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  • TONIGHT!!! All White Crush Over Party Rocks Abuja December 31, 200k Up For Grabs

    Residents of Abuja and environs will on Friday, December 31 be thrilled with all white cross over party tagged 'Crush Over'.

    Door opened for this event as about 6pm.

    Dress code is white while attendance is for everyone ready to adhere to Covid-19 protocols.

    The event will hold at the popular Crush Cafe located in the Gwarimpa area of the city.

    Several artistes have been carefully selected to wet the entertainment appetite of the guests.

    Among those who will be at the event are, DJ Whales, Magnito, DJ Lambo, DJ Burna while Sabi Girl will be the host.

    About 200k is up for grabs.

    Ten best dressed guests will walk home with 20k each.

    This event is part of grand plans to usher Abuja residents into the new year in a happy mood.

  • Tonto Dike, Gordons, MC Tagwaye To Make Appearance As Mr. Odey Hits Abuja With Uncommonly Funny Jan. 1

     

    Nollywood diva, Tonto Dike is slated to make special appearance at Mr. Odey's uncommonly funny comedy show slated to take place on Saturday, January 1, 2022.


    This is the Town Hall Meeting edition of the show, according to the organizers.


    Scheduled to hold at Sheraton Hotels Abuja, time for this show is 6pm.

    Expected to thrill guests at the event are, the legendary Gordons, Koboko Master, MC Tagwaye, Shortcut, Amb. Wahala, MC Bob, Ghana Must Go, Sam & Song and Onome Da Saint. 


    Others are, Job Legend, Shally White, Ceedee, Funny Bruno, Cri Snow, MC Analog, MC Nappy, MC Parrot and MC Surface.


    Media Partners are AIT, NCBN, ITV, Love FM and others.


    Ticket reservation lines are 08162152988, 08057778057.


    Tickets are delivered at doorsteps for intending guests.

  • JUST IN: FCT Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19 (Photo)

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has tested positive for the dreaded virus COVID-19.

    He disclosed this on his official Facebook page on Friday, saying; "I have tested positive for COVID-19.

    He said, "After a hide and seek period spanning 21 months (1yr 9 months) between COVID-19 and my humble self, the virus finally caught up with me during the dying days of 2021. After feeling unwell from 28th December, I decided to do a COVID-19 test yesterday morning.

    The result came out positive this morning. Currently doing fine, with some sore throat, feverish feeling and mild running nose. Undertaking treatment and isolation at home.

    "I salute and wish all the medical personnel in the FCT and beyond who have been in the front line fighting this pandemic a happy and prosperous new year 2022. I pray for the quick recovery of all of us currently afflicted with COVID-19.

    "I have been informed by the experts that my case is mild because I took two shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. I appeal to all those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 to do so, he said.

  • Hon. Ben Nwankwo Recognized As Honorary Citizen Of Awka Ancient Kingdom

     

    Former House of Representatives member for Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Chief Ben Nwankwo, has been conferred with the traditional title of Isingidi Awka by the Traditional Ruler of Awka Ancient Kingdom, Obi Gibson Nwosu, Eze-Uzu II.


    This traditional recognition also confers on him honorary citizenship of the ancient kingdom of Awka. 


    Hon. Nwankwo bagged the traditional title at the 2021 Egwu Uzu festival of the Kingdom performed by His Royal Highness, Obi Nwosu.

    Friends and associates have since taken to social and traditional media to congratulate Hon. Nwankwo on the recognition. 


    First among allies who have hailed him is the Founder/CEO, Prince Onyendozi Foundation, Prince Promise Nnanyelugo Ike who stressed that Hon. Nwankwo, a former House of Representatives member has been a strong pillar of support to many in Anambra State. 


    He noted that Hon. Nwankwo has served Anambra State in many capacities, including as Commissioner in various Ministries and as Special Adviser.

    "It was in the course of this service that Eze-Uzu the second saw the efforts of Hon Nwankwo and decided to honour him.


    "This is an honour well- deserved and I believe it will spur him to continue to give his best in the service of humanity," Prince Nnanyelugo Ike stated. 


    Prince Nnanyelugo Ike, a consumate businessman extolled Hon Nwankwo's exploits as member who represented Orumba North and South, saying his footstep of achievements is still visible for all to see. 


    He said Hon. Nwankwo is a rare specie of leader who puts the welfare of his people at the forefront. 


    "We look up to him for inspiration in leadership and we hope as a father figure, he will not waver in availing the youths support and advise in leadership aspirations," Prince Nnanyelugo Ike concluded.

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  • General Manager Grand Cubana Hotel, Omoaefe Ejere Welcomes New Baby

     

    An award winning hospitality administrator and the General Manager, Grand Cubana Hotel Abuja, Omoaefe Ejere and his wife have welcomed a new baby girl to their home.


    The little princess who was born on Boxing Day, December 26, 2021 is the second child of the family.


    Omoaefe Ejere and his beautiful wife, Aniekeme Omoaefe have since expressed gratitude to God for the gift of yet another bouncing baby girl. 

    Mr. Ejere expressed gratitude to God that his wife gave birth safely and without any form of complications. 


    The couple had on 13th of May 2019 welcomed their first daughter, Princess Oghala amidst joy. 


    In 2020, amidst Covid-19 lockdown, the couple held a low key first birthday in Abuja for her where an avalanche of good wishes, prayers, goodwills messages and blessings was received from family friends.



  • Uche Nwosu Kidnapped In Church By Imo Government House Security Officials (Video)

     

    Mr. Uche Nwosu, a son-in-law to former Imo State, Governor, Sen. Rochas Okorocha has been whisked away by security agents on the instruction of the Imo State government, e-newsdesk.com reports.


    Nwosu, who recently buried his mother was a gubernatorial candidate of Action Alliance in the 2019 election.

    WATCH VIDEO


    Uche Nwosu was in the Church for the outing service of his mother who was buried during the week


    He was said to have been forcefully taken away on Sunday at the St.Peters Anglican Church, Nkwere during church service.


    The security agents who were in military camouflage were said to have put him in a car booth after scaring people away with bullets.





  • Event Entrepreneur Amb. Chris Odey Releases Pre Wedding Photos, As Holy Matrimony Holds 15th January

      

    Abuja popular event entrepreneur, Amb. Chris Odey has caught the attention of many with his recent release of pre-wedding picture to his heartthrob, Benny.


    The holy matrimony scheduled to take place on January 15, 2022 will hold at Sheraton Hotels Abuja while commencement time is 2:00pm.


    A multi ward-winning entrepreneur, activist, humanitarian, SDG advocate, motivator, talent/PR manager, creative director and concept developer, Amb. Odey has litany of brands he effectively manages and keeps active. 

    Among the brands where he is the Founder/CEO include International Goodwill Ambassador Club, Women Power Conference & Award, O’ddy Printing and Publishing Limited, Goodwill Ambassador Events Agency etc. 


    He wields a humongous experience in the industry, numbering over two decades. He is one of those in the FCT who started with award events before delving into pageant organising. 


    In the list of awards he has organised are Nigeria Goodwill Ambassadors awards, African Goodwill Ambassador Awards, Africa Peace Ambassador Awards, Africa CEO Merit Award and Nigeria Governors Scorecard Awards. 

    His awards events are organised by his Goodwill Ambassador Events Agency. Since 2014, this brand has honoured many notable personalities who have distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavour. 


    Not long ago, he was honoured with a Doctorate Degree award by Espam Formation University Of Benin Republic in addition to hid induction as a Fellow of Western Coast Maritime Academy, F-WCMA. 


    The honour was accorded him at the 2021 African Peace Ambassador Awards organised by Distinguished Peace Medal Agency in Abuja in recognition of his leadership role, support, imminence and valuable contribution to the society at large.








  • Excitement As Queen Ozioma Peace Takes Charity To Kids In Enugu State

    In continuation of her humanitarian gestures of reaching out to the less privileged in the society, the winner of Queen of Aso Nigeria 2019, Queen Ozioma Peace has concluded plans to take humanitarian gestures to kids in the streets of Enugu State. 


    The ex beauty queen said the event which is scheduled to take place on Friday, December 31, 2021 will provide her opportunity to wine and dine with the less privileged kids in the streets of Enugu. 


    She therefore enjoined individuals and corporate organisations to partner with her in this drive to grant the under-privileged children in Enugu a memorable festive period. 

    Feelers are that the target beneficiaries, especially children from orphanage and destitute homes are in high spirit following the news of the queen's visit. 


    Queen Ozioma Peace who demonstrated incomparative disposition of intellectual vigor and exceptional beauty was crowned the winner of the prestigious Queen of Aso Nigeria in 2019.


    At the contest which took place at NAF Conference Centre Abuja had other runner up winners.




  • 5 Of The Biggest Events That Trended In The Nigerian Entertainment Industry This Year, 2021

     The year 2021 is obviously a wonderful year with a lot of positive vibes in the entertainment industry. A lot of events took place, and some of this events can be regarded as part of the biggest Nigerian events that happened in the year 2021. In this article, I would be showing to you 5 major events in the entertainment industry that trended this year.


    1) The Big Brother Naija show:

    The Big Brother Naija show is apparently one of the biggest shows in Nigeria, and it has been on for over 5 years now. The BBN show that was held this year happens to be one of the most entertaining shows that was held in Nigeria for the year. It had a lot of people rooting for their favourite housemate and most importantly it brought joy an happiness to the hearts of those who are lovers of the show. The show had a lot of highlights that made headlines, and some of the housemates really had their names in the news severally.


    Notable among these housemates are: Angel, White Money, and Pere. Angel, one of the contestants, became one of the most talked about because of how young and confident she is. It was reported that she was just 21-years-old while the show was on, and her performance really blew the minds of a lot of viewers.


    2 P-square‘s reconciliation:

    The talented twin brothers, Peter and Paul were separated for over 4 years and this obviously broke the hearts of their fans and well wishers. A lot of celebrities and prominent entertainers tried all they could to bring them back together, but it seemed futile. Not until November, this year when the news of their reconciliation was announced, it appeared to be one of the best news we have heard for the year 2021.

    The brothers were pictured having fun together and hugging eachother. This brought happiness to the hearts of many, and a lot of people were also happy for their families. The twins have now started performing together, and their fans can’t wait for them to continue releasing hit songs like they used to do in the past.


    3) The burial of Obi Cubana’s Mother:

    Obi Cubana is originally not an entertainer, but his mother’s burial seemed to have brought a lot of Nigerian entertainers to Anambra state. These entertainers took to their various social media pages to share posts and videos from the event that was tagged “The burial that shook the world”. The likes of Davido, Zubby Michael, Phyno, Patorankin, etc were present. The burial ceremony became the talk of the town and the news made headlines for several days. One of the activities in the event that really sparked reactions was the way money was being showered on the businessman. A lot of Nigerian celebrities sprayed Obi Cubana with lots of money, and they didn’t fail to keep their fans updated about how the event went.


    4) Bobrisky’s Birthday Celebration:

    Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky celebrated his 30th birthday this year in a very big way. His birthday turned out to be one of the most talked about birthday celebrations in the year 2021. The event was graced by a lot of famous faces, and Bobrisky made sure that he made a very good and positive impression that day. He invited one of his favourite musicians who happens to be the Fuji Legend, K1 Da Ultimate to perform at his birthday. Bobrisky was also gifted with a lot of money that day by some friends. It was a remarkable birthday celebration.


    5) Bobrisky’s Surgery:

    Bobrisky is really one of the celebrities that really trended online this year. The popular Crossdresser always knows how to create buzz online, and this year he evidently created a lot of buzz. Earlier in the year, Bobrisky announced that he would be undergoing a surgery to enhance his curves, and this sounded like a joke to many. However, Bobrisky began to post photos of himself in the surgery room, and that was when people began to take his claims seriously.

    After a while, he shared some post-surgery photos online and this photos “broke the internet”, a lot of Nigerians began to share their opinions on the photo. Some believed that he actually enhanced his curves while some others were not convinced. This didn’t change the fact that Bobrisky made headlines as at the time he shared those photos.

  • While Enjoying The Festive Period, Make Your Health A Priority, Halima Usman Urges

    The founder HalimaFactor Initiative For Community Development, Halima Usman has called on Nigerians and residents in the country to make their health a priority even as they go about enjoying the festive period.


    While underlying that health is the number one enabler of productivity, Usman who is also the chairman Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA Abuja chapter noted that keeping fit and looking good is a stepping stone to a healthy lifestyle.


    Speaking from the North Eastern state of Gombe where she is currently observing her Christmas and New Year holidays after an activity-packed year, Usman who took her walk to the beautiful street of Gombe, along the popular Rainbow roundabout said keeping fit is of utmost importance to her.

    "Today (Wednesday) is the 29th day of December 2021. And I'm here taking a walk on the street of Gombe.


    "As usual, keeping fit is good business and looking good is good business. Keeping fit is of utmost importance to me.


    "I'm taking a walk, enjoying the breeze and light from the beautiful and serene atmosphere of Gombe.


    "I am at the street leading from Rainbow roundabout to the city centre. I'm taking my stroll together with my children and enjoying the evening.


    "So enjoy the moment, catch some fun, but don't forget to stay healthy for maximum productivity.


    "Take a walk, take a stroll and stay fit," she urged in a Facebook video on Wednesday. 

    The education advocate had earlier in the year engaged in series of activities in addition to her very tight official schedules.


    One of such was the launch and public presentation of her five books in July in Abuja, the nation's capital, an event that witnessed the presence of high and mighty in the society. 


    Among those who graced the event are, Minister of Women Affairs, Paulin Tallen, Representative of Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, immediate past Permanent Secretary Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Bitrus Bako Nabasu, Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, DG National Orientation Agency, Dr. Garba Abari, Mai Kaltungo Engr. Saleh Mohammad Umar OON and a host of others. 

    The books, predominantly children's stories are, Mallam Sidi, Fauziya Saves The Day, Mr Cockroach, The Big Aquarium, Emeka The Farmer, Kola & Lola and a motivational story, Against The Odds.

    Also in the year, the dogged leader and public speaker expanded and renamed her annual Gombe Day Of Literature, an initiative of HalimaFactor Initiative For Community Development. 


    It's now rebranded North East Festival of Culture & Creativity. 


    This she said is borne out of the need to replicate the success story the annual literary event has achieved in Gombe in other states of the North East geopolitical zone. 


    The event which took place in November at the Multipurpose Hall of the Gombe State University also assembled top shots from across the country. 

    ANA Abuja under her leadership wrapped up the year with 81st posthumous birthday celebration in honour of late Gen. Mamman Vatsa, an author and Military General. 


    Tagged 'Remembering Gen. Mamman Jiya Vatsa: A Night of Literary Engagement & Posthumous Birthday' the event assembled friends and associates of the late FCT Minister who eulogised his selfless service to fatherland while he was alive. 


    It also coincided with ANAtainment, an annual end of year social engagement of ANA Abuja.





  • Tension As Government Orders Doctors To Kill The COVID-19 Patients If They Can’t Survive 

     

    New Zealand government has ordered doctors to Kill the Covid-19 patients if they can’t survive.


    Patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 can die by euthanasia if doctors decide they might not survive, the New Zealand government has declared.


    The Ministry of Health confirmed that a right to a lethal injection under a new euthanasia law could extend to patients who were either dying from the coronavirus or suffering unbearably from its consequences.


    In response to a request for clarity on a euthanasia law which came into force last month, the government declared that “in some circumstances a person with COVID-19 may be eligible for assisted dying”.


    The admission that COVID patients were eligible for a lethal jab came after Henoch Kloosterboer, editor of the anti-euthanasia The Defender website, made a request under the Official Information Act – the New Zealand equivalent to the 2000 Freedom of Information Act.


    He said the policy left “the door wide open for abuse” of elderly and vulnerable patients – especially if the country’s health service came under pressure from a COVID surge.


    He said: “It would not be hard to envisage a situation in which a speedy and sizeable rise in COVID-19 hospitalisations could result in pressure to utilise euthanasia and assisted suicide as tools to resolve such a serious crisis.”


    The euthanasia law, he added, “has now made the COVID-19 pandemic potentially even more dangerous for the people of Aotearoa New Zealand”.


    The 2019 End of Life Choice Act is considered to be one of the most extreme euthanasia laws anywhere in the world, and critics say the safeguards are so flimsy that they are easily circumvented.


    It permits both euthanasia and assisted suicide for adults suffering from an illness which would be terminal within six months, or who were in an advanced state of irreversible physical decline or who were suffering unbearably.


    The law, ratified following a referendum in 2020, guarantees all residents the right of access to a doctor who will kill them within a period as short as four days from receiving a request.


    Doctors receive a government fee of $1,000 plus expenses for every euthanasia death they perform.


    Just 96 of the country’s 16,000 doctors have offered to participate, however, and all but one of the nation’s 32 hospices have indicated that they will not permit euthanasia.


    The one exception – Totara Hospice in South Auckland – has agreed to allocate space on its premises for the practice while its staff will conscientiously object to any participation.


    In the UK, Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, a professor of palliative medicine, said the New Zealand euthanasia law contradicted the fundamental purpose of medicine and health services to heal the sick.


    She said: “It is bizarre that a country which has been trying to protect it citizens by closing down completely from a virus from which people can fully recover … is now suggesting that these patients should be killed by their doctors.


    “It turns the ethos of medicine on its head,” she said.


    “You really cannot predict death 100 per cent,” she added. “So why not support them while they are dying and leave the door open in case they are in the group that defies all odds and recovers completely?”


    At present, Baroness Meacher is seeking to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales through her Assisted Dying Bill, which in October received its Second Reading in the House of Lords.


    The crossbench peer, who chairs the campaign group Dignity in Dying, has also tabled an amendment to the Health and Social Care Bill in an attempt to make assisted suicide a part of palliative care.


    In Scotland, Liam MacArthur, the Liberal Democrat MP is intending to introduce an assisted suicide Bill and in politicians in Jersey last month agreed in principle to legalised both assisted suicide and euthanasia.

  • Aso Rock Deserted As Presidential Aides Contract COVID-19, Infections

     

    By DELE ALABI 

    Activities at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, have been shut down following an outbreak of COVID-19 at Nigeria’s seat of power, with many presidential aides testing positive.


    Multiple sources said that the spread of COVID-19 infections at the Aso Villa was traced to the installation ceremony of Yusuf Buhari, the only son of President Muhammadu Buhari as a district head (Talban Daura) in Katsina.


    Sources added that following the outbreak, Buhari is closely being monitored by health officials as most of those who contracted the virus are “too close to him”.


    “In the meantime, the President’s planned visit to Katsina has been cancelled,” one of the sources revealed on Monday.


    The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar, on Saturday, December 18 turbaned Yusuf Buhari as Talban Daura and district head of Kwasarawa community, an event that was well attended by government officials.


    Also in attendance at Yusuf’s turbanning were Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.


    Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State, his Kano State counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje, Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, were equally in attendance.


    Also in attendance were the Emir of Bichi in Kano State, Nasiru Ado Bayero; former Governor of Borno, Ali Modu Sheriff and members of the Katsina State House of Assembly.


    However, President Buhari and his wife, Aisha, did not witness the ceremony as they were in Istanbul attending the third Turkey-African Partnership Summit at the time.


    “Aso Rock has now been deserted over the number of President Buhari’s aides that have contracted COVID-19. Currently, President Buhari is being monitored by health officials. Plans for the President to go to Katsina have been stepped down for now.


    “The recent spread of the virus at the Aso Rock was traced to his son, Yusuf’s coronation ceremony in Katsina,” another source told SaharaReporters.


    Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Sunday said there was nothing abnormal in presidential aides testing positive for COVID-19.


    There had been reports that some presidential aides including the Permanent Secretary in the State House, Tijani Umar; the President’s aide-de-camp (ADC), Yusuf Dodo; his chief security officer (CSO), Aliyu Musa, and his senior special assistant on media and publicity, Garba Shehu tested positive for COVID-19 and were in isolation.


    Speaking on the development, Adesina, in an interview with Channels Television, said presidential aides are also humans and not immune to happenings around them.


    “What I like to say is that presidential aides are just humans. They can fall sick. If anything happens to human beings, it can also happen to presidential aides,” he said.


    “The fact that we are presidential aides does not make us immune to certain things. If there is a virus that is ravaging society, well, it can touch anybody.


    “So Mallam Garba Shehu has confirmed that, yes, he tested positive but he said it’s mild. And I believe that by now, because it happened since Wednesday, by now, he should almost have beaten it if he has not beaten it already. There is no cause for alarm.”


    But when he was asked how many presidential aides in the State House had contracted the virus, Adesina said he could not reveal the details as it is a private matter.


    “That will not be within my purview to discuss, maybe if you get the presidential doctor or anybody on the medical side, they will tell you, I wouldn’t know because it is a private thing,” he added.


    “If it happens to anybody, it’s between that person and possibly the doctor. It is not going to be general knowledge. So I may not be able to say.”


    In the past few days, Nigeria has been reporting a steady increase in COVID-19 infections, in what has been confirmed as the fourth wave of the pandemic by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).


    Last Wednesday, the country recorded 4,035 cases, the highest single-day count since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.


    On Friday, NCDC announced that 45 cases of the Omicron variant had been detected in the country.


    As of Sunday, December 26, Nigeria recorded 237,561 cases of COVID-19 with 21,989 cases currently active, while 212,550 persons have been discharged and 3,022 deaths recorded.

  • JUST IN: JAMB Clarifies No Vaccination Card, No Entry Policy For Candidates

    Sequel to its earlier directives, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has on Tuesday clarified the policy of no vaccination card, no entry.


    The board noted that all candidates, clients and other members of the public below the age of 18 years are not required to produce any vaccination card before being allowed access to its facilities.


    JAMB said these categories of persons are not covered by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Vaccination Policy.


    Spokesperson of JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin gave the clarification on Tuesday


    He said this became expedient in view of the misinterpretation of the Board’s policy of no vaccination card, no entry into any of its facilities nationwide earlier announced.


    Recall that the Board had announced a policy of no vaccination card, no entry into any of its facilities nationwide.

    The Board had earlier said: “In line with the extant protocols rolled out by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has resolved that no staff and visitors alike would be allowed entry into its facilities nationwide without evidence of full vaccination.


    “In line with this entry protocol, staff and visitors or clients are to present acceptable evidence which is: COVID-19 Vaccination Card, any identification Card connecting the holder to the Vaccination Card, preferably the National Identity Card, Driver’s license, or International Passport.


    “This stipulation is to ensure, among others, that staff or visitors do not present vaccination cards that belong to other individuals.


    “From available statistics from relevant agencies, the virus is spreading like wildfire, hence, the clarion call for all to be vigilant, observe all protocols and for institutions, be it public or private, to adopt relevant protocols to nip the spread of the virus in the bud.


    “As a proactive agency, the Board is adopting this protocol in the light of its heightened preparations for the commencement of the 2022 UTME/DE registration exercise.


    “We implore all not to be pulled to the sense of security as pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic as the increasingly dangerous dimension the virus is assuming should be a source of concern to all especially with the emergence of more virulent Omicron variant.


    “In addition, the Board enjoins all to adhere strictly to all the stipulated non-pharmaceutical protocols and guidelines emplaced to mitigate the spread of the virus”.


    Dr Benjamin in the statement, however, said the Board discovered that many underage candidates were making frantic efforts to get vaccinated with some even falsifying their age to be vaccinated just to access services at the Board’s facilities.


    He noted that the policy, as announced by the Board, was in tandem with the NCDC policy of no vaccination, no access to public places as well as ensuring that only persons eligible for vaccination are vaccinated and issued the card.


    Meanwhile, in view of likely abuse by individuals, the Board would also require evidence of being underage to allow any underage individual access to its facilities.


    “This directive is to protect the public as well as the staff of the Board from the ravaging virus and would want all and sundry to play their own part in this battle of ensuring that we have a healthy and productive population,” JAMB said.

  • FCTA may revoke titles of 435 abandon buildings in Abuja – Director

    The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says arrangements have been concluded to sanction owners of 435 uncompleted and abandoned structures in Federal Capital City (FCC), Abuja.


    This is contained in a statement signed by the FCTA Director of Land Administration, Alhaji Adamu Hussaini, on Tuesday in Abuja.


    Hussaini said that the measure is aimed at ensuring adequate protection of lives and property in and around the 250 square kilometers of the FCC, Abuja,


    “In order to ensure adequate protection of lives and property in and around the 250 square kilometers of the FCC, the administration may have concluded arrangements to sanction owners of 435 abandoned/uncompleted structures.”


    The director, who revealed that the sanction may include revocation of titles, advised the owners of such abandoned and uncompleted buildings within the City to swiftly work towards the completion of those buildings.


    According to him, such structures have become a source of security breach in the city.


    “The security breach is of great concern to the government and that it will not fold its arms to watch danger in the waiting to explode. This development has been a cause of worry for the FCT Administration.


    “These abandoned and uncompleted buildings have become shelter for unintended occupants as well as other persons with criminal disposition, who use these uncompleted structures as hideout to perpetuate their nefarious activities against the residents.”


    He also disclosed that the same fate may befall owners of about 600 undeveloped plots in the FCC.


    He emphasised that such undeveloped plots have remained an eyesore in Abuja, in spite of huge amount of money spent to provide basic infrastructures in the districts.


    Hussaini recalled that the owners of undeveloped plots scattered around the Abuja metropolis have been warned severally in the past, yet some remain recalcitrant.


    He disclosed that though there exists thousands of uncollected Certificates of Occupancy in the vaults, the Department has conveyed 495 Certificates of Occupancy to owners from January to Dec. 2021.


    The director, however, implored other allottees to come over and pick their Certificates as such act would help lubricate economic activities of the territory.


    On the issuance of Rights of Occupancy within the year under review, Hussaini explained that the department released a total of 1,319 titles to the beneficiaries.


    He also revealed that there are quite a huge number of uncollected Rights of Occupancy in the vaults.


    The director, therefore, advised those who have applied for land in the FCT to endevour to come forward and check the status of their applications.


    Hussaini said the department had witnessed a tremendous increase in the number of fresh applications for land in the territory during the year under review.


    He noted that a total number of 8,010 applications for land have been received between January and Dec. 2021.


    The director stated that the department undertook and released 546 Certified True Copy documents to various allottees in the year under review.

  • 1.5 million Nigerians in Italy don’t have passports – NIDOE

    The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, Europe, Italy Chapter, says about 1.5 million out of its three million registered members in Italy are affected by scarcity of Nigerian passports.


    The chapter’s Chairman, Mr George Omo-Iduhon, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday.


    NAN quoted Omo-Iduhon as saying that there are more Nigerians in Italy than in other European countries and the registered Nigerians according to database are three million, apart from the undocumented ones.


    He said, “One of the major problems being faced by Nigerians living in Italy is shortage of Nigerian passports that can help facilitate their movement and work permit.


    “The Nigerian government should help address this problem because Italy serves as the gateway to other countries in Europe, especially for Nigerians.


    “About 1.5 million Nigerians in Italy don’t have passports, even some of those that have been accepted by the Italian government have not been issued Nigerian passports which makes it difficult for them to work.”


    Omo-Iduhon said the supply of 500 booklets of passport to the Nigerian Embassy in Italy was grossly inadequate to serve the number of Nigerians resident in Italy.


    “Using the same sharing formula for all the counties in Europe cannot work in Italy where we have more Nigerians.


    “We are appealing to the relevant government agencies and the Minister for Internal Affairs, Rauf Aregbesola, to help us address this issue,” he said.


    He said the organisation was committed to growing Nigeria’s economy, adding that members must try their best to return home to build Nigeria.

  • Security: ABN TV Boss Donates Brand New Motorcycle To Ebem Ohafia Community

     

    The Director ABN TV and Radio, Ifeanyi Okali has donated a brand new motorcycle to Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia local government area of Abia State to aid the operation of vigilante group in the community to help in enhancement of its security.


    He announced the donation on Monday at the 2021 Ebem Cultural Day which took place at Abum Square Ekeluogo, Ebem Ohafia. 


    The media entrepreneur stated that he is concerned about the security of the community especially areas considered hard to reach. 

    Okali who was recently elected as the Publicity Secretary of Ebem Ohafia Development Union said the motorcycle is to help the vigilante operatives in the community carry out their routine patrol especially in areas where vehicles cannot reach. 


    While applauding the goodwill, the paramount Ruler of Ebem kingdom and Kpoke 1, Ekeluogo Autonomous Community, Ebem Ohafia, HRH. Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha thanked Mr. Okali for the kind gesture, noting that such gesture can help in security and development of the community. 


    He called on other sons of the community especially those with deep pocket to take a cue from Mr. Okali and contribute their quota to the development of Ebem. 

    Earlier, the Traditional Ruler said the event is an opportunity for the community to assess its progress in the outgoing year and set new agenda for the new year.


    He also said it is an opportunity for the community to display its cultural heritage. 


    At the event, the newly elected executive members of Ebem Ohafia Development Union, EODU were sworn in.