Month: February 2022

Gov Sani Bello swears in Abubakar Musa Kigera as Grand Khadi of Shari’a Court of Appeal

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has sworn in Abubakar Musa Kigera as the Grand Khadi of Niger state Sharia Court of Appeal. Governor Sani Bello who presided over the Swearing-in of the Grand Khadi at the Government House Minna, expressed confidence in the capability of Musa Kigera to carryout his duties diligently. “I have no doubt in my mind that we have a capable Grand Khadi, “I know that you have been through turbulent storms in the performance of your duties and execution of justice in the state. Allah…

Gov Sani Bello flags Off Batch 1 disbursement of Grants to 232 Women In Gurara ….. As Niger State tops Performance Chart In The Country

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has flagged off the first batch of individual grant disbursement to women in Gawu Babangida, Gurara local government area under the Nigeria for Women Project, a strategic World Bank programme in collaboration with the Federal government and Niger State to support women and improve their socio-economic status. The event signified the commencement of funds disbursement in the piloting local government areas namely Gurara, Agaie and Wushishi representing the three Senatorial zones of the state. Governor Sani Bello noted that the grant which is the…

NCC to strengthen AOL Administration …set to deploy Revenue Assurance Solutions

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is unwavering in its commitment to deploy a Revenue Assurance Solution (RAS) in the telecommunication sector to ensure a more robust Annual Operating Levy (AOL) administration in the telecom industry. This subject matter was the focus of an industry stakeholder consultative engagement organized by the Commission at its Head Office in Abuja on Friday, February 25, 2022, which is in congruence with the NCC’s renowned commitment to inclusive participation and consultative stakeholder engagement as part of its regulatory practice. The RAS application is designed to…

Don’t Violate NYSC Byelaws, DG Counsels PCMs

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NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim has admonished the 2022 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Prospective Corps Members to serve their fatherland with passion, adhere to NYSC Byelaws and also be good ambassadors of their respective families, alma maters and the Scheme. He added that anyone that violated the NYSC Byelaws and the Oath of Allegiance would be sanctioned. He stated this today in his nationwide virtual address to the Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) and camp officials. The DG advised the PCMs to utilise the opportunities of the service year to…

ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY: NHRC Boss charges Stakeholders to Protect Inherent Dignity of Mankind

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As Nigeria joined the rest of the global Community to commemorate the 2022 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Discrimination, the National Human Rights Commission has enjoined Nigerians, national institutions and other stakeholders to strive and uphold the inherent rights and dignity of all persons, particularly those who are facing one form of discrimination or the other. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu (SAN) who made this statement in Abuja at the eve of this year’s celebration zero tolerance for discrimination noted that discrimination is a grave human…

IIP-SARS resumes sitting March 1st

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In its journey to restore human dignity as well as hold perpetrators of human rights violations accountable, the National Human Rights Commission has said the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged human rights violation by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (IIP-SARS) will on Tuesday 1st of March 2022 continue its sitting. Although the Commission awarded monetary compensation to families and victims of police brutality in December 2022, as part of recommendations by the panel, there are several cases yet to be concluded. It would be recalled that 297 petitions were received…

2022 AfricaNXT: Participants acknowledge Policy, Regulatory Impact on Digital Connectivity

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As the weeklong 2022 edition of AfricaNXT opened today at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, discussants at panel sessions and other participants have acknowledged the positive impact of Federal Government’s policy and regulatory efforts, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in fostering increased connectivity. There was a groundswell of opinion that improved connectivity has enhanced individual and corporate activities that are bolstering socio-economic development in Nigeria. The discussants particularly identified the critical role which digital connectivity was playing and will continue to play in shaping the future of work and…

2023: NNPP launches TV station, says Nigeria deserves to chart new direction.

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As 2023 beckon, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has declared that the nation deserves a new direction where things can work for a greater number of the people. The national chairman, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, stated this when the party launched a television station in Abuja as part of preparations for the 2023 general election. Aniebonam who was represented at that event by Mr. Sammy Shuib expressed delight over the establishment of the TV station, saying it would provide timely information about the party. In a remark, the National Secretary,…

Baynakum produces Marriage Counsellors at 9th Graduation

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The inspiring event which was held after 36 hours of intensive training, brainstorming & Research,Baynakum Family counseling Centre, one of Nigeria’s leading marriage and family counseling Centre based in Abuja, has graduated another class of marriage counselors and life coaches on Sunday, February 27, 2022. The event was attended by the family and friends of the graduands, Baynakum instructors while the CEO of the Centre, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi gave a brief to the graduating coaches and counselors said that marriage counselor was in high demand today, thereby training of…

Ortom directs construction of Classroom Block, Bridge at Ricemill Area

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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has directed the Executive Chairman of Gboko LGC, Hon James Kachina to immediately construct a bridge at Adi, linking Ricemill community Gboko using ecological funds.   Similarly, Governor Ortom has also directed the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, to construct a block of three classrooms at St Theresa’s Primary School Gboko and furnish same with plastic desks and chairs.   The Governor gave the directives Sunday, February 27th, 2022 in Gboko during a thanksgiving service in honour of Commissioner for Health and Human Services,…