Day: February 21, 2021

Late serving corps member died four years ago not recently – NYSC debunks posts

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The NYSC management has made clarification on the photograph of a serving corps member that has been trending on the social media, calling for the identification of the Corps Member who died in a ghastly motor accident, and body deposited in a mortuary in Plateau State. The scheme however in a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations,Mrs.Adenike Adeyemi,debunked the social media posts. Read the statement in full : “To put the issue in proper perspective, Management hereby clarifies once again, having done so on 8th February, 2020…

Abuja Air Crash: Senate President condoles with NAF, families of victims

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his shock and sadness over the tragic news of the crash of a Nigerian military aircraft in Abuja on Sunday. Lawan sent his condolences to the families of those killed in the accident and prayed Allah comfort them in this time of grief. He also commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force and charged the authorities to reinforce their safety measures against future occurrence.

MILITARY AIRCRAFT CRASH: Gov Sani Bello expresses sadness,commiserates with Nigerian Military

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Niger state Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello has expressed sadness over the crash of a Military Aircraft King Air 350 enroute Minna. Governor Sani Bello in a statement said the incident is unfortunate and tragic. “It is painful and pathetic that the Air force intelligence Jet conveying seven persons including crew members crashed while on an official engagement. ” It is a setback to the Military now that the security forces are being overstretched due to security challenges confronting Niger State at the moment and the country at large”, he said. The…

JUST IN : Niger Governor announces release of abducted travellers

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Passengers on a Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) bus who were abducted last week have been released. The announcement was made on Sunday via the official Twitter account of Abubakar Sani Bello, Niger state governor. The tweet read: “Breaking News: The Niger State Government has succeeded in securing the release of all Abducted #RescueNSTAPassengers. Details shortly.” On February 15, gunmen had ambushed the commuters who were said to be returning from a wedding in Rijau local government area (LGA) of the state. At least 21 passengers were reported to have…

Police Pension : ARPON President urges members to selve planned protest

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The Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (ARPON) said the federal government was taking steps to address challenges connected to the police pensions, the association appealed to its members not to embark on any protest. The President, ARPON, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Fidelis Oyakhilome (rtd), in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, said it has come to the knowledge of the association that some police retirees were planning to go on public protest in some parts of the country over pension matters. Oyakhilome said…

Oyetola greets Former Commissioner, Dr Onifade @ 70th

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Governor of The State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated a former Commissioner for Education and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, Dr. Ademola Onifade who turned 70 today, 21 February, 2021. Oyetola’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued in Osogbo on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan. Omipidan said the Governor joined family members, friends and associates of Dr.Onifade to felicitate him and thank God for His blessings and grace on him, as he joined the League of Septuagenarian. Governor Oyetola…

THE GLOBAL IMPORTANCE OF MOTHER LANGUAGE. By:- Adj Prof Adamu Idris Manarakis niw, (Director ILLEC, Tashiru Nupe)

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My intention was to celebrate this year’s Mother Language Day with my brand new Honorary Professorship of Nupe Language from the USA, but because I am yet to receive the certificate, let me just go on with the celebration by making these following points. Mother tongue is the easiest way of discovering the best in a child. Should a child understand his or her mother language well, such a child will have every reason to grow into a sage. Mother tongue as we understand, is a child’s native language. It’s…

Benin Republic not aspiring to become Nigerian 37th state – FG

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has debunked reports in the media that the Republic of Benin is aspiring to be the 37 State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The ministry of Foreign Affairs in a release issued on Saturday in Abuja,said the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama in the presence of his counterpart from the Republic of Benin granted a Press Interview after a meeting between Ministerial delegations from both countries and stated therein “… the President of Benin Republic said he would like the relations between…

Family petitions NiDCOM over killing of A Nigerian in South Africa

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The family of Abudu has petitioned the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) over the death of a 40 year-old Abudu Adedayo Temitope, who was killed by a yet-to-be identified assailant in Johannesburg, South Africa. In the petition signed by Mr. Abudu Olatunde Mustapha, a brother to the deceased, implored the Commission to investigate the killing of his brother Adedayo and bring the culprits to justice. He narrated that his brother, who lived in Delvers street, Central Johannesburg South Africa, was gunned down on January 5th, 2021 by unknown gunmen for…