Month: August 2020

Humanitarian minister announces take off of National Disability commission

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The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq, has announced the take off the National Disability Commission. This followed the approval of the appointment of the Executive Members of the Commission by Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Monday 24th of August 2020. In a statement signed by Special Adviser on Strategic Communications to the minister, Halima Oyelade in Abuja on the 24th of August 2020, the Minister said since her appointment in 2019 she had maintained her commitment to following up to ensure…

Alhamdulillah, A Peace Loving Leader, Sultan Of Sokoto Clocks 64 By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the mention of the Prophet Muhammad in the highest company of Angels and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his family, his Companions and all those who follow him exactly till the Day of Judgement. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that everything, when lost, can be regained, except time. If it is lost, there is no hope to regain it. That is…

Emir Sulu-Gambari rejoices with Olubadan at 92

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The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has described the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, as a promoter of peace, social values and heritage of his kingdom. In a congratulatory message marking the 92nd birthday anniversary of the monarch signed on Wednesday by his Spokesperson, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir thanked God for a life of fulfilment and comfort bestowed on the Olubadan. He noted that “the celebrant has continued to keep good faith in God, a factor filled with honour…

MEDIA, FFK AND NEED FOR CIRCUMSPECTION By Ali Abare

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Indeed, the media globally is facing existential challenge, especially against the backdrop of the economic downturn following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Many media organizations have shut down, with many struggling to remain afloat. The recent altercation involving Femi Fani Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, and the Cross River State Correspondent of the Daily Trust, underscores the predicament journalists in Nigeria continue to face. Even though newsmakers crave publicity and view the media as essential partner in our democracy, their obvious contempt and disdain for the journalist is something…

Between FFK and His ‘Journalist Friend’ By Olaleye Olawale

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Truth is, politicians all over the world delight in intimidating journalists, just because they cannot stand their sight. This is not peculiar to Nigeria or Africa. We have seen many instances of Trump traveling this route. But the confidence level of a journalist is the only tool he has to push back such unpleasant situations. Where a journalist is timid, he’ll always get that kind of treatment. Importantly, also, appearance commands respect. Many journalists appear in such condescending manner that naturally elicits disrespect. Over four years ago, there was a…

Yahaya Bello greets former Kogi Governor, Idris Wada At 70

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The Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has congratulated the former Governor of the state, Capt.Idris Ichalla Wada (Rtd) on his 70th birthday anniversary. Yahaya Bello in a congratulatory message personally signed by him extolled the virtues of the former Governor. “On behalf of my family, the government and good people of Kogi State, I heartily felicitate with my predecessor and father, Capt Idris Ichala Wada on the occasion his 70th birthday anniversary. “It is no doubt a great milestone in the life of any mortal that is privileged to…

Between Fani-Kayode (FFK) and Eyo Charles, I am a contrarian to the ‘popular’ opinion By Omoniyi Ibietan

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I have just read the attached riposte, by Daily Trust newspapers and I saw a video of FFK’s response and an additional response from FFK where he stated emphatically that he had no apologies to offer the journalist or any interest because the journalist was rude. Well, I disagree with Both FFK and the journalist (and of course the journalist’s employer), not just with FFK as many have expressed. It is evident that FFK overreacted to the question thrown to him by the journalist. FFK is reported to be taking…

COMMUNITY POLICING: IGP receives operational vehicles from Innoson …..tasks other Corporate Citizens to emulate gesture

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The Community Policing efforts of the Nigeria Police Force have continued to receive commendable support from Governments, Corporate Bodies and Private Individuals as the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, today, 25th August, 2020 received three (3) operational vehicles donated by Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited to the Nigeria Police Force in support of ongoing efforts at repositioning the Force for optimal performance. The vehicles, Innoson G12 Series, consisting of the Single Cabin Pick-up Truck MSI, Double Cabin Pick-up Truck MSII and the SUV MSIII were presented to the Nigeria Police…

SHOOTING : Oyo Assembly seeks ban on Okada riders, others from Agodi GRA roads ….urges Police to secure the area.

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the state Ministry of Public Works and Transport , Police and other agencies of Government to restrict Okada riders, Tricyclists and Commercial drivers from plying Agodi GRA roads and other adjoining roads. It also called on the Police and other security agencies to mount all round surveillance in the area to reduce the activities of armed robbers, car and bag snatchers and other criminals. The House made the call on Tuesday following the shooting of a 45year old man around Secretariat-Agodi…

NUJ knocks Fani Kayode over attack on Daily Trust reporter, says it’s totally reprehensible

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ in a statement signed by its President,Chris Isiguzo has condemned in strong term the gangster-like outburst by Femi Fani Kayode against the Cross River State Correspondent of the Daily Trust Newspaper, Eyo Charles who asked him a simple question which he felt was embarrassing. In his reaction, Kayode assaulted the journalist and threatened him for daring to ask such a question. “By denigrating the journalist, Fani Kayode has exposed himself the more as an intolerant and unstable person who will not want his activities…