Month: June 2021

DEMOCRACY DAY : Gov Sani Bello reassures citizens of continuous growth,development

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As the residents of Niger State joined other Nigerians to celebrate the Democracy Day, Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has reassured the citizens of the state of his continued commitment to fastracking development of all sectors. In a statement, the Governor noted that the State might not have gotten it right all through, but has definitely made significant impact on some key sectors of the economy. In the area of Security and disaster management, the state government had in the past six years, provided over 400 operational vehicles, vans,…

Democracy Day: Hon Abdullahi Mahmud felicitates Nigerians

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Member,Representing Albasu, Ajingi and Gaya federal constituency in the House of Representatives Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya has felicitated with people of his constituency and the country at large for witnessing another Democracy Day celebration. According to him this year’s celebration marked 22 years since the country returned to civil rule which was the longest civilians administration lasted in the country. Hon Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya made the disclosure in a press release issued to media house through his media office in Kano. He added that within 6 years of his Representation…

Niger Govt reaffirms commitment to end Banditry

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Niger State Government has reiterated its continued commitment to bring banditry and other forms of criminalities to an end in the State. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane made the disclosure when he received Victims Support Fund (VSF) led by the Executive Director, Prof. Nana Tanko in his Office. The SSG told members of the Victims Support Fund that Government is worried with the activities of armed bandits, kidnappers, cattle rustlers and as such it is leaving no stone unturned in tackling the dastardly act in…

Rep Akande-Sadipe seeks Justice for Hit and Run accident Victim

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Member,Federal House of Representatives , Hon.Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has called on relevant government agencies to ensure justice for a man seriously injured during a hit-and-run crash in May 2021, after she believed the suspect was getting off “too easy.” Speaking on the need to Investigate activities of Sanyo Police Station, Ibadan on Thursday, Akande-Sadipe said the victim, Mr. Raji Idris was knocked unconscious by a drunk driver identified as Mr. Dele Ayanjompe. The victim was taken to the Frontida Clinic where it was confirmed that he had suffered trauma to his…

IGANGAN : MURIC condemns all killings

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organisation, has condemned the spate of killings in the country, including the most recent one in Igangan, Ibarapa Local Government Area of Oyo State. The group also called on Nigerians to stop the vicious cycle of killings and kidnappings. The Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, made this known in a press release issued on Friday, 11th June, 2021. The statement reads: “We are horrified by the spate of killings in all parts of Nigeria. Just as we condemn the most…

NiDCOM Boss hosts ‘Nigerian Nightmare’, Kamarudeen Usman … as UFC’s fighter set to build an academy in Nigeria

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The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa receives today in audience the UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamarudeen Usman a.k.a “The Nigerian Nightmare” at her office Abuja Receiving him, an elated Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa said that Kamorudeen’s homecoming, brought a message of hope, to signify Nigeria’s unity in diversity. Dabiri-Erewa described Kamoru as a kind-hearted Champion, who was willing to empower the youths of Nigeria, in the area of sports. She then called on other Nigerian Diaspora to follow Usman’s noble example, in contributing to the country’s…

Friday Sermon : Be Patient, Surely, Allah Is With Those Who Are Patient! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah the Lord of all creation. May Allah grant His praise, manifest his virtue and elevate the status of the noblest of the Prophets and the Seal of the Messengers, our beloved Prophet Muhammad and protect him, the message of Islam, his family and all his companions from any harm in this life or the next. As for what follows: Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, patience is to hold one’s soul from being…

Courage in Leadership: The Oyetola example By Ismail Omipidan

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In the build-up to the 2018 Governorship election in Osun, there was a popular joke among some Nigerians, especially those who believed nothing good could come out of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the ruling party at the time, that Osun should be put up for sale, or, at best, be annexed to another State to make it survive. So, when Governor Adegboyega Oyetola came on board, the general feeling was that of ‘he won’t do anything.’ As if that wasn’t enough, economic challenges set in. Then, came the worse…

Democracy Day : FG declares Monday Public Holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, 14 June, 2021 as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion and urged all citizens to support the present administration in its efforts at ensuring a United and prosperous Nation. Aregbesola said any form of agitation that threatened the unity of the country should be shunned for the good of all, stated that the space known as Nigeria would be…

Book on sickle cell disorder, I’m A Survivor’’, to be launched in Abuja on June 19

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A 55-year old Chartered Accountant, Shehu Olaitan Mohammed will on Saturday June 19 unveil to the public a book on Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) in Abuja. In a statement by the author, Shehu Mohammed, the book chronicled his life story as a sickle cell disorder (SCD) survivor. The book entitled: “I’m a Survivor: The story of my triumph over sickle cell pain’’ will be made public at the Merit House , Maitama Abuja from 10 am to 1.00 pm under strict Covid-19 adherence protocol. According to Author, the date was…