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From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, warmly congratulates the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. This was contained in a statement signed on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the APC National Chairman, Edwin Olofu in Abuja. According to the statement, Dr. Ganduje rejoices with all Muslims for the spiritual renewal and discipline attained during the sacred month of fasting, prayer, and devotion to Almighty Allah.  Urging the faithful to uphold the virtues of piety, selflessness, and compassion that Ramadan represents, while also extending love and kindness to one another, especially the less privileged in society. The APC National Chairman also said, as Nigeria continues on its path of growth and development, he called on Muslims and all citizens to remain steadfast in promo...

From Aviashima Toom The All Progressive Congress (APC) has distanced itself from the Purported Timetable/schedule of activities for it Nationwide Congress In a statement signed on Wednesday by the National Publicity Secretary, APC, Felix Morka in Abuja said that, the timetable/schedule of activities is  fake and did not emanate from the Party The statement read thus; "The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a purported timetable/schedule of activities in circulation for the Party’s nationwide congresses.  "The said timetable/schedule of activities is fake and did not emanate from the Party. The Party has not issued any notice or  timetable/schedule of activities for congresses as it has yet to make any decision in that regard.  "A valid notice or schedule of activities for congresses will be communicated through the Party’s official information platforms in due course.  The statement urgent Party members, officials, the...

From Aviashima Toom,  Abuja Sen. Eteng J Williams representing Cross River Central Senatorial District has been described as an Emerging Pan-Nigerian Statesman by Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) awarding him  the "Performing Senator" Award in Abuja. The Coalition of Civil Society Groups reaffirming his statesmanship defined the true meaning of statesman according to the Merriam-Webster, as a someone who is versed in the principles or art of government, especially; one actively engaged in conducting the business of  a government or in shaping its policies. Simply put, a statesman is a wise, skilled, experienced and respected political leader  or figure.  The Leader of the CSOs groups, Myke Ngbe said the definition is a perfect match of what Senator Eteng Jonah Williams is fast becoming, in  the political landscape of Cross River State in particular and Nigeria in general. He added that the senator’s rising political ...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has  commended the leadership and membership of the National Assembly for the swift approval of President Bola Tinubu’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers state, as constitutionally stipulated.  This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary, NPS, Felix Morka in Abuja. According to him, the 10th Assembly has today demonstrated patriotism by putting the interest of peace and security of the people of Rivers state first, and uniting in the national interest. Adding that In that regard, "we particularly applaud the opposition caucus for rising above partisanship in support of the proclamation". He said He also said, the President is committed to ensuring peace, maintaining law and order, protecting critical national assets in Rivers state, and ultimately, restoring constitutional order in which all three arms of government - executive, legislature and ...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja In a proactive response to the increasing threats posed by Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), including Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has collaborated with the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), to develop a comprehensive National Curriculum for its Explosive Ordnance Disposal - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Formation.  This was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. He said that, the curriculum will encompass critical areas such as detection, investigation, interdiction, and the neutralization of these threats, equipping Police Operatives with essential knowledge and skills related to CBRN/WMD threats, thereby improving their detection and response capabilities to potential incidents.  "As part of the broader vision for c...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes in recent operations, disrupting criminal activities and apprehending individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting.  In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations officer, FPRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, noted that, the accomplishments are exemplified by the efforts of its several tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS). The statement said, on December 23, 2024, at about 5:50 PM, operatives of FID-STS intercepted one Hauwa Sani, a 30-year-old female resident of Doro village, along the Keffi/Abuja Expressway. It says she was found in possession of 124 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, concealed inside a 5-litre container of palm oil. She confessed that one Nasiru of Daura tasked her to deliver the ammunition to Katsina State. "Further Investi...