Month: January 2022

Lawan lauds Gov Buni over steps to revamp education in Yobe

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has lauded the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni over his efforts at revitalizing the education sector in the state. Lawan spoke in Abuja while receiving in audience on Tuesday members of the Yobe State Education Appeal Fund Organising Committee led by former Head of Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji. The Senate President told his guests that since Governor Buni took office in 2019, “the trajectory of educational development has improved tremendously and this is something that we have…

OLUBADAN STOOL: Osi Basorun Adeduntan writes Oyo Governor, Makinde

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The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland and World renowned international cardiovascular surgeon, Chief Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has advised his brother from Oja Oba,Ibadan Land,GOvernor Seyi Makinde not to allow politics to creep into the selection of the next Olubadan of ibadan land for which the tradition is iron cast, peaceful and orderly since the foundation by Lagelu close to two hundred years ago.   Chief Dr. Adeduntan who was installed Osi Basorun of Ibadanland on Saturday November, 23rd 2019 by the late Olubadan of Ibadanland ,while reacting to some comments…

Northern States Women endorse Yahaya Bello for 2023 Presidency

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Women from Nigeria’s Nineteen Northern State have declared their support for Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, naming him as their choice candidate to run for President in 2023.   The Group under the aegis, Yahaya Bello Network (YBN) made this known on Tuesday when they paid a visit to Bello at the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge, Abuja.   Chairperson of the YBN,Hon.Hadiza Ahmed said all those that have shown intentions to run for President in 2023, Bello is their preferred choice considering all his achievements as governor of Kogi state.…

Gov Sule swears-in 4 new High Court Judges …… tasks Judicial officials on uprightness

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has charged judicial officials in the state on the need to remain upright while discharging their responsibilities.   Engineer Sule made the call shortly after swearing-in additional four new high court judges, at a ceremony which held at the late Aliyu Akwe Doma Banquet Hall, on Tuesday.   The governor urged judicial officials to continue to uphold the values and ethics of their calling, as well as to see their appointments as a call to serve the people with diligence, patriotism, transparency, accountability and…

Oke-Ogun Centrepiece Alliance Inaugurated at Oje-Owode

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The Oke-Ogun Centrepiece Alliance which is a non-partisan, not-for-profit group of Oke-Ogun indigenes from all walks of life focused on the sustainable development of the region was inaugurated on 30th December, 2021, at Oje-Owode. Some of the dignitaries present at the inauguration were the Chief Judge of Oyo State Honorable Justice Munta Abimbola; the Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaja Fausat Joke Sanni; the Chairperson Saki-East Local Government Area, Mrs. Rahmat Adeniran; former President of the Nigeria Computer Society, Professor Sola Aderounmu; Professor of Nuclear Physics at Obafemi Awolowo University,…

Senate President mourns Bashir Tofa,says he was an astute politician

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The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has sent his condolences to the family of Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa who died on Monday. Lawan commiserated with the Government and people of Kano State on the demise of the late politician. He also condoled with Tofa’s friends and political associates. The Senate President said the death of Tofa, who he described as an astute politician, is a great loss to the country. “My condolences to the family of Alhaji Bashir Tofa and to the Government and people of Kano State. “Alhaji Tofa left…

Tradition ‘ll Be Followed in Naming Next Olubadan- Olubadan-in-Council

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The Olubadan-in-Council has declared that tradition would be followed in naming the next Olubadan of Ibadan, regardless of their elevation to Obas.   A statement released at the end of a two-hour closed-door meeting held at the residence of Otun Olubadan, High Chief Lekan Balogun, on Monday, said members of the council would meet and announce the next Olubadan of Ibadan in line with tradition after the mourning of Oba Saliu Adetunji is over.   However, the Osi Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja and two other members of the council…

PAAU promotes Dr Aurelius Ojoina Omali to Associate Professor.

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The Governing council of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, formerly Kogi state University has promoted a renowned Goelogist,Dr Aurelius Ojoina Omali to the rank of Ass Professor along with others.   Dr Aurelius until his elevation served in various capacities in the Institution from Head of Department of Geology to maiden Assistant Director,Centre for Enterpreneurial Developement of the Institution ,a pet project of one time Vice- Chancellor of the university, Professor Hassan Isah.   Professor Omali joined the Institution in 2002 as a graduate assistant in the department of Geology,…

Gov. Yahaya Bello mourns Dr. Datti, Alh Tofa.

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The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has commiserated with the government and people of Kano state and the entire Emirates Council over the loss of their two illustrious sons, renowned urologist, Dr. Ibrahim Datti Ahmed, President- General, Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria and Alh. Othman Bashir Tofa, a former Presidential candidate.   In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Onogwu Muhammed, Governor Bello described the loss of the two elder statesmen as a great loss not only to Kano state but Nigeria in general.   “Dr Datti…

Towards maximizing Nasarawa’s N110bn 2022 Budget By Adefolarin A Olamilekan

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Budget and budgeting processes remain tangible elements in the 22 years return to democratic rule in Nigeria. The essence of yearly budget rituals and it aftermath is well dissected at the various levels of government in Nigeria. Although state government’s budget is characterized with some elements of reservation that economists, financial and development experts find it as a challenge of inconsistency. Interestingly, in Nasarawa state since the inception of Engr A.A Sule administration in 1999, he has demonstrated a new thinking and transparent ways on state budget management in Nigeria.…