Month: November 2022

Tinubu commiserates with Senator Wamakko over Wife’s death

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All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commiserated with former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, over the death of his wife, Hajiya Atika Wamakko, described her passage as saddening. In a condolence message to Senator Wamakko released by his Media Office on Wednesday, Asíwájú Tinubu wished Hajiya Wamakko eternal rest. He said: “I received the news about the passing of Hajiya Atika Wamakko, the beloved wife of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, with deep sadness. “On behalf of my family, I express my deepest condolences to…

Senate President mourns Second Republic Minister,Paul Unongo

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his condolences to the family of a former minister of Steel Development, Paul Unongo, who died on Tuesday.   Lawan also condoled with the government and people of Benue State on the passing of the illustrious political leader.   “A former Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, Paul Unongo was an elderstatesman and a committed nationalist both in words and in deed.   “He was a principled and irrepressible politician, who had clear positions on national issues and was outspoken on…

FCT Police reappraises security architecture, lauds residents over improved information rendition …. As CP urges residents to disregard fake news of miscreants on rampage

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The ember month, especially the yuletide window is characterized by undue pressure and the urge to end the year on the high side. These often lead to a rise in crime and criminality in its dynamics which demands that the Police stand resolute before the drawing board constantly coming up with crime-fighting strategies to match up and surmount the emergence of crime. The Commissioner of Police CP Babaji Sunday while presiding over a meeting of Senior Officers of the command during the latest of such reappraisal in the early hours…

ORIENTATION COURSE: Acting DG tasks security agents, others on synergy ….. As registration of PCM begins

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The Acting Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Christy Uba has charged the security agents at the Orientation Camp to be more proactive in their duties and ensure synergy with other camp officials towards the successful conduct of the 2022 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Orientation Course. She stated this today during her visit to Nasarawa State Orientation Camp in Magaji Dan Yamusa, Keffi, while monitoring the registration of the Prospective Corps Members deployed to the State. Uba, who had earlier commended the officers for their diligence in previous…

TAA, SB, others stage December Camps in FCT

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December is mostly a busy month for the children and adult as a result of frivolous and meaningful activities especially for children.   There are annual camps decently designed for both youth and children nationwide. Here in Abuja, no excuse is left behind for any conscious parent not to find a suitable camp that his/her children/wards will attend in December. Among the interesting camps are slated to commence soon within Federal Capital Territory.   The Achiever Ambassadors (TAA) Foundation of Nigeria along with The Triumphant-Treasure Future Scholars (TFS) and Treasure…

Gov Yahaya Bello mourns demise of Paul Unongo,says nigeria has lost a Political Colossus, true Nationalist

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has extended his sympathy to the entire Unongo Kwanghise/Ugbah families, the Government and the People of Benue State over the death of former minister of Mines and Steel Development, Wantaregh Paul Unongo whose sad event occurred on Tuesday at the age of 87.   Bello in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed described the late Unongo as a fantastic experimental Psychologist, political colossus and complete statesman, saying, he would be sorely missed.   The governor said the late Unongo had contributed…

Leadership Governor Award : NPC DG congratulates Gov Dapo Abiodun

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has been described as a goal getter on the award bestowed on him as “Leadership Governor of the year award”.   Chief Kashim Akor who is the newly installed Otunba Gbeluniyi of llaro, Yewa land bare his mind over the weekend while interacting with newsmen.   The Director General, National Productivity Center NPC said the flare of Ogun state Governor towards the infrastructural, socioeconomic development of his people deserved the honor.   He commended Prince Dapo Abiodun for championing…

NEPAD; Combining Proficiency of Service , To Additional Year Anniversary, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The New Partnership for Africa’s Development NEPAD under the leadership of Mrs Gloria Akobundu has redirected the 2063 agenda for Africa on a high pedestal. In line with Lusaka Zambia’s declaration of July 2001, NEPAD was convened as an economic development program at the 37th session of the African Union Development Agency AUDA , the program was domesticated in Nigeria under a robust leadership to drive the vision , policy framework to accelerate economic development, integration and cooperation among African nations. With renewed vigour under the current leadership, no doubt…

NCC committed to Gender Equality in Information Technology Space

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to ensuring there is a balance in the representation of females in the information technology (IT) ecosystem. The EVC, speaking recently through the Head, Digital Media Management of the Commission, Nafisa Usman Rugga, at the ICT Quiz competition for Girl’s in Senior Secondary Schools organized by Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT), said there was an urgent need to equip the girl child with adequate knowledge, access and use of Information…

2023 ELECTIONS: Society for Peace holds 16th Conference, bestow awards on prominent Nigerians

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The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, (NARC) Abuja is to hold its 16th International conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja from Wednesday Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. In a statement by the Chairman, Local Organising Committee, Prof. Tajudeen Akanji said that the two- day conference will hold at Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja. According to him, the theme of the conference is “Elections, Democratic Consolidation and Good Governance in Africa” amidst 18 other sub-themes slated for the conference. Akanji…