Month: May 2021

Osun to unveil new cocoa initiative, empower 2000 youths

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The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, said on Tuesday that his administration remained a critical partner of the Anchor Borrower Programme initiative of the Federal Government as part of efforts to revamp the agriculture sector. The Governor stated this at the unveiling of Ekiti State Government Rice Pyramid Project, the signing of MoU between the State and the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria and the flag-off of 2021 wet season rice cultivation. He disclosed that the rice component of the Osun Food Support Scheme was sourced from…

NCC resolves 99.2% of Telecom Consumer Complaints in Q1 2021

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has resolved 99.2 per cent of service-related complaints received from telecom consumers across the major network operators in Q1, 2021.   According to the Q1, 2021 Report on Complaint Management issued by the Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Commission, a total of 3,019 consumer complaints were received from four complaint channels established by the Commission as compared to 2,854 complaints received in the Q1, 2020.   The consumer complaint channels include the Commission’s Contact Centre, through which the toll-free number 622 is managed, NCC Consumer…

SOUTH-EAST SECURITY: IGP flags-Off Operation Restore Peace

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The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba has flagged-off a new special operational action plan code-named “OPERATION RP” for the stabilization of security order in the South-East Geopolitical Zone of the country. The IGP launched the special operation, today, 18th May, 2021 at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu as part of efforts targeted at returning the South-Eastern region to its historical pride of place where its people are known to be peaceful, tolerant, innovative, industrious and entrepreneurial.   The IGP noted that the special operation has become necessary to engender…

NYSC Foundation set to launch more youth empowerment platforms

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The NYSC Foundation is set to launch new Youth Empowerment initiatives in order to avail serving and ex-Corps Members of ample opportunities to utilise their talents and harness their potentials in promoting the socioeconomic development of the country. The Chairman, NYSC Foundation, Mr Francis Erekosima stated this when he led members of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation on a courtesy call to the NYSC Director- General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim. Mr Erekosima, while updating the Director-General on the programmes of the Foundation said it has empowered more than…

Traditional Rulers lauds NCC Boss over Role in Security, National Development … as Danbatta bags recognition award

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Traditional rulers and concerned community leaders have commended the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta for his role in boosting security and supporting other initiatives aimed at developing Danbatta Local Government Area, Kano State and its environs, as well as his efforts toward national development.   The traditional rulers and the community leaders spoke at an event organised by Danbatta (Community) Charity Foundation (DCF) in conjunction with four other organisations including Zauren Tuntuba, a non-profit organisation; Danbatta Academic Forum…

Gov Sule harps on unity ahead of forthcoming APC congresses, convention

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has urged officials, members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, to ensure that the party remained united ahead of the forthcoming congresses and national convention of the party. Engineer Sule made the call when he hosted the state interim committee of the party, while on a Sallah homage, at the Government House, on Monday. According to the Governor, as the congresses and national convention of the party approaches, critical stakeholders in the party, must do their best to ensure…

N9 billion Fraud: EFCC Arrests Ex-Kwara Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed

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The immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Sources at the anti-graft agency told Channels Television that a crack team of operatives is questioning the former governor at the EFCC headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja, the nation’s capital.   He was said to have arrived at the EFCC headquarters at about 10 am on Monday in response to the invitation extended to him by the agency. Following his arrival at the anti-graft agency’s office, Ahmed was…

2023 Election: Muhammadu Buhari; Tinubu’s Burden And APC Quagmire, By Bolaji O. Akinyemi

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Our democracy is practiced on political party basis, our constitution has no recognition for individual candidacy, had it, Muhammadu Buhari would have successfully become the President without much ado. He is no doubt a political phenomenon, his cult like followership in the North is an undeniable proof of this. The constancy of his 11 million votes in 2003, 2007, 2011 established one thing; those 11 million people were not voting for his political parties, but for Muhammadu Buhari. Democracy is a game played in numbers, it therefore made a lot…

UNICEF suggests ‘Only’ Solution To End Israel,Palestine Conflict

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The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund has said the only solution to the Israel/Palestine conflict is a diplomatic solution. In a tweet on Monday, UNICEF stated that over 58 children have died over the conflict between the two countries in a period of one week. The tweet read, “Over the past week, 58 children have been reportedly killed in Gaza. Two children in Israel. Sahara Reporters