Year: 2021

Don’t ruin religious peace in Oyo State, FOMWAN warns Christian Missionaries, TESCOM

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The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN Oyo State chapter has warned Christian Missionaries and the entire Christian Community in the State to avoid religious activities or programmes capable of ruining the peace and peaceful coexistence being enjoyed in every nook and cranny of the State.   The Association made the appeal while reacting to the visit of some foreign missionaries led by one Evangelist Daniel Kolenda to public secondary schools in the State ahead of their planned Ibadan crusade.   The team was in Yejide Girls Grammar…

Gov Sule tasks officials of Nasarawa Internal Revenue Services on sincerity, fear of God

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has tasked the management and staff of the Nasarawa State Internal Revenue Services, on sincerety and fear of God while discharging their responsibilities.   Engineer Sule laid the charge when he hosted the Chairman of the state internal revenue services, Alhaji Ahmed Yakubu Muhammad, at the Government House, on Thursday.   According to the governor, it’s not rocket science for Nasarawa State to generate N5bn monthly as IGR but that the need for the people of the state to be sincere and show willingness…

NCC holds 2021 Board, Management Retreat … Brainstorms on emerging challenges, opportunities

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As telecoms sector emerged as a leading contributor to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and as the nation prepare to launch the Fifth Generation (5G) network in 2022, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has convened the 2021 Board and Management retreat. The Retreat, took place at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with the theme, “Expect More, Deliver Result”, is organized as part of NCC’s strategic initiative for strengthening regulatory excellence and operational efficiency to sustain the growth of the sector and its contribution to the nation’s economy.   The Retreat is…

Oyo SUBEB denies reports on recruitment exercise,urges residents to be wary of fraudsters

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The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OyoSUBEB, has reacted to the news making rounds on social media that it is currently recruiting new teachers, described it as Fake. While reacting on the report, the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran advised members of the public to be wary of fraudsters. According to Adeniran, recruitment of new teachers into the Public Primary school sector of the State, is still in the pipeline, awaiting the gracious approval of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde. He therefore…

Friday Sermon : Let’s Deal Firstly With Insecurity In Us By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation, and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Abdullah Ibn Umar (RA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) never failed to make this Du’a/supplication in the evening (after Asr) and in the morning (after Fajr), for his security and wellbeing: “اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ…

Declare some seats exclusive for women during elections, Kenyan Speaker charges African Parliament

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To encourage more women participation in active politics, African leaders have been charged to designate some ballots and seats for only women in the Parliament. Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Kenya and Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Africa Region, Rt. Hon. Justin Muturi, disclosed this stand, after presiding over the first executive committee of the 51st conference in Abuja. To achieve this, Hon. Muturi advised that other African countries should borrow the system in operation in Kenya, where about 47 seats are permanently reserved…

Buhari addresses 51st conference of Commonwealth Parliament in Abuja

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President Muhammad Buhari of Nigeria, on Thursday, addressed the opening ceremony of the 51st conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Africa region in Abuja Nigeria. Represented by Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the President commended the Commonwealth nations in Africa, for the synergy between the legislature and executive, vis-à-vis interparliamentary relations that exist amongst Members state. According to Osinbajo, President Buhari was away in Paris for a Peace Foum, where Nigeria is expected to host a segment on issues concerning the post COVID economy . Speaking on the theme…

Police arrest 14 suspects over invasion of Justice Mary Odili residence ….. IGP assures diligent prosecution of indicted persons

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a total of fourteen (14) suspects including the principal suspect ,,a fake Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) – for complicity in the failed criminal trespass on the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili on Friday, 29th October, 2021. The suspects were arrested following investigations conducted by detectives from the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) which clearly revealed the criminal involvement and individual roles the suspects played in the invasion of the residence of the revered Supreme Court Judge. Recall that the Inspector General of Police, IGP…

COAS tours 1 Division Area of Responsibility … charges troops to be ingenious in tackling insecurity

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya on Wednesday, 10 November 2021, embarked on an operational tour of Headquarters 1 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), Kaduna. General Yahaya, who was received and conducted round Forward Operational Bases Sabo Birnin and Rigassa by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division, Maj Gen Kabiru Mukhtar, charged the troops to be ingenious in their training and operational engagements, to effectively tackle insecurity in their areas of responsibility.   Describing emerging security threats as real, the COAS directed the troops to decisively…

Ogaga died because he wanted to be President amongst the Inmates – Police tells IIP- SARS

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The IIP- SARS listened to the testimony of Insp Ekeinde P. Edwin of how Ogaga Ohore and members of his gang robbed one Sunday Adache of his Tecno phone and other valuables. Ogaga later died in the Abuja University Teaching hospital Gwagwalada, in the custody of police, following a fight he had with other inmates in his cell because he wanted to be the president of the cell where he was detained . Insp Ekeinde recounted before Dr Garba Tetengi SAN, who stood in for the Chairman, Justice Suleiman Galadima…