Day: August 31, 2020

Order Immediate Publication of Full List of Lawmakers involved in NDDC Contract Scam,CNPP tells Buhari

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Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to order the immediate publication of the list of all members of the National Assembly, and any other Nigerian, who were involved in contract scam at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The CNPP urged the Interim Management Committee, IMC, of the NDDC to “never to be cowed by the National Assembly, which has never been conclusive in any probe.” In a statement issued on Monday by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, while reacting to media report…

UEFA: Dabiri-Erewa hails Alaba’s victory

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Chairman/CEO,Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa ,Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended 28-year old Nigerian David Olutokunbo Alaba on his outstanding victory for winning the UEFA champions League final. In a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun Head, Media and Public Relations Unit of NIDCOM said Dabiri-Erewa gave the felicitation in a congratulatory message to Alaba. Alaba’s Bayern Munich (Germany) had one- nil over Paris St. Germaine (France) to emerge the winner for the sixth time and with a record of winning nine matches up to the finals. “It is gratifying to note that as …

Gov AbdulRazaq lauds Immigration over e-services

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday commended the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) for embracing technology in driving its operations to provide seamless services for the people. “I am not surprised that there’s no backlog of passport in Kwara State NIS because their operations are electronic-driven. The Service clearly is looking at e-governance and everything is coming online seamlessly,” AbdulRazaq said when he received the newly posted Comptroller of Immigration Kwara State Command Jerry Inalegwu. “We are happy as we feel the presence of the service. Over the past one…

Kwara Govt announces virtual digital training 2.0 for youths • Targets 10,000 applicants • Opens to students, fresh graduates, business owners

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Kwara State Government has announced a three-week virtual digital training for youths as part of its ongoing efforts to drive innovation and give young people the skills of the future, a statement said on Monday. Application begins from September 1st to 14th. The virtual training, which is the second phase of a programme billed to benefit 30,000 young people across the state in three years, targets 10,000 applicants over the next two months in batches, according to the statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Rafiu Ajakaye.…

MURIC lauds LASG over supports for Arabic education

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An Islamic Human rights organization, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has commended the state government for boosting the teaching of Arabic Language in the state. However, the group urged LASG to complement the effort with the recruitment of more Arabic teachers in order to make it pragmatic and effective. The commendation was given by the Director of the organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a press statement made available to journalists on Monday, 31st August, 2020. MURIC’s statement came on the heels of a workshop organised by the Ministry of Education for…

Your role is critical, IGP tasks CSOs on Edo,Ondo Elections · ……calls for improved collaboration, partnership with security agencies

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has called for improved collaboration and support from Civil Society Groups in the country as the Force planned and execute strategies toward the successful conduct of the September 19 and October 10, 2020 Edo and Ondo Gubernatorial Elections respectively. The IGP made the call during a one-day interactive session with conveners/representatives of the various Civil Society Organizations, today, 31st August, 2020 at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The IGP, while observing that Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) played critical roles in the electioneering processes and…

COMMUNITY POLICING : Police hold 2nd Edition of conference and retreat for Senior Officers in Uyo

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As part of the ongoing implementation and operationalization of the National Security Policy on Community Policing in the country, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has approved the 2nd Edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers. The Conference and Retreat, themed “Implementing and Operationalizing Community Policing in Nigeria” is scheduled to hold in Uyo, the Akwa-Ibom State Capital between the 16th and 19th of November, 2020. The Conference and Retreat which will have both virtual and physical components/sessions in compliance with the COVID-19 prevention regulations, will…

No fresh ritual killing in Ibadan Community – Oyo CP refutes media report

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The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command ,CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, has reacted to a story trending on the social media and some of the online newspapers with the caption “Another lady raped, killed in Ibadan community. In a statment signed by Oyo Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Fadeyi Olugbenga, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu stated that, there was no fresh ritual killing in Akinyele Local Government community as widely reported. Information received from the Divisional Police Officer, DPO Moniya revealed that, on Monday 24/08/2020 at about 2000hrs, one Toheeb Ganiyu ‘m’…

Group hails Adesina reelection as AfDB President, tasks him to redouble efforts

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A foremost peace Advocacy in Oyo state, the Political Awareness Group (PAG) has described the re-election of Dr Akinwunmi Adesina as AfDB President, as well deserved and good omen for Africa development. In a congratulatory message signed by the Chairman, Barr. Abdulwahid Olowonjaye and Hon. Abbas Agbara , Chairman and Secretary respectively, said they were not surprised on Adesina’s re-election owing to his past track records. “We at PAG, a body of Muslim Professionals with interest in good governance, equity and justice, hereby rejoice with family, friends, professional colleagues, Oyo…

ENUGU AIRPORT: Rep.Benjamin Kalu lauds FG, says reopening is of economic relevance to South East.

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The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has expressed utmost delight on the reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to air traffic. Kalu who was seen alighting from the first commercial aircraft to the commissioned runway was visibly elated over the speedy completion of the re-construction of the runway and said he was excited that Akanu Ibiam International Airport has come alive again with better facilities. He stated that the reopening of the airport will not only boost the economy of the South East…