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Commissioner of Information, Hon. Musa, Pledges Partnership with NUJ to Promote Government Policies

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Commissioner for information Musa Ashoms and chairman NUJ Mrs Ayuku pwaspo

By Asile Abel, Jos

Plateau State Commissioner of Information and Communication, Hon. Ibrahim Musa Ashoms, has expressed the State Government’s commitment to partnering with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and all journalists in the state as critical stakeholders to promote government policies and programs.

Hon. Ashoms made this statement during a courtesy visit by the newly elected officials of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council, to his office in Jos.

“The Ministry of Information and Communication under my watch will continue to partner with the NUJ and all journalists in the state to promote the policies and programs of our amiable Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang’s administration.

You are our ambassadors. You are the ones who will inform the people about our achievements. We’ve accomplished a lot so far, and we’re hoping to do more.

“Your tenure will witness many successes for the NUJ, and I seek your support and solidarity for positive reporting.”

In response, the NUJ Chairman, Mrs. Ayuku Pwaspo, on behalf of the newly elected officials of the NUJ Plateau State Council, stated that the visit aimed to formally introduce themselves to the Commissioner of Information, as the ministry oversees the activities of all journalists in the state.

“The primary role of the media is to provide information to the public. Our members, who work in various media organizations, are dedicated to fulfilling that role.

“Our leadership is committed to professionalism and will continue to strive to promote government policies and programs.”

Pwaspo urged the commissioner to reinstate the monthly briefing sessions involving all ministries and government agencies, providing a platform to address journalists and, by extension, the people of Plateau State regarding their activities.

“We urge you to consider reintroducing the monthly briefings, with you as the Commissioner of Information chairing them. We appreciate the support that the Plateau State Government has extended to journalists.”

She also pledged that during the new tenure, the NUJ Plateau Council would work diligently to eliminate quackery in the journalism profession.

Other officials of NUJ present during the visit included Pam Musa (Vice Chairman), Mary Domtur (Secretary), Timothy Tyem (Asst. Secretary), Lyop Pam (Treasurer), Celetine Atssar (Auditor), and Peter Amine (Ex-officio).

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FG Obeys Court’s Order, Stops FAAC Allocation to Rivers State

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Senator Bola Ahmad Tinubu

 

The Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that it has stopped the October monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue payment to Rivers State.

The development comes amid the ongoing face-off between Governor Simi Fubara and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike.

According to the Spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, the decision to stop the payment was made in respect of a court order.

Mokwa disclosed that the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) will respect the court order, which barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian government from disbursing monthly allocations to the Rivers State government.

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His words: “What I got is that the October 2024 FAAC has not been distributed yet. However, the Federal Government will obey the court order on the matter of Rivers State allocation.

“We are going to follow due diligence as long as there is no contrary order. In case there is a contrary, the status will remain.”

He added, “The process of disbursement of the October 2024 monthly allocation is going.”

The court order was obtained by the factional Rivers State Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, who had filed an originating summons against the Rivers State Executive, under the leadership of Simi Fubara.

The Amaewhule faction had alleged that the Rivers State Executive was yet to comply with the order of a Federal High Court directing it to re-present the 2024 appropriation bill to the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

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Kano Civil Society Forum Board of Trustees Lacks Authority to Suspend Members, Says Amb. Ibrahim Waiya

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The Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) Board of Trustees (BOT) has no power to suspend or dismiss any bona fide member of the KCSF, according to Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, the Executive Director of Citizens for Development and Education (CDE).
Waiya’s statement comes in response to reports that the BOT, led by Prof. Mohammad Tabiu, has suspended him from the forum.

Waiya addressed the issue in a press statement, clarifying that the information circulating on social media and other platforms was misguided. “The misguided information in the press release, published on some media platforms, was said to have been signed by one Alhaji Hamisu Isa Sherifai, who paraded himself as the Secretary of the KCSF Board,” Waiya stated.

He emphasized that he does not typically engage in trivial disputes but felt compelled to set the record straight for the benefit of those misled by the media propaganda. “The only crime Amb. Ibrahim Waiya and his colleagues committed was their objection to a kangaroo election organized by BOT to elect the new leadership of KCSF,” Waiya explained. He noted that less than 50 out of 200 registered organizations participated in the election, which he described as lacking accountability, transparency, inclusiveness, and credibility.

Waiya criticized the BOT for not understanding the KCSF constitution and overstepping their boundaries. “KCSF BOT has no right to outrightly suspend any registered member, except on the recommendation of the Executive Council, after a thorough investigation of any offense,” he asserted. He added that the BOT should not assume the role of managing the day-to-day affairs of the organization.

Highlighting the importance of fair hearing, Waiya pointed out that the Nigerian constitution guarantees this right to every citizen. “It is clearly spelt out even in the Nigerian constitution that fair hearing is a fundamental right of every citizen,” he said. Waiya questioned how the BOT received a recommendation from the executive council, given that the BOT-anointed leadership is currently standing trial in a case challenging the validity of the election.

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Waiya appealed to all patriotic members of the KCSF, associates, partners, friends, and colleagues to remain calm and disregard the negative propaganda against him. “We must also note that Kano development, the North, and Nigeria are the primary priority of Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, not his reputation,” he stated. Waiya assured that the purported suspension letter holds no water and that the action will be challenged in court.

The statement was signed by Bahir A. Bashir, Media Aid to Amb. Ibrahim Waiya.

 

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

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The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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