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 By Aviashima Toom, Abuja On Sunday July 25, Nigeria celebrated its 15th National Diaspora Day under the theme: “Diaspora Integration for National Peace and Development”.  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration launched this event in 2006 in recognition of the diaspora’s contribution to national development.  The 2021 virtual celebration in the form of a webinar was organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), an organisation that provides a platform to engage Nigerians in the diaspora in policies, projects and participation in the socio-economic, cultural and political development of the country. In her opening remarks, Chairperson of NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa noted the inextricable link between peace and development. Her remarks were pertinent in light of the ongoing security quagmire in Nigeria, ranging from Boko Haram terrorism to the Niger-Delta crisis, the farmer-herder conflict and kidnappings by “bandits”. Dabiri-Erewa called

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has called on the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) to help counter the false narratives by secessionist groups, insurgents and anarchists who portray Nigeria in a bad light. The Minister made the call in Abuja on Tuesday when he received members of NIDO, UK Chapter, on a courtesy visit.   “As an organized and well connected group, i implore NIDO to leverage its contacts in government circles, parliamentary groups and global think tanks in world capitals to help change the narrative and sweep the carpet off the feet of secessionist groups, insurgents and anarchists who are bent on pushing false narratives to portray Nigeria in bad light. ”I have no doubt that you will take this call seriously and do everything in your power to change the narrative for the better,” he said. Alhaji Mohammed said the Buhari Administration considers Nigerians in Diaspora as critical stakeholders

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja As part of it's activities to commemorate National Diaspora Day Celebrations, the Nigerian In Diaspora Organization NIDO UK South, has pleadged it commitment and support to Royal School of Educational Therapy Foundation, a school with special disability in Abuja  Chairman of the Organization Bar. Chibuzo Ubochi, disclosed this on Monday when he led NIDO UK South members on a courtesy visit to the School in Abuja. He commended the founder/Educational Therapist for her initiative, said some members of the Organization who are experts in variouse fields especially in Mental Diognosis and other Medical areas, will also assist the school as a way of giving back to the society. He informed that NIDO on it's parts will give a financial support in order to assist the school, emphasizing that, what matters most are donations from the experts which he said will go along way in developing the school. "We know that some Nige

By Reporter Igede Youths have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the redeployment of troops to the disputed boundary between Bonta and Ukpute in Konshisha and Oju Local Government Areas (LGAs), Benue to forestall further loss of lives and property. The Igede Youth made the appeal through its Spoke man, Mr Thomas Ogar on Sunday while briefing newsmen in Makurdi. Ogar stated that the crisis between the two communities started in June 2020, stressing that since then to date so many lives and property were lost. “But with the redeployment of the troops at the disputed boundary peace will be restored. “Also, a military or security post should be established at the boundary to tame the killings and destruction of lives as well as property. “The president should also mandate Gov. Samuel Ortom to deploy all internal security measures to ensure the immediate reopening of the Aliade-Awajir-Oju road,” he said. He disclosed that the road was the only major road that linked the people

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja As part of events leading to the 2021 Annual National Diaspora Day Celebrations, the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation(NIDO United Kingdom South), has earmarked on a Community Development Projects across the 36 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.  The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa who received the NIDO delegation at a ground braking ceremony at the Karu Children's Home, in Abuja, commended NIDO spirit of patriotism, dedication and commitment to ensuring that the less previlage  in the society are catterd for. The NIDCOM Boss noted that Diaspora Voting, Constitutional reform, Diaspora Housing and medical city,  among others are top most on the commission for NIDO   The NIDCOM Boss who was represented by Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Sule Yakubu, gave assurances of constructively engaging the National Assembly to work out a conducive environment f

By Reporter Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) distributed farm inputs to 150 rice farmers in Benue. The Minister of Agriculture, Alhaji Mohammed Nanono performed the function on Wednesday in Makurdi. Represented by the Agricultural Officer, Rice Value Chain, Mr Michael Ameh, Nanono said that 10 states were benefitting from the programme and Benue was one of them. The minister said that the aim was to assist farmers with the inputs to enable them step up production of rice and enhance their income too. “Each farmer will be given 50kg of certified rice seeds, four bags of NPK, two bags of Urea and one litre of soil amender. “They will also be given four litres of pesticides and five litres of pre and post emergence herbicides,” he said. He advised them to make judicious use of the inputs to enable them have bumper harvest. Meanwhile, the Director, Federal Department of Agriculture,

By Aviashima Toom The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya has said the Nigerian Army (NA) remains resolute, more than never before, in its resolve to restoring peace and security in the country. Gen Yahaya stated this Sunday while addressing NA personnel during the reception held after the Interdenominational Church Service in commemoration of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2021, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church, Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja. In a statement on Sunday by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, said that, the COAS reiterated that the NA have been working tirelessly in synergy with other sister Services and security agencies to surmounting the security challenges bedeviling the nation. This he said, has translated into huge operational successes recorded thus far. While urging the personnel to remain steadfast in prayers, he charged all to be determined and resolute in def

By Aviashima Toom The Gombe State governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress five-man Appeal Panel, Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya today submitted his Committee report. The Committee which has Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu as Secretary was set up following the rejection of the outcome of the APC primary that produced Senator Andy Uba as the party standard-bearer for the November 6 governorship primary. Eleven out of the 14 Governorship primary had kicked against the outcome of the June 26 primary. Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and one of the aspirants, George Moghalu had said no primary was conducted in Awka. In league with him were Paul Orajiaka and Edozie Madu, Johnbosco Onunkwo, Ben Etiaba, Amobi Nwaokafor, Chidozie Nwankwo, Geoffo Onyjegbu, Azuka Okwuosa and two others. According to reports the Governor Yahaya led Committee, however, received petitions from five of the aspirants who maintained that the party must conduct a fresh prim