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AU Appoints, Inducts Atiku's Aide, Phrank Shaibu Into Agenda 2063 Governing Council  The African Union (AU) has appointed the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Hon. Phrank Shaibu as an Ambassador. The induction of Shaibu into the Governing Council of the Pan African AU Agenda 2063 took place on Wednesday, February 4, in Abuja. In a statement signed by the Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, said the Agenda 2063 is the African Union’s 50-year strategic framework (2013-2063) aimed at transforming Africa into a global powerhouse through inclusive, sustainable development, integration, and Pan-Africanism. The Agenda serves as a blueprint for achieving "The Africa We Want," focusing on economic growth, democratic governance, peace, security, and cultural identity.  Ambassador Shaibu’s nomination into the advisory council and ambassador of the Pan-African African Union Agenda 2063 diplomatic mission was contained in...

  The X (formerly known as Twitter) handles of the Special Adviser on Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga and that of the Senior Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu became a theater for hot exchanges over grammatical error and corrections.   The drama ensued after Onanuga, through his X handle @aoanuga1956, made a reaction to the reported incident of vandalism on the rehabilitation work on the Ilesha-Ibadan Expressway.   The presidential adviser had furiously responded to the story, asking that the vandals wrecking havoc on public infrastructure should, according to him, be shot at sight.   “Just shoot these unconscionable vandals/thieves at sight. They are worst species of citizenships,” Onanuga said in a tweet posted at 8:09 am on Sunday.   Few hours after the post, Shaibu replied to it through his handle, @phrankangel at 1:43 pm, dismissing the remarks by Onanuga as, “lawlessness.” ...

The Parliamentary Watch Initiative (PWI) has dismissed allegations that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a N246.77 billion salaries budget, describing the claim as misleading and a misrepresentation of Nigeria’s budgeting process. In a statement signed by its Convener, Amuta Gabriel Amuta, the civic oversight group said it conducted a full-scale investigation into the mandate, operations and financial structure of the NEDC and found the commission to be operating responsibly and within its statutory mandate. According to the group, its extensive forensic review of budget documents, statutory provisions and oversight reports showed that the NEDC under the leadership of its chairman, Major General Paul C. Tarfa (Rtd) and the Managing Director/CEO, Mohammed Goni Alkali is on track and performing beyond expectations for a relatively young development agency. The Parliamentary Watch Initiative explained that the N246.77 billion figure frequently cited in pub...

The All African Students Union (ASSU) has awarded former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari with a distinguished Award in Leadership and Services.  The ward which was presented during the inauguration of the President of the Union, Comrade Osisiogu Osikenyi, in an elaborate ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs auditorium, in Accra Ghana, at the weekend, highlighted the achievements of Senator Yari during his tenure as Zamfara State Governor, Chairman, Nigeria Governor's Forum (NGF), and now a serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  Abdulaziz Yari is being celebrated across Africa as an icon of modern Nigeria, using his contributions towards Humanitarian activities, political development and critical infrastructural improvement as a base for African leadership and mentorship series. The Award which was presented by the African students union leaders led by the President, Comrade Osisiogu Osikenyi from Nigeria, the deputy...

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon Philip Agbese, has dismissed claims by Senator Ali Ndume.(Borno South) that the tax laws recently passed tax laws were falsified, describing it as “sheer mischief.”  He insisted that due legislative processes were followed and that issues being raised have already been addressed institutionally. Speaking in an interview on Friday in Abuja, Agbese described the allegations by Senator Ndume as misleading and capable of creating unnecessary tension and public distrust in the legislature. He said it was wrong for anyone to suggest that the National Assembly altered or concealed provisions of the tax laws, stressing that both chambers were committed to transparency and accountability. According to him, the House had already taken proactive steps by setting up a committee to examine concerns surrounding the tax legislation, making insinuations of cover-up or legislative fraud unfounded. “It is sheer mischief to sugg...

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)  has said that the commissioning of the Tudun Biri Resettlement Scheme in Kaduna State reflects the Federal Government’s transition from emergency relief to structured post-conflict recovery. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, stated this on Friday at the inauguration of the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC) in Igabi Local Government Area. Umar, who chairs the Project Implementation Unit, said the intervention demonstrates a deliberate focus on planned resettlement, livelihood restoration and social reintegration of displaced persons. She said the project, coordinated by the Office of the Vice President, followed technical assessments and consultations after the Dec. 3, 2023 drone incident that caused casualties and displacement in Tudun Biri community. According to her, the Kaduna component of RSPIC includes several housing sites, with Tudun Biri delivering 133 housing units, follow...