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Jet Age Nation Builders-Africa Union To Hold 'Africa We Want 2024 Conference'

In a bid to facilitate a transformative Africa Agenda, the Jet Age Nation Builders Africa Union Stimulation' is set to host the first of it's kind Africa Investment, Tech, Trade, Energy, Economic, Healthcare, Security, Fashion/Tourism Conference in Africa. The conference, which is tagged as 'The Africa We Want 2024', is scheduled to be held in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on April 3rd - 5th, 2024.

Announcing the vitality of the conference, Africa Coordinator of Jet Age Nation Builders, ambassador Young Piero spoke to newsmen during a meet and greet press parley in Abuja.
"This year's edition is an upgraded sequel of the last four editions, which was held in Mauritius, Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia, respectively. As Africa continues to redirect its focus to exploring the African possibilities, this conference stands as a backdrop for a transformative agenda. The conference will play host to some Political Essential People (PEP), Global Investors, Diplomatic Community, Policymakers, Friends of Africa, Accelerators, Incubators, industry leaders from across Africa and beyond."

"In line with the Africa Union agenda 2063; the conference would promote the Africa environment and defend the continent's collective security and interest. It will underline essential grounds to propel investments, technological advancements, and economic collaborations and partnership deals; which will further create platforms for meaningful dialogue and business opportunities," Amb. Piero said.

He emphasized the need for global black community engagement and how the conference would create inclusive pathways.
"Part of the idea is to encourage the black community all over the world to be more inclusive in investing in Africa. It also borderline around designing strategic frameworks and agenda-setting. With the aim to deliver on its goal for inclusive and sustainable development. We want an Africa that the youth can rely on for succour. The rate of illegal migration and lack of patriotism is alarming, so we must build the Africa we want," Ambassador Young Piero concluded.

The conference program spans three days and will include activities such as panel discussions, keynote speeches, patch up ideas, business round tables, steering committee sessions, exhibitions, visit to the presidential villa and the national assembly, dinner and networking sessions.

Some of the proposed dignitaries include the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, The President of Kenya, His Excellency, Willian Ruto, The Africa Union Commissioner for Investment, Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, Mr. Albert Muchanga, and The President of the Africa Development Bank, His Excellency, Akinwumi Adesina CON, and Pan Africanist - Dr. Umar Johnson, just to mention a few.


Source: https://naijagg.com/jet-age-nation-builders-africa-union-stimulation-to-hold-africa-we-want-2024-conference-in-abuja/

In the heart of Nigeria, the steel sector, dormant for four decades, is now awakening to a new dawn of possibilities. Fueled by President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and spearheaded by the capable hands of Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, the Minister of Steel Development, the nation is experiencing a revitalisation that promises economic growth and a surge in job opportunities.

For over four decades, the once-prominent steel sector in Nigeria has remained dormant, with production at a standstill. This stagnation has hindered economic growth and limited job opportunities in a country with a burgeoning population.

However, in a bid to breathe life into this vital sector, Mr President embarked on a strategic initiative to boost the economy and create jobs. The establishment of the Ministry of Steel Development marked a pivotal moment in the president's renewed hope agenda, setting the stage for a steel revolution.

Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, a distinguished investment banker with a robust educational background, was appointed as the Minister of Steel Development. His mission is to rescue the ailing steel sector and usher in a new era of prosperity.

Since assuming office, Prince Shuaibu has undertaken proactive measures to rejuvenate the steel industry. Engaging 200 youths directly and indirectly in various aspects of the steel sector, he has not only provided employment opportunities but has also infused a sense of dynamism into the workforce.

The minister's initiatives transcend national boundaries. Through strategic collaboration with investors, both domestic and global, he has established vital partnerships pivotal for the rejuvenation of the sector. Notably, a significant milestone was achieved during a groundbreaking visit to China alongside the Minister of Defense, resulting in the successful acquisition of a substantial investment earmarked for steel production. These investments are poised to breathe new life into the Light Steel Mill (LSM) segment of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex, specifically focusing on the production of iron rods. A total of $10 billion in fresh investments, dedicated to both new and existing steel plants in Nigeria, are set to be implemented, consequently generating over 500,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities within the steel industry.

The Steel Development Ministry's strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Works, aimed at supplying steel for infrastructure construction, and its involvement in producing military equipment for the Nigerian Army highlight the sector's diversification. This alignment with crucial national projects underscores the ministry's pivotal role in contributing to key initiatives across various sectors.

With Mr. President's unwavering vision and the Minister’s commitment, Nigeria's steel sector is poised to be a beacon of economic transformation. The echoes of steel production will not only be heard in factories but will resonate in the prosperity of a nation on the brink of economic resurgence. As Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu charts the course for steel development, Nigeria stands at the threshold of a brighter future, where steel becomes the catalyst for economic rejuvenation.



Curated by Tarick Ameh

Tarick Ameh is an audio-visual content editor based in Abuja.


Source: https://naijagg.com/steel-resurgence-nigerias-journey-towards-economic-transformation/

"The trio of former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, Mamman Daura and a personal assistant to former President Mohammadu Buhari, Sabiu Yusuf aka Tunde, are using a British Lawyer to negotiate with the Bola Tinubu’s Government for the return of $25billion from a $75billion they allegedly looted from oil deals.

"Malami, Daura and Sabiu have been very quiet, operating on a low key while negotiating with senior officials and investigators to make secret refunds of funds they looted while in Government," Jackson Ude said.

"The looted $75billion is said to be part of a $100.5billion proceeds from crude oil signed off by former President Buhari who was also Petroleum Minister.

"It is not clear yet if the Tinubu’s Government has agreed to accept the $25billion being negotiated by the trio," Jackson Ude further said.


Source: https://naijagg.com/malami-mamman-daura-sabiu-yusuf-negotiating-to-refund-25billion-from-looted-75billion-oil-money-jackson-ude/

"Aminu Yaro who looted over N450billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, under Godwin Emefiele, got arrested and detained by the Department of State Security, DSS, went on a spending spree, buying properties worth over N20billion, few days after their release from detention.

The Yaros bought houses and shopping complexes in Guzape, Abuja, worth over N10billion, a shopping complex in Utako for N8billion, and in katampe for N1.2 billion and a house in London for £2.8million. They then bought three others with one for his sister Saratu Umar and four SUVs in what appears to be an attempt to launder funds, making a mockery of Bola Tinubu’s efforts at recovering looted funds under the previous Government of Mohammadu Buhari," Jackson Ude said on Monday.

"After lavishly spending Billions buying houses in Abuja, some of which are not occupied but mainly used as a warehouse of cash, the Yaros moved to the UK, bought a house in London where he celebrated his wife’s birthday shortly after they were released from the DSS detention.

"The Yaros who are the new Bonnie and Clude, have been enjoying protections and cover using former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, who had severally used the Yaros to launder billions," Jackson Ude further said.


Source: https://naijagg.com/few-days-after-release-from-dss-detention-aminu-yaro-sarkin-hausawa-of-lagos-who-looted-over-n450billion-from-cbn-spends-n20billion-buying-houses-in-abuja-lagos-london-jackson-ude/

AKPABIO ORDERS THUGS TO BEAT UP AIDE FOR DARING TO ACCUSE HIM OF INCOMPETENCE, LOOTING OF PALLIATIVES - JACKSON UDE



"Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered thugs to beat up his Legislative Aide and APC Youth leader, Ubokobong Udoworen, got him arrested and detained by the police for daring to question his poor representation of the people of the Senatorial District.

"Akpabio had gone to Ikot Ekpene to address leaders and stakeholders of the APC at the Ati Annang Hall yesterday when Udoworen accused the Senate President of poor representation. He also accused some Aides of Akpabio of not doing their jobs and stealing palliatives meant for the Senatorial zone," Jackson Ude said on Sunday.

"Unable to bear Udoworen’s fearless outbursts, Akpabio ordered thugs who accompanied him to Ikot Ekpene to beat him up. He was thoroughly beaten and handed over to the police who detained him despite multiple injuries he sustained.

"The situation is now caution tension between youths of Ukanafun Local Government who are vowing revenge by attacking Ikot Ekpene. Udoworen is from Ukanafun LG," Jackson Ude further said.


Source: https://naijagg.com/akpabio-orders-thugs-to-beat-up-aide-for-daring-to-accuse-him-of-incompetence-looting-of-palliatives-jackson-ude/

To follow Christ in truth and in spirit is horrendously terrifying, not everyone would do it wholeheartedly, not all gatherings in his (Christ) name that are of God.

However, the BBC documentary is a courageous exposition of the body of Christ but it agrees with the scriptures that Prophet T.B JOSHUA was indeed a true prophet of God who was bold enough to follow his unique calling and demonstration of his God’s given gifts in the name of Jesus wherein so many kingdoms of darkness were destroyed, many children of God under their captivity released.

T.B Joshua glorified the name of God and not his name so all the attacks on his person and ministry are fulfilment of scriptures.

We still have Scribes and the likes who never believed that a man could forgive sins and accused Christ of using the Prince of demons to cast out devils . Till today many never believed in Christ’s miracles as recorded in the holy books.

Even if the world prophetically could not believe in the source of T.B Joshua’s power of healing and deliverance they should believe in his work of unprecedented charity all over the world.

It is characteristically common to human beings to be jealous over things beyond their scope and comprehension. It happened to Our Lord Jesus Christ and it is still happening, but to offend the believers or the souls Prophet T.B Joshua converted for Christ the consequence are scripturally grievous . “It is better to be hanged with a millstone and cast into the sea”.

We must therefore be focused on Christ which is LOVE that T.B Joshua preached and practiced, and not on our religious leaders or persons. What I know is, if what BBC said is false, in no time soon or later, BBC would be no more but SCOAN would remain. Times shall judge!!!!

Chief S.T Yenge writes from Abuja.


Source: https://naijagg.com/bbc-documentary-agrees-with-the-scriptures-that-prophet-t-b-joshua-was-a-true-prophet-of-god/

By S. T Yenge, Esq.

The fight against corruption in Nigeria has been the inescapable task of every administration in Nigeria.

A lot of resources and efforts have been exhausted by several administrations to fight corruption which is refusing to die in Nigeria.

Some patriotic citizens who hate corruption suggested that death penalty should be introduced while others suggested life imprisonment, etc.

Well, I would have agreed with the position of death penalty if only we are patriotic and sincere in prosecuting corrupt persons in Nigeria.

If death penalty is allowed in Nigeria of our age, some wicked Nigerians who wish their perceived enemies dead would do everything possible to kill innocent people through the weak Legal system of ours.

I would prefer that anyone convicted of official corruption should be barred for life from occupying public office in Nigeria or any where in the world.

The power of the president and the governors regarding prerogative rights of mercy or pardon be disabled in corruption cases.

Moreso, Anti-corruption Special Court should be established to deal with corruption cases.

Judges should be appointed exclusively by NGOs who are anti-corruption crusaders.

Judges must include sociologists, psychologists who may not necessarily be lawyers.

The decisions of the Anti-Corruption Special Court shall be appealed to the Anti Corruption Special Supreme Court whose decision must be final.

The duration of the trial involving corruption cases must not exceed 6months for each court.

Any infraction as to duration of the trial or appeal shall be viewed as a judicial misconduct and as an offence which shall be prosecuted by any Nigerian or NGO as the case may be.

In this wise, both the judges and the prosecuting team would be held culpable for breach of the duration of 6months which would exonerate the accused.

In this way corruption fight would be intensified and meaningful results achieved.

I have dropped this opinion because the present administration of President Tinubu has demonstrated the zeal and the determination to tackle corruption indiscriminately in Nigeria without minding who is a member of his cabinet.




Chief S.T Yenge writes from Abuja.



Source: https://naijagg.com/establishment-of-an-anti-corruption-special-court-for-nigeria-would-help-the-war-against-corruption/

…Say Judgment Validates the Will of the People

Professionals and Businessmen in Akwa Ibom under the aegis of Ibom Professionals have congratulated the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, over his victory at the Supreme Court.

The group described the Supreme Court Judgement upholding Governor Eno’s election of March 18, 2023 as “victory for democracy and validation of the Will and aspiration of the people of Akwa Ibom State”.

National Coordinator of the group, Engr. Ufot Akan Umoren, in a statement on Thursday, asserted that the choice of Governor Eno by the people of Akwa Ibom was clearly and unambiguously declared through a massive vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the platform upon which he stood for election.

“Today’s judgement by the Supreme Court, upholding the election of Governor Eno, is victory for Democracy as it validates the Will and aspiration of the people as expressed at the March 18, 2023 governorship election in our State.

“It also vindicates our initial call to the other Parties and candidates in the election to accept the wishes of the people by not engaging in litigations. Now that their litigations have come to a judicial end, we call on all political stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State to join hands with Governor Eno to move the State to the next level of development and glory”, the statement said.

The Ibom Professionals further noted that the strides of development in Akwa Ibom State, which Pastor Eno is expanding since his assumption of office, has shown his commitment to “taking the state to her golden era through the ARISE Agenda.”

"We charge Governor Eno not to relent in his vision to continue to build on the legacies of his predecessor in office, His Excellency Udom Emmanuel, in moving the State to greater heights,” the Ibom Professionals further added.

In the popular "Off your mic, Honourable Minister" video of Senator Akpabio during his days as Niger Delta Minister when he was being probed at the House of Representatives, Akpabio accused Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, then Chairman of House Committee on NDDC, now Nigeria's Minister of Interior, of corruption.

Latest paper trails in fact reveal that Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo may indeed be corrupt as alleged by Akpabio.


Attached is a YouTube link to the video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiF_InBmpXU?si=ScnAYE9HTICTTX8-



Source: https://naijagg.com/throwback-when-akpabio-accused-olubunmi-tunji-ojo-of-fraud-to-show-olubunmi-tunji-ojo-is-corrupt/

“'I will make bastard money…' was what Beta Edu, the embattled former MInister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, told close friends as she eyed the looting of the N60billion domiciled in the Account of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency, NSIPA," Jackson Ude said on Tuesday.

"To perfect that, she already got collaboration of the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, to approve for her signatures of some persons so as to bypass the accounting officers of NSIP.

"The AGF willingly approved Toluhi Martins Olarewaju and Christopher Okoh Joseph as signatures to the NSIPA account, and they aided Edu to loot N14billion between October 18 to December 20.

"After the successful looting of the N14billion, they went plotting the next stage which was to be the removal of the N60billion from the NSIPA account to another account from where they would design a project and loot it.

"While she was plotting the N60billion heist, Beta also had collected N3billion for the National Social Register contract to verify 11million homes, which she shared to her friends, and requested for another N5.8billion from which she claim she would use N4billion to verify 2.5million homes. More coming!" Jackson Ude further said.



Source: https://naijagg.com/beta-edu-planned-looting-of-n60billion-exposed-oagf-implicated-jackson-ude/

"The former Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister, Beta Edu, was daring, audacious and flamboyant in the looting of funds meant for the poor in her ministry. She was conniving with officials of the UBA Bank and Access Bank to change mandates and move millions of cash to different personal accounts," Jackson Ude said on Tuesday.

"Edu, between October and December, connived with the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein to obtained signatures illegally from where she accessed N14billion from the account of National Social Investment Programmes Agency, NSIPA, without the consent and knowledge of the accounting officers of that agency. Who are those three illegal signatories to approved for her by the AG?

"While Edu is being investigated, the Accountant General also needs to be questioned on her role in the primitive looting by the embattled former Minister!" Jackson Ude further said.


Source: https://naijagg.com/beta-edu-and-her-audacious-looting-the-accountant-general-connection-jackson-ude/

"After the aborted gathering of radical African leaders, (including Timi Frank, Prof. PLO Lumumba, Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao and Freedom Jacob Caeser) invited by NANA KWAME BEDIAKO (aka CHEDDAR) to meet in Accra, Ghana for the launch of the New African Convention movement, some of the leaders today met with former PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA, the NDC Presidential candidate in the DECEMBER 7, 2024, elections in Ghana...
It is not clear if CHEDDAR has decided to throw his full weight behind His Excellency JOHN MAHAMA..." Chief Dele Momodu wrote.



Source: https://naijagg.com/photo-news-timi-frank-former-president-john-mahama-others-in-accra-as-ghana-2024-presidential-campaigns-begin-to-take-shape/

"All the persons with illegal letters of appointment, employed by former Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister, Beta Edu, should be immediately removed from office," Jackson Ude said on Monday.

"They are her cronies and cannot remain in office.
Others include: Engineer AbdulAziz Suleiman Danladi - Program Manager NASSCO, Dr Michael C Ajuluchuku-Program Manager NCTO, and Dr Janet D Ekpenyong, Deputy National Program Manager NCTO.

"They all participated fully in the looting of NSIPA Funds. All their accounts in commercial Banks should be investigated," Jackson Ude further said.



Source: https://naijagg.com/beta-edus-cronies-who-should-be-immediately-sacked-jackson-ude/

Timi Frank, Prof. PLO Lumumba, Peter Obi, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao and Freedom Jacob Caeser met in Accra, Ghana, for the New African Convention on Sunday.


The Convention, which was billed to hold yesterday (Sunday), was cancelled by the Ghanaian government.


Source: https://naijagg.com/timi-frank-peter-obi-others-storm-ghana-for-new-africa-convention/

Jackson Ude, a Nigerian Government critic has on Saturday questioned the authenticity of the doctorate degree of Nigeria's Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu.


In an X post titled
"IS BETA EDU A REAL DOCTOR OR A FAKE ONE?" Jackson Ude insisted that "Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Minister, Beta Edu needs to be investigated not only for financial crimes but for her academic records."

"Did she actually graduated from the University of Calabar with a Degree in Medicine and Surgery?

"And why did she pay $7,800 to be awarded a Doctor of Public Health from Texila American University run by Texila American University Ltd – Hong Kong (TAU-HK)?"

"And what primary school did Beta Edu attended and what year did she graduated?" Jackson Ude further asked while saying he is "digging deep".



Source: https://naijagg.com/jackson-ude-questions-the-authenticity-of-betta-edus-doctorate-degree/