Month: April 2022

Major Reasons Why so many People fall Prey to Online Scams and How to avoid falling Victim !

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Scam is simply defined as an illegitimate or deceptive plan of making money, particularly by tricking unsuspecting victims e.g. individuals, companies or organisations.   With the advancement of technology, particularly the invention of high tech devices everywhere e.g. smartphones and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices, there is no doubt that we now live in an age where almost anything seems possible, good, easy, cheap and available. The scammers are aware of this development and they are also taking advantage of the situation to trick unsuspecting victims to giving their…

Team Ortom for Senate 2023 pledges support for victory at polls

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A Political Pressure Group,”Team Ortom for Senate 2023″, has pledged to support Governor Samuel Ortom to win the Benue North West Senatorial seat in next year’s general election. The Group, made up of seasoned politicians across the seven Local Government Areas of Benue North West made the pledge Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 when they paid the Governor a courtesy visit at Benue Peoples House, Makurdi.   Coordinator of the Group, Mrs. Monica Ugela who stated that the group was one among the first that was formed two years ago to…

NYSC refutes Online reports,says Corps Member welfare remain top priority

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The NYSC Management has refuted news making the rounds on the social media, intended to instill fears in the minds of Corps Members, their parents and loved ones. The originators of the news claimed that two Corps Members were shot dead at NYSC Secretariat, Jos, and other falsehoods The Management of the scheme restated that nothing of such ever happened, added that fabricators of the story were all out to cause mischief. “Accordingly, the general public, especially Corps Members are advised to disregard the fake news. “The welfare of Corps…

Senate confirms four nominees as NUPRC Commissioners

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The Senate has confirmed the nominations of four Executive Commissioners of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).   The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream).   The report was laid by Senator Patrick Akinyelure.   Those confirmed include Dr. Nuhu Habib (North West – Kano State), Executive Commissioner, Development and Production; and Dr. Kelechi Onyekachi Ofoegbu (South-East, Imo State), Executive Commissioner, Economic Regulations and Strategic Planning.   Others were Capt. Tonlagha Roland John (South-South, Delta State), Executive Commissioner,…

DG pledges stronger collaboration with NYSC Stakeholders

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The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Major General Shuaibu lbrahim has commended the existing collaboration with the Scheme’s stakeholders.   He said the collaborations have helped in actualising the objectives for which the NYSC Scheme was established.   He stated this today while declaring open, the 2022 Community Development Service and Special Projects’ Stakeholders Meeting held at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, Abuja.   Ibrahim said the Scheme would continue to chart the way forward for improved relationship to achieve set objectives.   He said, “It is pertinent to note…

Senate holds special session for Adamu, Kyari, Nasiha

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The Senate on Wednesday held a valedictory session to mark the exit of three members of the upper chamber.   The members include the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the Deputy National Chairman (North), Abubakar Kyari, and Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Hassan Muhammad Nasiha.   The session which started at 11:45am ended at 1:58pm.   The session commenced with a presentation from the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North).   He congratulated the former lawmakers on their recent attainments.   Lawmakers took…

Encomiums as Okodu bows out of NCC

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Durojaiye Anthony Okodu is an unusually calm, friendly, stylish and very considerate staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). A man without negative airs, yet he carried himself with the avuncular grace. His physical persona is marked by an exceptional gait that matches his physique. A man of naturally tall framing devoid of excessive fat that makes him able to move swiftly and magisterially. Importantly, Okodu’s humility and affable disposition easily endear him to everyone. So, expectedly, last Friday, April 8, 2022, staff of NCC gathered at the imposing auditorium…

FG, Coca Cola launch plastics recycling programme, target 8,910 Tons annually

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The federal government of Nigeria through the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC) and the Coca-Cola Foundation yesterday announced the inauguration of the “Cycle Plast Project” to ramp up plastic waste collection in Nigeria. To ensure the success of the programme, the organisers during the event which took place in Abuja, noted that the informal sector will be heavily involved, as 990 waste operatives from all zones are required to deliver on the project. In addition, while the monthly target across six project locations will be 743 tons, the annual target…

Army arrests 12 imposters in Lagos, Ogun states

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The 81 Division Nigerian Army Military Police Personnel have arrested over 12 suspected impostors fully dressed in military camouflage uniforms portraying the Nigerian Army in bad light during OPERATION CHECKMATE within Lagos and States. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA) Major General Umar Thama Musa in a press briefing dispelled the unfounded narrative that all illicit acts committed by persons dressed in military uniforms are always military personnel. He noted that person displaying military banners and accoutrement such as belts and stickers on vehicles and driving…

2023: High number of aspirants shows APC remains party to beat- Gov Sule ….. as 198 aspirants jostle for elective positions

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has said that the high number of aspirants that have indicated interest to contest in the 2023 general election in the state, has shown that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the party to beat. Engineer Sule stated this during a meeting with APC executive committee members from the local government and state, at the Government House, on Tuesday. According to the Governor, the high number of aspirants that have so far indicated interest to contest for the state House of Assembly, House…