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ARCAN Gives Award to Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, other top diplomats
ARCAN Gives Award to Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, other top diplomats
By: Michael Mike
Nigeria’s Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi and Ambassador Judith Attah have been nominated for the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN)’s Special Award.
A statement on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary of the association, Ambassador Folorunso Otukoya disclosed that the hybrid award ceremony would simultaneously holds on Saturday at the Rotunda Conference Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigerian Institute of International Affairs on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island , Lagos and linked by zoom.
Those nominated for ARCAN Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award are Ambassadors O. Ononaiye, B.A. Adeyemi , Kabir Ahmed, Pius Ayewoh, Ambassador Monu, Sam Mustapha, G.S. Akunwafor, G.A.Falashas, E. Martins, O. Apata, O. Ani, T.D. Hart, Eineje Onobu, N. Wadibia-Anyanwu and Adenike Ukonga.
Nominated for ARCAN Posthumous Award, were Ambassadors Olu Adeniji, S.U. Yolah, Gabriel Ijewere, Ade Adekuoye, Ado Sanusi, J.K. Umar, S.O. Ogundele, A.D.J. Blankson, E. Fowora, Aisha Jimeta and Abubakar Gobir.
According to the statement, the annual Award night is one of the platforms of the Association employed to recognize and reward its past members and other prominent individuals in the society who during their time , have contributed in unique and outstanding ways to the promotion and advancement of Nigerian foreign policy and the operations of the foreign service.
The statement read: “This year’s ceremony recognizes those Nigerians whose life time have been dedicated to the pursuit of national interest whether living or dead. The recipients include members of the Association who devoted and dedicated their lives to the service of Nigeria as representatives of the country. Through this award we remember and honour them, some posthumously for their contributions to the advancement of the foreign policy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The ARCAN Executive Committee congratulates all awardees for these recognitions and wishes them the very best in 2024 and beyond.”
ARCAN Gives Award to Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, other top diplomats
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
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