A Nigerian Becomes First African To Be Elected As President Of The International Civil Aviation Organisation

A Nigerian, Doctor Olumiyiwa Aliu has been elected President of the International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO.

 ICAO is the umbrella world body for aviation safety.

He was elected at the thirty eighth Assembly of ICAO in Montreal, Canada and the first African to occupy the position.

We Need House Of Assembly In FCT - Bala Tells National Advisory Committee On National Dialogue

The FCT Administration  has called for the establishment of the Capital Territory House of Assembly to make laws expeditiously for the peace and good governance of the Territory.

This was one of the demands  made by the people of Federal Capital Territory to the National Advisory Committee on National Dialogue on Wednesday during an interactive session with the committee

The FCT delegation was led to the public forum by the FCT Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed in company of the FCT Minister of State, Olajumoke Akinjide and representatives of the indigenous inhabitants and other residents of capital territory.

The position of the FCT, which was read, by the Chairman, FCT Steering Committee on National Dialogue, Dr, Aliyu Modibbo Umar stressed that the Legislative Organ when established would ensure better efficiency in the administration of the 8,000 square kilometers of the Territory.

Iyayi Was A True, Dedicated Comrade, Says Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has described the late Prof Festus Iyayi as a true and committed Nigerian who gave up his personal comfort and joined the masses in the trenches in the fight for a better society.

In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Peter Okhiria, Comrade Oshiomhole said: “Iyayi was a distinguished Nigerian who served not only ASUU, but the whole Nigerian academic community. He had a passion for education and I am proud that he came from Edo State. I found him so resourceful that I appointed him a member of the Governing Council of the Ambrose Alli University.


The history of popular struggles in Nigeria today will not be complete without a mention of Prof Iyayi’s selfless sacrifices and intellectual contributions.

Reps Invites Service Chiefs Over Emergency Rule

The House of Representatives has invited Service Chiefs to brief it on the current security situation in the Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states.

This follows a request by president Goodluck Jonathan to the lawmakers demanding an extension to the six month emergency rule in the three affected states.

Although the president attached security report by the military to the House, members opted to have a closed session with the military chiefs before taking a decision on the extension .

A similar request by the President to the Senate was granted last Thursday by the Upper

House.

 The Service Chiefs, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, are expected to meet with the Lawmakers in camera on Thursday, 14th November, 2013

Investigate The Death Of Iyayi – NLC Tells IG

As reactions continue to trail the death of the former ASUU President, Professor Festus Iyayi, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has urged the Inspector General of Police to commence immediate investigation into the auto crash which led to death of the university Don.

The NLC President, Comrade Abdulwaheed Umar who spoke with STV news in Abuja said the former Asuu boss died when his wealth of experience was needed most within the labour movement.

The NLC President said the congress would petition the Inspector General of Police and the National Human Rights Commission to investigate the vehicular accident allegedly caused by the convoy of the Kogi State Governor.

Reps Probes Sovereign Wealth Fund

The management of the Nigeria's One Billion Dollar Sovereign Wealth Fund is now a subject of investigation by the House of Representatives

The Fund, deposited with the World Bank as a bond in 2011, was expected to lead to the closure of the Excess Crude Account.

The Fund has continued to Pitt the states against the Federal government as it's legitimacy is also contested in Court.

 Adopting a motion by its Minority Leader,  Femi Gbajabiamila,the House alleged that the Fund is managed by Goldman Sachs, UBS and Credit Swiss, all them being Foreign financial institutions, to the detriment of Nigeria's economic sovereignty and security.

Pixs: Gov. Fashola Receives Bill Gates On A Courtesy Visit

 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (right) with the Founder, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates (2nd right), Founder and Chairman, Dangote Group, Alahji Aliko Dangote (2nd left) and his daughter, Halima Dangote (left) during Bill Gates’ courtesy call on the Governor at the Lagos House, Ikeja

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (right) discussing with the Founder, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates (left) during his courtesy call on the Governor at the Lagos House, Ikeja

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (5th right) in a group photograph with Founder, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates (6th left), Founder and Chairman, Dangote Group, Alahji Aliko Dangote (4th right), his daughter, Halimat (5th left), Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris (4th right), his Science & Technology, Establishments, Training  and Pensions and Agriculture and Cooperatives counterparts, Mr. Adebiyi Mabadeje (3rd right behind), Mrs. Florence Oguntuase (2nd right behind), Prince Gbolahan Lawal (1st left behind), Chief of Staff, Mr. Lanre Babaloloa (2nd left behind), Country Representative, Nigeria Global Policy and Advocacy, Dr. Mairo Mandara (4th left), Executive Director/CEO, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Ado Muhammad (3rd left), Coordiinator, Polio Rescue Association, Mr. Olugbenga Kuye (right) and others during Bill Gates’ courtesy call on the Governor at the Lagos House, Ikeja