Year: 2019

Gov Ortom offers Niger state student scholarship, admission into BSU

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The Benue State University Visitor, Governor Samuel Ortom has directed the institution to offer admission to Miss Goodness Thomas, an indigene of Niger State who emerged as best graduating student of St. Clement’s Secondary School, Gbaiko Minna for year 2019, but was denied admission by another university.   Governor Ortom’s directive followed reports that despite scoring 302 points in her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), 278 points in post UTME test and six A1s in her Senior School Certificate Examination, Goodness was not given admission, thereby failing to realize her…

With a heart of service and generosity by all, we can build Osun and Nigeria of our dreams – Gov Oyetola

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Governor State of Osun, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, represented by Deputy Governor, Mr Benedict Alabi, said if those who are well to do in the society can develop a heart of service and benevolence towards a better Osun and Nigeria, it will transform our society and make it become a pride for all. Governor Oyetola disclosed this on Monday at the official handover of Miccom house Ada to the Osun State University Osogbo as part of the medical school of the institution by Engineer Tunde Ponle as part of activities Marking…

CHRISTMAS: Gov Sani Bello urges Christians To emulate virtues, lifestyle of Jesus Christ

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has felicitated with the Christian faithfuls as they celebrate this year’s Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje, Governor Sani Bello admonished Christians to celebrate the occasion, reflecting on the true essence of life and creation generally. The Governor stated that in this period of love as exemplified in the birth of the Jesus Christ, there was the need for all Christians to show love and share with neighbours…

A Senate that Works for Nigeria By OLA AWONIYI

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The ninth Nigerian Senate was inaugurated on June 11, 2019. Six months after, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and his colleagues have a lot to celebrate even if also some things to ponder on the task ahead. The Senate can be proud of its record of achievements in all areas of its responsibilities as a preeminent democratic institution. The pace has been frenetic, as would be seen shortly. But the smoothness of the process and seeming placidness of the legislative environment have made its feats gone almost unnoticed or unacknowledged.…

Meet Taiwo Agbona, Nigerian king ‘chosen by oracle’ but can’t get married, pregnant on the throne

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Taiwo Oyebola Agbona, a 23-year-old medical student, who was “chosen by oracle” to succeed her late father as king of Aaye kingdom in Ondo, says she can’t get married, pregnant while on the throne. Prior to the passing away of J. B Agbona, the alaaye of Aaye, who died on May 4, 2017, Taiwo, the first daughter of the monarch, was chosen to ascend the throne for a period of time pending when a new king is appointed. The young regent’s choice for the throne was also arrived at after…

XMAS: IGP Directs Zonal AIGs, Command CPs to strengthen crime prevention strategies

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Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has directed the Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of Zonal and State Commands nationwide to ensure that no stone is left unturned towards effectively implementing appropriate crime prevention strategies before, during and after the festivities. IGP Nigeria Police Force has beefed up security across the Country. The IGP reiterated his call for effective deployment of both human and material assets of the Force in protecting the major highways, recreational centres, motor – parks, places of worship, financial institutions…

BREAKING: CBN slashes electronic transfer, ATM withdrawal charges

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed downward electronic transfer and ATM fees as well as card maintenance fees. The new charges were contained in the latest Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions just released by the CBN According to the CBN, bank customers will now pay N10 for electronic transfers below N5,000, and N25 for electronic transfer between N5,000 and N50,000. Only electronic transfer above N50,000 will attract N50 charge. Previously, bank customers pay N50 charge for electronic transfers below N500,000. Further, the CBN in…

Gov Yahaya Bello Inaugurates Chapel in Govt House After 28 Years

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Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello has inaugurated the Government House Chapel for the Christian worshippers after 28 years since the creation of Kogi State,   Governor Bello who was represented at the Christmas Carol by his deputy, Edward Onoja on Saturday asserted that the newly constructed Government House chapel symbolised unity, access, inclusion which his adminstration vowed to enshrine in public institutions in the state.   He pointed out that his government promised to deepen these virtues in his administration’s second term until all kogi indigenes would no longer be…

Tinubu’s Dangerous Dance with the Cabal By Farooq Kperogi

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The cabal is toying with Bola Tinubu like a yo-yo—and he is naively, if gingerly, playing along— in readiness for his eventual political incineration by or before 2023. And the cabal is being ruthlessly Machiavellian about it. Tinubu has been given a fake promissory note that he’ll be APC’s presidential torchbearer in 2023. On the strength of this worthless promissory note, they’ve sought his permission to destroy some of his most trusted foot soldiers. With his consent, they’ve consigned Osinbajo to symbolic Aso Rock prison. Tinubu endorsed Fowler’s replacement at…