President Tinubu Told To Open A Consulate Office In Chicago By Nigerians In Diaspora.

The Nigeria Diaspora Initiative has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently approve the establishment of a Consulate Office in Chicago, IIinois, United States, to increase Nigeria's annual Foreign Direct Investment and boost its economic status. This is coming at the hills of the Federal Government announcement of the FDI for the third quarter of 2023 which is at US $59.77 million. According to the group's statement on Wednesday, which suggests it to attract an investments that could bring growth to the Nigerian economy, especially when other nations are currently facing challenges. They stressed that preventing Nigerians and other investors around the US from travelling long distances to access services provided by the nation's embassy office will scale up FDI yearly. Among those in the teams of the advocacy for the creation and establishment of the consulate are Prof Shaffideen Amuwo, a Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of IIinois Chicago, Alh. Tunji Quadri, a US-based cyber security expert and the General Coordinator of Nigeria Diaspora Initiative, Mr. Tolani Banire, a Member with vast experience in the Aviation Industry, Dr. Oluwagoke Ajayi, a seasoned Engineer and contractor with the US Department of Defense, Dr. Victor Onafuye Jonathan, an Information Technology expert, and Hon. Femi Odere. The statement which was signed by NDI Coordinator, Alhaji Tunji Quadri, they maintained that the consulate office would not serve as merely a bureaucratic expansion, but a symbolic avenue for the Federal Government to engage with the Nigerians abroad especially those in the United States.

FCT, 14 States risk attacks, FG says

At the back of the resurgence of the mass abduction of pupils, the Federal Government has stated that schools in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are at risk of attacks by the terrorising bandits and insurgents. The National Coordinator of Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, Hajia Halima IIiya, confirmed to newsmen on Sunday, that the data of at-risk schools had been collected for intervention. IIiya did not mentioned the states during her interview, but the Commander of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre, Nigeria Security, and Civil Defence Corps, Hammed Abodunrin, state that the names includes Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Benue, Yobe, Katsina, FCT, Kebbi, Sokoto, Plateau, Zamfara and other three states. About 465 pupils, teachers, and women were abducted in the past week are still in the custody of their abductors. In Sokoto State, 15 pupils of an Islamiya school were kidnapped in the early hours of Saturday, exactly less than 72 hours after 287 school children and teachers were kidnapped from the LEA primary school and the Government Secondary School both at Kuriga, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Although, 28 of them have been reported to have escaped from captivity. A few before the Kaduna incident, 200 female Internally Displaced Persons were taken away by terrorists in Borno State. Report has it that the women were kidnapped in Ngala, the headquarters of Gambarou Ngala in Borno State while fetching firewood in the bush. Meanwhile, 9 of the women were reported to have gain back freedom on Sunday, now remaining about 191 still in captive. Penultimate Thursday, bandits abducted an undisclosed number of people in the Gonin-Gora community in the same residents to barricade the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway in protest. As response to the April 2014 abduction of the Chibok school girls, the Safe Schools Initiative was launched by the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education and private sector leaders at the World Economic Forum Africa. The initiative entails a combination of school based interventions, community interventions to protect schools and special measures for at-risk populations. Safe Schools Fund was inaugurated with $10 million contribution by the Federal Government and another $10 million pledged from the private sector. In further support for the programme, the Federal Government budgeted N15bn for the SSI in the 2023 fiscal year. Speaking on the programme in an interview with one of our newsman on Sunday, IIiya explained that the implementation of the SSI had started in several states. Responding to questions on what was being done to fortify schools against bandit attacks, she said, "The project has taken off. We commenced implementation in 2023 with the flag off of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre, which we intend to replicate at the state and local government levels.

Dreaded Nigerian Cultist Who Always Embark on Kidnapping and Macheting Arrested by Malaysian Police Alongside Some of his Gang Members

A notorious cultist leader who has been declared wanted for committing a series of crimes has finally been arrested by the Malaysian police. He is said to be popularly known as Banks, he was arrested on the same day himself and some other members of his gang tried to kidnap a Nigerian right in front of a hotel at Jalan Jijang Apang Park area. Luck ran out for the said notorious criminals who had in the past kidnapped, machetted and in most cases held their victims hostage for days or weeks while collecting money from victims' families back home in Nigeria. In some cases collect the victims ATM card as victims release their pin numbers after so much torture from this unforgiven gangs. Some Nigerians who have fallen victims to these gangs have logged a series of complaints with the Malaysian police Special Criminal Investigation Department at Dan Wangi Police Station. Mr. Banks, according to his alias who hid behind the name Eben Godwin whose real name AMADI GODSWILL OBINNA, has been under the police trail for sometime now until he was finally caught alongside some of his gangs who went for another kidnapping outing as shown in the CCTV footage released by the hotel management where they were unsuccessful with their criminal act. Upon the arrest of the gang members, these were the names found on them as means of document, Samuel Ukon, Ugorji Chikaodinaka, Kenedy Iwuoha, Eben Godwin, Francis Uzondy, Henry Dagogo and James Iretekhai. Although investigation is still ongoing to ascertain if truly these id’s, passport or document found with them truly belongs to them.

Ace Journalist's Wife Mrs. Mary Nwaeke Charges Graduates of ICC in Benin to be Determined in Making a Difference

Mrs. Mary Efekhoba Nwaeke, who is the Guest Speaker at the 2021 Graduation Day ceremony of Immaculate Conception College (ICC) Benin City, Edo State, has encourage the graduating students not to be discouraged with what the society holds for them after schooling but rather to be determined to make a difference despite all odds. The wife of Delta State born Ace TV Reporter, Mr. Nkem Nwaeke, urges the graduating students on the power to find their own path lies ahead of them just as she inspired them with her experiences upon completion of college about three decades ago. Mrs. Mary Nwaeke further urges the graduating students to remain good ambassadors of their alma-mata while reflecting on what they have acquired over the years in the four walls of the college, and premises where the event is held in Benin city the Edo State capital. "She further stated Junior and Senior Secondary School's curricula are to equip students in advancing to higher institutions of learning or to join the workforce as some of us did after our Secondary School examinations. Should you choose either way, remember that what lies ahead will be exciting, new, challenging and achievable." Mrs. Nwaeke reminded the graduant's that how prepared they are to face challenges of life matters, stressing that there was nothing wrong for them to be anxious, uncertain and scared as they proceed with life, but they should progress in line with the sound foundation from their upbringing and lessons acquired from their teachers. "Let me tell you that I too felt anxious when I got the invitation to be the Guest Speaker of this event. My first thought was, why me? And then I asked myself, am I worthy of this responsibility? What can I say to inspire these highly intelligent and impressionable graduates? These young men from one of the most reputable, respectable, distinguished and character-building Secondary Schools in South South Nigeria, whose alumni are amongst the finest breed of professionals in all spheres of human endeavour within and outside this country." "As these questions and doubts ran through my mind, an answer came to me in a quote from the Book of 1 Timothy 4:12 which my father, late John Domen Omoaregba, persistently instilled in and reiterated to my siblings and I while we were growing up: 'Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers (even to unbelievers), in what you say, how you live, in your love, your faith and your purity." "These words which sounded as if my father was saying them anew, opened up a flood in me, a flood filled with many lessons and experiences that have sharpened my life, culminating in the right direction to the privilege to stand before you all today in my full capacity as a wife, mother, mentor, an administrator, an intriguing voice worthy of speaking, affirming and inspiring others", she emphasized. In her motivational speech, Mrs. Nwaeke boosted the morale of the graduating students while challenging them to avoid living other people's dreams but to find their passion and follow it. "And so, to be the very best both for yourself, society and the world at large, is a decision for you to make and persistently work at in order to achieve your goals. I encourage you to believe in yourselves and your dreams while navigating the ways through success not undermining the challenges that life after now provides." "Avoid living other people's dreams: Find your passion and act on it today. Your passion must be something that is exacting and satisfying to you as it is important to the world. Your passion should be something that matters, it should be what adds value, alleviates suffering, restores hope, solves a problem or proffers answers to a fundamental question. Your passion should inspire people to say, 'Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created." In continuation she stated, "There will be ups and downs, highs and lows. There will be times when you will struggle with the rightness of an action, when you will try to justify a particular cause in the face of its obviously being wrong. There will be times when you will almost believe those who make statements like, 'who school epp?, last last, school na scam', 'the end justifies the means'. There still will be times when you will doubt what you have been told by everyone who mattered to you in your life's journey and experiences. When you get to such points in your life, let the Book of Mark 11:23-24 guide you. It says, "But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart, you can pray for anything and if you believe that you have received it, it will be yours." Mrs. Nwaeke commended the management of ICC Benin for equipping the students with the fundamentals, basic knowledge, skills and attitude to boost their confidence and to help them achieve their dreams, even as she challenged the young graduates to remain the pride of their parents and alma-mata. "Today, I sum up all of these experiences as my punch-line: You Have The Power to Create Your Own Path! My dear graduant's, the world needs your will, it needs your imagination, your courage, your appetite for adventure and healthy competitiveness. The world needs your hands, minds and your hearts. More than ever before, make your every action count." "I Congratulate all of you for achieving this feat in your lives as graduates of ICC Benin City. I enjoin you all to remain good ambassadors of this worthy institution. Let it be a task for fulfillment", she concluded. The Principal of the School, Rev Fr. (Dr) Anthony Ekhaisomi and others in their remarks commended the topic for the lecture and the brilliant presentation of the Guest Speaker, saying that issues raised and explained were very impressive and impactful.

BREAKING: The Leader of IPOB Brought to Court Today

Today the 21st day of October 2021, the leader of the federal government of Nigeria proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra's (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was brought to court by DSS for his trial. There was a series of uproar as strict security personnel barred lot's of journalists, lawyers, activists, traditional rulers/chiefs, and as well concerned Nigerians were all deprived access into the court where the trial is to be held. The situation led to much anger as most Nigerians grip with the disbelief that the trial is nothing but a secret trial.

Representatives from Ohaneze Ndigbo, the social cultural organization of the Igbo people were also denied access into the court. Nnamdi Kanu pleaded not guilty to all charges, as Justice Binta Nyanko adjourned the trial to 10 November 2021. Also Kanu was pronounced to be returned to the DSS custody instead of Kuje Correctional Center in Abuja as an earlier filing request made by the led Counsel of Mr. Kanu to transfer him from the DSS cell. At the end of today's trial, Mr. Kanu led counsel Barr. Ejiofor told newsmen that they will be returning to court again on 10th November 2021, he aired his displeasure for security not allowing people and some Igbo leaders access into the court, as he said he hopes that will change in the next court seating as scheduled.

PHOTO-NEWS: From The Memorial Walk For End Sars Protester

Popular Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore, Deji Adeyanju, Nigerian comedian popularly known as Real Warri Pikin and many other Nigerians took part in the peaceful walk starting from the unity fountain Abuja. As they processed from the unity fountain towards the National Assembly gate, they were met with a large number of police personnels who blocked the road and made them turn back from heading towards the Nigeria National Assembly on Wednesday 20th October, 2021. Below are some of the images taken by "SR" emerging from the peaceful walk.

Today Marks One Year Since #EndSars Lekki Tollgate Shooting

The Nigerian youths on 20th October, 2020 gathered at the ever busy Lekki Tollgate to call upon the Nigerian Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. The protesting youths came up with five key demands, some of which are better welfare for the police, and the highly brutalized unit of the police called Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) to be disbanded. Today Wednesday 20th 2021, commemorate one year since the lekki tollgate shooting, and young Nigerians have taken it upon themselves to march in remembrance of those that were allegedly killed, injured and still arrested since last year. The one year commemoration work took place in Lagos State, Abuja the capital of Nigeria and some other States as lot’s of Nigerian youths carried out a peaceful walk as the remembrance to the October 20 2020 protest.