Jonathan Ojadah Appointed As Acting Global President By Supreme Council Of IPGC

 The Supreme Council of the International Peace and Governance Council (IPGC), Atlanta, USA and the Chartered Institute of Peace and Governance (CIPG), Texas, USA has confirmed the appointment of His Excellency, Amb. (Dr) Jonathan Ojadah in acting capacity as Global President of both organizations (IPGC & CIPG), USA. In a Press Release by Amb. Lorna Williams, the Secretary General of the Supreme Council, stated that H.E Jonathan Ojadah has shown tremendous commitment towards the upliftment of the organization which has earned him the nomination by 2/3 members of the Supreme Council in fulfillment of the organization's requirement in the Constitution.

Since the organization's existence, there has been slow progress in terms of project implementations until Amb. Jonathan Daniel came on board in 2021 as Head Of Mission for Africa which has recorded many achievements of the organization including partnerships with various Governments in Africa where he operates as Head Of Mission/Director General, UNIPGC Africa.

The Secretary General, Amb. Lorna Williams also stated that "It is quite impressive that Amb. Jonathan Ojadah who is a Nigerian Citizen, Peace Diplomat, International Business Development Expert and Investment Promotion Consultant is the first African and youngest Diplomat to head the Supreme Council since the organization's existence in 2002

*MISSION*

IPGC's mission is to develop Programmes that will contribute to the promotion of sustainable peace and good governance globally.

*ABOUT IPGC*

IPGC is a registered International civil society organization in USA with Continental chapters and
representations in Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. IPGC is in partnership and active working relationship with various United Nations Associations including the African Union (AU ECOSSOC). IPGC is also registered with the "UNITED NATIONS Department Of WIPO-WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION.

IPGC is endowed with seasoned Professionals, scholars and in collaboration with reputable institutions world-wide to handle Civil and ethnic conflicts, inter-state wars, terrorism, Poverty eradication, negative impacts of economic globalization, human rights abuses, and the problems experienced by transitional and democratizing societies which portrays a challenging list of problems that confront us today.

PGC aims to bring together a wide range of civil society organizations, from the international to the local level to consolidate and strengthen efforts of organizations and individuals around the world, while maintaining disputes between nations, groups and organizations

IPGC works with groups from a variety of backgrounds, including youth, women, labour, educational, environmental, human rights, religious and professional bodies to support non-

violent conflict resolution and works toward a culture of peace. IPGC is open for membership to NGOs, International Organizations, World Personalities and Governments.

*PROGRAMMES OF IPGC*

IPGC programmes further aim to support research that produce policy-oriented recommendations for current problems, and identifies longer-term trends and patterns in international politics that hold implications for peace, security and governance.

....Providing trainings, capacity buildings and academic operations including seminars in conflict management, conflict resolution and peace education through her sister Institution, Chartered Institute Of Peace and Governance (CIPG), Texas, USA

......Organizing regular Workshops for certification on conflict management in public policies;

certification as a negotiator and mediator; certification of training for trainers in conflict

management and alternative Dispute Resolution Processes.

....Advisory roles or in consultation, counselling, and mediation to manage and resolve conflicts by peaceful means at the local, regional, and national levels.

.... Promoting the establishment of peacebuilding networks at both the national and international levels, aimed at supporting long-lasting peaceful democratic progress.

.... Providing Assistance in development of democratic institutions, processes.

.... Monitoring Elections and Referenda.

.... Organizing seminars and conferences on international issues of human rights violations, peace, democracy, education, health, child labour, and women's development.

...Organizing Award programs to reward those, who are working for mankind in their various fields of life.

IPGC hopes to spread her offices accross the continent and has its presence in the following countries.

Caption This Photo Of Buhari And Tinubu At Yobe Presidential Campaign Rally

 Yobe was completely locked down today as President Buhari and APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu stormed the state to flag off the party’s 2023 campaign. 

So many pictures taken at the rally have been posted all over social media but this particular one caught my attention because of the passion and energy on display. What’s the best caption for this picture?

I Will Stand As Nnamdi Kanu’s Surety If Granted Bail

 The Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu says he will stand as surety for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu if granted bail again.

“I will stand surety for him (Kanu) if the Federal Government wants to release him to me,” Kalu said on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm programme aired on Tuesday monitored by ABN TV.

Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, also believed the Federal Government will respect the next court judgement on the bail of the embattled IPOB leader.

The federal lawmaker said he is close to the family of Kanu in the Afaraukwu Ibeku area of Abia but the IPOB leader and his family did not listen to his counsel.

Traders Reject New Naira Notes In Niger

 With few weeks to the final withdrawal of the old Naira notes from circulation, most traders especially in the rural areas are rejecting the new notes for business transactions.

For those who are aware of the new notes in circulation, see the January 31st deadline for the withdrawal of the old notes as not realisable and have therefore demanded an extension.

However, the Central Bank of Nigeria,(CBN) has made it clear to them that the January 31st remains unchanged and therefore urged them to beat the deadline.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, Minna branch led by the Niger Branch Controller, Ademola Mohammed Saheed had gone on a sensitization drive on the new naira notes to the traders at the Ultra Modern Kure Market in Minna yesterday.

The traders said transactions with many traders especially in the rural areas had been very difficult because they are refusing the new notes from them.

They also said Banks and ATMs across the state are still dispensing the old banknotes thereby forcing them to be transacting their businesses with the old notes.

One of the traders, Yusuf Mohammed said, “those in the rural communities are not aware of the new banknotes and the deadline and they are not even collecting the new notes from those of us who are privileged to have them. I think there is a need for increased sensitization of the new notes to convince them that they are legal.

Speaking in the same vein, the Market Woman Leader, Rebecca James also lamented that the traders have refused to collect the new banknotes when it is being given to them for goods brought thereby making business transactions very difficult.

“Some of us are aware of the deadline but the banks and ATMs are still giving us the old banknotes. When we go to the bush markets, the villagers there are not collecting the new money. If you give them the new money alongside the old ones, they will pick the new ones out and tell you to change them.

”From all indications, traders in the villages and bush markets do not know about the new banknotes and they need to know. It would not be fair if they have money that they will not be able to spend or spend later for no reason of theirs but because of a lack of adequate sensitization. It is from these bush markets that we buy our goods and this is why we are asking that the withdrawal should be extended”, she suggested.

The Niger Branch Controller of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Ademola Mohammed Saheed while responding assured that there are enough new banknotes in the CBN Treasury adding that banks and ATMs have started dispensing the new Naira notes.

“For six weeks now, we have not been giving the banks the old currency. The old currency still in circulation is there because of the quantum which is so much. We have been giving banks new currency to dispense and we have been calling them to come and collect the new banknotes as we have them in the treasury.

On the January 31st deadline, the Branch Controller said that it remains sacrosanct as there would be no extension unless the CBN Governor or the government decides otherwise.

Mr Ibu Praises His Wife, Stella Maria On Her Birthday

 Veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu has celebrated his wife, Stella Maria Okafor on her birthday on Monday, IGBERETV reports.

He shared photos of himself together with his wife on his Instagram handle with the caption;

"Happy birthday, My dear wife! @realiburess , I am so blessed to have you as my life partner, such a beautiful, understanding and encouraging partner,
To my beautiful wife, I hope this year brings you as much joy and happiness that you have brought and continue to bring into my life. Happy birthday my first class
Honey, no words in my dictionary can convey my feelings for you. Thanks for blessing me with Amazing children
Happy birthday"

Stop Putting Old Notes In ATMs Or Face Penalty – CBN Warns Commercial Banks

 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) urged commercial banks in the country to comply with the directive of loading the newly redesigned naira notes in their Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).

CBN Director, Currency Operations, Mr Ahmed Umar, stated this in Abuja on Monday, Jan. 9.

Umar, who spoke at the Training Session for State Directors, National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Redesign of Currency Notes Policy, said commercial banks should stop putting old notes in ATMs or face a penalty.

According to Umar, the CBN’s directive was to implement the January 31 deadline withdrawal of old naira notes in circulation.

Umar said: "We, CBN management, have mandated banks to stop putting old notes in their ATM machines. They should only put the new notes.

"And there is a serialisation of the policy that they can put either N500, N1000 or N200 notes whichever denomination they have or combination of any of those notes, they should just put a new note in their machines.

"We’re going to monitor to ensure that the banks comply, and if they don’t, we’ve penalty for non-compliance."

BBNaija's Chichi Shows Off Her Buttocks As She Marks Her 23rd Birthday

 Big Brother Naija star, Chinenyenwa Desire Okoebor, popularly known as Chichi has taken to her Instagram handle to celebrate her 23rd birthday today, IGBERETV reports.

She shared new photos of herself. One of her posts was captioned;

"Officially worlds chichi’s day 
23 and blessed"