Day: January 10, 2020

Ara @ 45 Reflections On Nigeria’s Creative Industry By @Artikal Mystikal

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As Ara, an A-list Nigerian artiste and Africa’s first female talking-drummer to thrive on world stage marks her 45th birthday, we use the special occasion to survey the state of Nigeria’s creative industry. Does such an industry actually exist in Nigeria? Ara represents millions of Nigerian females who are endowed with outstanding creative talents and who work stoically to succeed in an economy whose provisions for the arts is cause for relentless debate and unwavering demand for genuine and sustainable improvement. Art is of many forms. It is deep and…

Stir as Buhari’s daughter arrives Bauchi in presidential jet for photoshoot

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Hanan Buhari, the youngest daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday visited Bauchi on a presidential jet to attend a special durbar ceremony organized in her honour by the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Adamu, at his palace. Miss Buhari’s visit on presidential jet has caused social media storm, with most people condemning the use of the Nigerian Airforce aircraft for “personal use”. DAILY NIGERIAN reports that Miss Buhari is a certified creative photographer who recently bagged a first-class degree in Photography from a London University. The photography aficionado arrived at…

Gov Sani-Bello tasks LG Chairmen on good governance, service delivery at grassroots level

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has charged the Local Government Area Chairmen in the state to brace up in the discharge of their administrative duties in order to bring about meaningful growth and development at the grassroots level. Governor Sani Bello gave the charge at a three-day Post-Inauguration Workshop for the Chairmen and some Ministry Officials of the state, held at the 5th Chukker Polo Club, Kaduna. The Governor, who called on the Chairmen to ensure that all departments in the council are functional, also urged them to…

INDIAN DIASPORA DAY : Abike Dabiri-Erewa harps on strategic partner between Nigeria,India

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa said Nigeria was ready to strategically partner India to evolve methods that will be mutually beneficial to both countries in terms of its Diaspora resources. The NIDCOM Chairman stated this at the Indian Diaspora Day and World Hindu Day in Abuja. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa who was Special Guest of Honour at the Indian Diaspora Day and World Hindu Day, believed that India with a Diaspora population of 31million across the globe, is no doubt good resource for partnership in medicine,Tourism, Information and…

Family, colleagues, friends, others bid Mudiaga Asagba farewell

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Families, colleagues, friends, associates and well wishers on Friday bade farewell to Mudiaga Asagba, ace broadcaster and former media aide to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. In his tribute, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege described the former broadcaster as a dedicated staff who gave his all in the discharge of his duties despite his short time as an aide. Represented by Chucks Erhire, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Deputy President of the Senate on Constituency Matters and Head, Delta Office, Omo-Agege…

Wase condemns attack in Mangu village, charges security agencies to be pro-active

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has condemned the attack in Kulben village of Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma, Wase expressed sadness and grief over the casualties suffered in the attack, and prayed to God to give the families the fortitude to bear the painful loss. He further charged the security agencies to ensure the perpetrators are arrested and brought to book. “It is with heavy heart…

MEET THE LIVING OLDEST MONARCH IN YORUBA LAND ONILUA OF ILUA,OYO STATE WHO IS 140 YRS

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The monarch is the Onilua of Ilua land, Oba Samuel Durodola Afolabi II, who is said to be 140 years old. Oba Afolabi became the king of the community 38 years ago when he was reported to have been 102 years. He is one of the few Nigerian monarchs, who were given the blessing of long life by God. The monarch, according to an investigation by Omo Lamurudu Media is regarded as the oldest monarch in the Yoruba land, sequel to his attainment of 140 years of existing on the…

Rep Member Ranked High On Bills

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With just six months in the 9th Assembly, the member representing Zaria Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Rep Abass Tajudeen (APC, Kaduna) has been ranked with the highest number of bills. It was gathered that Tajudeen sponsored 33 bills while the Chief Whip of the house, Hon. Mohammed Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno) and Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos (PDP, Plateau) sponsored the second highest number of bills, garnering 27 each. With six months into the first year of their four-year tenure, 269 out of the 360 members of the House…

Gov Sani-Bello hosts State Legislators, advocates synergy among tiers of government

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has emphasized the need for the Executive arm of government to work in synergy with other arms of government so as to fast track the development of the state. Governor Sani Bello stated this when he received members of the Niger State House of Assembly who paid him a congratulatory visit following Wednesday’s Supreme Court verdict that affirmed his victory at the 2019 poll.   The governor said the affirmation of his victory by the Supreme Court will enable his administration to focus more…