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Communications Minister Tijani, NITDA DG Abdullahi, others declare Digital Nigeria Conference open in Abuja

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Minister Dr Bosun and NITDA DG Abdullahi

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi and other dignitaries have declared the 2023 Digital Nigeria International Conference in Abuja open.

In his remark at the two-day event scheduled for 24th-26th October, Dr Tijani disclosed that Nigeria has become Africa’s top destination for technology startups.

He lauded the efforts put underground by trailblazers such as NITDA, Galaxy Backbone and other innovative companies in the country that have set the baseline for technology development.

According to him, of the $5 million invested in tech startups in Africa, 20 per cent is domiciled in Nigeria.

“Today, Nigeria is the top destination for technology startup capital in Africa, with about 5 million dollars invested in tech startups in the continent last year; we took 20 per cent of that total investment just to Nigeria. So, we recognize the amazing work that has been done”, he said.

On his part, the Director General of NITDA, Abdullahi, said this conference is key to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed Hope Agenda of inclusive economic growth, productivity and prosperity for all.

“Today’s symbolizes our collective aspiration to position Nigeria at the forefront of digital innovation.

“Firstly, we live in an exciting time of technological advancement.
“Secondly, at the core of the renewed hope agenda are inclusive economic growth, productivity and prosperity for all. And to achieve digital is the best tool for us.

“The vision is to use digital technologies to foster job creation”, he stated.

He added that the conference will facilitate networking, activation of conversation that can lead to innovation, policy direction/regulation(Which can provide a bedrock for us to survive as a Nation), and a more robust ecosystem, bringing about global visibility.

The conference had a massive turnout of youths across Nigeria, Africa and worldwide.

U.S. court denies Atiku’s request for FBI, CIA, IRS to release documents on Tinubu

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Tinubu and Atiku

There is jubilation in the camp of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the United States District Court of Columbia denied a request by former President Atiku Abubakar’s attorneys to force the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, and Internal Revenue Service to release information on Nigeria’s President.

Recall that Atiku’s agent, Aaron Greenspan had filed the emergency motion seeking to compel the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (“EOUSA”), the Department of State, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Central Intelligence Agency to immediately release of the documents following the Nigerian Supreme Court’s hearing of appeals from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi against Tinubu.

He pleaded for a quick release of the documents because they need to be presented at the Supreme Court.

Greenspan told the court that the Supreme Court deliberately moved the appeals hearing by Atiku and Obi to Monday to render his suit before the U.S. court nugatory.

He had asked that the documents on Tinubu be released by October 31.

Ruling on the appeal, Judge Beryl A. Howell declined Greenspan’s request because he failed to satisfy the relevant conditions for the grant of such a prayer contained in a motion for an emergency hearing, which he filed on Monday.

In the civil suit, with number 23-1816, Greenspan also asks for similar information and documents on Mueez.

Adegboyega Akande is said to have died as of November 16, 2022.

In rejecting his motion to immediately release the documents, the U.S. court.said Greenspan failed to convince the court of the public issues that would cause it to overlook the privacy rights of President Tinubu.

Meanwhile, Tinubu’s lawyers have filed a motion at the court seeking to be allowed to defend the President in the suit.

Recall that the Supreme Court in Nigeria on Monday reserved judgement concerning Atiku of the Peoples Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party challenging Tinubu’s victory at the presidential polls.

BRGIE unveils Biafra Liberation Army to defend territory

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Simon Ekpa and Biafra Liberation Army

The Biafra Republic Government in Exile, BRGIE, on Saturday, 21st October 2023, unveiled the Biafra Liberation Army and Resistance Fighters during a convention in Finland.

Mazi Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister Biafra Republic Government in Exile and Finland-based lawyer disclosed this in a statement after its just-concluded two-day extraordinary self-referendum convention in Helsinki Finland.

He noted that the Army, hovering around 100,000, is currently stationed across different locations in Biafra land.

Nigerian Newssphere sighted a video posted by Mazi Ekpa of the Army parading with motorcades laced with the Biafra flag across different locations.

https://x.com/simon_ekpa/status/1715784984814911751?s=20

According to Ekpa, the inauguration of the Army is to protect Igbos in the southeast against their oppressors.

“The Biafra Army is to defend the Biafra territory against external aggression and invasion of oppressors. We have witnessed the oppressors burning down markets, villages and communities in different parts of the SouthEast, and the government in Exile had no option but to form the Biafra Liberation Army with equal arms and firepower to resist the oppressors of Igbos,” he stated.

Recall that over 520 Biafrans worldwide gathered for a two-day convention held on the 20th and 21st of October 2023 in Helsinki, Finland, to stamp their authority on the Charter of Biafra Declaration.

Resilient Arsenal secure 2-2 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

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Arsenal and Chelsea

Arsenal came from behind to secure a draw against Chelsea in their Saturday fixture at Stamford Bridge.

The London derby ended 2-2, with a rain of four goals from both sides.

Chelsea’s Palmer and Murdryk scored two goals 15 and 48 minutes into the fixture.

However, Arsenal fired a minute two goals from Rice and Trossard to secure a draw.

Mikel Arteta’s team was resilient against Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea in the away game.

 

Manchester City defeat Brighton 2-1

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Manchester City

Manchester City defeated Brighton 2-1 at Etihad Stadium in their English Premier League fixture on Saturday.

Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland’s two goals put the Sky Blues ahead of the Seagulls in the first 45 minutes.

Through its forward Ansu Fati, Brighton scored a goal to reduce the deficit.

However, the visitors were unable to stage a comeback at the Etihad.

Nigerian Newssphere recalls that Pep Guardiola’s team victory against Brighton comes after the EPL winners suffered a defeat against Arsenal last Sunday.

 

 

Machester United football Legend, Sir Bobby Charlton dies at 86

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Sir Bobby Charlton, Manchester United legend, , has died at the age of 86.

According to a statement by Manchester United, the legend died on Satursday morning.

Charlton was part of England’s World Cup-winning side in 1966, and scored twice as Manchester United won the European Cup at Wembley in 1968.

“Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club.

“Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world,” a club statement read in part.

After joining United as a schoolboy in 1953, Charlton won three successive FA Youth Cups from 1954 to 1956.

He made his professional debut that same year and won his first league title in the 1956-57 season, scoring 10 goals in 14 First Division appearances.

NITDA trains 2,785 Nigerians on AI, decries low participation of women

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NITDA

The National Information Technology Development has successfully trained 2,785 Artificial Intelligence Developers.

Mr Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of NITDA, disclosed this on Friday at a ceremony to mark the National Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) AI Developers Training (NAIDT) programme anniversary with the support of Google Developers Group, GDG.

The DG noted that the training aimed to empower Nigerian youths with digital skills and innovation.

He, however, decried the poor participation of women in the programme, adding that women represented only about 15 per cent of the total participants.

“Then, I thought that we used to reject National Youth Service Corps Members, students on internship who are supposed to be on compulsory one-year service.

“From then, we decided to train them through our National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, NCAIR and empower them with AI skills instead of rejection.

“We started it as a challenge to them (GDG) on how we can build an ecosystem that AI powers, and today we have trained 2,785 young Nigerians after one year,” he said.

“AI is a social engineering technology where we can build systems and solutions for ourselves, and if women are not represented, AI systems can make decisions excluding them.

“We don’t want anyone to be excluded; we want to ensure inclusivity,” he said.

Two programme beneficiaries, Amina Shiga and Zubairu Tahir, confirmed they had had a good AI journey that had positively impacted their knowledge.

They commended NITDA, saying that their perspective on AI had changed and improved.

The scheme, which kicked off in August last year, has gone through 12 cohorts with participants across every work of life in Nigeria.

How fire incident destroyed property worth millions in Kwara

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Fire incident in kwara

A fire disaster destroyed property worth millions of naira in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, on Friday.

The incident occurred at about 09.52 hours at No 138D, Temidire Irewolede Community Ilorin, in Ilorin West Local Government of the state.

The Firefighting operations concluded at 10:13 hours, and out of the 4bedrooms flat in the building, only one bedroom was affected by a burning fire, according to the spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, in a statement in Ilorin.

He added that there was no record of casualty of any sought while the cause of the fire was attributed to a power surge.

The Director of Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, urged the general public to always play safe, especially during this period, and not to hesitate to call the fire brigade on time whenever there is any emergency in their areas, as this would save lives and properties of people in the state.

BRGIE adopts charter on Biafra Declaration in Helsinki Finland

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The Biafra Republic Government in Exile, BRGIE has adopted charter on Biafra Declaration in an extraordinary conference held in Helsinki Finland.

Mazi Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister Biafra Republic Government in Exile and Finland-based lawyer disclosed this in in a statement on Friday at the two-day convention.

He said there is no going back on the actualization of the Biafra referendum as BRGIE voted and adopted the Biafra Charter called the Biafra Helsinki Declaration 2023.

Speaking at the convention now known as the ‘Biafra Helsinki Declaration October 20-21, 2023’, Ekpa stated that the Nigerian government is yet to tackle the root of Biafra agitation.

He explained that the Biafra agitation, which started due to the marginalization of Igbos in Nigeria, has degenerated into self-preservation.

He accused the Nigerian government of continued injustice and unfairness against the people of Biafra.

Ekpa insisted that without equity and fairness, the idea of ‘one Nigeria’ is not sustainable.

Consequently, Ekpa noted that Igbos have declared Biafra De Facto Government (BDFG) and BRGIE to serve the Nation and People of the southeast under the occupation of Nigeria.

He added that Biafra should be allowed to have its independence and liberation.

‘”It is as though there is an international conspiracy not to talk about the ongoing conflict in Nigeria. For over a decade now, Biafrans are again been agitating for freedom. What was initially motivated by agitation against marginalization has transformed into agitation for self-preservation.

“Agitation for Biafra that reemerged again more than a decade ago to protest exclusion from governance and marginalization regarding resource sharing and infrastructure development has since turned to agitation for self-preservation.

“They are yet to make any concessions regarding the fundamental causes of the agitation in the first place.

“Citizens of the world have a right to express their displeasure with their governments, and most reasonable countries respond with dialogue and engagement. But in Nigeria, the story is different.

“Yet people talk about “one Nigeria.” No country will be one without inclusion, equity, and justice.

“Terror against Biafra continued instead of engaging in dialogue and making a sustained effort to address grievances, which has the opposite effect. You cannot claim one Nigeria while at the same time excluding segments of the country from the benefits of belonging to the same country.

“When you choose marginalization as a tool, you have wittingly or unwittingly signed up to fail”, he stated.

 

Nigerian ambassador to Morocco, Nuhu Bamalli dies

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Nigeria's ambassador to Morocco

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Morocco, Alhaji Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, is dead.

He was also the Magajin Garin Zazzau and the biological younger brother to the Emir of Zazzau.

A statement by the Media and Publicity officer of the Zazzau emirate council said Mansur Nuhu Bamalli died at a private Hospital in Lagos while in transit to Morocco.

The statement added that “funeral prayers will be announced later.”

He is survived by a wife and two children. Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari had appointed the deceased a year ago.

In a letter dated October 7 and signed by the then Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, he had said the appointment was in recognition of the decades of your meritorious service to our fatherland in the Nigerian Foreign Service.

“You shall be invited in due course for the ceremony of investiture. Please accept my warm felicitations and those of the Honourable Minister of State, the Permanent Secretary and the entire staff of the Ministry,” the letter read.

Before his appointment, he was a Ministry of Foreign Affairs deputy director.

Foreign Affairs Ministry had issued a notice for the recall of Nigeria’s ambassadors, both career and non-career envoys across 300 foreign missions worldwide, but the diplomats are yet to return to the country owing to logistics, including Authority to incur Expenditures (AIEs) for passages.

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