Month: March 2021

COVID-19: Gov Sule, Deputy take Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine ….. as Nasarawa Govt flags-off vaccination exercise

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, alongside his deputy, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, publicly took the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine publicly, flagging-off the vaccination exercise in the state.   Engineer Sule and his deputy received the vaccination at a ceremony at the Government House, on Tuesday.   Addressing the press shortly after taking the vaccination, the Governor, urged mostly those at the risk of exposure to the coronavirus pandemic, especially political appointees such as commissioners and traditional rulers, to take the vaccine.   Engineer Sule used the opportunity to thank the Federal Government,…

SGBV panel receives 40 cases in Rivers state – NHRC Boss

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Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu Esq said the commission has received a total of forty cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), in Rivers state and will ensure that the perpetrators of the crime are made to face the consequences of their actions Ojukwu made this known during the opening session of a two-day public hearing in Port Harcourt, supported by the UN Spotlight Initiative and the Government of Japan. He said the Commission is concerned over the increasing cases of sexual and gender-based violence…

HIJAB CRISIS : Christian Group urges Kwara Governor to emulate Yahaya Bello

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The Founder of the Nigeria Christian Youths Political Platform (NICHYPP), GP. Mathew James Avabee (Mr Spreading) has advised the Kwara state Governor, AbdulRahaman AbdulRasaq to be as religious tolerant as the Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello who the group leader said believed in the reality of the fact that a geographical entity can only strive in religious and ethnic tolerance, respect and peaceful coexistence. James Avabee also admonished Governor AbdulRazaq to set aside his religious preference in handling the affairs of the State as he was elected as the Governor…

Food Support Scheme : Osun to feed 30, 000 persons monthly … urges youths interested in farming to show interest

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The Osun government on Monday gave its nod to the start-off of the State’s Food Support Scheme, christened Osun Food Support Scheme. This was part of the decisions reached at the end of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday. Speaking with journalists at the end of the meeting late Monday night, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ismail Omipidan, noted that the scheme, which run from March this year till November next year, will be targeting 30, 000 poor and the vulnerable citizens across the State in…

Our Administration considers education, good moral as essential tools for building leaders of tomorrow -Oyetola …lays foundation stone of Minaret International University, Ikirun

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The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday said his Administration considers education and moral standing as essential tools for building leaders of tomorrow.   He said his government has also given education its prime place in the scheme of things as part of efforts to ensure sustainable development, all-round growth and transformation. This was even as the Governor laid the foundation stone of the proposed Minaret International University in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State.   The proposed university is to be established by…

DIABOLICAL CONSPIRACY OF NIGERIAN ELITES IN FOSTERING INSECURITY AND POVERTY ON NIGERIANS By Prof. Abdul-Lateef Oladimeji, FCIPM Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin

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Prof. Abdul-Lateef Oladimeji, FCIPM Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin,   Being a Guest Lecturer at the Luncheon Organized by the University of Ife Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) on Saturday 6th March 2021 Introduction: Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem In the Name of Allah, The Gracious, The Merciful. Let me express my deep appreciation to the University of Ife Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) for extending this invitation to me to make my humble contribution (through this lecture) to the current issues in our society, our country Nigeria. I…

Speech of UNIFEMGA National President,Alhaji Abdul-Fattah Olanlege delivered at the 11th Honours Programme on Saturday 6th March, 2021

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1. All praise is due to Allah … His peace and blessings upon the soul of the Noble Prophet Muhammad,… 2. 2020 was indeed a trying year with the Fitnah of COVID-19…What affects one affects all and we should be our brothers’ keeper. We pray for the souls of our departed brethren… 3. We thank Almighty Allah for their lives and vision of our past leaders, our Board of Trustees and past presidents for the foundation that has been laid. 4. As an Association we have our strengths which many…

Gov Sani Bello condoles with Sardaunan Minna over son’s death

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has commiserated with the family of Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu the Sardaunan Minna, over the death of his son Muktar Aliyu. Governor Sani Bello in a statement said though death is a necessary end to all mankind, it always leave painful feelings in the hearts of love ones. “We all know that death is the end of all humans but for death to come at one’s prime age is very painful to the love ones particularly the parents and immediate family members. However, our faith…

Osun Police rescue kidnapped commuters along Ibadan-Akure road

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The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Olawale Olokode in his frantic efforts and with the support from other security outfits has secured the release of the two abductees, the driver and one commuter, reportedly kidnapped along Ibadan/Akure road on 6th March, 2021. The victims were released in the early hours of today, 9th March, 2021 owing to the pressure mounted on the abductors by the Police and other security agencies. No money was paid. The Commissioner of Police appealed to the good citizens of the State to collaborate…

NIDCOM Boss lauds CBN on Diaspora remittance scheme

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Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) on the introduction of “NAIRA 4 DOLLAR SCHEME” for Diaspora Remittances., following its policy of remittance issuance in the currency of remittance Dabiri-Erewa said that the scheme is a welcome idea as the policy will encourage Diasporans to send money through official channels The CBN Naira 4 Dollar scheme is an incentive for senders and recipients of International Money Transfer whereby recipients of Diaspora Remittances through CBN licensed International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) shall…