NUJ FCT partners TStv on content development

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council and TStv Africa have agreed to partner on content development that will be of mutual benefit.   Chairman of NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche, gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the satellite broadcasting company.   He expressed the union’s readiness to partner with TSTv, stated that the NUJ has a pool of professionals that were capable of developing world class content.   He thanked the delegation for identifying with the journalists’ body, informed them that NUJ would like…

[Friday Sermon] How To Be Blessed In The Great Days Of Arafah And Eid By Imam Murtadha Gusau

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy All praise is for Allah, we praise Him, we seek His help, we ask for His forgiveness, and we seek refuge with Allah from the evils of our own souls and the wickedness of our actions, whoever Allah guides, there is none that can lead him astray, and whoever Allah allows to go astray, there is none that can lead him to the right path. I testify and bare witness that there is no deity worthy of worship…

Kuje terrorists attack symptomatic of security failure, insider conspiracy – Senate President

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that Tuesday’s attack on the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre by terrorists was sign of failure of the country’s security architecture.   Lawan stated this on Thursday when he led a delegation of the leadership of the Senate to assess the level of attack on the correctional facility by insurgents.   Lawmakers on the Senate delegation, which also had some members of the Committee on National Security and Intelligence, were conducted around the facility by the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service,…

You have made us proud, Osinbajo tells Diaspora Biker, Adeyanju

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo,has said the achievements of the internationally acclaimed Nigerian biker, Kunle Adeyanju has made Nigerians proud and the country became much popular on account of his feat,   Prof. Osinbajo stated this Thursday when he received the biker who rode a motorbike from London to Lagos recently promoting the “End Polio” campaign, at his official residence, Aguda House, Presidential Villa.   Adeyanju was accompanied by other bikers drawn from across the country and his delegation also included Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and…

Dabiri-Erewa receives London To Lagos Biker,The Lion Heart, applauds his daring feat

Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as well as Management and Staff of the commission today received The Lion Heart, David Kunle Adeyanju, as he successfully arrived in Abuja after his London To Lagos Bike Challenge.   Hon. Abike, commended him for achieving such a daring feat and using the opportunity to create awareness for the worldwide “End Polio Now” Project. In her words, “ We are here to support you in your charitable activities, If other Nigerians in the Diaspora key into this, Nigeria will be…

EID-EL-KABIR : Niger State Police mobilises operational assets …. assures adequate security of lives, property

Niger State Police Command has reiterated its readiness to provide adequate security during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.   The Command in a statement signed by the PPRO,DSP Wasiu A. Abiodun said it has mobilized its operational assets and emplaced visibility policing, stop and search and show of strength with other security agencies to ensure water tight security arrangement before, during and after the festivity, in addition to sufficient deployment of Police personel and tactical teams such as PMF, CTU, EOD and Anti-kidnapping unit of the Command…

Gov Sani Bello rescues Accident victims at Paiko , orders immediate treatment of injured, repair of damaged car

Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello while returning from Abuja, where he had engagements, stopped his convoy at Paiko, the headquarters of Paikoro local government to assist accident victims.   The accident was between a Mercedes 200 conveying a family of five, travelling to Ilorin, Kwara State and a motorcycle that was overloaded with passengers.   Three out of the five people on the motorcycle had fractures while the other two sustained injuries.   However, those in the Mercedes 200 did not sustain any injury.   The Governor who sympathized…

Kwankwanso misrepresents and disrespects the North – Arewa Youths

The Arewa Youths Progressive Alliance has dissociated itself from a statement widely credited to the NNPP Presidential candidate, where he claimed that Northern voters will only vote for Northern presidential candidates.   According to the spokesman of the popular and highly influential Arewa group, Alhaji Sambo Galadima; “The North is neither anti-progress nor xenophobic against other Nigerians.”   In a statement issued in Kaduna, Galadima said that the impression created by Mr. Kwankwanso during his appearance in a Channels Tv program; “Politics Today” is disrespectful of the North and misrepresents…

EID-EL-KABIR: FG declares 11th, 12th July Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July, 2022, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslims and Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. The Minister assured that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is “committed to the security of lives and properties of all Nigerians, empowering the citizens for successful living, the provisions of social investments programmes and adequate security…

Niger SSG tasks Corps Members on Patriotism, Nation Building

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has charged the out-going corps members to have a positive outlook on issues affecting Nigeria and intensify effort towards contributing their fair quota to the development of the nation in whatever capacity. Ahmed Matane made the plea at the Passing out Parade of the 2021 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members held at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna. The SSG urged the out-going corps members to always allow the lessons of selflessness and humility learnt during the…