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Breaking : Staffs and Directors Happily Receive Betta Edu As The New Humanitarian Minister as She Resumes Office After Inauguration
..Reassures Nigerians Of Speedy Results under the Renewed Hope agenda.
President Tinubu has on 21 August 2023 officially inaugurated his Ministers with a charge to immediately hit the ground running as neither him nor Nigerians will accept anything short of speedy result and success as the President is very passionate about bringing a renewed hope in the lives of Nigerians by alleviating them from poverty amongst others.
Immediately after the inauguration, the Honorable Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr. Betta Edu resumed her new office and was received by the Permanent Secretary, Directors, Heads of agencies and a huge crowd at the ministry. The P.S Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo who briefed the Honorable Minister on the activities of the Ministry over the past 4 years, appreciated her for her sterling performance over the years stating that she’s the perfect person to head the Ministry judging from the fact that it is the closest to the people as it addresses so many issues for millions of people. He said incidentally 21 August 2023 is the 4th Anniversary of the ministry and the appointment of Dr Betta Edu is indeed a renewed hope for the ministry.
Addressing the entire staff and management of the Ministry, the Honorable Minister thanked and commended the Permanent Secretary and his Staff for being steadfast, hardworking and dedicated thereby keeping the Ministry running. She assured them of a transparent and result oriented administration while charging them to get ready for the task ahead.
“It was very necessary that we get to work immediately, President Tinubu came very prepared and has given us a charge during the inauguration to get to work and hit the ground running as he won’t accept or condole any excuses or failure. Nigerians are desperate for a renewed hope and that hope has to come now. There’s a lot to be done hence the importance of my making sure that we begin this journey just few minutes after my inauguration.
“I operate an open door policy as such they won’t be room for excuses, am a team player and a good listener, it is therefore expected of us to work in synergy, speed and determination as that is the only way we can meet up with the huge expectations of millions of Nigerians, yes we owe them that. The task ahead of us is enormous but must be surmounted, we’ll put smiles on the faces of about 136m poor Nigerians by creating at least 10 million jobs, unveiling the renewed hope poverty alleviation agenda amongst other things She promised that in few months they’ll begin to see results, because the team President Tinubu has put up, very capable, resolute, determined, and desperate for results.
Indeed it is a ‘RENEWED HOPE’ for all Nigerians as President Tinubu came very prepared,” the Minister added. The Humanitarian Ministry seeks to ease human suffering and maintain/reestablish circumstances that honor and protect human dignity with a mission to develop good humanitarian policies and provide effective coordination of National and International humanitarian interventions that will benefit Nigerians and remove them from poverty. The will also be working on President Tinubu action plan to pull 136 million Nigerians from poverty. The journey to achieving this great feat has just began, Nigerians will get results soon especially as the Ministry is in the hands of an experienced and result driven leader with very outstanding achievements and success story.
The Permanent Secretary Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, mni officially handed over documents as well as the entire affairs of the Ministry and sector to the Honorable Minister in the presence of Directors of the Ministry, Agencies of the Ministry and the Media.
Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.
In a statement to mark the end of Ramadan, Araraume highlighted the significance of the month long period of spiritual reflection, fasting, and devotion. “As Muslims gather with loved ones to share in the festivities, I join in the cheer, wishing everyone a blessed and peaceful Eid,” he said.
The Senator expressed profound appreciation to Muslim Nigerians for their contributions to the nation’s growth, describing their faith, resilience, and patriotism as beacons of hope. “Your unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress is truly commendable,” he stated.
As the country navigates its current challenges, Araraume called for unity, understanding, and collective effort. “Let us embrace the spirit of Eid, forgiveness, generosity, and kindness, to build a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come,” he urged.
Araraume also extended solidarity to President Bola Tinubu, a distinguished Muslim and the leader of APC, praising his visionary leadership and dedication to nation building. “President Tinubu’s commitment to serving Nigeria has been exemplary, and we assure him of our continued support,” he said.
Reaffirming the APC’s commitment to national prosperity, Araraume emphasized that the values of compassion, unity, and progress embodied by Eid align deeply with the party’s ethos. “As we mark this occasion, we reaffirm our dedication to creating a Nigeria where faith and ethnic background are not barriers to success,” he concluded.
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a high-level bilateral engagement aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria and Britain.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, said the meeting will culminate in the signing of various Memoranda of Understanding and agreements, including those on trade, investment, defence, and cultural cooperation.
The statement said the meeting reinforces Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations, attracting foreign investment, and modernising key infrastructure to support economic growth.
It added that a major highlight of the visit was the signing of a £746 million financing agreement between UK Export Finance, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Ministry of Finance.
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The statement said the deal will fund the refurbishment of two key maritime infrastructures — the Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Quays) and the Tin Can Island Port Complex.
The President and the First Lady had earlier been the guests of their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
Tinubu was accompanied by a high-profile delegation, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed; and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu.
Other members of the delegation include Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa; National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed.
Morocco have been officially crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the CAF Appeal Board overturned the result of the final against Senegal. The decision comes after extraordinary scenes in Rabat where the Lions of Teranga walked off the pitch in protest, leading to a retrospective 3-0 forfeit victory for the host nation.
In a detailed statement, the CAF Appeal Board confirmed that the appeal lodged by the FRMF was “declared admissible in form and the appeal is upheld.” This landmark ruling effectively strips Senegal of what would have been their second continental crown, rewarding the hosts for a match that descended into chaos during extra time.
The roots of the controversy lie in a heated moment deep into stoppage time when Morocco’s Brahim Diaz went down in the box. While the referee initially waved play away, a VAR review resulted in a spot-kick for the hosts. This sparked a furious reaction from the Senegalese bench, with head coach Pape Thiaw instructing his players to return to the dressing room in a protest that lasted several minutes.
The CAF Appeal Board found that “the conduct of the Senegal team falls within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations.” By leaving the field of play, Senegal was deemed to have infringed on the regulations, leading to the administrative 3-0 defeat. The ruling sets aside the previous CAF Disciplinary Board decision and confirms that the protest lodged by Morocco has been fully upheld
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