" ITREALMS: 2022-12-25

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Buhari confirms DCM Biu as Corps Marshal @FRSC - ITREALMS

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The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has confirmed the appointment of Deputy Corps Marshal Dauda Ali Biu, as Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), reports 
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Deputy Corps Marshal Dauda Ali Biu, as Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),
Confirming this to ITREALMS, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC Headquarters, Abuja, Mr Bisi Kazeem, said that until this appointment, Dauda Ali Biu was the Acting Corps Marshal of the Commission, a position he held since July, 2022.

'Crisis in Lagos APC is false' - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied any crisis rocking the party, reports 
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Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the Lagos State APC chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi has capacity to stabilise the party.

Late Mbazulike Amechi: Chief Iwuanyanwu leads 33 CoEPs to plan burial - ITREALMS

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Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has been nominated to preside over the 34-member Committee of Eminent Persons (CoEPs), to plan the funeral of the foremost nationalist and statesman, late Chief Mbazulike Amechi, also known as Dara Akunwafor na Ukpor, reports 
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late Chief Mbazulike Amechi, also known as Dara Akunwafor na Ukpor
Late Chief Amechi, ITREALMS recalled, was one of the last remaining Fathers of Nigerian Independence, and Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation in the First Republic, who passed on 1st November 2022 at the age of 93 in his home town, Ukpor in Anambra State.

Radio Ijangbara is illegal says NBC, warns promoters to stop misleading people - ITREALMS

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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has kicked against proposed unveiling of Radio Ijangbara, describing it as illegal broadcast signal, reports ITREALMS.
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) logo
Director-General of NBC, Malam Balarabe Shehu Ilelah in a public statement personally signed on Friday, December 30, 2022 and made available to ITREALMS, said that their attention has been brought to the plans by Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide to formally commence broadcast on January 1, 2023 under the Radio Ijangbara.

Pope Benedict XVI dies @ 95 in Rome - ITREALMS

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The retired Catholic Pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI has died in the early hours of Saturday, December 31, at the age of 95, reports ITREALMS.
Late Pope Benedict XVI
This is coming barely a decade after he stood down because of ill health.

Can Lawan, Gbajabiamila kill cockroaches - ITREALMS

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The ongoing efforts at enthroning the controversial National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) amendment bill, 2022, is likened to infestation by cockroaches. REMMY NWEKE asked if the National Assembly leadership between Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan and Speaker, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila can save Nigerians from this unwanted affliction with their gavels.
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Preamble:

Scientifically, cockroaches are considered dangerous as an allergen source and asthma trigger, as well as suspected carriers of certain bacteria that could cause illnesses if left on food. And according to the World Health Organization (WHO), cockroaches are “unhygienic scavengers in human settlements.”

Imo Assembly passes 2023 budget, Imo State Council of Elders bill - ITREALMS

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The Imo State House of Assembly (IMHA) has passed the 2023 Appropriation Bill to the tune of N458,731,029,167 to the service of the Government of Imo State, reports ITREALMS.
This appropriation, ITREALMS gathered, excludes the consolidated Revenue Fund Charges of N15, 743, 247, 101, hence a total budget of N474, 468, 286, 257.

2023: Top 7 trends to shape Nigeria’s ICT sector - ITREALMS

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The information and communication technology (ICT) sector in Nigeria has seen significant growth and development in recent years. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that the sector contributed 18.44 per cent to the nation's GDP in the second quarter of 2022. Experts argue that the country's youth-dominated 210 million-strong population is driving demand for ICT products and services.
The government has made significant efforts to promote the development of the ICT sector and increase access to ICT infrastructure and services. This has included initiatives such as the National Broadband Plan, which aims to increase broadband penetration in the country, and the National eGovernment Master Plan, which aims to increase the use of ICT in government operations and services.

Friday, December 30, 2022

South-East insecurity: Anya-Ndi-Igbo urges urgent action - ITREALMS

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The Anya-Ndi-Igbo has condemned the continued wreck on Ndi-Igbo by the non-state actors in the South East, in the name of fraudulent security apparatus.
A non-partisan organisation with the interest of the Igbo at heart, Anya-Ndi-Igbo, made this call to the federal and state governments to address insecurity in the South East as it has become unbearable.

Thursday, December 29, 2022

CTO set to host Digital Week’23 for impact – ITREALMS

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The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) is set to host the 2023 edition of the Digital Week with ‘Action for Impact’ as focus, reports ITREALMS.
Digital Week

According to CTO, Digital Week 2023 would commence on February 20 through 24 in London, United Kingdom on face to face.

Catholic Church honours Max Amuchie with Icon of Service Award - ITREALMS

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The Founder and chief executive officer, Sundiata Post Media Ltd, Mr. Max Amuchie, would tomorrow, Friday, 30 December 2022, receive the Icon of Service Award from the Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Uvuru, Mbaise, Imo State, reports ITREALMS.

Founder and chief executive officer, Sundiata Post Media Ltd, Mr. Max Amuchie
According to a letter addressed to Amuchie by the Parish Priest, Holy Ghost Parish, Uvuru, Very Rev. Fr. Clement Okoro; Chairman, Organising Committee, Sir Martins Uba Nwamadi and Secretary, Organising Committee, Mr. Leo Ukaegbu, the parish said the honour was in recognition of Max Amuchie's mentorship, contribution, advisory role and financial support to the church.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Odogbolui Junction claims 7 female passengers - ITREALMS

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Over seven female passengers have been confirmed dead during a fire breakout in their public transport vehicle, few metres before Odogbolui Junction along Shagamu/ Benin express inbound Ijebu Ode, reports ITREALMS.

Accident scene at Ijebu Ode
The vehicle, a bus Mazada with registration number ( AGL 886 YD) had 14 female passengers and a male, supposedly the driver.

My grandfather's house in Esure - ITREALMS

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When this house was commissioned in 1955 it was a master piece of art, landmark and status symbol of the owner.
Adedamola Adetayo
It announced the owner as a very wealthy man in the community.

Explain whereabout of $28m was expended, Adeleke tells water project consultant - ITREALMS

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The project consultant for the Ilesa Water Project in Osun State, Mrs Tawa Williams, has been asked to explained how she expended the $28million, about ₦12,505,920,000.00 and N10 billion disbursed from the $106 million dollar loan for the project, reports 
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Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke gave this directive with an immediate suspension of the project consultant.

A Minister's quest for balkanisation of NCC by Sonny Aragba-Akpore - ITREALMS

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The minister of communications is out to strip the NCC of its powers, reckons Sonny Aragba-Akpore.

Sonny Aragba-Akpore

After reading and re-reading Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, searching for the fate that awaits telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is not difficult to decipher.

Qatar'22: TD Africa, Vivo treat over 100 partners to viewing party - ITREALMS

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TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of tech and lifestyle products, services and solutions in partnership with Vivo, a world leading manufacturer of innovative smartphones and accessories transformed the final match of the recently concluded FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 into an unforgettable experience for channel partners drawn from TD’s extensive database as they were hosted to a memorable viewing party.
The event, hosted at the imposing Yudala Heights on 13 Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, December 18, 2022, witnessed a convergence of key stakeholders in the IT industry, including over 100 partners as well as staff of TD Africa and Vivo.

@Yuletide: Polaris Bank assures Nigerians of seamless transactions - ITREALMS

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Polaris Bank has assured that customers and non-customers alike can shop seamlessly and carry out all their transactions via its alternate channels: VULTe, USSD *833#, Polaris Mobile, PolarisXperience, ATMs, and PoS terminals during the Yuletide holidays.
This commitment was disclosed by the Bank's Group Head, Strategic Brand Management, Nduneche Ezurike, while speaking on the readiness of the Bank to ensure that customers and non-customers enjoy the benefits of using Polaris Bank's alternate channels during this festive period.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Tinubu eulogises Governors Abdullahi Sule, Atiku Bagudu on birthday celebration - ITREALMS

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All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, has sent his warm wishes to the Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and his Nasarawa State counterpart, Alhaji Abdullahi Sule, on their respective birthdays.

Tinubu noted that the two governors are his partners and allies in the quest for a better, more secured and prosperous Nigeria.

Confirmed! Trigger happy ASP now arrested over lady lawyer - ITREALMS

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Its now confirmed that the Lagos State Police Command has taken into custody the Assistance Superintendent of Police (ASP) identified as Mr Ayuba who allegedly killed a female lawyer, Barrister Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day at the Ajah axis of the state, reports ITREALMS.
Affirming this development thr Police spokesman in Lagos, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin said the trigger Happy cop was arrested on Monday.

Sunday, December 25, 2022

5 public relations trends to watchout for in 2023 - ITREALMS

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Every end of year, we look forward to the new year with expectations. We expect the new year to be, well new and different. 2023 is no exception, it will be new and different.
Elvis Eromosele, a Corporate Communication professional and public affairs analyst lives in Lagos.

While everyone will like to have a sense of what to expect in the new year, I wrote this piece for public relations practitioners, it is a sneak preview of how the practice will evolve in 2023.

Happy Christmas & New Year from us - ITREALMS

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Fraud: FG agency debunks secret accounts - ITREALMS

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Fresh facts have emerged that reports that claimed that the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Koko purchased the private property with official funds are untrue.
Following the wide publicity given to the allegations, associates of the MD have rallied to his defense. One of the insiders revealed within the week that the property that Koko was alleged to have acquired with NPA funds is a fake allegation as he bought the property with a loan in 2015.