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President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja for Addis Ababa to attend the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union summit in Ethiopia. PHOTO:SUNDAY AGHAEZE. FEB 3RD 2022.

Vickyvice:
actually, the problem is after this disaster leaves office, will d next one be better? This is a very serious question each one has to ask himself/ herself. Will Nigerians get small sense next year?

CHIMAOBICCU:
Pls nairaland I have the intention of being a wicked man but I, don't know how to be,
Can anyone give me tips on how to be a wicked man thanks.

Baawaa:
What is the result of the ones he has been participating

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday embark on four-day trip to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, for the 35th Ordinary Session of Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government.

President Buhari will join other African leaders in finding solutions to political, economic and social challenges facing the continent, guided by the theme, “Building Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent: Strengthen Agriculture, Accelerate the Human Capital, Social and Economic Development.’’

On the sideline of the AU meetings, President Buhari will hold bilateral meetings with some leaders, with shared interest in improving trade relations, partnering to tackle security challenges, and maintaining relations with multilateral institutions for sustainable development.

The President will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Agriculture, Mohammed Abubakar and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouk.

The National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno and Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar will also join the President at the AU meetings.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
February 2, 2022
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BobbieZion:
God punish Lordvicodaguru.....

Buhari is a shameless clown!!

SamuelOamen:
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Government to pay N200,000 to four individuals earlier charged with the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

The four, who are now being tried separately on treasonable felony charge, are Bright Chimezie, Chidiebere Onwudike, Benjamin Maduagwu and David Nwaurusi.

Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling on Wednesday, ordered the prosecution to pay each of the defendants N50,000 for stalling proceedings in the case.

The judge's position was informed by the complaint by the defence about the absence of the prosecution lawyer in court and that the defendants were subjected to unnecessary hardship of raising funds to attend court from their base outside Abuja.
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At the mention of the case, no lawyer appeared for the prosecution.

A lawyer, Mrs Adewumi Aluko later walked in mid-way into the proceedings.

Mrs.Aluko said she was from the Federal Ministry of Justice and apologised that the the lead prosecuting lawyer, Labaran Magaji travelled abroad.

She said the prosecution has two witnesses in court but would not want to proceed in Magaji's absence.
She prayed for an adjournment.

Although Mrs. Aluko apologised for the prosecution's inability to proceed, Justice Nyako frowned at the prosecution's conduct and counselled it to be more diligent in handling the case.

Justice Nyako equally extended similar advice to the defence to stop using frivolous applications to delay proceedings in the case that commenced in 2015.
The judge then adjourned till March 17, 2022.

https://thenationonlineng.net/ipob-court-orders-fed-govt-to-pay-kanus-associates-n200000/

OdumegwuOjukwu:
The President is right in his assessment.

Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram, ISWAP and co have roughly 18 month to complete the Nigeria domination agenda under this terror friendly, and divisive regime. When they realize they can't meet their objective within the short time left, they will re-assess their position and begin to tactically, and perhaps strategically withdraw.

Secondly, they know that next regime will not have stomach for expensive, never ending war. A massive slaughter await them in the next schedule. So yes, they would have gotten the signal from their sponsors in high places and corridors of power to retreat.

Tell us something we don't know Mr. President!

kenzysmith:
Oga no dey talk o we all know what happen to super Eagles the last time u talk. Abeg keep quiet

Militant30:
If you check incompetence for dictionary na Buhari picture you go see

Militant30:
If you quote me again I go slap zombie commot for your brain, try am again and receive the baptism of slap.


Nonsense Artifacts.

Truthisunique3:
Still saying "will" "shall" like you are campaigning

Tenure don finish

Franzinni:
2023... is around the corner so the bulldogs will hear thier masters whistle ...

It is only sad that thousands had to die needlessly becasue some people are playing god.

2023 if APC win anything in Nigeria, its because we deserve to continue suffering under clueless tyrany.

Notice all the BMC here on NL are quite... so, NL zombies do have brains afterall.

Militant30:
oga but you tell us you don technically defeat them na which one con dey worry you again

Why you think say we no get brain like some of your followers?

Abeg allow shame to catch you small na,abi you think say all of us na zombified zombie.

See na only the vulture man and the children of the brown teeth of Lagos you can decieve oooo

As a Rivers man I am ashamed of your shame.

heniford2:
Small thing him do his asking for vote to become governor another thieves in making

Militant30:
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IN COMING MONTHS, YOU WILL WITNESS MASSIVE SHIFT FROM INSURGENCY TO PEACE, STABILITY, PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS NIGERIANS IN THE NORTH EAST

Nigerians in the North East will, in the coming months, witness a change from the protracted insurgency to peace and development in their respective communities, President Muhammadu Buhari pledged on Wednesday in Abuja.

The President spoke at the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on the Repatriation, Return and Resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North-East of Nigeria, which preceded the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

He announced that his administration is embarking on a revised approach to addressing the 13-year conflict and insurgency in the region and will not relent in efforts towards a return to peace and normalcy.

''At the advent of this administration in 2015, I pledged to Nigerians that I will restore peace in the North East and return it to the path of development and growth. I remain committed to this promise.

''To the people of the North-East, particularly the children and future of the North-East, we will never forget you and your courage, sacrifice and endurance has been exemplary.

''I pledge to you that in the coming months you will begin to witness a shift away from a protracted insurgency to peace building, stabilization, and ultimately development in your respective communities as we embark on a revised approach to addressing this conflict- A Return to Normalcy,'' he said.

On the terms of Reference for the Committee, the President emphasized that it entails a shift from managing the situation to activating a permanent solution for effective and practicable restoration.

He said the Committee, among others, is expected to develop a concise three-year action plan by the end of March 2022 that incorporates national and state level plans, providing a clear pathway for the restoration of peace and development in the North East.

The Committee, he said, will also develop and implement a phased plan for the repatriation, returns, resettlement of IDPs and restoration of livelihoods, incorporating global best practices that give dignity to the affected populations.

According to the President, they will also be responsible for the development and implementation of a coordinated peace building and reconciliation programme that is culturally appropriate and community driven.

The Committee is also saddled with the responsibility of strengthening collaboration with key donors, development partners and private sector organisations that are critical to the mobilisation of resources and implementation of programmes.

President Buhari charged the Committee members to adopt the guiding principles of accountability, delineation of duty and community-driven methods to address issues.

''Members will dedicate more time to the conduct of field visits to regularly engage with state government, communities and key stakeholders.

''Due to prevailing fiscal constraints, Ministries, Departments and Agencies will utilise existing budgetary resources and repurpose funds to programmes approved under this initiative,'' he said.

President Buhari directed the committee to submit monthly progress report whilst the first progress review meeting will be held in the first week of March 2022.

Underscoring the enormous task ahead of the Committee, the President said:

''History beckons and Nigeria calls on you to be the team that finally charts this new path to the restoration of sustainable progress in the North East and I strongly believe this could lead to the birthing of a template for addressing insurgency and instability in other parts of our country and across the world.

''Failure to deliver on this task you have been assigned is not an option.''

The President also used the occasion to commend Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, who was present at the inauguration with his Gombe counterpart, Inuwa Yahaya, for his unparalleled commitment to his people and exemplary leadership.

The President also expressed appreciation to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) for support in the area of coordination of humanitarian actors and UNDP regional stabilisation facility, which is providing support in the area of security and the rule of law.

The members of the Presidential Committee on the Repatriation, Return and Resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North-East are:

The Ministers of Finance, Budget & National Planning; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice; Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management & Social Development; Interior; Foreign Affairs and Defence.

Others are the National Security Adviser, Inspector- General of Police, Chief of Defence Staff, Director General, State Security, Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Director-General, North-East Development Commission, Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants & Internally Displaced Persons, Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency and Chief of Defence Intelligence.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
February 2, 2022

Xscape1993:
Waste of time and money. No single person will vote for the evil party in Benue state. There is no APC in Benue state in the first place.

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government remains committed to honouring promises made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent disruptive strikes, engender uninterrupted academic programmes and improve funding of education institutions.

The President made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) led by the Co-Chairs, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev’d Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle.

Commending the leadership of NIREC for intervening in the year-long strike by ASUU and holding consultations with the parties, the President said no society which wishes itself well neglects its educational system and all its component parts.

President Buhari urged NIREC that in its subsequent consultations with members of ASUU, it is important that they share with them that Government regards them and the service they provide to the nation very highly.

''However, they should be cognizant of the fiscal pressures that we are currently facing. Nevertheless, we remain committed to honoring our promises.

''For their part, I would like to encourage ASUU to continue to work with us towards finding resolutions to the challenges that confront us.

''My administration is committed to this engagement and dialogue, and I urge them to stay the course towards a joint resolution in the best interest of our children and nation,'' he said.

Responding to issues raised by the leadership of NIREC on finding sustainable solutions to the perennial and disruptive strikes that threaten the sanctity and integrity of the nation’s university system, the President said he had directed his Chief of Staff, the Honourable Ministers of Labour and Employment and Education to make resolving this issue a priority.

The President said he had received briefing from the Minister of Labour, detailing where we are today given the various interested parties, and he apprised the meeting as follows:

''To show our commitment, several payments have been made over the last 6 months, addressing several of the issues you raised - details of which the Minister of Labour and Employment can make available to you.

''Funding has also been provided for infrastructure development across several public universities and several of them have begun drawing down on this facility to improve their level of infrastructure

''Finally, and perhaps the most contentious of issues regarding the decision to use either the Integrated Payroll and Personal Information System (IPPIS) or the University Transparency Accountability Solutions (UTAS).

''As you may be aware, IPPIS was introduced as a means of blocking leakages. Through IPPIS, the Federal Government was able to save over N100 billion annually from the core civil service alone. In view of the resistance from ASUU we devised UTAS which is now on the table.

''I have also been informed that the System Assessment Report conducted by NITDA has been shared by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy to all stakeholders including ASUU, and they are to make the appropriate modifications and report their recommendations.''

CAN President, while speaking on behalf of the Council, said the meeting with the President was on the single point of averting strikes in the universities and the challenges of ASUU, which they consider to be of national interest.

Dr Ayokunle told the President that from NIREC’s meeting with ASUU on January 10, 2022, the university lecturers outlined that the bone of contention between the Union and Federal Government centred on eight issues including inconclusive renegotiation of 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement, UTAS, IPPIS and distortion in salary payment challenges.

According to him, other contentious issues are visitation panels to Federal Universities report issues, funding for revitalisation of public universities, earned academic allowance, state universities and promotion arrears.

The NIREC leadership, while acknowledging that some of the issues have been addressed by the Government, appealed to President Buhari to direct the immediate return to the table to conclude the re-negotiation of the 2009 agreement.

''If the renegotiation process continues to conclusion, issues that the Government is not comfortable with can be re-negotiated with a view to reaching only implementable agreements. We believe that with renegotiation in place, other issues will be adequately addressed along the line,'' the NIREC Co-Chair said.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
February 1, 2022

Himtulie247:
And yet he was able to beat your intelligence and become your President Twice and Military Head of State .

kenzysmith:
Buhari is too dull to be a king maker he shouldn't just try it no be everything be power

President Muhammadu Buhari receives the President of the Senate Dr Ahmad Lawan in an audience at the State house. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. 1ST FEBRUARY 2022

helinues:
How incoherent can one be?

Freestainworld:
Trust our people, the number of HIV patients will sky rocket over night, anyway Na way

Karlovych:

helinues:
And where are they going to source the money from?

They shouldn't tell us it is via another loans oo

inoki247:
launch this launch that...

Looting left nd right...