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BRGIE unveils date to declare Biafra independence 

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The Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, has announced the date for the Restoration of the Independence State of Biafra.

The Finland-based lawyer and separatist Ekpa disclosed in a statement on Monday that the Biafra Declaration convention would kick off in October/November 2024 in Finland.

According to him, BRGIE inaugurated committees on Sunday towards a successful declaration of the Restoration of the Independence State of Biafra in October/November.

“The Biafra Government had its first cabinet meeting of the year 2024 yesterday (Sunday), a committee for the Convention was formed yesterday(Sunday), and the Declaration of the Restoration of the Independence State of Biafra will happen in Oct/Nov 2023, it is official!

“All roads lead to Finland. Start your preparation for the second Convention and be part of the history.

“The registration and accreditation link will open soon”, he said.

Earlier, BRGIE had announced recruitment for Biafra Liberation.

Newssphere recalls that in October last year, the Biafra Republic Government in Exile unveiled plans to host Igbos worldwide in a three-day extraordinary conference in Finland to achieve the Biafra referendum.

‘A Tribe Called Judah’ becomes Nollywood first movie to hit N1 billion views

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Ace movie producer, Funke Akindele’s new film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ has become the first Nollywood piece to surpass N1 billion views at the box office.

‘A Tribe Called Judah’ earned N1 billion in three weeks after it was released.

FilmHouse Group CEO, Kene Okwuosa, who announced the historical feat in a statement on Thursday, noted that the world is witnessing a golden era for Nigerian cinema.

“Akindele’s film has not only captivated audiences but has also proven the resilience of Nigerian cinema in the face of global streaming giants like Netflix and Prime Video,” the statement added.

‘A Tribe Called Judah’, also broke record when it became the first Nollywood movie to gross over N113 million in its opening weekend after it was released on December 15 2023, in cinemas.

Newssphere recalls that Funke’s ‘Battle on Buka Street’ grossed N650 million at the box office in 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRGIE announces recruitment for Biafra liberation

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The Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, has announced a recruitment exercise for the board responsible for drafting the Declaration of Biafra Independence in 2024.

The Finland-based lawyer and separatist, Ekpa, disclosed in a public announcement through his official X handle on Wednesday.

He noted that the Declaration for the Restoration of the Independence State of Biafra will occur in 2024 during the BRGIE second Convention in Finland.

He added that Igbos from 40 BRGIE states can apply through the email,  biafradepartments@biafrarepublicgov.org on or before 28th January 2024.

“All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are life, Liberty and pursuit for Happiness, that to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends like that of Nigeria state are to Biafrans, it is the Right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

“To this end, the Biafra Republic Government In Exile wishes to announce to the citizens of the 40 United States of Biafra that application is open for recruitment into the board for drafting The Declaration of the Restoration of the Independence State of Biafra later this year 2024.

“The Declaration is expected to take place later this year, 2024, during our second Convention in Finland.

“We call on interested citizens from across the 40 States to submit their applications to this email biafradepartments@biafrarepublicgov.org on or before 28th January 2024.

“The Biafra government is the government of the people, by the people and for the people”, the statement reads.

Senator Amosun mourns Akeredolu

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A former governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle Amosun has mourned the death of the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

 

The former governor expressed his grief in a statement on Wednesday, saying he received the news with shock but with total submission to the will of God.

 

Amosun described Akerodolu as a candid, frank and honest politician, who was a prominent voice in the progressive family and played a prominent role in the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC), both within the confines of the law court and in the bubbling political arena.

 

He said, “We served at some time, respectively, as governors of Ondo and Ogun States. He was a progressive to the core who believed the essence of government, and indeed, politics was the betterment of the lives of the people.”

Amosun said history will be kind to the late governor, especially when the history of the emergence of regional/state security outfits in the country is told.

 

He added that Akeredolu was at the forefront of the initiative for the establishment of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun) to safeguard the people and territorial integrity of the part of the country against unwarranted attacks.

 

“Akeredolu was a loyal and ever dependable friend. What you see about him was always what he was. Ever forthright. Ever honest. Ever truthful.

 

“We take solace in the indelible mark he left as the governor of Ondo State in particular and in the legal firmament and politics of Nigeria. I extend my condolences to his wife and children as well as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the good people of  Ondo State,”  Amosun added.

BREAKING: Ondo Governor Akeredolu dies at 67

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Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is reportedly dead after a protracted illness.

Vanguard reports Akeredolu died in Lagos on Wednesday.

It was learnt that State House doctors managed him up to his death because they could not fly him abroad.

“Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” a source told Vanguard.

“They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”

Recall that the ailing governor returned to Nigeria in September following a three-month medical leave in Germany.

Recently, he went on another medical leave after being directed by President Bola Tinubu to hand over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

His deputy, Aiyedatiwa, has been standing in as acting governor.

Following his return to Nigeria in September, Akeredolu stayed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and tried to govern his state from there, leading to public outrage.

BRGIE announces alliance with Middle Belt to halt insecurity

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The Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government, in Exile, announced that the Middle Belt has officially brokered an alliance with BRGIE to halt the rising insecurity in the region.

The Finland-based lawyer and separatist, Ekpa, disclosed in a statement on his official X handle on Sunday.

He said stakeholders from Middle Belt states, including Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi and Taraba brokered a deal with BRGIE.

According to him, the development comes amid ongoing attacks by terrorists and criminals in the region.

Ekpa noted that the move would further solidify the quest for Biafra liberation.

He added that BRGIE will raise a Liberation army to protect citizens from criminal elements tormenting Middle Belt in the coming weeks.

“I have discussed with stakeholders of the Middle Belt, and I am officially announcing that the Middle Belt has officially joined Biafra Liberation under the Biafra Government.

“The killing in the Middle Belt is coming to an end today, 24.12.2023. More consultations to follow.

“We will raise the Biafra Liberation movement in Middlebelt in a few weeks. To make sure that these killers are dealt with”, he stated.

On their part, the Middle Belt stakeholders expressed optimism that the alliance with BRGIE would bring lasting peace and security to the region.

Recall that there have been several recent attacks in the border towns of Plateau, Taraba, and Benue states, resulting in economic unrest.

WRC-23: Nigeria Joins Rest of World to Sign Updated Radio Regulations to Deepen Global Connectivity

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At the conclusion of the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023, Nigeria joined the rest of the World to sign unto the Final Act WRC-23, which constitutes a record of the decisions taken at the conference.

The Final Act comprises both the new and revised provisions of the Radio Regulations, an international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, represented Nigeria and was joined by the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida and the Managing Director, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat Ltd), Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen.

The WRC-2023 is a global, inter-governmental treaty conference which is held every three to four years by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations-affiliated international organization for telecommunications.

At the end of each conference, countries signed unto an updated Final Act, the outcome of agreements on agendas put forward by country administrations.

According to a statement by the ITU, “the agreement to the updated Radio Regulations identifies new spectrum resources to support technological innovation, deepen global connectivity, increase access to and equitable use of space-based radio resources, and enhance safety at sea, in the air, and on land.”

Among the decisions reached, the Conference also identified spectrum for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), which will be crucial for expanding broadband connectivity and developing IMT mobile services, also known as 4G, 5G and, in the future, 6G.

The conference also identified new frequencies for non-geostationary fixed-satellite service Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) that would provide high-speed broadband onboard aircraft, vessels, trains, and vehicles. These satellite services are also critical following disasters where local communication infrastructure is damaged or destroyed.

Provisions were also included to protect ship and aircraft mobile service stations located in international airspace and waters from other stations within national territories.

Nigeria’s delegation at the conference comprised seasoned engineers and experts in telecommunications and satellite regulations and governance from the Ministry, NCC, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), NigComSat Ltd, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), telecom operators and other practitioners from the telecommunications industry in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, Tijani, who led the Nigerian delegation at the WRC-23, thanked the delegation for their sacrifices which, he noted, were made for the collective benefit of the future of Nigeria.

He also enjoined the Nigerian delegation to commence preparation for future conferences to ensure the preservation of the country’s interest by developing capacity through investments in extensive research and inter-agency collaboration.

Also, during an engagement with the Nigerian delegation at the conference, Maida commended the delegation for collaborating towards Nigeria’s best interest. He emphasised the conference’s significant importance for Nigeria.

According to him, “the agreements reached at this year’s conference will provide valuable spectrum resources that will benefit the Commission’s stakeholders, especially ordinary Nigerians by enhancing service quality and bridging the digital gap in rural areas.

“Additionally, the establishment of international standards for radiocommunications and the decisions made at the conference will impact the development and implementation of new technologies.

 

“These outcomes align with Nigeria’s overall objectives and the Honorable Minister’s Strategic Plan for the Ministry particularly on expanding broadband connectivity, in harmony with the global transition to 5G and future 6G technologies, as well as improving quality of experience and providing equitable access to all Nigerians.”

 

 

AU, ALPA screens, treats 3,000 persons in Nasarawa 

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Sangarin Shabu, Mahmood Bwallah (middle) flanked by officials of African Union, Scientific, Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC) and experts from Egyptian Liver Research Institute and Hospital (ELRIAH)

African Union, Scientific, Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC), African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (AU-ASRIC) in partnership with African Liver Patient Association (ALPA) has screened more than 3000 persons for hepatitis in Nasarawa state.

Dr Ibrahim Adamu, Director Public Health, Nasarawa State Ministry of Health disclosed this on Saturday while paying a courtesy visit to the traditional ruler, Sangarin Shabu, Mahmood Bwallah II.

Adamu who went in the company of AUSTRC officials and experts from Egyptian Liver Research Institute and Hospital (ELRIAH) also announced the successful completion of the intervention.

He told the community leader that more than 3000 persons were successfully screened.

He said those found to be Negative have also been treated and pleaded for continued support of the partners in ensuring that hepatitis is eradicated from Nigeria.

“We thought the prevalence of the burden of hepatitis is 10 percent but after the screening of over 3000 persons, the results are evident.

“The results show that hepatitis b is over 30 percent, while hepatitis c is about 11 percent.

“We would continue from where the partners have stopped and ensure we take the free treatment to other places in Nasarawa,’’ he said.

The director also added that persons tested to be negative have started receiving free vaccination.

The traditional ruler expressed gratitude to the Ministry of health and the partners, AU and ALPA for organizing the free hepatitis care and treatment.

He urged the AU and ALPA to continue in their bid to see a world free of Hepatitis and urged other agencies to emulate them.

The highlight of the visit was the conferment of traditional titles on the leaders of AUSTRC and ALPA team by the revered community leader in appreciation of their support.

Sangarin shabu also recognized and awarded all team members for their collective support in carrying out the hepatitis outreach.

Prof. Ahmed Farahat, the hepatitis project Coordinator from ELRIAH on behalf of his team expressed gratitude to the people of Shabu.

He said his team was encouraged by the people of Shabu for prioritizing their health and taking advantage of the opportunity for testing and treatment, given the dangerous nature of untreated hepatitis.

Dr. Ahmed hamdy, the executive director of AUSTRC and ASRIC stated that based on the success achieved in shabu, the project would continue.

Hamdy, ably represented by Mr. Philbert Bayeka, an official of AUSTRC said an outreach of this nature had been successfully carried out in Egypt and a pilot phase was successfully replicated in Shabu.

“This outreach was carried out in Egypt where it was very successful and we have implanted the pilot phase successfully.

“It is a pilot project in Nigeria and it was very successful, that shows we did something right,’’ he said.

NBTI promotes entrepreneurship, jobs creation

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Dr Ado Ahmed, NBTI’s Director of procurement (middle) flanked by officials of NAFDAC and participant displaying their certificate of participation at the end of the one day training in Abuja

The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) said it is committed to achieving its mandate through capacity building, promotion of entrepreneurship and creating jobs.

Dr Uchenna Chukwu, Director-General (D-G) NBTI, stated on Thursday in Abuja at a capacity building training to support its staff and incubatees in food and pharmaceutical products registration.

Dr John Oni, NBTI’S Director post incubation and extensive services, who represented the DG said the basis for training was to create awareness, support entrepreneurs and promote economic advancement.

“ This is our way of educating our staff and entrepreneurs, it is our way of supporting them.

“ The benefits of the training are numerous, the training will enhance productivity, create jobs and eliminate poverty,” he said.

He said there was a need for awareness on the registration requirements of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)for food and pharmaceutical products.

Oni also added that the training would enhance the federal government’s industrialisation initiatives and economic promotion.

Dr Ado Ahmed, NBTI’s Director of procurement said the training was an economic tool for development.

“NBTI’s technology incubation centres are tools for economic development so regular training would enhance their effectiveness.

“ The training will address teething problems of the entrepreneurs in the area of funding, branding and packaging,” he said.

One of the trainers, Mrs Aisha Giree, an official of NAFDAC said the training of NBTI staff and entrepreneurs would ensure the people in the society are consuming quality products.

“ It is our responsibility in NAFDAC to ensure the consumption of quality products in the society.

“ Training like this will help ensure that our message is passed to the public.

She called for continuous training of NBTI incubatees as it will enhance their efficiency.

“ With the nature of NBTI’s services, it is important to train staff so as to acquire new knowledge which will guarantee production of quality service, ” she said.

Giree highlighted the importance and process of acquiring a NAFDAC registration.

She said, ` NAFDAC plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and other related products in Nigeria.

“ Its functions are aimed at protecting the health of the Nigerian public and promoting the growth of the Nigerian economy through the promotion of safe and effective products.”

Participants were tutored on topics like product development and packaging for food and pharmaceutical related products, NAFDAC registration process and related issues.

Stakeholders hail AU, ALPA free hepatitis intervention

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Dr. Gaza Gwamna, Nasarawa state commissioner for health (L) and Dr. Ibrahim Adamu, Director, Public health, Nasarawa state ministry of health(R) during their assessment of the free hepatitis treatment organised by AUSTRC in partnership with ALPA ongoing in Shabu community, Lafia for indigenes of Nasarawa state

 

Nasarawa State Health sector stakeholders have commended the AU Scientific, Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC), African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (AU-ASRIC) and African Liver Patient Association (ALPA) for the free hepatitis intervention.

The intervention includes free counseling, free testing, free treatment, free drugs and free vaccination in Shabu community in Nasarawa State.

Dr Ibrahim Adamu, Director, Public Health, Nasarawa State Ministry of Health praised AU and ALPA for adopting an approach that brings hepatitis treatment and care closer to the communities.

Adamu, in an interview with newsmen on Friday in Shabu, Lafia said that eliminating viral hepatitis was a task that must be accomplished and Nasarawa State was prepared and open to partnerships.

He said the high cost of treating hepatitis had deterred some of those diagnosed with the disease, especially those in the rural areas from seeking medical solutions.

Adamu added that an awareness of hepatitis could lead to early detection which is life saving.

“ As a state, we are addressing these challenges through our elimination strategy which is guided by four principles — plan wisely, test smart, cure-all, and prevent new cases.

“It is a pilot project in Nigeria, which included sensitization sessions and trainers were trained so that the work continues, the aim of the intervention is not for the work to stop,’’ he said.

Adamu added that the elimination plan focuses on the optimal deployment of resources for case finding, ensuring treatment for identified patients, and rollout of prevention strategies in areas with higher transmission rates.

On his part Dr Gaza Gwamna, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health commended all stakeholders including international partners like AU, ALPA for strategizing towards combating hepatitis.

“We know that the government alone cannot tackle the burden of viral hepatitis” he said.

He complimented the partners for ensuring that persons confirmed to be positive were undergoing free treatment and giving free vaccination to negative cases.

According to him, “Sensitization on preventive measures and creating access to care and treatment was a crucial part of the programme,’’ he said.

The Executive Director Nasarawa State HIV/AIDS Control Agency, Dr. Ruth Bello, called for awareness on hepatitis adding that “Hepatitis C remains curable.

She commended the free testing and treatment given to everyone who came to the venue of the intervention in Shabu.

“ Everyone that was here got tested and treated and sensitized on how to stop the spread.

“ There have also been collective efforts with the partners and the State to ensure that hepatitis diagnostics and curative treatments are readily available,’’ she said.

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