Month: July 2022

Ilelah: One Year of Impressive Reforms In NBC. By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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The National Broadcasting Commission NBC seems lucky in the comity of government Parastatals, Departments and Agencies, even luckier again soon after the appointment of Alhaji Balarabe Shehu Ilelah on June 12, 2021, a veteran Broadcast Journalist and professional to the core, that heralded continuous high professional touch and management at the commission. The appointment that came aftermath of COVID pandemic and it’s lockdown, moving towards its second, third and fourth wave to Delta variant, that heralded the globe including Nigeria, was not also left out of other distractions like the…

Buhari officially unveils Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited

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President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja unveiled the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), affirming that the company is mandated by law to ensure that Nigeria’s National Energy Security is guaranteed.   Speaking at the historic occasion at State House Conference Centre, the President said Africa’s largest National Oil Company (NOC) would also support sustainable growth across other sectors of the economy as it delivers energy to the world.   At the event, which featured a Special rendition of the Theme Song ”Energy for today, Energy for tomorrow,…

APC to officially unveil Senator Shettima Wednesday

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All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential and vice presidential candidates, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ex-Governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Ibrahim Shettima All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential and vice presidential candidates, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ex-Governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Ibrahim Shettima The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will formally unveil its vice presidential candidate for the 2023 poll, Senator Kashim Shettima to Nigerians on Wednesday. A statement on Tuesday by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, said the event will take place at the Shehu…

APC Senator, Ali Ndume loses father …… Senate adjourns till Wednesday

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator, representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has lost his father.   This was contained in an announcement made by the Senator in Abuja on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.   The lawmaker said his late father, Alhaji Ali Buba Ndume, would be buried later in the day, in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.   “This is to regrettably announce the death of Alhaji Ali Buba Ndume, father of senator Mohammed Ali Ndume. He died this morning in Maiduguri. “May…

2021 NPF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE:Successful candidates shortlisted, commence documentation July 23rd, 2022

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2021 NPF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE:Successful candidates shortlisted, commence documentation July 23rd, 2022 Niger State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public, most especially the successful candidates of Niger State who participated in the medical screening of the Year 2021 recruitment exercise that they are to check their recruitment status on the portal www.policerecruitment.gov.ng or alternatively visit the Police Command Headquarters, Minna to check for their names. Successful candidates are therefore advised to print out their Invitation Slip and report at the Police Training School (PTS), Minna on 23rd July,…

DIASPORA REMITTANCES: UK in Nigeria visits NiDCOM, seeks partnership

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Dr Bola Karimu- led delegation of UK in Nigeria Private Sector Development Adviser of the British High Commission in Abuja has called on Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) as a stakeholder to partner on more inclusive Diaspora Remittances.   This advice was given during a visit to top Management and Staff of the Commission headed by Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja.   The group through Policy Advocacy is involved in economic development, good governance and more inclusive diaspora remittances by partnering with the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN).  …

2021 RECRUITMENT EXERCISE: Successful Candidates To Check Application Status On Recruitment Portal, Print Invitation Slip ….. As Documentation Commences July 23, 2022

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The Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Police Command invites candidates from the Nation’s Capital who participated in the medical screening exercise of the 2021 recruitment exercise of Ten Thousand (10,000) Police Constables into the service of the Nigeria Police Force to check their recruitment status on the Force’ recruitment portal at, www.policerecruitment.gov.ng.   Successful candidates thereafter are advised to print out their Invitation Slip and proceed to the Police Training College/School indicated against their names. The training exercise for successful candidates commences on Monday, July 25th, 2022.   The FCT Commissioner of…

Group to foster peace, cultural diversity through arts festival

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As part of its contribution to advance inclusiveness, cultural diversity and peace in the country, a group, Dance and Arts Festival Abuja, DAFA, held its annual dance and arts festivals in Abuja last weekend.   The creative Director and Convener, DAFA, Esther Ekele Ikyanyon, who disclosed this in a statement made available to News men, on Monday, in Abuja, stated that the art festival, DAFA2022, with the theme: “Breaking Borders”, provide a platform for creatives to showcase their capacities.   Ikyanyon, however, noted the event was also targeted at raising…

Aregbesola and the Rascal Intruder By Haruspice

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You rushed abroad with the deadly erroneous conclusion that the place reeked of milk and honey, only to realise that the place is not a welfarist society where almost everything is given to you for free like in Nigeria. After many years of doing many jobs and paying for every damn comfort you enjoy, you then realised how sapped your life is and boom you become frustrated and paranoid. In your constricted bitterness, you turn your warped anger on your country and its officials.   Conservatively, the above scenario describes…

OSUN ELECTION:Act fast or you risk losing Oyo to PDP – Adeduntan warns APC NWC

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The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland and a cleared and vetted Oyo state Governorship Aspirant for 2023 election during the recently held APC Governorship primary election, Prince Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has cautioned members of the National Working Committee of the APC to do all necessary reconciliation if they want to return APC as a ruling party in the state come 2023. Adeduntan gave this warning in a release issued in reaction to the victory of the People’s Democratic Party PDP Osun state gubernatorial candidate, Ademola Adeleke and made available to…