CRD ROCK CITY LUGBE

 CRD ROCK CITY is A residential community inside Federal housing authority lugbe in Abuja, Nigeria's Federal capital territory.

CRD ROCK CITY is actually the A.K.A of CRD Lugbe 1 Layout with registered name at the CAC as CRD Lugbe 1 layout residence association.

CRD ROCK CITY Boast of H5ouses occupied serving and

retired public servants, engineers, media personalities, businessmen and women, a church and yet to be completed shoping plaza

CRD ROCK CITY is bordered on the North by Oil spring Estate, AMAC Market on the East, River Park Estate on the west and a rock on the south.

CRD ROCK CITY is a serene environment and all owners of lands have obtained them authentically from AMAC authorities and Development control.

CRD ROCK CITY officials have said it has no legal issue with any individual or groups except

Wike, Gov Diri's Wife, HRM Biobelemoye Receive Award on Boxing Day

 *GOV WIKE, MRS DIRI,HRM BIOBELEMOYE, OTHERS TO BE HONOURED ON BOXING DAY.* 

Rivers State Governor,  Chief Barrister Ezenmo Nyesom Wike, Her Excellency, Dr Gloria Duoye Diri, wife of Bayelsa State governor, Medical and Health Workers Union president , HRM, King Biobelemoye Josiah, Ogbodo VIII, the amanayabo of opu-nembe kingdom are among several others to be honoured at the fourth Bayesa media network award, 2022.

The organisers of the annual  “Bayelsa Media Network Awards” (BMNA), say the award, which is the 4th in series since it began about five years ago, is a yearly award put together by notable media stakeholders in the state to honour deserving private and public office-holders and others who have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers and professions.

A statement by the Project Manager, Mr. Blessing Ozegbe, says the rationale behind the awards was the need to recognise and further boost the morale of Nigerians who have excelled in their various fields of endeavour and have impacted humanity.

Ozegbe noted that preparations for the 2022 edition of the awards have reached advanced stage, assuring that only credible individuals will be recognised and honoured.

He described this year’s awardees as “hardworking, competent, resilient, visionary and persons that have displayed exemplary leadership qualities and character”.

The Project Manager noted that the recipients were selected after an independent and transparent monitoring and investigative process which was devoid of any form of lobbying.

An elated Ozegbe, who was upbeat about a successful occasion this year, also gave the names of some of the recipients aside the Rivers State Governor, Wife of the Bayelsa State Governor, HRM Josiah; As Bayelsa State deputy Gov., Senator Lawrence Ehwrudjakpo,  Sen. Degi Eremienyo, Senator Representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District and The chief Whip, Bayelsa State House of Assembly;Hon. Ebiowou Koku-Obiyai;.

Others, according to the organisers, are; the Chairman, Bayelsa State Local Government Service Commission, Chief Lambert Ototo; Executive Chairman, Ahoada-West Council area of Rivers State, Hon. Hope Ikiriko; and his Vice Chairman.

Also to receive awards are the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Education, Dr Gentle Emelah, and his counterparts from the Ministries of Health and Culture and Tourism, Dr. Pabara Igwele and Dr. Iti Orugbani, respectively.

The organisers also mentioned other awardees as H.R.H Sunny Jacob, Paramount Ruler, Edagberi/Betterland Community, Rivers State, Pastor Mercy Dan, H.R.H Egbekun Blessing, and ASP. Oguche Emmanuel.

The organizers noted that the ceremony would take place at the Ernest Sesei Ikoli Press Centre, NUJ Secretariat, Azikoro Road, Ekeki, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on December 26th 2022.

Bill To Establish FCE Bassambiri, Bayelsa State,Scales Second Reading at Senate.

 

Brass and Nembe Local Government Areas, in Opu-Nembe Kingdom of Bayelsa State, yet to have the presence of a federal institution may soon have one, as   Bill Seeking To Establish Federal College Of Education(FCE), Bassambiri passes second reading on the floor of senate

The people of Bassambiri in opu-nembe Kingdom  of Bayesa State will soon be a proud Kingdom home to a federal College Of Education.

This is as the bill for the establishment of FCE Bassambiri scales second reading on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, ON Tuesday, September 21,2021.

Sponsoor of the bill and Senator Biobarakuma Degi -Eremienyo representing Bayelsa East in the red Chamber is optimistic that the people of opu-nembe Kingdom will soon have an institution to further boost education development, especially Teacher Education in the area.

If approved FCE Bassambiri is expected to increase peace and unity for a  people who have just elected A first class king after so many years, the Ogbodo Viii,  Amanayabo Opu-nembe, HRM Biobelemoye Josiah, will be the destination for quality teacher education pursuit  not only in Bayelsa, but in the entire South South geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

Also a bill to establish the federal colleges of Education in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, sponsored by Senator Biodum Olujimu scaled second reading in

the Senate on Tuesday white lawmakers passed a bill to establish orthopaedic hospital in Dekina, Kogi State and Federal Medical Centre in  Deba, Gombe State.

The Senate’s approval for the establishment of the federal health institution in Kogi followed the consideration of report presented by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Senator Yahaya Oloriegbe.

Oloriegbe in his presentation observed that Nigeria is one of the densely populated countries in the world which “is plagued with poverty and an exceedingly high burden of disease.”

He said Orthopaedics such as musculoskeletal disorders, spine disease, cancers, tumours and congenital defects are suffered by many citizens without adequate care.

He explained that orthopaedic hospitals are important in improving health care in patients, adding that locating one in Dekina would bring healthcare closer to residents of densely populated urban and rural communities.

The bill for the establishment of FMC in Gombe was sponsored by Senator Danjuma Goje and referred to the Committee on Health.

Breaking:Legendary Nigerian Maestro, Sir Victor Uwaifo Dies...Buhari, Others Mourn

Professor Sir Victor Uwaifo, MON was born on March 1, 1941 and was a musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor and University lecturer. 

A music legend, first Honorable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Nigeria. He was the winner of the first gold disc in Africa for Joromi released in 1965 and seven other gold discs in Guitar boy, Arabade, Ekassa series and Akwete music. 

He is recognised as the most educated performing music legend, musical instrument inventor, artist, worldwide with a B.A Honors (first class valedictorian), Masters degree and Ph.D in Architectural Sculpture, University of Benin, Nigeria.

Uwaifo, who has a total of twelve golden records to date, has travelled to many countries, including the United States, Russia, Japan, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Romania, Germany, France, Hungary, Rome, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Benin Republic, Spain, and Canada.

He died on August 28,

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with family, friends and associates of legendary musician and multi-talented artiste, Sir Victor Uwaifo, who passed on Saturday, leaving a legacy of successes in many areas of life, including academia and administration.

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President, Media & Publicity in a statement says the President joins the Nigerian music industry and performing artistes, home and abroad, in mourning the former first Honourable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism (Edo State), who was also the first musician and instrumentalist to be given National Honours Merit, Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in 1983.

President Buhari believes the renowned musician, with global appeal and recognitions, lived for many firsts, which include invitation to the State House by four presidents and Heads of State, and winner of a gold disc in Africa for his song, “Joromi’’, released in 1965 at the age of 24.

The President notes the glory that Sir Uwaifo brought to Nigeria through his international tours, and the active role he played in national development, returning to school to get a first degree at age 54 with first class honours, masters degree at 56, and a doctorate at 77.

President Buhari prays for the soul of the departed musician, writer, sculptor, musical instrument inventor and university lecturer, knowing the entire country, particularly the music industry, will sorely miss him.

Nigeria Calls for Increased Cooperation in ARLAC

Nigeria has stated that only improved labour administration through closer cooperation among the member countries of the African Regional Labour Centre(ARLAC) will equip them for  increasing  challenges in the world of work. 

Charles Akpan ,Deputy Director Press and Public Relations, in A statement said the charge is contained in a key note address by the Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige to the 47th Governing Council meeting of the organization which held virtually, yesterday , 26 August , 2021.

Said Ngige, “Nigeria will continue to push for closer cooperation among ARLAC member States as a way to strengthen the administration of labour and enhance the capacity of the administrators  for the challenges in the world of work. 

“ With closer cooperation and peer evaluation, our quest for better  trained labour administrators, with capacity  in social and economic roles and  equipped with competence to impact on others  becomes easier. 

“ I therefore reiterate Nigeria’s position for the comprehensive evaluation of the progress in the implementation of the ARLAC re-engineering process by the International Labour Organisation(ILO) to ensure that the centre operates in line with the global best practices.” 

The highlight of the meeting included a ministerial symposium termed  “Skills Development and Lifelong Learning” which is an adaptation of an earlier series by the ILO in 2020. 

The symposium  highlights the importance of quality education and training, provision of relevant skills to the young and adult  in order to equip them for the future of work where technological innovation like artificial intelligence, demographic and climate change   will limit skills with attendant negative consequences on jobs.

The meeting also witnessed the election of   the new members of the executive office of ARLAC with Zimbabwe as Chair as well as Ghana, Sudan, Estwatini and Kenya as vice chairpersons for West , North, South and East Africa regions. 

Senator Ngige  attended the virtual  meeting alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr. Peter Tarfa,  Director General of the National Productivity Centre , Dr. Kashim Akor and the Acting Director of Productivity Measurement and Standard, Juliana Adebambo.

With headquarters in Zimbabwe, African Regional Centre (ARLAC ) is the ILO regional body for the English speaking African nations , providing  platform for their Ministers of Labour and Lmployment as well as  Manpower and Social Welfare to build labour administration in the region.  

    

Ngige Knocks Falana Over Comments Asking Striking Resident Doctors Not To Resume After Case in Court.

The Federal Government  has reprimanded  Human Rights lawyer and Acting Chairman of the civil society coalition,  Alliance for Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB)  Mr. Femi Falana for advising members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)  to continue their strike despite the ruling of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria suspending the action.  

 A statement from the Office of the Minister of Labour and Employment, signed by Emmanuel  Nzomiwu said, “ the attention of the Honourable Minster of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has been drawn to various in media reports in which Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) who  is  the Acting Chairman of the  Alliance for Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond advised striking NARD doctors to ignore the National Industrial Court  Order for all parties  to wit; the Federal Ministry of Health/FG and NARD,  in the dispute before it,  “to suspend all hostilities forthwith,  pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice,” with the matter accordingly adjourned to September 15, 2021  for hearing of the motion on notice and  any other pending application. 

The Minister chided Mr. Falana for offering a very strange interpretation of the court order in which he didn’t  represent any of the parties when the case was first mentioned on August 16, 2021 and  wondered what he stood to gain by using his position  to misadvise  young doctors  in specialist training,  to continue to  ignore or disobey an order of court of competent jurisdiction to stop their strike.   

The Minister said that  in industrial dispute parlance,  strike by an employee is a major form of “hostility” against the employer, in this case, the Federal Ministry of Health/Federal Government as well as the sick in various hospitals across the nation.  

“For the avoidance of doubt , hostility in labour relations in this particular parlance connotes  strike or picketing by the affected employees (Resident doctors) or their employers who can equally use the opportunity to resort to the termination of their employment or recruit new doctors as allowed by the ILO Principles on Strike for essential service workers ( lockout of the striking doctors from their hospitals and loss of employment).”

While noting that Falana is not an expert in  Labour /industrial law , the Minister advised him to concentrate on the areas of law that he is very conversant with  than offering pieces of unsolicited advice to both parties as a Mr. Know-all.  

Ngige observed   that Mr. Falana is not familiar  with what the Federal Government has bent backward to do for the resident doctors to enhance the quality of their training, starting from putting them on a golden  scheme of service (CONMESS) within the period of training as a pensionable career  and the   enactment of the Medical Residency Training Act(MRTA) 2017, including a special Medical Residency Training Fund(MRTF)   put in place by this government to enhance the quality of specialist training .

“ It is certain that Falana is not aware of the 12-point issue resolved at the 20th and 21st August meeting with the Nigeria Medical Association(NMA) and their affiliates.

“ Asking striking doctors to continue the strike is an unpatriotic act against the people who bear the brunt of the strike, otherwise how can the acting chairman of the Alliance for Surviving of COVID-19 and Beyond(ASCABAN)  an alliance professing to assist people survive this pandemic ,  advise striking doctors to continue a  strike which has  so far lasted 21 days and counting ,  in a period of national emergency  . 

“ A patriotic advice to NARD would have been for them to seek  for interpretation or clarification of the order if really there is need for that, after ceasing hostility (strike) forthwith, as directed by the National Industrial Court.  

“ Who are the victims of the abandonment of medical care? Who knows?  May be  some people in some local governments of Falana’s Ekiti State  and possibly, the rural Anambra of Ngige,” the statement said.  

BREAKING: Abducted School children of an Islamic school in Niger Get Freedom After 88 Days in Captivity

APO House  has Learnt that school children kidnapped about 90 days ago from Salihu Tanko Islamiyya School, Tegina, in Niger State, North Central Nigeria have regained Their freedom.

Information from Government circles in Niger State says the school children who were released in the evening of Thursday, August the 26th,  2021, are already on their way to Minna, the Niger State capital.

They are expected to be conveyed to Government House, where they will formally be received by the State Government.

Parents of the school children have  paid ransom to  the abductors pn different occasions, but government would always insist they do not pay any amount to secure the release of kidnapped persons.

Ask what they do for living before opening account for your potential customers - EFCC tells Banks.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has urged banks in the country to investigate the sources of income of their potential customers before opening an account for them.

“I will like to urge you to know your customers, know the kind of businesses they do before opening an account for them because some customers will open an account within a space of two months a huge sum of money is found in the account, So there is need for you to try and query these information including their linked accounts,” Bawa said.

Source: Kwara APC Media

NBC Santions Channels TV over Anti-Buhari interview, Presenters Honour DSS invitation

 

NBC Santions Channels TV over Anti-Buhari interview, Presenters Honour DSS invitation

Confusion in Nigeria Over Alleged Plots By Govt To Shutdown popular private 'Media House Channels Tv' Over Guests' Comments

 

APO House Online read a report on the Social media handle of Omoloye Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters an online platform alleging plots to shutdown Channels TV and arrest its journalist.

Sowore in his post alleged the plot is as a result of comment by guests on the stations early morning programme, accusing president Muhammade Buhari of fronting a fulani agenda which fuels insecurity in the country.

The guest were the out spoken PDP Governor Samuel Ortom and a retired Naval officer, Navy Commodore Kunle.

It is not clear to APO House if the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC the regulatory body for broadcasters in Nigeria will go ahead to withdraw the Licence of Channels TV.

As at the time of this report, no statement from Channels TV, Security agencies or the NBC.