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September 4, 2024 President Tinubu Assures That Economic Reforms Will Birth Sustainable Development

President Tinubu Assures That Economic Reforms Will Birth Sustainable Development

President BOLA TINUBU has said that his administration remained committed to sustainable growth through the effective implementation of ongoing economic reforms.

The President made the remark at a meeting with Chinese President, XI JINPING, in Beijing, China.

In his remarks, JINPING celebrated the strong mutual understanding between Nigeria and China since the establishment of diplomatic ties over the past 50 years.

He pledged that China and Nigeria would continue to work closely within the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation – FOCAC framework as a model of cooperation between nations.

The FOCAC Summit is scheduled to begin today and will end on Friday, September 6, 2024.

September 3, 2024 Victor Osimhen Moves to Galatasaray on Loan

Victor Osimhen Moves to Galatasaray on Loan

VICTOR OSIMHEN has agreed to join Turkish side, Galatasaray in what would bring to an end the uncertainty surrounding the future of his footballing career.

OSIMHEN who has had a frosty relationship with Napoli since a social media incident from last season was on the verge of joining Saudi side, Al Ahli and then Chelsea, but both deals collapsed. PSG had also earlier indicated interest in the Super Eagles forward.

According to reports, OSIMHEN has now agreed to join Galatasaray but is also seeking a review of some of the terms of his contract with Napoli. It is also reported that Galatasaray has already arranged for a jet to convey VICTOR OSIMHEN.

Galatasaray is expected to cover about 10Million Euros as salary of VICTOR OSIMHEN until the end of the season. The Loan deal agreed with Napoli does not include any buy option.

September 3, 2024 United Kingdom to Withhold Military Equipment from Isreal

United Kingdom to Withhold Military Equipment from Isreal

The United Kingdom has suspended some export licences for military equipment to Israel, as the war continues to rage between Isreal and Hamas in Palestine.

UK Foreign Secretary, DAVID LAMMY said there is a clear risk that items exported to Israel might be used in “serious violations of international humanitarian law.

Israel’s Defence Minister, YOAV GALLANT says he is “deeply disheartened” by the decision, while Israeli Foreign Minister, ISRAEL KATZ says the development sends a “problematic” message to Hamas.

It comes as protests continue in Israel, including one outside Prime Minister, BENJAMIN NETANYAHU’s residence, aimed at forcing the government to secure a hostage release deal with Hamas.

September 3, 2024 AKIPCON Set for Oil and Gas Book Launch

AKIPCON Set for Oil and Gas Book Launch

The Akwa Ibom Oil Producing Community Development Network, AKIPCON is inviting the general public to the presentation and launch of the book, titled: “State Security Management, Hydrocarbon Pollution, Environment and Implications on Human Rights in Nigeria”.

The book, Co-authored by AKIPCON President-General, Dr. UFOT A. PHENSON and the General Secretary, Evang. EMMANUEL E. BASSEY is scheduled to take place on Thursday 5th September, 2024 at the Civil Service Auditorium, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo, by 11am.

According to a Release by the General Secretary of AKIPCON, Evang. EMMANUEL E. BASSEY, Governor UMO ENO as well as the former Governor of the State, Obong VICTOR ATTAH is expected as Special Guests of Honour.

Also expected at the occasion are other dignitaries within and outside the State, while the Executive Director of Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) and a 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize (Noble Green Prize) Winner for Africa, Dr. CHIMA WILLIAMS will chair the event.

According to the release, Prof. ETIEBEN AKPAN of University of Calabar, will be the book presenter, while the Progenitor and Founder of Uyo Book Club, Dr. UDEME NNANA, will review the book. The release further states that Chief SUNNY UDONSEK, Obong Uforo 1 of Ibibio land and Leader, Oniong Development Union, ONNA LGA will be the Chief Host.

According to the organizers of the event, the Fathers of the day will be the Paramount Ruler of ONNA, Akwa Edidem RAYMOND T. INYANG, Paramount Ruler of Itu, Edidem (Dr.) EDET AKPAN INYANG as well as the Paramount Ruler of Ikot Ekpene, Okuku OKON UDO UKUT,

The event which is organized by AKIPCON will feature conferment of Grand Patrons on some Paramount Rulers of the State while Professor FELICIA EDU-UWEM ETIM, and Chief Mrs. JANET AMBA of UrueOffong/Uruko LGA will be conferred with the award of Grand Matrons while Dr. NESTOR UDOH, Writer and Publisher of the book titled: CIVIL WAR CHILD will also be honoured.

The book to be launched is an outstanding material in the promotion of Internal, National and International Security as well as Oil and Gas industry. The High point of the event will be the inauguration of the State Executives of AKIPCON and Local Government Coordinating Committees in the thirty-one (31) Local Government Areas of the state.

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