Month: February 2021

KAGARA ABDUCTIONS – We are committed to safe rescue of all abductees, says IGP … As Police Deploy additional Rescue Assets to Niger State

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has assured the nation that the Force is irrevocably committed to the safe rescue of all abductees in the recent attack on Government Science College, Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State and other related incidents. The IGP noted that a joint massive search and rescue mission involving the Police, the Military and other law enforcement agencies was ongoing to ensure that all abducted persons are rescued unhurt and reunited with their families.   To give impetus to the rescue operation,…

FG appoints Ahmed Audi as new NSCDC Commandant General

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the new Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) following the retirement from service of Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu.   According to a release issued on Thursday and signed by Mohammed Manga, Director (Press & Public Relations) at the Minister of Interior, Ahmed Audi, “emerged the best candidate out of those that went through the transparent selection process initiated by the Ministry of Interior through the Board to ensure that the most suitable among the top-ranking…

Niger Gov charges police officers on safety of lives, property …. as six inspectors move to ASP rank

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has charged officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in the state to redouble their efforts in ensuring the safety of lives and property as the state is faced with more security challenges. Governor Sani Bello gave the charge at the Government House, Minna while decorating some police officers who were newly promoted in the state. While congratulating the newly promoted police officers, the Governor, represented by his Chief of Staff (COS), Alh. Balarabe Ibrahim called on the police to put in more…

Friday Sermon : Only The Ignoramuses Fights For The Sake Of Tribalism! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful All praise is for Allah. We praise Him, we seek His aid and we ask for His forgiveness. We seek Allah’s refuge from the evils of ourselves and from our evil actions. Whosoever Allah guides, there is no one who can misguide him; and whosoever Allah misguides, there is no one who can guide him. I testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, who has no partner; and I testify that Muhammad (Peace be…

Women pivotal to socio-economic development , bridging digital divide- Danbatta

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has emphasized the important role played by women in the country’s socio-economic and political space while underscoring the need to empower them in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an enabler for social change.   Danbatta stated this while delivering a goodwill message at a webinar organised by Zinari Communications Limited with the theme: “Mainstreaming Rural Women Enterprise Development into Digital Economy Initiative: The Opportunities, Strategies and Constraints,” which held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.…

SSANU seeks fairness, transparency in appointment of UI VC …says No reasonable person will support strikes

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Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), University of Ibadan chapter, Mr. Wale Akinremi, has implored those that will appoint the next Vice Chancellor of the university not to take sides with any candidate. SSANU UI Chapter Chairman,Mr.Wale Akinremi The process of appointing a substantive VC for the university last year was embroiled in crisis. The development led to the appointment of Prof. Babatunde Ekanola as acting VC in November 30, 2020 for a period of six months.   But speaking on a live programme on the campus community…

KAGARA ABDUCTION : Gov Sani Bello visits college … promises safe rescue of victims

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has paid a visit to Government Science College, Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State where 27 students and 15 others were abducted by armed bandits.   Governor Sani Bello consoled the family of the student that was killed during the invasion by the bandits while assuring the relatives of the kidnapped victims of their safe return as government was on top of the issue.   “Our priority right away is to get the kidnapped students and 15 others, as well as…

Oyo Okays appointment of NUT Member on SUBEB Board

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Oyo State Government has approved the appointment of a member of the Nigeria Union of Teachers to serve on the board of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board. The Chairman,Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran , who was speaking while playing host to members of the state Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) led by the Chairman of the union, Comrade Samson Adedoyin, assured teachers that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration would ensure that teachers receive their reward here on earth and not only in…

Measures in place for safe release of abducted students in Kagara – FG

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Federal Government said measures were already in place to ensure the safe release of the abducted students, some staff and members of their families in Government Science College Kagara. The Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this when he led the Federal Government delegation to the State for a first hand information of what had happened. Alhaji Mohammed who noticed that the State government has already swung into action, endorsed the steps taken and stressed that Federal Government will not surrender its sovereignty to criminals but reassured…

Gov Sani Bello orders immediate closure of boarding schools in four LGAs … assures immediate rescue of students

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the immediate closure of boarding schools in four (4) local Government areas in the State. The Governor stated this in a State Broadcast at the Government House following the abduction of 27 students of Government Science College Kagara, some staff and members of their families. The local government affected with the closure are Rafi, Mariga, Munya and Shiroro local government areas. Governor Sani Bello said all options will be implored to ensure the release of all that have been abducted but however…