Month: April 2022

Huawei launches digital literacy programme for 100,000 beneficiaries in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Huawei has formally launched its LEAP digital skills development programme. Announcing this at its ICT Competition Awards Ceremony, the company said LEAP aims to help advance the ICT skills of more than 100,000 people across the Sub-Saharan Africa region within three years. More than 15,000 students from over 200 universities and colleges from Sub-Saharan Africa participated in the 2021-2022 Huawei ICT Competition. From the 48 competing teams, Nigerian and Kenyan teams won first prize in the regional final. Teams from Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania claimed second prize. LEAP is…

Gov Sani Bello salutes two Nigerlites inaugurated as federal high court Judges

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated two Nigerlites, Justice Musa Suleiman Liman and Justice Bala khalifa Mohammed Usman on their recent appointment as High Court judges.   The duo were among the seven Justices recently inaugurated by the Chief Justice of Nigeria in Abuja.   Governor Sani Bello in a congratulatory message described their elevation as well deserved.   He observed that the duo merited their new positions following the hardwork, commitment and successes they have recorded in their previous positions.   The Governor who expressed joy with…

Gov Sani Bello congratulates Hajo Sarki Bello on her appointment as Chief Registrar of Supreme Court

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Niger Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has felicitated with Hajo Sarki Bello on her confirmation as the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.   Governor Sani Bello in a congratulatory massage, expressed delight seeing a Nigerlite and a woman rising to the peak of her chosen career.   The Governor who saluted her diligence, commitment, resilience and doggedness in all she does, acknowledged that she has made the state and the entire women folk proud for being successful in her career.   He enjoined her to remain focused and…

El-Rufai approves N18m for 9 bereaved families in Abuja-Kaduna train attack

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The Kaduna State government has approved the disbursement of N18 million to families of nine persons killed aboard the ill-fated Abuja-Kaduna train attacked by terrorists.   The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Mr Muhammed Mukaddas, disclosed this on Wednesday in Kaduna.     He said that Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State had on April 19 approved disbursement of N2 million each to the families of the deceased in the Abuja-Kaduna train attack.     Mukaddas said that the governor had equally approved the disbursement…

2023: PDP replies Idoma Governorship agitators, assures fair primaries for all

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Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has assured its members and all persons aspiring to elections on its platform of fair and equitable opportunities in a transparent process which will be concluded on a level field of play.   There have been criticisms from some quarters, especially the Benue Rebirth Movement (BRM), the group championing the course for Idoma governorship in 2023, owing to the emergence of Rt. Hon. Titus Uba, Speaker, House of Assembly, as the consensus candidate of the Tiv speaking people of Benue State.…

IGP receives Women Affairs Minister, gives update on Osinachi’s Case

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba on Wednesday 20th April, 2022, received the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen, OFR, who paid a courtesy visit on the IGP in his office at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.   The Minister discussed amongst other things, the plight of women in Nigeria, particularly in relation to gender and domestic-based violence. She pointed out the recent case of the famous gospel musician, Osinachi Nwachukwu, whose untimely death at the hands of her husband on 8th April, 2022…

Dabiri-Erewa hails Nwariaku as New Chief of Surgery in US

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Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Dr Ohwofiemu Nwariaku on his appointment as the new Chief of Surgery at University of Uta, USA.   In a congratulatory message, the NIDCOM boss said Nwariaku’s appointment was not surprising as he has proved his leadership prowess and passion for his chosen profession.   She urged him not to relent in his service to humanity but remain focused and strive to achieve more in the service of mankind.   Nwariaku, who is a medical practitioner, will resume as…

Open Latter to President on State pardon granted to ex corrupt convicts By Abba Dukawa

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The purpose of government is to enable the people of a Nation to live safely and happiness, government exist for the interest of the governed and not for the governors” (Thomas Jefferson 1743 – 1826). Dear Mr President with utmost respect to you and your office hope you are well in spite of recent backlash against your administration wrong decisions. I am sure you never forget those that died while trying to catch a glimpse of you in those years ; old men and women who call you Baba, and…

Nigeria needs “problem solver” as president, not consensus candidate – Peter Obi

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Nigerians should stop looking for consensus candidate and look for “problem solvers” as presidential materials for 2023. Mr Peter Obi, Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential aspirant made the declaration at Abakaliki on Tuesday, while addressing newsmen during his consultation with PDP faithful in Ebonyi. “Nigerians want a person who will start solving the myriad of problems facing the country. “They want someone who will secure lives and property; make the country productive; pull the citizens out of poverty, among other capabilities. “This is not an issue of delegates because those…

IGP orders maximum security In Schools, Colleges

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  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the review of police personnel and operational assets deployments to schools and colleges around the country, to ensure the protection of schools and colleges, particularly boarding schools, tertiary institutions, and its campuses in areas prone to security breaches around the country.   This directive was issued at the management meeting of the Force Management Team at the IGP Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on 19th April, 2022, while reviewing the general security in the country including the security of…