Month: January 2022

Gov Sule harps on cordial relationship between LG Chairmen, Councillors

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Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has harped on the need for a cordial relationship between chairmen of local governments and their councillors. Engineer Sule laid the charge while flagging off the maiden three-day capacity building workshop for local government legislative councils, which held in Lafia, on Tuesday. Commenting on the already existing harmonious working relationship between his administration and the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, the governor urged the councillors to maintain similar relationship with their executive chairmen. “It’s important for you to understand that the local government Chairman…

NYSC Printing Press ready for Commissioning

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The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has expressed satisfaction with the level of work carried out at NYSC ultra-modern Printing Press, Kaduna, in readiness for commencement of its operations. Speaking on monday when he inspected the new building and the various equipment installed, Ibrahim said what he saw was delighting, adding that the outfit would soon be inaugurated. According to the DG, the establishment of the Printing Press was in line with his administration’s policy on reinvigorating the NYSC Ventures as well as promoting human capital…

Gov Sani Bello flags Off HPV Screening, Cervical Cancer Prevention Services

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Niger State Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello has flagged off the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) screening and Cervical Cancer prevention services at the Jummai Babangida Maternal and Neo-natal Hospital Minna. The exercise which will be in phases will benefit 5,000 women across nine local government areas across the state as a pilot scheme. Flaggin off the exercise, Governor Sani Bello said he was aware of the disturbing situation in the state and he is determined to remedy the situation as well as meet the 90-70-90 World Health Organization (WHO) cancer elimination strategy…

NYSC reiterates commitment to transparent financial transaction

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The National Youth Service Corps has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding, promoting and protecting the core financial values and principles that will deepen accountability and transparency in the overall financial administration of the Scheme, stating that all hands must be on deck to safeguard the Scheme’s financial system from fraudulent activities. NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim disclosed this today in Abuja while declaring open the GIFMIS/REMITA training for NYSC Account Officers themed; “Implementation and review of GIFMIS/REMITA payment procedure: Emerging Trends”. He said NYSC has made impressive strides in…

LEADERSHIP TUSSLE: We’ll ensure APC retain power at all levels – Gov Sani Bello

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Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central States Governors’ Forum (NCSGF), Abubakar Sani Bello said he remained resolute and committed to seeing that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC)retain power at the center as well as at the states and local government levels in the country. Receiving a high-powered delegation from the Sen. (Dr) George Akume Contact Team at Government House, Minna, Governor Sani Bello stated that it was deserved of the North Central Geopolitical Zone to get fair bargain in the political arrangement of the nation. The Governor opined…

NDA Commandant eulogizes NYSC DG,describes him as a source of pride to Armed Forces

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The Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Major General IM Yusuf, has commended the NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim for his giant strides in the Scheme. He made the commendation today when he played host to the Director-General, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Describing Ibrahim as a source of pride to the Nigerian Armed Forces, he remarked that his achievements in NYSC were consistent with the qualities of hard work, dedication, selflessness and dynamism, which he demonstrated in his previous appointments. General Yusuf recalled…

Former Head of Interim Govt,Ernest Shonekan dies at 85

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The Former Head of Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida,Chief Ernest Shonekan has died.     Shonekan died in a Lekki, Lagos hospital at the age of 85.   Shonekan was made Chairman of ING by Babangida following the annulment of the June 12,1993 Presidential election won by the late business mogul, Chief MKO Abiola   He served as the interim head of the Nigerian Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani…

President Buhari approves Establishment of Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund ….. as NiDCOM Boss presents +600 Diaspora Icons @ 60

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President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja endorsed the establishment of the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund (NDITF), a private sector investment window with Nigerians in the Diaspora to support direct investments in the country.   Speaking at the presentation of a compendium entitled +600 Diaspora Icons @ 60, published by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), the President said Nigeria is opened to welcoming the Diaspora Direct Investment by compatriots abroad. The President, who also pledged support for the establishment of the Diaspora Intervention Fund to support the Commission to…

Makinde pays condolence visit to Soun’s family, says late monarch will get state burial

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde on Monday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, where he announced that the departed monarch will get a state burial. The governor, while addressing the family, High Chiefs and members of Ogbomoso community at the Palace of the Soun, said that the visit was to officially condole with the family and entire sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland over the demise of the foremost monarch and that of his daughter, Prof. Taibat Danmale, who…

Gov Sani Bello mourns death of Olubadan

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Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governors’ Forum,Abubakar Sani Bello has condoled with the entire Oduduwa race worldwide, over the demise of the Olubadon of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji.   Governor Sani Bello described late Oba Saliu as a great monarch whose reign would always be remembered, considering his numerous contributions to the growth and development to Ibadan land in particular and Nigeria in general.   Governor Sani Bello maintained that the wisdom and devotion of Olubadan were enduring sources of strength and commitment that propelled the achievements…