Year: 2019

NYSC, Catalyst Of national Development – Gowon

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The former Head of State and founder of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme, Gen Yakubu Gowon(Rtd) has commended the management of the Scheme for the grooming of successive batches of youth Corps Members for national development. He posited that the contributions of the NYSC Scheme as a catalyst of socio-economic development of the country cannot be over emphasised. Gen Gowon made this disclosure when the Director-General of the NYSC paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. Going down the memory lane, Gowon recalled that the Scheme…

Lead The Campaign To Rid Social Media of Fake News, Hate Speech,Lai Mohammed Tells NUJ

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has challenged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to lead the ongoing efforts to rid the social media of fake news and hate speech Receiving the national executive of the NUJ led by its President, Mr. Chris Isiguzo, during a courtesy visit to his office on Monday, the Minister said it was in the interest of the NUJ and other media bodies to be in the vanguard of the campaign. ”As a matter of fact, the NUJ and other media professional…

Kogi, Bayelsa Polls: Gov Sani Bello Congratulates Gov Bello, Lyon

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The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated his Kogi State counterpart, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on his impressive victory in the just concluded Governorship election.   Governor Sani-Bello also congratulated the Bayelsa State,Governor- Elect, Chief David Lyon on his emergence as the Governor of the oil-rich state. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje, Governor Sani Bello described the Governor Yahaya Bello’s reelection as well-deserved and a confirmation of his enviable performance in his first tenure at the helm of affairs in…

Path To A Niger Of Our Dream By Mary Noel Berje

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Just like the saying that “a tree cannot make a forest,” no single individual or group can wroth the needed development of any society. Similarly, a stick of broom cannot do much, but if tied together in a bunch, it makes a lot of difference. So is societal development.                 One of the most potent forces of development throughout the history of human civilisation is ‘PEACE’ and elite consensus. Any race, culture or civilization, where the leading lights and elites are not on…

President Buhari Felicitates Gov Yahaya Bello On Re-Election

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on his re-election in the November 16 gubernatorial poll. President Buhari described the election and emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate as “a race well run and a victory well won.” He commended APC supporters for remaining steadfast and resolute even in the face of isolated incidents of violence. President Buhari therefore condoled with families and loved ones of those who lost their lives as a result of regrettable acts of violence by thugs doing the bidding…

Senate President Congratulates APC, Kogi, Bayelsa Governors-Elect

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress(APC) and its candidates on their victory in the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states.   Lawan particularly rejoiced with the Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on his reelection and David Lyon for making history as the first governor Bayelsa has elected on a platform different from the outgoing ruling party in the state.   The Senate President praised President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring a level playing field that enabled the people to assert their sovereignty and choose…

President Buhari Congratulates Bayelsa Gov-Elect Lyon On Election Victory

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the November 16 election in Bayelsa State, David Lyon, on his victory. President Buhari also commended APC supporters in particular and Nigerians in general in the State who exercised their civic rights in a peaceful manner, notwithstanding the pockets of unrest recorded in some locations. Condemning the loss of lives in Bayelsa, particularly prior to the election, the President commiserated with the families of the victims. According to President Buhari, ‘‘Violence during elections vitiates our commitment to…

National Assembly Will Strengthen Laws Against Rape, says Omo-Agege

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has assured that the National Assembly will strengthen the nation’s extant laws as they relate to rape. This, he noted, was with a view to protecting children from sexual and other forms of abuse. This came as he called for a change of attitude from Nigerians as it related to stigmatisation of rape victims. Senator Omo-Agege stated this in Abuja during the weekend at the official launch of the Campaign Against Rape, organised by the West African Freelance Journalists Association. The…

#BayelsaDecides: Election Observers urge INEC to reject results from Nembe, Ekeremor

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As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues to collate results of Saturday’s gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa state, a coalition of civil society organisations have called for the rejection of results from areas where elections did not hold. The coalition, representing various groups accredited by INEC as Observers for the Bayelsa election, made this call Sunday evening, at a press briefing in Yenagoa, as interim election report. The election monitoring group said voting did not take place in Nembe and Ekeremor local government areas, including some units in Yenagoa, where…

Fire Service Controller General Bags Outstanding Leadership Award

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The Federal Fire Service Controller General, Dr.Liman Alhaji Ibrahim has been nominated for Outstanding Leadership Award by the organizers of North-Central Service Awards. The Controller General was nominated through a transparent voting system participated by Nigerians especially those who reside in the North-Central states of Nigeria. The North-Central service Awards is initiated by COA Media to honour individuals, groups and institutions whose outstanding selfless service and contributions are helping to change the socio-economic landscape of North-Central states and Nigeria. Date: Thursday 21st, November 2019. Venue: National Press Center, Radio House…