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NGE Calling on FG to confront multifaceted Challenges facing economy
While noting that the federal government’s efforts to respond to these challenges through reforms, the NGE stated that the impact of these reforms is becoming unbearable for the poor.
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep concern over the multifaceted challenges confronting the nation, particularly in the areas of economy, insecurity, education, governance, and the media industry.
While noting that the federal government’s efforts to respond to these challenges through reforms, the NGE stated that the impact of these reforms is becoming unbearable for the poor.
In a communiqué issued at the end of its Standing Committee Meeting in Owerri, Imo State, signed by Eze Anaba President, and Onuoha Ukeh General Secretary, the Guild urged the federal government to put in place more safety nets to address hardship, inflation, and poverty.
The Guild also called for a holistic approach to addressing insecurity, including enhanced intelligence gathering, community policing, and strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders.‘
The NGE noted the recent major breakthrough in the ongoing war against terrorism, including the arrest of leaders of two militant groups on Nigeria’s most wanted list, the heads of Ansaru, an al-Qaida-linked group, and Mahmuda,” the communique said.It however emphasized the need for sustained efforts to address insecurity and restore confidence in farmers to return to producing food.
The professional media group also raised alarm in the education sector, noting the sorry state of education in the country and urged governments at all levels to prioritize education by improving funding, infrastructure renewal, and welfare for educators.
According to the Guild, “education is essential for economic growth and development, fostering innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
“The NGE also called on governments at all levels to be more committed and transparent in addressing the needs of citizens, especially the rural populace.
Speaking on the state of the media in the country, the Guild condemned growing hostilities against media organizations and professionals by some security agencies and non-state actors, calling on governments to partner with the media to deepen and protect democracy.
The editors warned against attempts to weaken the media, stating that “a weak media may fail to hold those in power accountable, limit access to information, and create a disconnect between the public and reality.
“The Guild thanked the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, for his efforts at delivering the dividends of democracy to his people and urged him to continue partnering with the media towards nation-building and promotion of peace and unity.
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President Tinubu earning N1.5m monthly, Ministers N1m – RMAF
You cannot pay a minister less than N1m per month since 2008 and expect him to put in his best without necessarily being involved in some other things.
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has hinted at plans to review the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, describing current earnings as inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated in the face of rising responsibilities and economic challenges.
At a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu presently earns N1.5m monthly, while ministers receive less than N1m — figures that have remained unchanged since 2008.
“You are paying the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria N1.5m a month, with a population of over 200 million people. Everybody believes that it is a joke,” Shehu said.
He added, “You cannot pay a minister less than N1m per month since 2008 and expect him to put in his best without necessarily being involved in some other things. You pay either a CBN governor or the DG ten times more than you pay the President.
That is just not right. Or you pay him [the head of an agency] twenty times higher than the Attorney-General of the Federation. That is absolutely not right.”
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Tinubu commissions 40,000 CBM gas vessel in South Korea, names it after late mother
At the ceremony, Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, commended NNPC Ltd. and Sahara Group for their role in deepening Africa’s participation in the global clean energy value chain.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has immortalised his late mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, with the commissioning of a 40,000 cubic metre Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier named MT Iyaloja (Lagos) in Ulsan, South Korea.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) management on Monday.
The vessel, owned by WAGL Energy Limited, a joint venture between NNPC Limited and Sahara Group, is a dual-fuel, fully refrigerated LPG carrier.
Its addition brings WAGL’s fleet capacity to 162,000 CBM, including MT Africa Gas, MT Sahara Gas, MT BaruMK and MT Sapet.
At the ceremony, Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, commended NNPC Ltd. and Sahara Group for their role in deepening Africa’s participation in the global clean energy value chain.
In his remarks, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Bashir Ojulari, described WAGL’s LPG Vessel as a great addition to gas development efforts in Nigeria.
The GCEO, who was represented by the Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye, added that the vessel will be crucial in realising the impact of gas in Nigeria’s economic development.
(The Sun)
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Kogi state governor’s dad dies at 83
His Janazah (funeral) will be conducted and he will be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.
•Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo
The father of Kogi State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, is dead, aged 83.
A statement by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, last night, reads:
“The Kogi State Government regrets to announce the passing of the father of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Late Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who returned to his Creator a few hours ago at the age of 83.
“His Janazah (funeral) will be conducted and he will be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.
“We pray to Allah (SWT) to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.
We also pray that Almighty Allah grants the Governor, his family, and the entire Ododo family the strength to bear this great loss with fortitude.”
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