Day: January 22, 2021

Gov Sule commissions remodeled Nasarawa Governor’s lodge

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has commissioned the remodeled Nasarawa Governor’s Lodge, in Asokoro, Abuja. Commissioning the massive edifice during a brief ceremony, Engineer Sule emphasized that the structure was not just for the use of the Governor of the state,but the entire people of Nasarawa State, urging stakeholders to utilize the facility to showcase the state. “This place is actually not a Governor’s Lodge but for the people of Nasarawa State. Any time you have the opportunity to invite investors, partners coming to see Nasarawa State, please feel…

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT

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With total submission to the will of GOD, we the OJINERE family of Umuchieze Ihitteaforukwu Ekwereazu Ahiazu Mbaise Imo State, announce the sudden demise of our Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle, Chief Engr.Emmanuel Umunnakwe Ojinere (Akajiugo Mbaise) after a brief illness.   We solicit for prayers at this trying time, and pray that GOD in his infinite mercy, grant his peaceful soul eternal rest in his kingdom.   The burial date will be communicated in due time.   Meanwhile, tributes and messages can be sent to [email protected]   Engr.…

Oyetola flags off juice production company in Osogbo,says govt committed to improving ease of doing business in Osun

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The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday inaugurated the construction work of a juice production company at the Omoluabi Free Trade Zone, Osogbo. The company is owned by Collins Crown Limited. This is just as the Governor reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to improving the ease of doing business and eliminate identifiable bottlenecks that can discourage investors. The construction of the industry was one of the positive outcomes of the government’s determination to advance the State’s economy through sustainable Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. Speaking at the…

FARMERS’ PRODUCTIVITY:Gov Sani Bello meets NEPC ED,seeks support

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Niger state Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello has sought for the support of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) towards increasing farmers productivity in Niger State. The Governor, who was received by the Executive Director (ED) of the Organization, Mr.Olusegun Awolowo in Abuja, said the state desired to partner with the council in various aspect, especially in agriculture to help boost farmers productivity in the State. He enumerated some of the areas to include provision of improved seedlings, equipment and other agro-allied inputs to the farmers, suggesting that an institutional framework should be…

Niger SSG mourns death of Abubakar Tauhid Tayi,Isah Lakpene,

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has expressed shock over the death of Alhaji Abubakar Tauhid Tayi, Chairman, Niger State Fiscal Responsibility Commission. Alhaji Abubakar Tauhid Tayi died in Minna after a brief illness. In his condolence message, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane described late Abubakar Tauhid Tayi as a man of exemplary character, humble, respectful, and dedicated to the development of Niger State and humanity in general. According to the SSG, “the death of the Chairman came at a time when his input is greatly…

Gov Sani Bello expresses saddeness over Isah Lakpene’s death

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Niger state Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello is saddened by the sudden death of the Coordinator of Forestry,Alhaji Isah Lakpene. Governor Sani Bello in his condolence message said he received the report of Alhaji Lakpene’s death with great shock. The Governor explained that the deceased would be greatly missed especially with the dedication and zeal that he was carrying out his function in combating and guarding the felling of trees to checkmate deforestation. He described him as a rare grassroots political mobilizer who was friendly and accommodating. The Governor sympathized with his…

Friday Sermon : Let’s Invoke Allah With The Good Deeds We Have Performed (At-Tawassul)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family, his companions and his true followers until the Last Day – then to proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! As you know, our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) used many methods in order to call people to Islam. For example, he used to tell them true realistic stories as well as the…

REFLECTIONS FROM A WREATH LAYING CEREMONY BY FEMI ADESINA

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There’s no year I attend the Wreath Laying Ceremony marking the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration that I don’t shed a tear or two. Secret tears. Yes, secret, as men don’t want to be seen giving way to emotions in public. But why not? Charles Dickens wrote: “Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of the earth, overlying our hard hearts.” So brothers, when you need to shed a tear or two, do it. When rainfall needs to come…

Manna-from-Heaven: Ilorin Driver bags 2 years imprisonment over N2m Credit Alert

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A 45-year-old driver, Adetunji Tunde Oluwasegun, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for fraudulently converting to personal use a sum N2million that was erroneously transferred into his account.   The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on Monday, January 18, 2021 arraigned Oluwasegun on one-count charge bordering on stealing before Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin.   The offence contravenes Section 286 and punishable under Section 287 of the Penal Code. The charge reads: “That you, Adetunji…

INSECURITY: Alaafin writes President Buhari

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AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI BY THE ALAAFIN OF OYO, OBA LAMIDI OLAYIWOLA ADEYEMI III *Yoruba Question in Nigeria Conundrum* Your Excellency, I have never been timid or shy of my total support for the success of your administration to deliver the country to the Promised Land. My confidence had always been based on Your Excellency’s ability, fitness and competence in leading the country to the Promised Land, where Law and Order prevail, individual liberty is guaranteed, economic well-being of the citizens is assured. That my confidence in…