" ITREALMS: 2021-08-22

Saturday, August 28, 2021

Sir Victor Uwaifo is dead - ITREALMS

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Nigerian music legend, Prof. Sir Victor Uwaifo is dead, reports 
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Late Sir Victor Uwaifo
Sir Victor as he is popularly called or Guitar Boy, died at the age of 80 years.

Why Buhari'll not declare Boko Haram terrorists - ITREALMS

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The controversial presidential spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, has given some reasons why the APC government led by Mr. President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, refused to declare Boko Haram terrorists, reports 
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Gen. Buhari and Garba Shehu, his controversial spokesman
Speaking with BBC Pidgin on Saturday, monitored in Lagos by ITREALMS, Shehu said there is a subsisting order by the president to shoot any bandit on sight as part of highhandedness worse than declaring Boko Haram sect terrorists.

DIA not order arrest of retired Commodore Kunle Olawunmi - ITREALMS

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied arrest of the retired Commodore Kunle Olawunmi by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) who recently appearing on Channels Television programme (Sunrise Daily) and made some revelations on the security situation and ineptitude of the President Mohammadu Buhari government, reports ITREALMS.

DHQ in a press statement available to ITREALMS and signed by the Director Defence Information, Major General, Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr, said the Armed Forces may not want to join issues with Sahara Reporters for the scandalous and malicious publication insinuating that it's Agency has ordered the arrest of Cdre Olawunmi (rtd) for sharing his views on matters of defence and national security.

Top-3 authors emerge at NLNG's Literature Prize - ITREALMS

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The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has named the top three finalises in the 2021 The Nigeria Prize for Literature, worth a $100,000, reports 
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A press statement available to
ITREALMS and endorsed by the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG, Eyono Fatayi-Williams, outlined the top three finalists to include The Girl with Louding Voice by Abi Dare, The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia, and Colours of Hatred by Obinna Udenwe.

Friday, August 27, 2021

The day after terrorist came home - ITREALMS

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Invasion of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Afara-Kaduna State, recently by some terrorists, attracted outright condemnation as a battle taken home is exposure of weak backup, writes REMMY NWEKE.
... Coming home of terrorists:

The news of the invasion of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) at Afaka in Kaduna State in the early hours of Tuesday, August 24, 2021 with personnel sustaining two casualties and one abduction by what is now known and referred to as unknown gunmen.

ICPC to go after Electricity Sector corruption - ITREALMS

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised to tackle corruption related matters arising from estimated billings, illegal selling of meters and other related offences in the electricity sector.
Professor Bolaji Owasanoye
Spokesperson, ICPC, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua confirmed this in a press statement available to ITREALMS quoted the Chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, as speaking at a consultation meeting of business membership organisations and electricity regulatory bodies organised by the Association of Public Policy Analysis (APPA-Nigeria), in Abuja, recently, noted that the incessant complaints about high billings of electricity tariff by power regulators was becoming rife.

New fraud @POS: Civil defence arrests motorcyclist - ITREALMS

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A 29-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Victor Ukachuckwu, has confessed to using an online application he downloaded from the Internet to defraud Point of Sales (POS) operators in Ondo State.
Ukachuckwu made the confession while speaking with newsmen after he was paraded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday in Akure.

NNPC ₦287bn Profit: Kyari Explains Facts behind the figures - ITREALMS

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The Group Managing Director, Mallam Mele Kyari, has given an insight into the measures adopted by his management to achieve the feat being applauded by the Presidency recently over the N287bn profit, reports 
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Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr. Garba Deen Muhammad, quoted the GMD as saying at a press conference in Abuja Thursday that the turn-around of the corporation from a loss of ₦803bn in 2018 to profit of ₦287bn in 2020 to the aggressive implementation of cost-cutting measures, improved efficiency through business automation, emphasis on commercially-focused investments and non-interference in the management of the Corporation from any quarters.

Lai Mohammed mourns late Nollywood star, Victor Olaotan - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has condoled with the family, friends and fans of the popular Nollywood
actor, Mr. Victor Olaotan, who reportedly died on Thursday, reports ITREALMS.
Late Victor Olaotan, Nollywood actor
A press statement issued in Lagos on Friday, made available to ITREALMS, the Minister said the hard work and commitment to excellence of the likes of Mr. Olaotan are the reasons Nollywood has taken the world by storm.

E-Commerce in Africa, Nnamdi, Konga co-CEO to share insights - ITREALMS

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The Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO) of the Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, Konga Group and Founder, Yudala.com, 
Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, has been solely selected to speak on a global conversation on e-commerce in Africa, reports ITREALMS.
Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, co-CEO, Konga

The session holds on Friday, August 27, 2021 by 5pm.

Thursday, August 26, 2021

15 Road Safety Officials arrested for extorting motorists - ITREALMS

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A total of 15 officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been arrested through a joint security operation led by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly extorting monies from motorists on highways across the country.
The officials were arrested on the 12th of August 2021, simultaneously in Adamawa, Gombe, Ondo and Osun States, respectively, with the extorted money on them, during the enforcement of the sixth phase of ‘Operation Tranquility’ by officers of ICPC, FRSC and the Department of State Services (DSS).

U.S. firm introduces maritime optimization solution into Nigerian - ITREALMS

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This United States global technology firm, the ION Geophysical Corporation, has introduced its Marlin Maritime Optimization Software into the Nigerian market during a promotional webinar organized by the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, reports 
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Chris Usher, CEO, ION
At the virtual event attended by key Nigeria government and private sector leaders across the offshore energy, ports, marine and defense industries, ION demonstrated how their data tools enhance decision-making to gain competitive advantage in maritime operations.

NNPC, KDSG sign MoU on gas utilisation, expansion - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s domestic gas penetration aspirations have received a major boost as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Kaduna State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for utilisation and expansion of gas supply in the state.
Speaking at the MoU Execution Ceremony which held Thursday at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, described the moment as yet another watershed in the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas initiative which is aimed at utilising the nation’s abundant gas resources to power the nation’s economy through a number of strategic gas expansion projects such as the ongoing OB3 and Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline Projects.

Neglected by Lucy Okwuma makes top 11 fiction books @NLNG Prize 2020 - ITREALMS

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Among the few medical practitioners who have also crossed into the arena of fiction writing is LUCY CHIAMAKA OKWUMA. With her novel ‘Neglected’ Okwuma has dealt with a major health challenge, mental health. Her book is in the race for the huge prize money The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2020 is offering.
She heard news of her being among the best 11 fiction writers in the country after church service from a friend’s telephone call announcing the good news. Her excitement was palpable, according to her, with the Committee for Relevant Art - CORA-NLNG Book Party organized for the writers proving to be “a fantastic event and I felt blessed to be recognized.”

Danbatta on 5G: Our state of readiness is very high - ITREALMS

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Soon after the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami revealed the Federal Government’s position on the deployment of 5G networks in Nigeria, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that the Commission is ready for the implementation of the government’s decision.
Prof. Danbatta, EVC, NCC

The EVC also lauded the thriving healthy competition in the telecommunications industry, which he said has driven down the prices of data in the country.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

NPDC, Ogoni people pledge cooperation on oil production - ITREALMS

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The leaders of Ogoniland in Rivers State under the auspices of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative have pledged to cooperate with the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) in the exploration and production of oil and gas resources in its territory.
The Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division at NNPC, Mr. Garba Deen Muhammad in a press statement available to ITREALMS, quoted the Ogoni leaders as making the pledge Tuesday at the Ogoni Liberation Day which held in Bori with the Managing Director of NPDC, Mr. Mohammed Ali-Zarah, as an invited guest.

ABSU kidnap: Ihejirika, Nigerian Army clear air on insecurity - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Army has denied allegations that it is promoting criminality in Abia state and involved in the release of kidnap suspects in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state.
This is as the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, tagged the allegations as false.

Exclusive: Loveworld discretely taking over social media space – ITREALMS

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Remember Loveworld, the United States of America (USA) incorporated Christian cable television network launched by Chris Oyakhilome and Benny Hinn in 2017, which investigations have revealed is discretely taking over the social media space for all its worth, reports ITREALMS.

Pastor Chris .. owner of KingChat, CeFlix & Yookos

Loveworld cable TV, ITREALMS gathered is currently available on Charter Spectrum and DirecTV as well as other small cable operators in the United States under the aegis of Loveworld Network owned by Believers’’ Love World Incorporated with sister channels including but not limited to “LoveWorld TV, LoveWorld SAT, LoveWorld Plus.”

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

ALERT!: NSA accuses secessionist groups of forming alliance with Cameroon counterpart - ITREALMS

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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (retired), on Tuesday raised the alarm on attempts by secessionist groups in Nigeria to form alliances with secessionist groups in Cameroon in order to destabilize both countries, reports ITREALMS.
As said by him, reports have linked the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) with the self determination group of the Republic of Ambazonia, seeking a breakaway region for the English speaking part of Cameroon.

Open letter: I am determined to be in Agu-Awka by Valentine Ozigbo - ITREALMS

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My Dear PDP Family,

I trust that this letter meets all of you in good health.

This is my first letter to the great family of my party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the candidate for the governorship election slated for November 6, 2021. I wish to express my deepest and sincere gratitude to all of you - our party leaders at all levels, our members, and our supporters. 

Konga offers 60% discounts on back to school items - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-Commerce giant, has rolled out a mouth-watering 60% discount offer for students, parents, educational institutions and other categories of shoppers for its Back to School promotion.
The Konga Back to School promo runs from Monday, August 23 through Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Maltreatment: PFAN seeks ICPC’s intervention for Nigerian players - ITREALMS

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The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has sought the intervention of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the plight and maltreatment of Nigerian domestic players by their clubs, reports ITREALMS.
The PFAN President, Tijjani Babangida, pleaded for the Commission’s intervention in protecting the players’ welfare and jobs at their Nigerian clubs during a courtesy visit to the ICPC Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN.

Confirmed: Unknown gunmen invade NDA, abduct some officers - ITREALMS

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It has been confirmed that unknown gunmen have invaded the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Tuesday morning, killing some two personnel and abducting one, reports 
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Academy Public Relations Officer, Major Bashir Muhd Jajira in a press statement available to ITREALMS said that the security architecture of the Nigerian Defence Academy, "was compromised early this morning by unknown gunmen."

Monday, August 23, 2021

INEC records over 2m in online CVR - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the number of fresh registrants on its online registration portal for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), has exceeded two million.
The programme was launched on June 28.

INEC said this in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye in Abuja on Monday.

ICANN72: Checkout revised dates for virtual AGM - ITREALMS

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced new dates for the ICANN72 Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM), reports 
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ICANN72, ITREALMS gathered was initially scheduled to begin on 23 October 2021, but will now be held from 25 to 28 October 2021. 

Makinde receives Chief of Army Staff, pledges continuous support for security agencies - ITREALMS

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Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has pledged the continuous support of his administration to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the state.

The governor, while receiving the new Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, who was on a working visit to the state, said that his government will always go after criminals across the length and breadth of the state.

E-banking fraud: Access Bank launches awareness campaign - ITREALMS

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Access Bank Plc, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at sensitizing customers on measures they could take to protect themselves from electronic banking related fraud, reports 
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The campaign, themed ‘Banks Don't Ask’, focuses on three key activities that account for most fraud incidents in Nigeria, phishing, SIM card fraud, ATM fraud and POS fraud.

NGE mourns former officer, Juliet Njiowhor - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed shock and disbelief over the death of the editor of the Port Harcourt-based, The Tide Newspaper, Mrs Juliet Ejiowhor, reports 
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Late Mrs Juliet Njiowhor

Confirming this, The Guild President, Mr. Mustapha Isah said Mrs Njiowhor died on Saturday after a brief illness and has opened register in her honour.

FirstBank's sponsored 'First Class Material' continues to empower Nigerian youth - ITREALMS

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria's premier and leading financial services provider has again reinforced its commitment to Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship through its sponsorship of the docuseries ‘’First Class Material’’ from the stables of Linda Ikeji TV.

Arguably Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, FirstBank continues to pride itself as indeed the Bank of many firsts. First Class Material is a docuseries designed to celebrate Nigerians who are excelling in various fields of endeavour whether academic or non-academic. It is a programme that aims to chronicle the success stories of Nigerians who are distinct and exemplary in their achievements and importantly, a testament to the greatness of the West African country. 

Anti-grazing law: Anambra, two others yet to enact law in Southern Nigeria - ITREALMS

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As the deadline of September 1 approaches, Anambra is leading another two states in the Southern part of Nigeria, yet to prohibit open grazing of cattle as agreed during their meeting in July, reports ITREALMS.
Southern States Governors meeting in Lagos recently
Anambra, Edo and Cross Rivers states, ITREALMS gathered are yet to enact a law prohibiting open grazing of cattle.

Impact of internet & social media on mankind - ITREALMS

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In today's society, internet and social media platforms are good means of communication and were invented for many advantages such as making friends, building good relationship, business development, getting useful information that can add wisdom, knowledge and understanding to the human life etc.

However, the reverse is now the case because the advantage is now being used as a disadvantage. Internet and social media networks, which were invented as instruments of blessing, are now being used as instruments of sorrow, destruction and death.

Access to finance: APSS stresses importance of African Trade Insurance - ITREALMS

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Ahead of the two-day roundtable on “Single Currency and Fintech to Boost Intra-African Trade and Enhance AfCFTA Implementation” scheduled to be held in Dakar, Senegal from 23-24 August, think-tank Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS) wants to take the opportunity to remind stakeholders about the importance of the African Trade Insurance (ATI) in the conversation on AfCFTA and financing.

According to the Head of Communications Unit at APSS, Mr. Emmanuel.K.Bensah, they believed that ATI is not sufficiently-engaged by Chambers of Commerce (the business community at St large), and that the Chambers of Commerce need to engage their respective governments to become members of ATI. If all 55 countries were members of ATI, this would help celebrate the Boosting Intra-African Trade (BIAT), as it would enable them access direct financing for the business community backed by ATI through insurance risk.

Makinde mourns former Oyo MILAD, Gen. Olurin - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, mourned the death of a former Military Administrator of the state, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin, reports 
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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State

Makinde, who described the death of the late former MILAD as painful, condoled with the people of Oyo State over the demise of “one of the past administrators who shaped our great state.”

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Airtel Africa CEO-designate, Segun Ogunsanya is African Business Leader of the Year - ITREALMS

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The Airtel Africa Group CEO-designate, Segun Ogunsanya, has been named the African Business Leader of the Year in the 2021 African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA), reports ITREALMS.
The awards are organized by African Leadership Magazine, a flagship, pan-African, leadership-focused publication.

NGE congratulates ex-President as NNPC spokesman - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has congratulated one of its former Presidents, Garba Deen Mohammed, on his appointment as the Group General Manager (Public Affairs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), reports 
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A press statement signed on Thursday by its President, Mustapha Isah and the General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren made available to ITREALMS, the umbrella of all the editors in Nigeria, said that Garba Deen is eminently qualified for the position, considering his experience both in the media and the oil and gas sector.