Month: March 2021

FCC Commissioner,Abiodun Akinlade bags Oluomo of Yewa Award.

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A Federal Commissioner, representing Ogun State at the Federal Character Commission,Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade has been conferred with the award of the Oluomo of Yewa land by the Abiodun Akinlade Beneficiary network (AABN). The prestigious award was bestowed on him yesterday at his hometown at an impressive ceremony celebrating his birthday that was well attended by youths, political associates, community women and religious leaders from both Muslims and Christians across Ogun West and Ogun State at large. The merit award was conferred on Akinlade in appreciation of his outstanding accomplishments…

NCGF condemns attack on Gov Ortom ….. calls for full scale investigations

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Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum (NCGF), Abubakar Sani Bello has decried the attempted assassination of his Benue State counterpart Samuel Ortom and called for a thorough investigation by relevant security agents. Governor Sani Bello, in a statement, described as dangerous this dimension of insecurity in the country, added that something urgent and drastic must be done collectively to curtail the situation which he said is a threat to the nation’s corporate coexistence. “This issue of insecurity in our nation needs all and sundry to be collectively…

54th Birthday: Abiodun Akinlade Commissioned ICT Building, donates Generator, N1m to Ado Odo palace

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The Federal Commissioner, representing Ogun State at the Federal Character Commission, Abuja, Honourable Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade has marked his 54th birthday celebration with another milestone of humanitarian projects by commissioning a well-equiped ICT Building, with a power generating set and computers. The celebrant, Hon. Akinlade Abiodun Isiaq in his speech spoke about service to humanity which he said was the only way to appreciate God’s blessings on ones life. “Ones birthday is a period of sober reflection. It is a period to reflect and give thanks to Almighty Allah for…

ATTACK ON GOVERNOR ORTOM : IGP orders full scale investigations ……. directs strengthening of Governor’s security

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has ordered full-scale investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack and reported attempt on the life of the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Loraer Ortom, at his farm in the outskirts of Makurdi, the State Capital, on Saturday, 20th March, 2021. The IGP who condemned the incident, has equally directed the Commissioner of Police (CP), Benue State Command to take adequate measures towards strengthening and improving security in the State, particularly around the Governor.   The IGP has also specifically directed the CP…

INSECURITY: Blueprint Publisher calls for increased synergy between media,Govt … urges responsible reporting for A peaceful Nigeria

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The Chairman/Publisher, Blueprint Newspapers Limited, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, has called for increased synergy and partnership between media and government in tackling security challenges in the country. He spoke during the press week of the Niger State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ on Saturday, in Minna, the state capital. As guest speaker at the event, he spoke on the theme: Media and Insecurity in Nigeria: Niger State Perspective, harped on the role of media in supporting government to end insecurity in the country. He noted that the…

HIJAB CRISIS : AMF appeals for calm, warns trouble makers

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Abuja Muslim Forum AMF, the umbrella body for Muslim organizations in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has condemned the violent protests that engulfed the Kwara state capital by some Christian stakeholders in Ilorin, Kwara against the use of hijab by female Muslim students in public schools originally established by Christian Missions in the State. AMF in a statement jointly signed by its Ameer, Ustadh Luqman J. Ahmad and Secretary, Alhaji Saheed Olakunle Sanusi,noted that with the take-over of the old Mission schools by the then General Yakubu Gowon-led Government in…

Corps member sustained gun shot injury in Ekiti Bye-election -NYSC

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NYSC Management has confirmed that a Corps Member who was part of the adhoc staff for the bye-election in Ekiti State sustained gunshot wound from hoodlums who attacked the polling unit. NYSC in a release in Abuja said Corps Member was in stable condition and responding to treatment, while others have all returned home safely. The scheme further reiterated that Corps Members are apolitical and neutral, and must be protected by all and sundry.

Bello mourns death of Escort Outrider, meets family, offers scholarships

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Touched by the death of police aide, Inspector Aminu Salihu, an escort outrider who died on Monday 15th in road accident while on duty, Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello on Saturday met with the family of the late outrider. The Governor in an emotional laden voice described the death of Aminu as a personal huge loss, not just to his family, friends but to the nation. “Inspector Aminu’s death came when the nation needs him most, he was a gentleman, diligent and highly professional. He brought finesse and dexterity to…

How 15 Herdsmen Trailed Me To River Bank Where I Was On Foot And Opened Fire – Ortom

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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has given his own account of how he narrowly escaped assassination attempt by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen. Emporium Reporters recalls that gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked the convoy of Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Saturday morning.   It was gathered that the incident happened on at Tyo Mu along Makurdi/Gboko road in Makurdi Local Government Area of the state.   Briefing journalists, Ortom, who described the gunmen as ‘herdsmen’, said about 15 of the attackers trailed him to the river bank where he was on foot.   The governor praised his security details that were…

2023 :Ex-Nasarawa Speaker drums support for Gov Sule ….. says Governor’s achievement motivated him to join APC

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The former speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly,Hon. Musa Ahmed Mohammed has on Friday scored Gov.Abdullahi Sule high on his performance across all sectors in the state describing him as an open minded governor.   Ahmed Mohammed, who served as speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Asembly between 2007 and 2015 stated this while speaking to newsmen in Abuja.   He has also commended the Governor for keying into good policies and programmes that would have direct bearing on the lives of the people of the state.…