Day: July 16, 2021

Gov Sani Bello assents law to hang kidnapper,informant, others

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Niger State Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello has assented to some laws in accordance with Section 100(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). The Laws included: The Kidnapping and Cattle Rustling (Special Provisions) Law, 2021, the Niger State Vigilante Corps (Amendment) Law, 2021; the Niger State House of Assembly Service Commission Law, 2020, the Office of the Auditor-General of the State Law, 2021 and the Office of the Auditor General of the Local Government Law, 2021 Governor Sani Bello,while briefing journalists at Government House Minna, said…

Oyetola inaugurates Ife Grand Resort, Industrial Park … lauds Ooni’s exemplary passion for socioeconomic development

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The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday inaugurated Ife Grand Resort and Industrial Park. Governor Oyetola said the initiative was in tandem with the administration’s development agenda which is focused on revitalising the economy and stimulating the local socioeconomic indices for maximum growth. This is even as the Governor lauded the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, for his exemplary leadership quality, love and passion for socioeconomic development of the State in general and Ile-Ife in particular. The monumental Grand Resort and Industrial Park is…

Niger Govt reaffirms support to Security Agencies tackling insecurity

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Niger State Government said it will continue to support Security Agencies in the fight against kidnapping, banditry and other forms of criminality in the State. This was disclosed by the State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello at the Passing-Out-Parade of about 101 Officers of Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) who completed special weapon handling training in Minna. The Governor who was represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane further stated that the State Government has been working closely with…

Muslims/Traditional worshippers clash: Again, Oyetola calls for calm … urges parties to allow judicial process run its full course

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Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has again appealed to Muslims and Traditional worshipers in the State to give peace a chance and allow the ongoing judicial process run its full course. Oyetola had in the wake of the clash between a group of traditional worshippers and Muslims in a part of Osogbo, the State capital, condemned the development and directed the Police to get to the root of the matter and ensure that justice was served. In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Friday,…

2023 : We can’t guaranteed adequate coverage for electronic transmission of results – NCC

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The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC has said that less than 50% of the country enjoyed 3G Internet coverage for which electronic transmission of results could rely on. A team from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) disclosed this Friday at a Public Hearing organized by the House of Representatives over Electronic Transmission of Election Results in the country. The Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC, Engr. Ubale Maska, who spoke on behalf of the team, told members of the House of Representatives that as at 2018, when the Commission carried out a survey of 109,000 polling units, of the country’s 119,000 polling units were covered.   He said the surveyed polling unit areas were…

Financial Autonomy : Oyo Assembly passes Legislative,Judicial Funds Management Bill

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As part of major condition for the implementation of financial autonomy for State Legislatures and Judiciary across the Country, The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed iFunds Management Bill, 2021 into Law. The Bill tagged Oyo State House of Assembly Funds Management Bill, 2021 was passed Thursday at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin. The Chairman House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon Akeem Mustapha, (Kajola) had earlier presented and submitted the report of the Committee on the bill…

Nigerian Army mourn ,as unknown gunmen kill former Provost Marshall

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The Nigerian Army has announced the passing on of Maj Gen Hassan Ahmed, a former Provost Marshall of the Nigerian Army. The sad incident occurred when the senior officer’s vehicle was attacked by gunmen while transiting along Lokoja – Abuja road yesterday 15 July 2021. A delegation from the Army Headquarters led by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army) Maj Gen Anthony Omozoje has visited the widow and other members of the bereaved family. Members of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) led by the Deputy National President,…

You’re an exemplary staff with excellent work ethics – Danbatta eulogises retired Deputy Director, Jerry Ugwu

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The Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta and other staff of the Commission, have commended the dedication, hard work and outstanding work ethics demonstrated by Jerry Ugwu, a Deputy Director, who recently retired from the service of the Commission. Ugwu, a seasoned lawyer who has been described by all as a role model to many staff members of the Commission, exited the telecoms regulatory agency, at the mandatory retirement age of 60 years. He joined NCC in 2010 as Chief of Staff in the…

The Significance And Importance Of The Blessed Day Of Arafah By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, and may His blessings and peace be upon the Messenger after whom there are no Messengers. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that the ninth day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah is the Day of Arafah, since it is on this day the pilgrims gather at the mountain plain of Arafah, praying and supplicating to their Lord. In fact, one Prophetic Hadith says that: “Hajj is Arafah.” [Abu Dawud] This means Arafah is the…