, Morka said the APC only offers “suggestions” on the leadership structure of the 10th national assembly. He added that the “greater majority” of the aspirants were consulted before the party disclosed its position. “The party is only offering ideas a...

  Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger blamed the video assistant officials for Manchester City's equalizer against Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg. Wenger said the on-field officials would have needed more tools to check whether the ball went out. It was the duty of VAR to properly look at the situation while Real Madrid players were protesting.  Vinicius Junior put the Spanish giants in front earlier in the first half before Kevin de Bruyne equalized for the visitors at the Santiago Bernabeu. But the ball appeared to have gone out for throwing-in before the English champions scored their goal. Although Real Madrid players and manager Carlo Ancelotti called for a review, nothing was done. "The VAR normally should check if the goal is regular or not. In a situation like that, they have to intervene," Wenger said on beIN Sport. "They did not go far enough back to check if the ball was out or not, or they did not have the potential to pr...

  •I remain, Speaker, can’t be removed by cowards —Orji The rift and supremacy battle rocking the Abia State House of Assembly deepened yesterday, as the two camps in the opprobrium held parallel sittings in different locations. While the Speaker, Chinedum Orji and those loyal to him reportedly sat at the Assembly complex amid tight security, the parallel Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chukwudi Apugo, and lawmakers in his camp, met at an undisclosed location in Umuahia.Recall that some lawmakers had Tuesday met outside the assembly chambers and impeached the Speaker, accusing him of insensitivity over the welfare of the members.But the Speaker held a sitting in the House and impeached the Deputy Speaker, Ifeanyi Uchendu who presided over his purported impeachment. He also suspended nine of the lawmakers who participated in the sitting where he was purportedly removed, dismissing the impeachment as a nullity. Speaking with Vanguard in an exclusive interview yesterday, member representing Ab...