Month: May 2020

Buhari reconstitutes NNPC Board

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), after the expiration of the term of the board members appointed in 2016. Members of the new Board are: Mohammed Lawal (North West), Tajudeen Umar (North East), Adamu Mahmood Attah (North Central), Senator Magnus Abe (South South), Dr Stephen Dike (South East), and Chief Pius Akinyelure (South West). The new board will be in place for three years.  

FIVE YEARS IN OFFICE: It ‘ll not be business as usual,says Gov Sani-Bello …..set to complete ongoing projects

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The Niger state Governor , Abubakar Sani Bello has reiterated his commitment to good governance as his administration clocked five years,he said it was no longer going to be business as usual in the State as the Government is poised to withstand anyone and anything that posed as a clog in the wheel of progress for his administration in a bid to complete all ongoing projects in the State. In this regard, the first sledgehammer of the Governor had hit the Contractors handling the Zariyawa area road construction in Suleja…

WANTED: A BURATAI IN EVERY SOLDIER There is no command without leadership -AVM Umaru rtd By Jibrin Baba Ndace

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Wars and battles have been an integral part of the formation, transformation and evolution of states, empires and kingdoms. From ancient to modern times, wars and battles have been fought, won and lost by outstanding commanders. And either in victory or defeat, their courageous exploits are never diminished by whatever the outcome of operations. While each battle or war is defined by the milieu or era and technological advancement in which it is fought, the role played by men in leading their empires to victory is indisputable. From the ancient…

Oyetola felicitates Governor Dapo Abiodun @ 60 …congratulates him on one-year anniversary in office

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Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has congratulated his Ogun State counterpart, Governor Dapo Abiodun, on his 60th birthday anniversary, saying that his life is marked by outstanding accomplishments. Oyetola in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, said he joined family, friends, associates, supporters and citizens of Ogun to feliciate Governor Abiodun on attaining the milestone age of 60. He also congratulated him on his one-year anniversary in office. “On behalf of the government and the good people of the State of Osun, I felicitate…

He Just Called the Edo Voters Stupid! By Olawale Olaleye

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I spent some good 10 minutes of my precious time listening to a ‘passionate submission’ by the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole on the 2016 governorship election in Edo State in a video, where he gave convincing explanations why then candidate of the PDP, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu must not be elected governor of the state. Oshiomhole was unequivocal about Ize-Iyamu’s ineligibility for the office. He didn’t as much mealymouth around his facts. He was poignant, in fact, as he listed them off-the-top-of-his-head. He said Ize-Iyamu was a thief. That he…

ONE YEAR IN OFFICE : Gov Abdullahi Sule unveils achievements

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My dear people of Nasarawa State. When I sought for your mandate to become the Governor of Nasarawa State, I did so with a clear understanding of the challenges associated with leadership and the imperatives of good governance for socio-economic development. Based on this premise we commenced this journey together and by the divine grace of Almighty Allah, we have clocked 365 days today. 2. It is, therefore, with a sense of fulfillment that I address you today in commemoration of the 20 years return to Democratic rule in Nigeria…

DG NYSC celebrates Corps Couple

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It was an atmosphere of glitz and glamour as the number one Corps Member nationwide, Brigadier-General Shuaibu Ibrahim celebrated with Corps Members Felicia Haruna PL/19B/2197 and Mark Makafan Odi PL/19B/1217 who completed national service and set to be joined in holy matrimony tomorrow. In a brief but memorable occasion at the NYSC Secretariat in Jos, Plateau State, it was double blessing to the Scheme in the State for witnessing the end of the 2019 Batch ‘B’ Stream One service year and celebrating Corps Members, Felicia and Mark for taking the…

Stop Jeopardizing Nigeria’s future with debts By Abba Dukawa

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“As a result of our inability to cultivate financial discipline and prudent management of the economy, we have come to depend largely on internal and external borrowing to execute government projects with attendant domestic pressure and soaring external debts, thus aggravating the propensity of the outgoing civilian administration to mismanage our financial resources.” History always repeat itself exactly 36 years after than Major General and now President Buhari justified the coup against late Shehu Shagari government. More than times in the history of Nigeria our dear country became a debtor…

Osun Govt congratulates Damola Olatunji on his Election as Chairman of TAMPAN Guild of Directors

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The Governor and Government of the State of Osun have congratulated ace actor, producer and Director, Damola Olatunji, on his election as the Chairman of the Guild of Directors of Theater and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN). In a congratulatory statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation for the State of Osun, Mrs Funke Egbemode, the State Government expressed delight in the election, stressed that Damola had been a source of inspiration both to his generation and to the younger ones. “We congratulate you…

How 82-year-old widow recovered from Coronavirus in Osun

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An 82-year-old widow who is also suffering from hypertension has recovered from the coronavirus disease after receiving nine-day treatment at the Isolation and Treatment Centre, Asubiaro, Osogbo, in Osun State. She was confirmed positive and admitted at the State isolation centre on the 13th of May, 2020. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, who disclosed this in a statement released on Friday in Osogbo, said the Octogenarian’s recovery from the virus beats the odds as elderly people with chronic diseases are the highest risk group because most of…