Month: September 2019

OPAN Disassociates Self From Online Group,’OMPAN’

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The Online Publishers Association of Nigeria (OPAN) has disassociated itself from the group known as Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, which cleverly adopts the acronym ‘OMPAN’. OPAN in a statement Thursday by its President, Austyn Ogannah, said: “Our attention has been drawn to the existence of a group which adopted a name similar to ours and goes by an acronym that is closely identical to ours. “For the record OPAN has no affiliation with this group or its promoter(s). “The Online Publishers Association of Nigeria (OPAN), registered at the…

Gov Sani-Bello’s victory Is A reflection of people’s yearning and aspiration – Ketso

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The Deputy Governor of Niger state Ahmed Mohammed Ketso has described the victory of his Boss, the Governor of the state Alh Dr Abubakar Sani Bello as the true reflection of the yearning and aspiration of the good people of the state for a credible, all inclusive and transparent leaderships which guarantees efficient delivery of dividends of democracy to nook and crannies of the state. Ahmed Ketso while congratulating the Governor on his well deserved victory at the tribunal prayed for continued good health, longer life and for Allah’s guidance…

Buhari Appoints Yemi-Esan As Ag Head of Civil Service … As Oyo- Ita Proceeds on Indefinite Leave

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Mrs. Folashade Yemi-Esan as the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation with immediate effect. Dr. Mrs. Yemi-Esan, a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources will take over from embattled Head of Civil Service of the Federation,Mrs. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, who has been directed to proceed on an indefinite leave to allow conclusion of the investigation being carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The President has also approved the extension of the tenure of…

Nigerians must get electricity supply they pay for – Gbajabiamila

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the House would ensure that Nigerians get adequate supply for the electricity they paid for. The Speaker said the House would give adequate attention to the practice of estimated billing by electricity distribution companies (Discos) to address the challenges Nigerians face. He said the House would not tolerate a situation where discos took advantage to present outrageous bills to Nigerians, hence the resolve of the Green Chamber to revisit it and come up with a law…

Lift the siege to offices of Sahara Reporters, CDHR—SERAP

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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s authorities to immediately lift the siege to the offices of Sahara Reporters and Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), end the illegality and allow journalists, activists and civil society to operate freely. In a statement today by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization said: “Nigeria’s security agents and state governors should also immediately stop the nationwide campaign of arbitrary arrests against journalists, activists and protesters. The attack on Sahara Reporters and CDHR is coming on the heels of…

BREAKING: Tribunal Upholds Gov Sani-Bello Victory …..The judgment Is triumph for democracy ,vindication of people’s choice ,says Sani-Bello

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Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has described his success at the State Elections Petition Tribunal as a triumph for democracy and a vindication of the people’s choice at the 2019 Governorship Election. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje, the Governor said the ruling delivered by the Tribunal has proved that the Judiciary is actually consolidating on its agenda for the growth and stability and stability of democracy in the country through its fair, courageous and transparent dispensation of justice. Governor Sani…

EXPOSED: Buhari takes charge of his govt, orders Osinbajo to seek approval for agencies under him

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President Muhammadu Buhari has taken charge of his government, unlike his first term were he delegated powers to his vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to make decisions and approve contracts, annual reports, annual accounts, and power to make regulations, among other key functions. President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Buhari who promised to lift ten million Nigerians out of poverty and fight corruption, has on Tuesday, directed Osinbajo to, henceforth, seek presidential approvals for agencies under his supervision. TheCable who exposed the memo that contains the directive, noted that…

2019 UN GLOBAL WEEK : Niger State Govt Joins Global SDGs Community

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Niger State Government said it will continue to embrace policies that are geared towards creating better life for the people with emphasis on eliminating extreme poverty. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello gave the indication at the United Nations Global Week with Niger State as action partner to ACT for Sustainable Development Goals held in Government House, Minna. The Governor explained that the state government will in the years ahead, establish the state as a truly investors friendly with focus on agricultural value chain, Education, Health, Energy, Entrepreneurship development and sustainable partnership…

NECO Set To Release Niger Students’ Withheld Results ….as Gov Sani-Bello Intervenes

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Niger State Government has concluded talks with the National Examination Commission (NECO) to release the result of about 30, 000 students of the state withheld by the examination body. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje indicated that the state government has paid over N200million to NECO this year to offset part of the students examination fees. Berje said the state Government had also paid over a billion Naira, from 2017, to various examination bodies to date and will continue to provide…

NYSC DG Visits Slain Corps Member’s Family

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The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim has paid a condolelence visit to the family of late Corps Member, Ngbawa Lilian IM/18B/1424, who was murdered in Imo State few days after she completed her National Service.   The deceased served at St.Gregory Secondary School, Amiri in Oru-East Local Government Area of Imo State. While receiving the NYSC DG during the visit, the father of the late Corps Member, Mr Mgbanwa commended the Director-General and other security agencies for their efforts in arresting the perpetrators of…