Month: October 2020

JIFORM condermns killing of #EndSARS Protesters

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The Journalists International Forum For Migration (JIFORM) has condemned in strong terms the killings of Nigerians following protests against police brutality tagged #EndSars in the nation by the youths.   The President of JIFORM, Ajibola Abayomi, in a statement issued on Wednesday from Lagos, Nigeria said, “we are sad by the turnout of event in Nigeria following the murder of several protesters, burning of police stations and maiming of some police officers as fall outs of the protest embarked upon by the youths. “Without mincing words, we want to equally condemn…

45th Anniversary: Gov AbdulRazaq congratulates Emir of Lafiagi

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Emir of Lafiagi, Alhaji Sa’adu Kawu Haliru on the 45th anniversary of his ascending the throne of his forebears, prayed Allah to make his reign longer and more successful for the Lafiagi emirate. “I congratulate His Royal Highness the Emir of Lafiagi on the 45th anniversary of his assumption of office. Not only has His Royal Highness’s reign been very peaceful, it has also witnessed unprecedented socioeconomic development that is bringing prosperity and honour to sons and daughters of Lafiagi,” according to…

KWSG flags-off State-wide free surgical intervention

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The Kwara State Government on Tuesday commenced the State-wide Free Surgical Intervention for members of the public with various forms of ailments that are amenable to surgical intervention in the State. The State-wide free Surgical intervention was flagged-off at the Afon General Hospital in Asa local Government Area of the State by the State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Speaking at the first surgical outing to herald the commencement of the free Surgical intervention, the Kwara State Governor reassured members of the community of his commitment to health care of all and…

Gov AbdulRazaq inaugurates panel on #EndSARS protest …. urges victims to speak up, cautions against anarchy

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday inaugurated a panel of inquiry to hear out the grievances of citizens who have been victims of alleged police brutality in the state as part of the national efforts to calm frayed nerves, compensate victims, and reform the policing system. Members inaugurated were retired Justice Tunde Garba (Chairman); Retired AIG Issa Ojibara; Ronke Adeyemi; Hajia Fati Audu; Kaothar Adeyi; Mrs Jumoke Olaoye; Idris Gana; Nafisat Musa Buge; and Hassan Yusuf Adio. The secretary of the panel is Alhaji Shuaib AbdulGaniyu, Assistant Director (General…

No civil unrest in Kwara Polytechnic – Registrar

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The management of Kwara state Polytechnic ,Ilorin has reacted to a report of civil unrest, rioting and breach of the peace in the two campuses of the institution. A statement signed by Ajibola S Jimoh,Deputy Registrar, Information and Publication said the clarifications became germane, in other to dispel the on-going rumour that the institution is engulfed in civil unrest and Students uprising. In fact, all students who were yet to complete their first semester examinations before the Covid-19 lock down, are all back on campus and sitting for their remaining…

HOW HON. KOLAWOLE LAWAL STANDS IN THE 9TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY By Obute James

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Hon Kolawole Lawal, Chairman, House Committee on Ethics and Privileges and representative of Egbado South/ Ipokia Federal Constituency of Ogun State is one of the few federal lawmakers who did not hesitate to point to direction they are going in terms of the legislative duties.   This is evident in his contributions to debate on motions and bills in the chamber, response to his constituency’s challenges and constituents’ complaints, bills sponsoring and presentation of motions among other legislative activities. Within the last few months of the 9th National Assembly Hon.…

LAPAI EXPLOSION: Gov Sani-Bello mourns, sympathizes with victims,family members

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed his sympathy to the victims and family members of those affected in a tanker explosion that occurred on the Lapai-Agaie-Bida Road in the early hours of Tuesday leading to loss of lives, many others injured and vehicles burnt. The Governor who noted that it was a moment of grieve to the victims family members, people of Lapai Local Government and the entire people of the State, prayed for the quick recovery of those injured. He also prayed Allah to grant those who…

NASS will be meticulous on PIB, says Lawan …as Senate adjourns till Nov 24

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly will carry out meticulous work on the Petroleum Industry Bill presently before both chambers. Lawan stated this in his remarks after a bill for an Act to Provide Legal, Governance, Regulatory And Fiscal Framework for the Petroleum Industry, the Development of Host Communities passed second reading on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday. The Senate President while describing the PIB as one of the legacies to be left behind by the Ninth National Assembly, assured that the…

Buhari sends NERC Nominees,others to Senate for confirmation …seeks passage of revised 2020 budget for FCT

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The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of Engr. Sanusi Garba as Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Also to be confirmed are: Dr. Musiliu Olalekan Oseni as Vice Chairman; and Aisha Mahmud as Commissioner. The request was contained in a letter dated 15th October, 2020, and read on the floor during plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. According to the President, the request was made pursuant to Sections 34 and 40(1) of the Electricity Power Sector Reform Act.…

#EndSARS: Senate tells President Buhari to address Nigerians

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The Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to as a matter of urgency, address Nigerians on the #EndSARS protest which has spread across parts of the country. While calling on all tiers of government to put in place and sustain policies and programmes of socio-economic reforms that raise the standard and quality of life of Nigerians, the upper chamber urged the Federal Government to faithfully implement all the five demands of the #EndSARS movement and protesters with necessary timelines to rekindle confidence in government. Accordingly, it also appealed to…