Month: September 2021

Armed Forces Inter Service Competition commences … As Army wins Marathon Race

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Nigerian Army (NA) Athletes have won the 42 Kilometres Marathon race at the Armed Forces Inter Service Competition which commenced today 12, September 2021 in Abuja. The Nigerian Army emerged champions in individual male and female as well as the team categories which began in Deidei, Zuba and ended at the Aguiyi Ironsi Sports Complex in Asokoro, Abuja. The Armed Forces Inter Service Competition which comprised of marathon race, football and golf is to select sport men and women in the Armed forces of Nigeria (AFN) that will represent Nigeria…

Envoy, NiDCOM, Nigerian Community condemn killing of a Nigerian in Italy, call for Justice

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The Nigerian Ambassador to Italy, Amb Mfawa Omini Abam, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) , as well as the Nigerian Community in Italy, have demanded full investigation into the killing of a Nigerian housewife, Rita Amenze in Italy. Giving an update on the sad event , Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) stated that the estranged husband, Mr Pierangelo Pellizzar, has been arrested. In a statement in Abuja on Sunday, Dabiri-Erewa said that the alleged killing of the housewife by her husband…

Pantami Again: When August Visitors Gather for Digital Innovation By Yushau A. Shuaib

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It was on August 23, 2021, that a man in a black suit walked into our office at 9.30 am. He introduced himself as the Protocol Officer in the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy and announced that the Minister, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, would arrive at our office by 11.00 am. Prior to that, we had sent out invitations to the Minister and the agencies under his Ministry, to a close-knitted and private event of a book presentation in our modest conference room at PRNigeria Centre, Wuye District, Abuja While aware…

Experts task Muslims on Inclusive Parenting, as Baynakum Family Counselling Center holds Family Seminar

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In the face of the many moral decadence and various religious bigotry that occurred around the world, coupled with the fear of what the future hold for Muslim children,Muslims have been charged to embrace inclusive Parenting to tackle the menace of the society. Parents were also advised to work in union with teachers and other parenting partners in other to understand the society they are into to achieve their parenting goals. This advice was given today Saturday 11th, September, 2021 in Abuja by the invited Guest lecturers who handled various…

Water Scarcity ends at Ajichemu Community,as Joy Iganya Odiba donates Motorised Borehole

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To address growing pipe borne water scarcity in our communities, address frequent health challenges as a result of lack of portable water, a care giver, Joy Iganya Odiba has donated a motorised solar powered borehole to Ajichemu Community, Abocho in Dekina local government area of Kogi State.   Iganya, an indigene of Dekina local government is the daughter of former State focal person, Community and Social Developement Agency in Kogi state, Dr. James Odiba.   According to the donor during her presentation of the motorised borehole to the community, said…

Gov Masari to provide Covid-19 Vaccine for Corps Members

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Katsina State Governor , Aminu Masari has promised to provide adequate COVID-19 vaccines for all the Corps Members in the state. Masari made the pledge when the Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps, Brigadier General Shu’aibu Ibrahim paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Katsina. He requested the NYSC Secretatriat to liaise with the State Ministry of Health in that regard. The Governor assured that his administration would sustain the tempo of its support for the Scheme. Masari, who praised the existing cordial relationship between the State…

NHRC signs MoU with Two Foundations to enhance Human rights protection

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Roost Foundation and Headfort Foundations respectively, to deepen the promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria. At a ceremony to mark the official signing of the two MOUs in Abuja recently the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu Esq. stated that the Commission is inclined to collaborate with well-meaning Nigerians, MDAs, NGOs and CSOs to further the cause of human rights in the country. The Chief Human Rights Officer in Nigeria expressed optimism that with…

How Banditry Started In Zamfara

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A lecturer at the Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Dr Murtala A. Rufa’I, has traced the history of banditry. At a public lecture organised by Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, as part of its seminar series on banditry, Rufa’I presented a paper, titled “I am a Bandit: A Decade of Research in Zamfara Bandit’s Den”. According to the lecturer, banditry started in Zamfara started long before the arrival of colonial masters. He said a traditional ruler in one of the areas had been accused of conniving with bandits and armed robbers. He…

NYSC DG assures Corps members of safety ,visits Zamfara camp

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The National Youth Service Corps has reaffirmed its commitment to the security and general welfare of Corps members wherever they are deployed in the country. The Director-General Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim gave this assurance today when he addressed the 2021 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Corps Members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Zamfara State. Ibrahim commended corps members for the demonstration of patriotism through acceptance of their deployment to the State, which is facing security challenge. He then assured them that, with the efforts of the Federal Government through…

FG approves 5G deployment in Nigeria

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The Federal Government has approved the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network, otherwise called 5G in Nigeria.   The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) announced the approval after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.   Following the approval, the Minister has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence immediate implementation of the 5G plan for the country. The roll-out of the 5G will be carried out in phases beginning with major cities in the country…