PETER OBI JOINS ARCHBISHOP JUDE T. OMOOO, IN THE FOUNDATION LAYING STONE OF SACRED HEART PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL IN OZUBULU, PROMISES MONTHLY SUBVENTION UNTIL IT IS COMPLETED.(PHOTOS).

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 Peter Obi joins Archbishop Jude T. Omooo, in the foundation laying stone of sacred heart primary and secondary School in Ozubulu, promises monthly subvention until it is completed. Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to education with the laying of the foundation stone for the Sacred Heart Primary and Secondary School in Ozubulu. Obi performed the ceremony alongside the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, describing the event as deeply fulfilling and a strong reminder of the transformative power of education in society. He announced his decision to support the school project through monthly financial subvention until its completion, noting that the gesture is aimed at ensuring the realization of the school’s vision, particularly for children who may lack access to quality education. According to Obi, meaningful development is anchored on shared responsibility and sustained commitment.  ...

SOMALIA ANNULS UAE SECURITY AND DEFENCE AGREEMENTS OVER 'SOVEREIGNTY INTERFERENCE'. (PHOTO).


 Somalia annuls UAE security and defence agreements over 'sovereignty interference'


Somalia's Council of Ministers has annulled all agreements and memoranda of understanding related to bilateral security and defence cooperation between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates, citing concerns over national sovereignty.


The decision was made on Monday during a council meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama.


It applies to all agreements and cooperative arrangements connected to activities at the ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo.


According to a government statement, the move followed reports and what Somali officials described as compelling evidence of actions deemed detrimental to Somalia's sovereignty and national unity. The government reaffirmed its exclusive authority over Somali territory, ports, security affairs, and foreign relations.


'Exclusive rights'


"The Federal Government of Somalia reiterates its sovereign responsibility and exclusive rights in managing national security and external relations," the statement said, TRT Afrika reported.


During the Monday meeting, the Council of Ministers also approved several legislative proposals, including the Draft Law on the Protection of Sovereignty and Territorial Unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Arbitration Bill, regulations governing the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), and regulations for the Companies Services Law.


The Draft Law on the Protection of Sovereignty and Territorial Unity introduces provisions prohibiting sub-national administrations or private entities from entering into agreements with foreign parties without prior notification and approval of the Federal Government.


The proposed law also requires oversight by the relevant federal ministry responsible for the subject matter of any such agreements.


The decisions underline Somalia's efforts to rein in foreign interference and revise Somalia's security cooperation agreements.

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