Day: October 8, 2021

MEET THE OBALEO-ELECT, Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo ANIYI,

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Today October 08, 2021 Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo ANIYI, the only child of his late parents was elected as the OBALEO of Erinmope-Ekiti in Moba LGA of Ekiti State.   Dr. Aniyi holds a doctorate degree in Communication Arts with specialization in International Communication and Media Studies. His other academic interest includes political and policy communication. He previously, was a journalist and publisher before moving to the academics. He was a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti before moving to Elizade University where he taught Mass Communication. In 2019, he was…

My faith in Nigeria remains unshakable -Obasanjo

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, declared that his faith in a better Nigeria remains unshakable. Obasanjo insisted that, the country would not be destroyed by the myriads of challenges confronting it. Obasanjo disclosed this during the opening of Abeokuta Window on America held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital. The Abeokuta Window on America is a type of American Space located in over 150 countries worldwide set up to engage Nigerian youths in learning about American culture and politics. The Space is set up…

NUJ FCT congratulates Isiguzo on relection, calls for constitutional review

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council has congratulated Comrade Chris Isiguzo on his reelection as National President of the union. The Council in a statement, Friday, said Isiguzo’s victory signpost the will and courage of journalists across the country to stay on the course of taking the Union to greater heights. The statement jointly signed by Emmanuel Ogbeche and Ochiaka Ugwu, Chairman of Council and Secretary, respectively, urged the relected president to seize the opportunity and hold a constitutional conference to reposition the Union to be competitive and adequately…

EXPOSED: Kida, Ministry of Sports plot to unleash thugs on NBBF stakeholders during AGM – Group alleges

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A group of sports enthusiasts under the aegis of Nigerian Sports Advanced Group (NSAG) has alleged that the outgoing President of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Ahmed Musa Kida in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development is planning to unleash thugs on stakeholders who are perceived not working for Kida to return as the federation’s president. The group in a press briefing on Friday also alleged that Kida and the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare were also planning to use some security men…

COAS charges troops to be alert, Vigilant while on duties

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged troops to be alert and vigilant while discharging their duties. He gave the charge while addressing instructors at Depot Nigerian Army, Nigerian Military School (NMS), Directorate of Army Physical Training (DAPT), and Army School of Physical Training (ASPT). General Yahaya reiterated that, the current security challenges call for all to be vigilant, urged them to conduct themselves professionally, while adhering to the rules of engagement and standard operating procedures. The COAS reassured the troops that since assumption of…

Discipline remains bedrock of Nigerian Army ,says COAS

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has emphasized that discipline remained the bedrock of the Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional roles. The COAS made the assertion on Thursday 7 October 2021,when he visited the Nigerian Army School of Military Police (NASMP), the Nigerian Army School of Legal Services (NASLS) and the 11 Field Engineer Regiment (11 FER,) co-located at Basawa Barracks, Zaria, Kaduna State. The COAS also charged NA personnel to sustain synergy with their counterparts from the sister services and other security…

Sunday Dare mourns Late Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland

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The Minister of Sports and Youth Development has mourned the passing of the Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland,Al imam Abdulyakeen Ashafa, ile masifa The news of the cleric’s death was contained in a message made public by the Muslim Community of Ogbomoso. Mr. Sunday Akin Dare,who is also the Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland said the highly revered cleric will be dearly missed, because he has left a big vacuum which is not easy to fill. While extolling the qualities of the late Chief Imam, Dare expressed gratitude to God for blessing Ogbomoso…

How Twitter helps journalists improve news sourcing, monitoring in the age of digital media

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The transition has been obvious since it was founded in 2006 by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jack Dorsey, and some of his like-minded friends: Noah Glass, Biz Stone, Evan Williams. From providing rooms for trivial social media activities to a viable alternative of communication and expression of free speech, Twitter has gone through a millennium of incredible evolution with growing active users across the world. Twitter is business-oriented, having generated $3.7 billion in revenue in 2020 alone, with the income coming from advertising. The platform also provides employment for its teeming…

Chris Isiguzo returns as NUJ President

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Comrade Chris Isiguzo has been re-elected unopposed as the President of Nigeria Union of Journalists.   He was re-elected at the 7th triennial delegates conference held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, Abia State on Thursday after he got 665 votes from 704 voters accredited for the election Iziguso’s overwhelming victory followed the withdrawal from the election by the only opposing candidate, Comrade Yusuf Idris. However, Yusuf Idris polled 15 votes while 22 votes were declared invalid. NUJ President, Chris Isiguzo with delegates from Oyo Council Oyo Council members in…

NCC Chairman, Prof Akande facilitates Digital Nigeria Centre for GCI

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The Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Adeolu Akande has facilitated a Digital Nigeria Centre (DNC) for Government College, Ibadan. The DNC is a federal government programme to improve learning and research by promoting the connection of government schools across Nigeria to broadband. The programme included the provision of desktops,teacher laptops, refurbishment of ICT lab including electrical, mechanical and civil works,furniture for the ICT lab, providing of learning software, internet access,solar energy and one year technical and maintenance support to beneficiary schools. The programme is managed by the…