Month: August 2021

NCC applauds 9mobile for Promoting Digital Skills Among Nigerian Youths

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The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has commended Nigerian telecom provider, 9mobile, for driving initiatives that empower Nigerian youths, especially in digital skills acquisition. Professor Danbatta gave the commendation while delivering a lecture at the launch of the Digital Bichi Emirate Initiative and graduation of the pilot class of the 9mobile sponsored digital skills entrepreneurship program for youths as part of activities to mark the coronation of the Board Chairman of 9mobile, His Highness, Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero as the second Emir of Bichi. According…

Traditional institution is a rallying point in Nigeria – Gov Sani Bello

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has said that traditional institution remained a rallying point in Nigeria. Governor Sani Bello stated this at the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the 2nd Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero by the Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in Bichi. He said that the convergence of different traditional leaders in the country to witness the coronation of the Emir of Bichi, further proved that their coming together would engender unity amongst Nigerians as they will learn from one…

Fmr Nasarawa Minority Leader hails Gov. Sule for constructing abandoned rural road in Kokona … says Nasarawa has no other candidate in 2023

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Member representing Kokona West constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly,Hon Danladi Jatau has gave Gov. Abdullahi Sule a part on the back, for constructing the Angoro/ Bassa road in Kokona Local Government Area of the State, which was abandoned for over 21 years. Hon Jatau, the immediate passed minority leader in the state who recently left PDP for APC, gave the applause while speaking when management of Nasarawa State Bureau for Rural Development appeared before the House Committee on NASIEC, Multilateral Cooperation and Community Development on the agency’s…

How to spot drug abuse in children – NDLEA

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Watch out for withdrawal symptoms, to know when their children are abusing drugs were the advise of official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Debowale Adegbite for parents.   He said, in particular, parents should be mindful of changes in the temperament of their children as it is a key indicator of drug abuse.   Adegbite gave the advice at the Amuwo/Odofin Constituency 2, Lagos State House of Assembly 7th Annual Constituency stakeholder meeting in Lagos.   The meeting, with the theme, “Increasing wave of drug abuse: A threat…

Oyetola condoles Senate’s spokesman, Ajibola Bashiru over death of mother-in-law

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Governor of the State of Osun,Adegboyega Oyetola has condoled the lawmaker representing Osun Central at the 9th Senate, Dr Ajibola Bashiru over the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs Susan Gladys Aso. The Governor’s condolence message was contained in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, in Osogbo on Saturday. Governor Oyetola said: “Dear distinguished, I was sad to learn of the demise of your mother-in-law, Mrs Susan Gladys Aso and wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to you, your wife and the entire family of the deceased.…

Plateau Unrest: Kogi Govt evacuates stranded students in Jos

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Following the recent attacks in Plateau State, particularly in Jos North Local Government Area of the state which resulted to the closing down of the University of Jos by the school management, Kogi State Students studying in the University and other higher institutions in Plateau State have been successfully evacuated by the state government. The students returned in buses with heavy security escorts provided by the State Government on Friday. This was as a result of the directive of Governor Yahaya Bello mandating that everything necessary must be done to…

We are not beggars – PWD

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The Emir of Persons with Disabilities Colony in Abuja, Alhaji Suleiman Mohammed Katsina has condemned the inhuman and degrading manner of treatment meted on them by some members of the public especially officials of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB). The Emir who lamented the indecent treatment they suffered said, contrary to what they term them to be, a lot of them on wheelchairs are not beggars as misconstrued by the public. The Emir made this disclosure in his palace while receiving a team of National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC)…

Mantu’s death, painful, huge loss to Nigeria, says Nasarawa Gov

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Nasarawa state Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule has described the death of former Deputy Senate President, Alhaji Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu, as a painful and huge loss to the nation.   This was made known in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Ibrahim Addra, on Friday, in Abuja. Governor Sule, while paying a condolence visit at the residence of the deceased former lawmaker in Abuja, described the late political titan as amiable, down to earth, a gentleman and a friend.   As part of the visit, the governor…

ANAMBRA ELECTION: Supreme Court to vote for the Governor By Law Mefor

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Anambra State is fast becoming the home of the good, the bad and the ugly. Recently, the state has been in the news mostly for the wrong reasons and many unsettling issues surrounding the coming governorship election scheduled for November have only served to heighten it. Political party primaries for the governorship election have come and gone but have equally created very wide latitude for confusion and conflict. The three leading political parties capable of producing the next governor for the state, namely, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Peoples Democratic…

KNOW YOUR FIRST NIGERIAN PROFESSORS

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1. First Nigerian Professor of History ~ Prof Kenneth Onwika Dike (From Awka, Anambra). 2. First Nigerian Professor of Philosophy ~ Prof Olubi Sodipo (From Ilishan-Remo, Ogun state). 3. First Nigerian Professor of Linguistic ~ Prof Ayo Bamgbose (From Ogun State). 4. First Nigerian Professor of French Language ~ Prof Evans. 5. First Nigerian Professor of Arabic language and Islamic studies ~ Prof M.O.A Abdul (Ijebu Ode, Ogun State). 6. First Nigerian Professor of Yoruba and African Literature ~ Prof Wande Abimbola (From Oyo, Oyo State). 7. First Nigerian Professor…