Month: February 2022

IDI-APE ROBBERY: MSSN condoles with Mubarak Suleiman’s family

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The leadership of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Oyo State Area Unit has expressed shock over the news of the demise of one of its respected and reliable brothers, Ustaadh Mubarak Sulaiman Olanrewaju (Abu Nu’mān) who was shot at Idi-Ape, Ibadan robbery that occurred yesterday, Thursday, 10th of February 2022.   Mallam Mubarak who was in the company of his son in a blue salon car was wickedly killed by unknown gunmen during the robbery of a bullion van which resulted in the death of two police officers,…

Why we are raising N25bn appeal fund for education in Yobe – Lawan

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The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has explained the rationale behind the 25 billion naira education appeal fund by the government and people of Yobe State. Lawan said the idea was to reposition the education sector in the state and avail the children of Yobe State particularly the indigent ones the opportunity to go to school and become useful to themselves and the society at large. The Senate President spoke at the Yobe State Education Fund Raising which held in Abuja on Thursday. Lawan who is also an indigene of Yobe…

Military operations against Bandits in Niger succeeding – Gov Sani Bello

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The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello,has said multiple actions against terrorists and bandits in Niger state by security agencies, were succeeding despite recent incessant cases of attacks in the state orchestrated by the hoodlums to discredit government onslaught on them.   The Governor stated this Thursday at a press briefing addressed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel-Berje at the Government House, Minna.   He stated that the security agencies have maintained sustained onslaught against the bandits with required logistics support from government even before the latest presidential…

Mass Communication media ‘ll remain strategic partners to NCC – Danbatta

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The mass media, whether print, broadcast, online, or other specialised genres, will remain central and strategic stakeholders to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in its commitment to delivering on its regulatory mandates as enshrined in the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 and other policy instruments. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this on Tuesday in his remarks as he received a delegation of the topmost echelon of the Management of National Economy, a media organisation, that paid a courtesy visit on…

YOU & LITERATURE TODAY: Philosophy, history and poetry made me get in touch with my reality, with my essence as a person – Edward K. Boateng, a Liberian Poet. By Munyal Markus Manunyi Email: [email protected]

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Recently, We Write Liberia (WWL) represented Liberia in Sierra Leone to host a creative arts evening in the Capital’s City Council Hall. The event which was tagged Upholding the African Culture had attracted more than 500 persons including 15 schools, theatre companies, other poetry organisations and lots more. We Write Liberia is an NGO of young Liberian creative artists which has been in existence for 4 years now, and known for its output in the aspect of Creative Arts in Liberia. Let’s hear from Edward, one of the forerunners of…

MOBILISATION: NYSC charges Corps Producing Institutions on Data Credibility

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Corps Producing Institutions in the country have been charged to ensure that only credible graduates are mobilised for national service. NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim stated this in his address at the 2022 Batch “A” Pre-Mobilisation Workshop with the theme, “Enhancing the credibility of the mobilisation process through effective data control”, held in Abuja. Ibrahim, who said “data generated from the Corps Producing Institutions is the raw material processed for mobilisation”, berated the “selfish motives of some players along the production chain.” He however said the Scheme would not…

ACCI flags-off Digital Skills Training for Corps Members …… urges Corps Members to combine vocational training with ICT skills

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The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) in partnership with a German International Aid Agency (GIZ) has urged Corps Members to combine vocational training with ICT skills in order to make themselves relevant in the business world of the 21st century. The President of the ACCI, Dr Almujtaba Abubakar stated this during the opening ceremony of Professional ICT skills training organised for Corps Members in Abuja. He said the Chamber had been supporting youth empowerment by training 100 youths per year, added that it would continue to develop the…

Commonwealth students confers ‘Ambassador of Peace’ Award on Nasarawa philanthropist

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The Commonwealth Students and Youth Federation for Peace, a pan African students and youth advocacy organization, has confered the prestigious award of its ‘Ambassador of Peace’ on Mr. Jamu Emmanuel Lyon, a public service icon and philanthropist. The CSYFP presented the award to the recipient at a colourful ceremony which held at the Kini Country Hotel, in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, recently. Presenting the award, President of the organisation, Comrade Kewu Suleh, said they singled out Lyon for the award because he has distinguished himself through selfless commitment to development of…

FCT COUNCIL POLLS : Gov Sule, Umahi, Al-makura urge electorates to turn out enmasse

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has called on residents of the six areas councils making up the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to turn out enmasse and vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Saturday’s council polls. Engineer Sule, who is the Co-chairman of the APC national campaign council for the FCT council polls scheduled for Saturday, made the call at a grand rally which held at the Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Abuja, on Thursday. Addressing a mammoth crowd at the event, the Nasarawa State governor, said it…

University of Transportation Daura ‘ll contribute to human capital development – Sen. Buhari

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A bill for an Act to establish the federal university of Transportation, Daura on Wednesday passed second reading at the Nigerian Senate.   The bill which seek to give legal backing to the proposed university, which is first of its kind in Nigeria, and Africa as a whole will transform Nigeria into a knowledge hub for land transport in Africa.   Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, representing Oyo North made this known in a lead debate on the floor of the Senate.   He observed that the university will properly safeguard and…