Day: December 30, 2019

Fight Against Sex For Grades in Tertiary Institutions By. Yisau Abdussalam

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The Issue of sex for grades in tertiary institutions across West Africa has been disheartening to say the least. It is a corrupt practice usually by lecturers of these institutions, they demand for sex in order to pass the student. They go as far as intentionally failing the student knowing that the student will be at their mercy, thereby taking advantage of the student’s helpless situation. Year after year, there have been allegations of sexual harassment by lecturers in these institutions, especially in federal universities. Students of these universities usually…

Year 2020 ‘ll be quite eventful for Niger state citizens, Gov Sani-Bello assures

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The Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has assured that people will remain central and sole target of the policies and programmes of his administration as it stay focused and committed to service delivery to improve on their living standard. In a New Year Message , Governor Bello although observed that the outgoing year was a bit tough in terms of security and other challenges, said he was optimistic that the challenges were surmountable and would be overcomed. The Governor, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje,…

Gov Sani Bello Appoints Muhammad Dabban as Chairman Local Govt. Service Commission

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Niger state Governor , Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has approved the appointment of Alhaji (Engr) Muhammad Dabban as the new Chairman, Niger State Local Government Service Commission. A statement issued by Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, also disclosed that the Governor has approved the appointments of Hajiya Saratu Bala Alhassan, Alhaji Isah Sidi Rijau, Alhaji Abdulkadir Katuka and Alhaji Alhassan Bako Garba as Permanent Commissioners I, II, III and IV respectively of the Local Government Service Commission. The statement stated that the appointments of…

Ogbomoso Sons ,Daughters Celebrate Ajilete Carnival In Grand Style

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Thursday, the 26th of December gave the sons and daughters of the Ogbomoso another opportunity to come together once more for the celebration of their annual Ajilete Carnival. The sons and daughters of the land defied the harmattan to mark their presence once again this year.   The carnival which is always slated for the end of the year didn’t leave young, old and personalities out. The event is one of the major events that allows the general public to see culture, arts and entertainment to the fullness. This year’s…

Gov Wike signs Rivers 2020 Appropriation Bill

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has signed the 2020 Budget of the state into law. Governor Wike signed the 2020 Appropriation Bill passed by the State House of Assembly into law at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House Port Harcourt on Monday. The 2020 Rivers Budget is christened: Budget of “Reassurance, profound impact for inclusive growth and shared prosperity.” The Governor gave his assent in the presence of the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon Ikuinyi Ibani, House Members, Members of the State Executive…

Internal Security Operations: How Nigerian Army fared in 2019 By Sumaila Ogbaje

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The Nigerian Army, such as other armed forces in Nigeria, has been involved in series of security operations to counter myriads of existing and emerging security challenges in different parts of the country. Notable among these security challenges is the Boko Haram and Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents’ activities in the North Eastern states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe as well as the banditry and kidnapping in the north western states of Kaduna, Zamfara and Katsina. There has also been cases of farmer/herders and communal clashes in…

Chinese court sentences scientist who ‘gene-edited’ babies

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A Chinese court on Monday sentenced the doctor who claimed to be behind the world’s first gene-edited babies to three years in prison for illegal medical practice, state media reported. He Jiankui, who shocked the scientific community last year by announcing the birth of twins whose genes had allegedly been altered to confer immunity to HIV, was also fined three million yuan ($430,000), Xinhua news agency said. He was sentenced by a court in Shenzhen for “illegally carrying out the human embryo gene-editing intended for reproduction”, Xinhua said. Two of his fellow researchers…