Year: 2020

Focus on Telecoms in 2020: A review of NCC’s Regulatory Activities

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For telecommunications sector, the year 2020 has been an eventful year with a lot of landmark regulatory initiatives by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The policies, programmes and activities of the Commission have further positively impacted the upward trajectory of the digital ecosystem in the year under review. Also, the year 2020 came with a lot of challenges but the Nigerian telecommunications sector continued to record significant growth.     The impressive performance and growth, made possible through effective regulatory initiatives emplaced by the telecoms regulator, under the leadership the…

Friday Sermon : The Impact, Effect And Power Of Sadaqah/Charity In The Life Of A Muslim Especially In Covid-19 Crisis By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. Peace and blessing be upon whom Allah sent as a mercy to the Worlds, Muhammad (Peace be upon him), upon his Family, his Companions and his Brothers till the Day of Resurrection.   Dear brothers and sisters, we have all read articles or listened to lectures, preachings and Friday sermons about sadaqah/charity. It’s an essential part of our faith and rightfully gets much needed attention. But…

Gov Sule signs 2021 Appropriation Bill into law

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr.Abdullahi Sule, has signed into law the state 2021 Appropriation Bill pegged at N115, 722, 814, 343. 31.   The Governor also set aside N7, 017, 732, 031, representing 6.06% of the budget for the Consolidated Revenue Fund, for debt servicing and payment of pension and gratuity.   Engr. Sule signed the 2021 budget into law at a ceremony at the Government House, on Wednesday.   The Governor emphasized that his administration will continue to execute its vision and mission, as encapsulated in the Nasarawa Economic Development…

Lawan mourns Prof Femi Odekunle

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his sadness at the news of the death of Professor Femi Odekunle on Tuesday. Lawan described Professor Odekunle’s death as a great loss to the academic community and to Nigeria. The Senate President said Odekunle, the first Professor of Criminology in Nigeria, was a reputable scholar and an academic giant who imparted knowledge to his numerous students and served his country with his expertise in a discipline in which he was an authority. Lawan recalled his immense contributions as a member of…

Saudi Death Row: Suleimon’s family visits Dabiri-Erewa,appeals for clemency

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The family of Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian, who has been on death row in Saudi Arabia for 18 years, have appealed for clemency and forgiveness for their son from the Saudi Arabian authorities. The family reiterated this appeal when they visited the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) office in Lagos through Mr Bode Olufemi, the younger brother of Suleiman. The delegation which included the aged parents of Suleiman ,as well as his siblings and Sister-In-Law, among others, could not control their tears , as they pleaded passionately for the life…

Osun retirees laud Oyetola’s commitment to pensioners’ welfare …as about 4000 senior citizens get share of CACOVID rice

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Members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Osun on Tuesday lauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for taking their welfare and well-being as priority. The retirees in the State also showered encomiums on the State Governor for counting them worthy of benefiting from the rice component donated to the State by the Private Sector Coalition Against Covid-19 (CACOVID). About 4, 000 pensioners in the State received CACOVID 10kg bags of rice donated to the State to cushion the adverse effects of the global Coronavirus pandemic. It will…

Gov Oyetola mourns Prof Odekunle

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The State of Osun Governor ,Adegboyega Oyetola has expressed sadness over the death of Professor Femi Odekunle, who was a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC). In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, Oyetola said he received news of the demise of the Osun-born professor of Criminology with huge shock, added that his death was an immense loss to his family and the nation. He described the deceased as a man of great intellect, insight and impeccable character, just as he also acknowledged his…

BANDITS ATTACKS : Niger Govt sends delegation to Kagara,vows to end banditry

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Niger State Government has reassured people of the State of its commitment to reinstate peace and security to the areas experiencing distress as a result of armed banditry and kidnapping in the State. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane disclosed this when he led a high powered State Government delegation to Kagara, Rafi Local Government Area of the State to condole with the Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Salihu Tanko, and the people of the Emirate over the unfortunate killing of the District Head of Madaka, Malam…

Gov Sule’s US trip: World Medical Relief to equip Lafia Infectious Diseases Centre free of charge

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The World Medical Relief, Inc, a multi-funded, non-profit charitable organization, based in Detroit, Michigan, in United States, has made a commitment towards equipping the Lafia Infectious Deseases Control Centre, free of charge. Nasarawa State Governor, Engr.Abdullahi Sule, disclosed this while signing into law, the 2021 Appropriation Bill, at a ceremony at the Government House, on Wednesday. According to Engr. Sule, Nigeria’s former Minister of Health, Dr. Mohammed Pate, who was previously with the Bill Gates Foundation but now working with the United Nations, impressed by the infectious diseases control centre…

We are in touch with Corps Members in COVID-19 Isolation centre – NYSC

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The NYSC Management has debunked a report circulating on social media which alleged that the corps members who were tested positive ,and now in COVID-19 Isolation centre have been abandoned by the scheme. NYSC in a statement signed by the Director,Press and Public Relations,Mrs Adenike Adeyemi said the story was inaccurate and does not in anyway represent the true position of things concerning either the Corps Members in reference, or Prospective Corps Members earlier quarantined in other Isolation Centres for testing positive to COVID-19. NYSC management said : “To put…