Month: August 2022

Kogi@31: Hon Leke Abejide congratulates Kogites,canvasses support for Tinubu/ Shettima

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In commemoration of Kogi State’s 31st anniversary, the lawmaker representing the good people of Yagba Federal Constituency has fecilitated with the people and government of Kogi State and urged Kogites for continued peaceful coexistence as well as robust participation in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. In his congratulatory message to the people of the state to mark the anniversary, Elder Leke Abejide stated that the confluence state has come a long way and that it has become a task for every member of the state to work for the state’s…

Yahaya Bello congratulates former Kogi Governor,Capt Wada @72 …describes him as a man of peace, progressive conscience

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has congratulated former Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Ichalla Wada on his 72nd birthday anniversary, described him as a man of peace with a progressive conscience   Governor Bello’s message on Friday was contained in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu   Yahaya Bello congratulated Captain Wada for witnessing another milestone in good health noting that the former governor and now elder Statesman while serving in public office as the Governor played his part in fronting the ideas of the…

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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo SAN

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo has asked government at all levels to invest more on Health and well being of Nigerians along with quality Education so as to guarantee government objectives in the realization of SDGs.   Professor Osibanjo dropped the message on Thursday at the banquet hall of the state house, Presidential Villa, Abuja during the maiden launch of Goal 3 and 4 independent evaluation reports , the first of its kind which dwelled on performance of Health and Education programs in Nigeria.   He said Nigeria was…

A Nigerian Family in UK unexpectedly met Peter Obi in London

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For Nigeria’s incoming President, his brief stopover in London enroute his tour of Western countries was to be as quiet and without any incident as possible as he would have preferred a few hours of rest before continuing on his journey, but Nigerians in London wouldn’t have any of it, as they either insisted on a brief chat, a photo session or that he accepts a souvenir of good wishes no matter how little it is.   For Rwang David Chall, a Plateau man and his family, having a family…

If All Fathers Were This Agile, A Response To Dumebi Kachikwu’s Comment On Peter Obi’s Age By ONWUASOANYA FCC JONES

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At the panel session organised for the leading Presidential candidates by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at their ongoing Annual National Conference, a fringe presidential candidate whom I cannot place my head on his qualification to have been invited to that panel discussion chose to play on age as his biggest qualification and edge over the major presidential candidates. He referred to Peter Obi as a “father” apparently, in a bid to present the former Anambra State governor as “old” and himself, “younger” and probably more physically and mentally fit…

Community Policing Constabulary scheme voluntary, not paid employment – NPF

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The Nigeria Police Force, due to the imperativeness of addressing and clarifying issues surrounding the recent protest of Community Policing Constables in Ilorin, Kwara State, stated unequivocally that the Community Policing Constabulary Scheme of the Force was a purely voluntary service commenced by the Federal Government to train and incorporate individuals with prior paid employment who desire to spend their spare time assisting the police in its simple police tasks within their various communities. A release signed by the Force Public Relations Officer,CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said; “It therefore came as…

Gov Matawalle holds investment meeting with ECOWAS bank

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Governor Bello Mahammed has attracted the positive interest of ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development who have shown enthusiatic interest in invesment in Zamfara State.   In a lengthy meeting with the Bank’s representatives in Lome, headed by the Bank’s Vice-President (Operations), Dr Olaginju M.O Ashimolowo, Governor Matawalle convinced the team that there are great investment opportunity awaiting them in Zamfara State.   Governor Matawalle spoke on the investment opportunity in the state especially its abundant mineral resources and commercial viabilty of its people especially in farming and commerce.  …

Togo University Honours Gov Matawalle, names campus building after him

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Zamfara state Governor, Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has been honoured by the Institute of Science, Administration and Commercial Studies (Bassabi Kagbara University) and names the English Campus building of the University after him. At a brief Ceremony in the City of Lome, the University cited the achievements of Governor Matawalle, including sponsorship of indigenous students abroad for undergraduate studies as reasons for recognising him by the University The Registrar of the University, Dr Mensah Jean-Hermann, said a lot of Nigerian students were studying various courses in the University and expressed…

[Friday Sermon] Trust Allah, Don’t Give Up! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that one of the important characteristics of a Muslim is that he remains in a positive state of mind, whatever the circumstances. He tries for the best and look for wisdom.   A Muslim is…

Nigerian Army Women Corps to commence field training exercise

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The Nigerian Army Women Corps (NAWC) will commence a 7 day FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE (FTX) for its troops from 27 August – 2 September 2022 in Giri-Gwagwalada general area, Abuja. The exercise is designed to test the troop’s Leadership skills,Physical fitness, Team work, Military Operations Other than War among other military drills. The exercise would also provide a platform to ascertain troops’ preparedness towards supporting all the Nigerian Army’s engagements.   Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has enjoined communities living around Gwagwalada, Giri, Tugan Maje, Ana-Gada, Gudumba, Tagilogo and Makalma in…