Day: December 16, 2021

Emir of Kano, Others applaud NCC’s Consumer Initiatives at 42nd Kano Trade Fair

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The Emir of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero, influential individuals, who visited the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) pavilion as well as telecom consumers, who participated at the ‘NCC Special Day’ at the recently-concluded 42nd edition of the Kano International Trade Fair, 2021 in Kano State, have commended the Commission for its various consumer-centric initiatives.   Bayero engaged the Commission’s staff at the NCC Pavilion while asking series of questions about the activities of NCC as it relates to service delivery and subsequently commended Management of the Commission led by its Executive Vice…

NASRDA F.C wins Defence Space Administration FC in friendly Match

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By Olayode Abdurasaq and Kennedy Kachalla       It was a memorable and entertaining friendly between long sport rivals; NASRDA F.C and Defence Space Administration, owing from the tradition of a football competition during the Yuletide season.   NASRDA FC emerged winners of the football competition with a 2-1 win over Defence Space Administration FC. After the match was kicked-off by the Director General NASRDA, Dr. Halilu Ahmed Shaba at about 4 pm, the host team scored the first goal at the 19th minute but Unekwu Baba scored a…

Senate President’s aide,Tabiowo, Others bag honorary doctorate, inducted AIPA fellows

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Special Assistant (Press) to the President of the Senate, Ezrel Tabiowo, and five other notable Nigerians have been conferred with a Doctorate Degree in Public Administration (Honoris Causa) by the Africa Institute for Public Administration (AIPA), Ghana, in partnership with the London Bridge Business School, United Kingdom. The other honorees were Professor Chijioke Nwaozuzu, Director, Emerald Energy Institute (Petroleum and Energy Economics, Policy and Strategic Studies), University of Port Harcourt; Dr. Samuel Barko Lar, former General Manager, Nigeria Airways; Dr. Lami Onayi Ahmed, Director and Board Member, Nigeria National Petroleum…

IGP deploys CP Oyediran Adesoye Oyeyemi to Ondo State ….. As CP Bolaji Amidu Salami proceeds on retirement

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate posting of CP Oyediran Adesoye Oyeyemi to Ondo State Command as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in- charge of the State. The posting followed the retirement of CP Bolaji Amidu Salami, the erstwhile Commissioner of Police in the State, having meritoriously completed the statutory years of service in the Nigeria Police Force. The new Commissioner of Police, CP Oyediran, who was until this deployment, the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Railway Police Command, was appointed…

(Friday Sermon)Hard Work: The Only Way To Success 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! There are norms and laws in the universe that man is not permitted to contradict. Instead, he should abide by them so as to enjoy a good life and eternal happiness…

ONE YEAR REMEMBERANCE: Oyo 2023 Governorship Hopeful, Adeduntan eulogises late Governor Ajimobi

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A leading Governorship Aspirant in Oyo State come 2023 who is also the Osi Basorun of Ibadanland, Chief Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan on Thursday ,paid glowing tribute to the late former Governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi on his 72nd posthumous birthday. Chief Dr. Adeduntan -a former Health commissioner in the state,in a realease by his media office in Ibadan ,described late former Governor as an unforgettable asset to the people of Oyo State. The International cardiovascular Surgeon and the President, Adeduntan Cardio Vascular and Diagnostic Centre (ACDC) IBADAN,said…

Huawei urges on global partners to join digital inclusion initiative

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Tech giant, Huawei has called for global partners to join its TECH4ALL digital inclusion initiative, which aims to build a more inclusive and intelligent world that leaves no one behind.   Speaking at the Huawei TECH4ALL Summit, the company said the initiative focuses on four areas: driving equity and quality in education, conserving nature with technology, driving inclusion and accessibility in health, and using ICT to boost rural development. It focuses on digital technologies, application enablement, and digital skills, and works with global partners to promote and expand digital inclusion…

Gov Sani Bello moves to End Insecurity In Niger State,assents Vigilante Corps Law

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello in his efforts to contain the rising cases of insecurity in the state, has assented into Law, the Vigilante Corps Law. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development, Chieftaincy Affairs and Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar in a press briefing in Minna at the instance of the Governor. He explained that the numerous voluntary organisations operating in the state, with the aim of protecting their various communities necessitated the establishment of the Vigilante Corps Law. The Commissioner further said the law…

Nigeria’s Ambassador to UN lauds NYSC contribution to National Development

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The Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Professor Tijjani Muhammad Bande, has hailed the National Youth Service Corps as a well-thought-out initiative for engagement of youths in the nation’s developmental strides. He made the remarks today when he paid a courtesy visit on the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, in his office. Bande stressed that matters of youth development were central to the progress of any country, added that Nigeria had through the NYSC, demonstrated recognition of youths as critical assets. The diplomat, who noted that the Scheme…

Niger Govt reaffirms commitment to reposition Civil Service for optimal performance

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Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment at repositioning civil service for optimal performance. The State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello disclosed this when he declared open the 4th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Niger State Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries held at the Conference Hall of Haske Luxury Hotel, Minna. The Governor who was represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane stated that the reinvigoration of civil service by the State Government would subscribe to the goal of efficient service delivery, transparency…