Month: November 2022

Of 2023 and our cornucopia of excesses, by Hassan Gimba

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Cornucopia, a word with Latin origin and Greek history, comes from the Latin cornu copiae, which translates literally to “horn of plenty.” Cornucopia is believed to represent the horn of a goat in Greek mythology. Legend has it that it was from this horn that the god, Zeus, was fed as an infant. Later, the horn was filled with flowers and fruits and given as a present to Zeus. The word first appeared in English in the early 16th century; a century later, it developed the figurative sense of an…

Tinubu charges Nigerians not to allow PDP near nation’s commonwealth again … urges Lagosians to vote Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat for second term

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All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called on Nigerians not to allow the Peoples Democratic Party anywhere near the Nigeria’s commonwealth again because of the destruction the party wrought on the country.   Tinubu made the call on Saturday in Lagos at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere venue of APC Presidential Campaign’s mega rally where he also recalled how Lagos gave him a chance to deploy his talents for national progress and preservation of progressive politics.   “I thank the Almighty Allah and the good people…

Life happens to all, including you, By Haruspice

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No one is immune from the thorny traps of life, The reason I cringe when I see people gloat over the health of others. My mother was always worried about her mother’s failing health. Sadly, she died even before the mother, and took four years later for the mother who was ill to pass on. This is how life is designed- a tributary of mysteries.   A picture is going around of the frail look of pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA church. Some are horrified and bemoan the change in…

INEC Chairman must produce Adeleke’s Certificates – Osun Tribunal insists

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Osun State Election Petition Tribunal has issued a fresh order, directing the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to produce the Certificates and other documents of the state Governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke used in the 2018 governorship election.   The order followed the failure of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the commission to produce the certificates in the previous sitting in compliance with the Subpoena issued on the commission.   Governor Adegboyega Oyetola is challenging the declaration of Adeleke as Governor-elect by the INEC.   At…

Spectrum Auction ‘ll democratize Broadband for Nigerians – Danbatta

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said the ongoing process to auction two additional lots in the 3.5GHz spectrum for Fifth Generation (5G) is part of efforts that will further democratise access to high-speed mobile broadband for all Nigerians.   The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this in Lagos over the weekend while speaking at the 10th Annual Brands and Marketing Conference of the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) where the NCC was conferred with the “Regulator of the Decade” Award.  …

Oyetola signs N138b 2023 budget

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Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday night, signed the 2023 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget was passed into law by the House of Assembly on Wednesday. The 2023 budget estimate of N138 billion, is tagged: “Budget of Consolidation”. It has Personnel Expenditure component of N45,450,655,060; Recurrent Expenditure, N53,755,885,370; total recurrent expenditure N99,206,540,430; while Capital Expenditure stands at N39,059,447,710, making the total budget size of N138,265,988,140. Signing the Appropriation Bill into law in his office at Government Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo, Governor Oyetola announced that the 2022 budget as at the…

22 Institutions, others set to enjoy N16.7b Broadband Access Projects

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More than 22 institutions in the country, comprised 18 universities, and six Polytechnics, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), drawn evenly from the six geopolitical zones in the country, have benefited from a Federal Government’s broadband infrastructure projects designed to accelerate the Nigeria Digital Economy efforts.   At the unveiling of the projects being driven by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, who presided over the event, said the projects underscores the importance…

Abuja Muslim Forum visits NAHCON Chairman, seeks collaboration

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The Executive Council of the Abuja Muslim Forum AMF led by Amir Ustadh Lukman Ahmad Jamiu paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/CEO of National Hajj Commission NAHCON, Barr. Zikrullahi Kunle Hassan on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at HAJJ House, Abuja. The visit, according to AMF Amir is aimed at exploring opportunities to bring the network of human resources within organizations that comprised the AMF to the service of the NAHCON and the Ummah at large. He identified the availability of astute professionals and competent service delivery organizations within AMF…

No Curfew imposed in Kagara, Rafi LGA – Police

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Niger State Police Command debunks a report circulating in some social media which indicated that bandits attacked military check point at Zuma Rock and that there was massive influx of bandits into Niger State via Birnin-Gwari area, the said report further stated that DPO/DSS Rafi LGA affirmed such massive movement of bandits into the State.     The Command in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer,DSP Wasiu Abiodun described the report as false, untrue and which he said only existed in the figment of the imagination of…

2023 HAJJ: Niger Pilgrims Board asks intending Pilgrims to deposit N2.5m

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Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board said it has resolved that next year’s 2023 hajj fare, would be based on this year’s fare, which was N2.5m as deposit, pending the outcome of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) directives. This was disclosed by the board Executive Secretary, Alhaji Umar Makun Lapai, while speaking with newsmen after meeting with critical stakeholders to understudy the activities of 2022 hajj exercise. He said the meeting was aimed at assessing the 2022 hajj exercise, synergize to ensure that the achievements of this year’s exercise be…