Month: May 2020

NCC COMPLEX SAGA: We have moved on,put everything behind us – NiDCOM

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Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NiDCOM has reacted to a statement by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) exonerating Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Hon. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy from forceful ejection of the staff of the Commission from the allocated fifth floor in the NCC Annex building. NiDCOM in a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head, Media and Public Relations Unit reiterated that the Commission had since put the whole saga behind, “While we know that he who pays the piper dictates the tune,we remain focused on our core…

We must stop present Almajiri system-Gov Sani-Bello

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has advocated end to the current practice of the almajiri system of seeking Islamic knowledge in a country far away from the homes of underaged Children. Governor Sani Bello disclosed his thoughts when he took delivery of items donated by the Nigeria Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19, (CACCOVID), a joint initiative of leading private sector leaders and the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) in Minna.   He maintained that it was a wrong practice that has been ongoing for the past 200 years where children…

If you want to seek the pleasure of the creator, you must take care of his creatures – Abdurasaq Olayode

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By Maryam Kehinde Abdulazeez   Dua is the weapon of the believer. It is an opportunity which no one can ever take away from us. Allah the Exalted is always there to answer us whenever we call on Him, and that’s why one of His names is al Mujeeb (the One who responds). The question is; What did you ask from Allah during Ramadhan? Alot has been asked during Ramadhan and it is everyone’s perception to see the results of what they have sought for. In the program Talk Islam…

Gov Sani-Bello has demonstrated uncommon leadership capacity amidst tremendous challenges – CPS

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The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Niger State Governor, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje has said the government of Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello had set precedence and demonstrated exemplary leadership traits by delivering service and good governance according to the people’s need. Speaking to Journalists in Minna, the CPS said the administration, now in it’s fifth year, has carved a niche for itself for instituting sanity and financial discipline by remaining focused in its anti-corruption crusade, blocking wastages and creating more avenues for enhanced revenue generation in the state .…

PRESIDENT BUHARI’S STRIDES IN FIVE YEARS, BY PRESIDENCY

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May 29, 2020, marks the end of the first year of the second four-year term of the Muhammadu Buhari administration, and the fifth year of the government in office. Between May 29, 2015, when it was inaugurated for the first term, and now, the Buhari administration has made salutary impact in almost all the facets of Nigerian life. The government swept into office on the wings of Change, and that change has been wrought in nearly all phases of national life. Where the lofty goals are yet to be attained,…

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE NIGERIAN DIGITAL ECONOMY AND POST PANDEMIC STRATEGIES

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BEING A KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY ISA ALI IBRAHIM (PANTAMI), PhD, FNCS, FBCS, FIIM, HONOURABLE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE NESG DIGITAL ECONOMY POLICY COMMISSION WEBINAR ON THURSDAY, 28TH MAY 2020 All Protocols duly observed. May Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon you! I am very delighted to deliver this Keynote Address as we assess the impact of COVID-19 on the Digital Economy and identify strategies that will enable us develop our Digital Economy despite the challenges of the pandemic. I would like to…

Senate considers N10.51trn revised budget for 2020

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The Senate on Thursday reconvened to consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for approval of the revised 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework/Fiscal Strategy Paper, and revised Appropriation Bill 2020. The bill to amend the 2020 Appropriation Act which scaled second reading on the floor was considered immediately after a letter to that effect from President Buhari was read during plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. The revised 2020 Appropriation Act (Amendment) Bill as submitted by the Executive to the National Assembly for approval proposed an estimated N10.51 trillion budget for…

MURIC calls for immediate release of Daily Post correspondent

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An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has added its voice to those of many others who have called for the release of Daily Post’s Delta State correspondent,Mathew Omonigho from police detention. This was made known in a press statement issued by the Director of the organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Friday, 29th May, 2020.   MURIC said : “The arrest of Mr. Mathew Omonigho allegedly for having the telephone number of a suspect is not only laughable but also illegal, unlawful, illegitimate and unconstitutional. “The search of…

Corps member donates 2-Bedroom bungalow to A widow

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Corps Member Nyah Patrick, with AB/19B/0235 has donated a two bedroom bungalow to a widow, Mrs Blessing Onyekwere at Inyia Community Ibere, Ikwuano LGA of Abia State. Speaking during the commissioning of the project, the donor, Corps Member Nyah Patrick, said he decided to embark on the project when late last year he met the widow and her children, who were at the verge of being ejected from where they were living. Nyah added that on arrival at his host community, his initial plan was to print about 2,000 copies…

Gov Sani-Bello inaugurates 15-Man Community Policing Advisory Committee

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Niger state Governor , Abubakar Sani Bello has inaugurated a 15-man Community Policing Advisory Committee to check insecurity bedeviling parts of the State. Governor Sani Bello who presided over the inauguration at the Government House, Minna, said the essence of the Committee was to have a robust system from the ward level. “I believe that security controlled at the ward level will have a great impact with regards to the general security of the State. I am glad that this is happening now at a time we are faced with…