Month: April 2022

Bad Marriage: A Straight Talk On Divorce! By Michael West

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If marriage is run the way God the Initiator had ordained it from the beginning, there would not be need for separation or divorce. Human failure to imbibe the culture of love, tolerance, patience and forgiveness upon which relationships are built, engenders hostility and bitterness which do manifest as abuse and violence in marital relationship.   Divorce found its way into our marital lexicon because of human attitudinal inadequacies and character flaws. And rather than deal with such bad traits, ego, pride and bad temperament seize the momentum to aggravate…

BNSG releases N1.5bn for B-Cares

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The Benue State Government has released over N1.5 billion naira to facilitate implementation of the State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme, B-CARES.   Governor Samuel Ortom made this known Thursday, April 14th, 2022 while launching the commencement of the programme which featured distribution of cheques to beneficiaries at Government House, Makurdi.   The Governor stated that the beneficiaries who have been categorized into delivery platforms include the state Cares coordinating unit, Community and Social Development Agency, Fadama, Ministry of Industry and Cooperatives and the state cash transfer unit.…

Gov Ortom Commends Buhari, Council of States on State Pardon for Dariye, Nyame

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Benue state,Governor Samuel Ortom has expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Council of States for granting state pardon to former Governors of Plateau and Taraba States, Senator Joshua Dariye and Rev. Jolly Nyame.   Dariye and Nyame were serving jail terms in Kuje Correctional Centre near Abuja following their convictions by the courts over financial malfeasance while serving as governors in their states between 1999 and 2007.   Ortom had while appearing on an Arise Television interview a fortnight ago appealed to the federal government to review…

EASTER CELEBRATION : Gov Sani Bello felicitates Christians, charges them to sustain prayers for lasting peace in Niger state

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has congratulated Christians in Niger State and beyond as they celebrate Easter, the season of the remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the salvation of mankind.   In a message, Governor Sani Bello noted that Easter is a significant celebration observed by Christians which portrays the sacrifice and love examplified by Jesus Christ, who is the foundation and the end of the Christian faith.   He stressed the need for Christians to celebrate Easter solemnly while reflecting and imbibing the…

EASTER CELEBRATIONS: Niger Police Congratulates Christian faithful, assures crime-free celebration

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Niger State Commissioner of Police,CP Monday Bala Kuryas has re-affirmed his command readiness to provide adequate security during the Easter festivities and beyond in the state.   In view of this, the Command in its effort at ensuring a crime-free Easter celebration in Niger State ,has emplaced proactive security measures designed to provide a robust and visibility security avalanche for Nigerlites and residents of the state which is laid on sufficient deployment of Police personnel to worship centres, recreation centers and other public places during festivities as well as intelligence…

Families of train attack victims petition NHRC

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The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu SAN has said that the Commission has been closely monitoring the event of the abduction of passengers of Kaduna – Abuja train attack and will ensure that their plea is transmitted to relevant authorities. The Executive Secretary who was represented by Halilu Adamu, Deputy Director, Civil and Political Rights department made this statement during a world press conference by families of kidnapped victims of AK9 Train passengers on 4th April, 2022. Adamu who commiserated with families of the victim further stated…

Gowon inaugurates NYSC Tv,Radio stations in Abuja …… reiterates support for NYSC Trust Fund

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The former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (RTD) has thrown his weight behind the proposed National Youth Service Trust Fund,Gowon expressed his delight over the progress being made on the legislative processes towards the passage of the Bill on the establishment of the Fund at the National Assembly. He described the initiative as a game-changer for the NYSC ,Graduate youths and the Nigerian economy. Gowon stated this today Thursday 14th April,2022 at the official commissioning of NYSC Tv and Radio The establishment of NYSC Radio and Television station,…

NCC urges Consumers to Protect Telecom Infrastructure, Others

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasised that telecommunications consumers in Nigeria have a major role to play in complementing efforts being put in place to ensure effective protection of telecommunications infrastructure. This is important to sustain and improve on the quality of service delivery by the service providers.   The Commission made this request and assertion recently at a sensitization programme it organized at Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State. According to the Commission, aside from the role of the law enforcement agencies in protecting telecom infrastructure,…

Lawan constitutes 13-member adhoc panel to investigate crude oil theft

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday, constituted a 13-member Adhoc Committee to investigate oil theft in Nigeria and its impact on petroleum production and oil revenues. The composition of the panel was announced on the floor at plenary. Lawan named Senator Bassey Albert Akpan as Chairman of the Committee. Members on the panel include Senators Yusuf A. Yusuf, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, Kabiru Gaya, Mohammed Adamu Aliero, George Thompson Sekibo and Gabriel Suswam. Others are Senators Kashim Shettima, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Ali Ndume, Stella Oduah, Sani Musa and Ibrahim…

IGP promotes 21,039 Junior Police Officers

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba on Wednesday, 13th April, 2022 graciously approved the promotion of 21,039 junior police officers who were last promoted on or before 2017.   The promotion which comprised the elevation of 20,572 Sergeants to the next rank of Inspector, 324 Corporals to Sergeants, and 143 Constables to the rank of Corporal, was part of the ongoing efforts aimed at improving welfare, conditions of service, boosting the morale of personnel, with a view to repositioning the Force for greater efficiency.   The IGP further…