Day: May 12, 2022

FCT Minister applauds NYSC on community development projects ,as scheme launches 2022 CDS activities, DG’s Award

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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Alhaji Muhammad Musa Bello has poured encomiums on the Management of National Youth Service Corps for mentoring Corps Members towards the provision of viable projects to develop their host communities across the country.   He said “Corps Members’ efforts in diverse fields of endeavour have immensely transformed the socio-economic development of the country.”   The Minister stated this today in his address at the launching of Community Development Service activities for 2022 and Director General’s CDS Award, with the theme; “Harnessing the Gains…

2023 : Oyo Guber hopeful,Azeez Popoola Adeduntan set to hold declaration rally …. supporters across 33 LGA’s to attend

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All is now set for 2023 Governorship hopeful on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Prince Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan will address World Press Conference on Tuesday, 17th May, 2022.   It was gathered that the press conference is being put together by friends and political associates of the leading governorship aspirant to unveil his manifestoes and plans ahead of the party primaries and specifically for the good people of Oyo State.   The press conference is scheduled to hold at Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan…

After 38 years, DSS removes Nigerian journalist ,Lanre Arogundade from watchlist

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The Department of State Security Service (DSS) has removed a journalist, Lanre Arogundade, from a watchlist in which his name featured for 38 years, the Director General of the Service, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, has said. Mr. Bichi spoke on Wednesday when a delegation from the Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) visited him in Abuja, as part of the organisation’s ongoing high-level engagements on the safety of journalists and press freedom in Nigeria Mr. Arogundade, who is the Director of the Lagos-based International Press Centre (IPC), was…

NAF commences activities to mark 58th Anniversary

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced activities to mark its 58th anniversary celebration due to hold at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Kano from 19 to 21 May 2022.     This was disclosed today by the Chairman, Organizing Committee, NAF Day 2022 Celebration/Reunion, Air Commodore Olasunkanmi Abidoye at a press briefing held at the Headquarters NAF, Abuja. The Chairman also disclosed that the theme of the anniversary which is, “Enhancing Nigerian Air Force Efficiency in Joint Operations for Effective Response to Contemporary National Security Imperatives,” is aimed at…

NHRC Flags-Off 2022 Nationwide Detention Centers Audit ….. donates 1000 Eyeglasses ,500 Prenatal drugs to inmates .

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today, Thursday 12th,2022 in Abuja flagged off the 2022 Nationwide Audit of Custodial and Detention centers.The Chairperson, Governing Council, National Human Rights Commission, Dr Salamatu Suleiman led the Commission’s delegation to the Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS , Abuja for the flag off of the exercise. Dr Salamatu Suleiman said that inmates in Custodial Facilities are entitled to enjoy general human rights including the right to good health pursuant to international human rights standards or best practices. She restated that welfare and…

2023; Why Tinubu , Lgosians Endorses Sanwo-olu, Hamzat For Second Term By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu and Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat were elected in 2019 by lagosians under the platform of All Progressive Congress APC to manage the affairs of the state for another four year tenure.   The mandate of the party for four years is expected to expire by 2023 after which the goodwill of the people will be renewed and tested through an electoral process. But, before then , it is expected that party stakeholders, particularly the National leader of All Progressive Congress APC , Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu, opinion…

Niger Govt reaffirms support to security agencies

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Niger State Government has reiterated its continued commitment and support to security agencies in the state.   Governor Abubakar Sani Bello disclosed this when he received Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu, AIG in charge of Zone 7, Abuja at the Government House, Minna.   The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane further revealed that the state government will continue to provide the security agencies with all the necessary and needed intelligence, information, equipment and logistics support and…

Niger Govt to partner Senegal based company,Willing Hands to boost Agriculture

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The Niger state Government is set to partner a Senegal based company; Willing Hands in the area of Agriculture.   This was sequel to the visit of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello and some members of his cabinet and other private investors to Richard Toll, Saint Louis, Senegal on the invitation of the organisation.   The visit was majorly for feasibility study so as to create a workable document for the establishment of a commercial farm project in Niger State.   The Governor and his entourage were taken round three farms;…

Osinbajo, Dangote, others hail Gov Sule’s commitment to industrialize Nasarawa State

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Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has commended Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule for his vision and unshaken political will, to rapidly industrialize the state. The Vice President made the commendation while delivering his keynote address during the opening ceremony of the two-day Nasarawa Investment Summit 2020, held at the late Aliyu Akwe Doma Bequeath Hall, on Wednesday. While acknowledging the theme of the summit, “Nasarawa Diamond in the Rough”, Osinbajo noted that Nasarawa State has tremendous potentials especially in agriculture and mining that would however require polishing in order…

We need a nation that cares for, gives hope to youths — Peter Obi

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As part of his political consultations across the country, former Governor Peter Obi has continued to spread the gospel of hope to Nigerians, saying that the nation should care more for, and give hope to its citizens, especially youths. Obi, who was in Kogi and Nassarawa states to interact with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) delegates, said he looked forward to and works towards a future where the teeming youths of the nation would maximize their potentials productively for their good and development of the nation. He lamented that the…