The United Kingdom (UK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to return the sum of £4.2 million assets stolen by former Delta State Governor, James Ibori to Nigeria. This was announced on Tuesday by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Laing at the signing of the MoU at the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Justice said the money was recovered from friends and family members of the former governor. She lamented that many Nigerians were in the habit of siphoning money from the country to the UK, saying that has also…
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The Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has approved the establishment of a Youth Parliament in the state. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Special Duties, Dr. (Mrs) Ehimwenma Joy Ebhodaghe, who disclosed this in a statement, urged Edo youths who are interested in joining the parliament to forward their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the Ministry before 12th of March, 2021. The statement reads: “This is to inform the General Public, especially the youths of Edo State that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Edo State, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has graciously approved the establishment of Youth Parliament in Edo State. “All…
In 2019, I visited Egypt to investigate the origins of religion. I can’t say all I found out. The last time I wrote what I found out in Israel, it was a shock to many. So, I will only give a diluted version. First and foremost, there is nothing like Moses. That name was distorted by the Masonic European translators of Scripture. The original name is Mose. It is NOT a Hebrew or Jewish name. It is an ancient Egyptian name. Mose did indeed kill an Egyptian who maltreated a Hebrew slave. But, there was more to his leaving Egypt…
In our quest at ‘OURWORLDGIST’ to feature who is who around the globe, we bring on board Hon. Zakari Alfa to say A to Z about him. In this light, we task ourworldgist’s top writer, Sani Michael Omakoji, who is good at fact finding to tell us about the person of Honourable Zakari Alfa and this what he brought to the table: “ Honourable Zakari Alfa a seasoned Banker, a Financial Expert, a humanitarian, a prudent manager of Resource, a gentleman and a God fearing personality was born in 1963 in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. In…
In an effort to reduce the stress being faced by Nigerians in the process of acquiring National identity Number NIN especially for the aged and those in rural communities in North Central states, a company called Nigeria Agricultural Payment initiative NAPI Technology has been engaged to assist in the registration process. In an interview with ‘OURWORLDGIST’ the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Afred Okeme, said, the exercise which is expected to be carried out in North Central states to include Nasarawa, Plateau, Kogi, Niger and Kwara is scheduled to commence from first week of March 2021. He added that…
Chief Ogwu James Onoja ‘s book, titled: Fundamental Rights ( Enforcement Procedure ) Rules, 2009 Practice Procedure Forms & Precedents volume 1 & 2 is now ready for public presentation. Announcing the presentation of the book through his official Facebook account, Chief Ogwu James Onoja, SAN, said the book would be officially launched on Friday 19th March 2021 via ZOOM with the ID code: 87839815661 and a pass code: 933461 at 10:am prompt. Ourworldgist further gathered that “Foreword” of the book is written by respected Hon.Dr Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, CFR, FCIArb; FNIALS; Fclm; FNJI Chief Justice of Nigeria and…
EBIJE Smart Touch Limited, an expert in VISA processing and other services is now ready for business operation. Speaking with ‘OURWORLDGIST’ on Thursday night, the Chief Executive of the business outfit, Honourable Ebije Joseph Paul said, the business operation area is located at Plot 1146, Kaura District area, Dubai International Market around “Game Village” back of Human Right Radio ( Brekete Family Radio ) FCT Abuja Nigeria. Honourable Ebije who thanked God for the successful kick off of the business also added that is a dream come through as it affords him an opportunity to engage youths who are willing…
Socio-Economic Rights & Accountability Project ( SERAP ) has called on Nigerian National Assembly ( NASS ) to stop ex- Governors from life pension. The body says a situation whereby an Ex-Governor who is also fortunate to be Lawmaker is collecting pension while still collecting allowances and salaries is unacceptable. The body therefore urged the leadership of the Nigerian National Assembly to urgently sponsor a resolution calling on all ex-governors serving as ministers and members of NASS to stop collecting life pensions and asking them to return the money already collected. The body stressed that the call has become necessary…
Shoprite outlets across Nigeria has been shut down due to ongoing protest by inherited staff of the company. The employees of the company alleged that the management of the company did not pay them off before handing them over to the new company who purchased shoprite. The protesters were seen with various placards with inscriptions such as: “Pay us our entitlement, ” Is Injustice To handover the company with paying us off…” among others. Recall that Shoprite last year announced the sale of its assets to a Nigerian company that is yet to make its identity known to the public.…
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank has revealed that Traditional Leaders are used to help recover loan from Nigerians. The Bank made it known on its official twitter handle being Monday 1st March 2021. The tweet reads: “Loan repayment marks the end of a successful farming season under the NIRSAL Agro Geo-CooperativeRegistered sign (AGC) model. To achieve 100% repayment, NIRSAL Plc uses various tools, one of which is season-long engagements with traditional leaders” In a follow up tweet, the bank added, ” In Dukku LGA, Gombe State, we met with the District Head of Lafiya community and leaders of Malala Lafiya AGC…