Day: February 21, 2022

NHRC Flags off Police Station Visitors Week

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The Natuonal Human Rigths Commission today Flaged off 2022 Police Station Visitors Week (PSVW),at the Life Camp Police Station in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The flag-off ceremony marked the beginning of the PSVW in all the affected States, in furtherance of the Commission’s mandate to carry out periodic audit of places of detention across the country towards ensuring that practices in the detention facilities conform to human rights standards. The focus of this exercise is Police Detention Centres. However, the National Human Rights Commission had also carried out periodic…

WAR AGAINST CORRUPTION: EFCC seeks Corps Members’ support for more enlightenment

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Abdulrashed Bawa has appealed to Corps Members to intensify their public sensitisation on the dangers of corruption, stressed that the activities of fraudsters gives the country a negative image. Bawa stated this today during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Youth Service Corps in Abuja. The Anti-Corruption czar who added that part of the mandate of the commission was to investigate and prosecute corrupt practices, commended the NYSC/EFCC Anti-Corruption CDS groups on their sensitization activities towards…

Ejike Ugboaja FC commences screening for football talents

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A rising football club in Nigeria, Ejike Ugboaja FC will on Thursday, February 24, 2022 commence a four days open screening for players between the ages of 16-20. The screening will offer the players the opportunity to showcase their God’s giving talents so that they could be selected for international sponsorship The screening programme is scheduled for 2pm daily at Water FC field, located at Apo, Abuja. The Chairman, Ejike Ugboaja FC, Mr Ejike Ugboaja who disclosed this in Abuja on Monday said part of his plans was to give…

National Chairmanship: We only know Al-makura, says Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule has restated the adoption of Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura, as the recognized candidate of the APC in the state, for the position of the national chairman of the party. Engineer Sule made this known in a chat with journalists shortly after meeting with Senator Al-makura in Abuja. Responding to questions from journalists seeking clarification, especially that Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has also joined the race for the national chairman of the APC, Engineer Sule said as a Nigerian, Senator Adamu has the right to contest…

DISCLAIMER

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As part of the resolution of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the University of Ilorin Alumni Association meeting held in Ilorin on Saturday, February 19, 2022, we hereby notify the general public that the two factional executive committees of the University of Ilorin Alumni’s Association have been disosolved. The NEC also disclaimed the following members of the Association: Dr. Stephen Olawale Fasakin Mr. Abayomi Olumuyide Dr. Lai Oparinde Prince Aderopo I. Ogunsade Yeye Bolanle Olatunde Comrade Nesta T. Oluwatoba Mr. Benjamin Ampitan. Members of the public are therefore advised to disregard…

NCC committed to Tackling Telecom Infrastructure Deficit – Danbatta

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is irrevocably committed to the implementation of various regulatory initiatives and programmes, in collaboration with all stakeholders in the telecom ecosystem, towards bridging identified gaps and shortages in critical telecom infrastructure in the country. The overarching objective is to fulfil Commission’s mandate and support extant and emergent policies and strategies of the Federal Government focused on providing ubiquitous, accessible and affordable broadband services in Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, stated this during an in-house…

RESOLUTIONS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING HELD AT SAVANAH HOTEL, ILORIN ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2022

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The National Executive Council of Unilorin Alumni Association, as follow up to the June 26, 2021 meeting met today, February 19, 2022 to essentially consider reports of different Committees set up in its drive to finding lasting solutions to leadership crisis currently rocking the association. The Council led by Body of Past Presidents of the Association under the leadership of Prof. David Olufemi Durosaro appreciated all for ensuring peace since last meeting and, making practical moves towards restoring the glory of the association. The Council observed with joy the matchless…

We’ll treat Operators of Illegal Revenue Checkpoints as Armed Robbers – Ortom

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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has sent henceforth, all operators of illegal revenue collection checkpoints in Benue State will be treated like armed robbers when apprehended. He said that those indulging in such acts should steer clear of revenue collection in the state. The Governor gave the warning Monday, February 21st, 2022 at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi while signing into law the amended Benue Internal Revenue Administration Law of the state. He explained that revenue collection in the State had been contracted to consultants and urged interested persons to…