Month: March 2021

NHRC Boss signs MOP with NACA to protect rights of PLWHIV/AIDS

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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA) has signed a Memorandum of Partnership (MOP) that will enable the two organisations to pull their unique mandates and resources to fight HIV/AIDS, associated vulnerabilities and inequalities in Nigeria. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu Esq. who stated this in Abuja recently when he signed the MOP on behalf of the Commission said that UNAIDS and national partners like NACA have played crucial roles in placing on the global agendas issues such as stigmatisation, discrimination,…

[Friday Sermon] Let’s Welcome The Blessed Month Of Sha’aban By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger. Dear brothers and sisters, Sha’aban, the eighth month of Islam’s Hijrah or lunar calendar, and the month that precedes the noble month of Ramadan was the most beloved month to Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Respected brothers and sisters, the month of Sha’aban is…

IMAP Protest : Gov Sule reads riot act, directs Rector to sanction perpetrators

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has directed the Rector of the Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (IMAP), Lafia, Dr. Justina Anjide Kotso, to wield the big stick on any one found to be involved in the recent students’ unrest, which led to the destruction of property at the institution. Engineer Sule handed down the directive shortly after inspecting the level of destruction at the polytechnic, on Friday. A visibly angry Governor, warned that his administration will not condone any act capable of taking the state backward, considering all the…

Gaps in 1999 Constitution festers insecurity – Senate President

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that certain gaps in the 1999 Constitution created by the exclusion of traditional institutions in the governance and security architecture of the country remains largely responsible for the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria. Lawan made the disclosure on Thursday when delivering a speech to declare open a meeting between the Senator Ovie Omo-Agege-led Constitution Review Committee and the National Council of Traditional Rulers in Abuja. According to Lawan, the worsening activities of insurgents, bandits and criminals have placed Nigeria in a dire…

As Bello Aggregates Accountability, Trust, Inclusive Governance In Kogi By Onogwu Muhammed

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When national, state, or local governments make a concerted effort to solicit input from citizens and provide services to all of their constituents equally, they sow the seeds of stability and growth. When this is done within a framework of political and legal accountability, citizens increasingly trust state institutions to support and to treat all of them in an even-handed manner. Governance is inclusive when it effectively serves and engages all people, takes into account all facets of personal identity and when institutions, policies, processes and services are accessible, accountable…

BANDITRY : Niger Shuts All Public Secondary Schools

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Niger State government has ordered the closure of all public secondary schools in the state for two weeks.   This decision was reached after an interface between the state government and officials from various security agencies in the State.   The state’s Commissioner for Education, Hajiya Hannatu Jibrin Salihu, disclosed this on Thursday.   She said the schools will, however, be closed from Friday, March 12th to Friday, March 26th, 2021.   The education ministry had earlier had an emergency consultative meeting with the leadership of Association of the Proprietors…

Gov Sule flags-off National Hajj Saving Scheme,urges intending pilgrims to enrol

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has urged intending pilgrims from the state, to key into the National Hajj Savings Scheme, towards actualizing their dream to fulfil their pilgrimage rites. Engineer Sule made the call while flagging-off the scheme at the Government House, on Tuesday. The Governor highlighted on the disadvantage of saving for Hajj with government, stressed that he preferred intending pilgrims from the state to save their contributions with the scheme rather than with the government. According to Engineer Sule, even though such may not happen in Nasarawa…

Senate seeks substantive Chairman for NDE Board

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The Senate, on Wednesday, considered a bill seeking to provide for the position of a substantive Chairman on the board of the Nigerian Directorate of Employment (NDE).   The Bill which scaled second reading, according to its sponsor, Senator Kabir Abdullahi Barkiyya (APC, Katsina Central), intend to provide for the appointment of the substantive Chairman by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, “who will take over the functions of presiding over the Board as presently carried out by the Minister of Labour as stipulated in the existing act.”…

Uwais seeks NYSC’s support for vulnerable children

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The Special Adviser to the President on Social Protection Plan, Mrs Maryam Uwais has appealed for support from the National Youth Service Corps to provide succour for the vulnerable and out-of-school children in the country. Uwais stated this today during her courtesy call on NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja. She said her committee is saddled with the responsibility of taking school-age children off the streets, thereby adding value to their lives. Uwais, who added that her committee had visited Gombe, Ekiti,…

KINNUPE THE BANDITS GRAVEYARD By Ndagi Abdullahi Amana Nupe

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Yesterday the news broke out on the social media that over 40 bandits were killed by Nupe Vigilantes at Kutigi. And the conventional media reported that the Governor of Niger State has approved the arming of vigilante groups to combat bandits. Actually, bandits are being successfully killed on a daily basis throughout KinNupe without the news making headlines. A recent widespread claim is that the Nupe people will spiritually neutralize and physically kill any bandit that make the mistake of invading KinNupe. That claim is now becoming a reality. That…