Month: July 2021

Social Media And The English Language By Reuben Abati

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I get confused these days reading many of the posts on social media, and text messages sent through cell phones, because of the kind of new English that young people now write. The English language is without doubt quite dynamic. In the last 200 years, it has lent itself to many innovations, as cultural, religious, and situational codes have transformed the language and extended the dictionary, with new words and idioms. The kind of new English being written by twitter and what’s app users, particularly young people is however so…

LG Election: NASIEC meets with IPAC, outlines timeline of activities

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As part of activities leading to the scheduled local government election, the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), has met with members of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in the state. The meeting held at the headquarters of the electoral body, along Shendam Road, Lafia, on Wednesday. In his address at the event, Chairman of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, Barrister Ayuba Usman Wandai, disclosed that, the commission is set to exercise its statutory responsibility of organizing, undertaking and supervising elections into local government councils, as specified by…

I’ll continue to govern Osun with fear of God – Oyetola …… As NULGE endorses Gov for re-election

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Workers in Osun for the second time in less than three months on Thursday openly supported Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for second term ahead of next year’s governorship contest. The workers, numbering over ten thousand (10, 000) under the auspices of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, noted that a governor who stopped paying half salary, who lifted ban on their promotions and conversions after several years, who gave them minimum wage without agitation and who has continued to pay full salaries despite the challenging economic situation in the country,…

KAREN –HAPPUCH AKPAGHER: discreet investigation still ongoing – Police

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The Commissioner of Police,FCT Command ,CP Bala Ciroma has pledged thoroughness in the discreet investigation following the incident of alleged rape of a student of Premier Academy, Lugbe,Karen-Happuch Akpagher ‘f’ 14years now deceased. He stated that the discreet investigation was on-going. CP. Bala Ciroma in a release signed by FCT Police Public Relations Officer,ASP Yusuf Mariam reassured members of the public that the Command will be professional, fair and thorough in its investigation. The Command further urged residents to remain calm and allow the law take its cause.

NNDC is committed to promotion of Northern states’ Socio-economic Development – Niger SSG

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The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane yesterday reaffirmed the collective commitment of members of the committee to make NNDC more vibrant and formidable towards the promotion of the socio-economic Development of the Northern states. Ahmed Ibrahim Matane stated this yesterday shortly before the commencement of the first meeting of the New Nigeria Development Company Limited (NNDC) board strategy, finance and planning committee in Kaduna According to the SSG, the agenda of the meeting was principal centred on the consideration of submission on update on…

Friday Sermon : The Eid-Ul-Adha Festivals, Hajj Rituals And Prophet Ibrahim’s Sacrifice By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family, his companions and his true and sincere followers until the Last Day – then to proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! Even after over 40 centuries, the message and the character of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) remains exemplary for millions of people. A proponent of monotheism, he declared the Oneness of Almighty…

Niger Govt receives Suleja Smart City feasibility report

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Niger State Government has received a feasibility report from a South Korean Company, DOHWA Engineering on the development of Suleja Smart City. The report was made through a powerpoint presentation at the council chamber of the Government House Minna, in the presence of the members of the state executive council under the leadership of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello. Sun-Jun Kang, one of the engineers with DOHWA made the presentation on the progress they have made so far on the feasibility study hoping that, when the study is completed, the State…

NYSC DG tasks accounts officers ON online safety precautions

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Accounts Officers of the National Youth Service Corps have been urged to be vigilant and also safeguard the Scheme’s online financial transactions always. The Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, gave this charge at the interactive meeting of NYSC State, FCT and Ventures Management Accountants, with the Offices of the Accountant-General and Auditor-General for the Federation. The workshop, with the theme; “The importance and Challenges of Cyber Security in the Transaction of Public Business in the 21st Century,” was held in Abuja. Ibrahim noted that the phenomenal rise and sophistication of…

NCC rolls out Guidelines on Co-location, Infrastructure Sharing …. highlights role of the Commission

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The Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) has unveiled Guidelines on Co-location and Infrastructure Sharing according to Nigerian Communications Act 2003.   The guidelines which was published on NCC’s official website highlighted the status, objectives, general rules for active infrastructure sharing, and the role of the Commission.   Read the guidelines in full :   THE NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS ACT 2003 GUIDELINES ON CO-LOCATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SHARING Part I: Introduction 1. Background (1) The Commission has responsibility under the Act to: (a) Promote fair competition…

NCC’ ICT PARKS : Gov Abdullahi Ganduje commends Danbatta

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The Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has been commended for the ongoing initiative in building Information and Communication Technology (ICT) parks across the six-geo political zones of the country.   The latest commendation came from the Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, when he visited the site of an ongoing construction of an ICT Park by the Commission for the North-Western zone located in Kano State, recently.   The governor acknowledged the efforts and commitment of the Danbatta-led NCC in ensuring increased digital access for…