Month: November 2022

QMA Cultural Pageant: 45 Contestants screened, as camp opens Sunday

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At least 45 Ladies out of several applicants applied to contest for Queen Moremi Ajansoro cultural pageant crown 2022 have been auditioned and screened at the ancient Ile Oodua Palace of Ile-Ife in preparation for the annual contest.   The screening which was the first phase of the exercise ended on Tuesday, with the applicants expressing willingness and readiness to compete healthily with their counterparts for the prestigious crown. Addressing newsmen at the venue, the Moremi Ajansoro Global Ambassador, Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, explained that the focus of the pageantry is…

NiDCOM-NAPAC present relief materials to NEMA for flood victims

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Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM) has commended Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC), for the relief materials provided in assisting flood victims in Bayelsa State. Making the presentation on behalf of NiDCOM Chairman, the Secretary to the Commission, Engr. Sule Yakubu Bassi handed over 200 units of PhermaNets and 100 cartons of Indomie Instant Noodles to National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), for onward delivery to all victimsa affected by the flooding in Bayelsa State. Engr. Bassi stated that there are over 17 million Nigerians in the diaspora,…

NASS; The Challenges Before Tambuwal, Ag Clerk To The National Assembly, By Ahmed Mohammed.

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The appointment of Sani Magaji Tambuwal , a seasoned technocrat, administrator laced with legislative experience for over three decades, no doubt, the turn of events and dawn of a new era was here. Aside the euphoria of the new leadership, change of baton alot of grievances and unresolved issues that boarders on workers welfare was already saturated with the regulatory body, the National Assembly Service Commission NASC in court with the main union in the national assembly, Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria PASAN. This was arising from unpaid allowances due…

We are determined to provide conducive office accomodation for Staffers – FHA.

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The Federal Housing Authority FHA is poised to provide more conducive office accomodation to staffers to address paucity of office in the agency.   The Managing Director/CEO Federal Housing Authority, Senator Gbenga Ashafa made this disclosure on Thursday when the new Minister of State Works and Housing, Alhaji Umar El-Yakubu came on inspection of the new permanent site located at the Central Business District CBD area.   The 6,000 12 story building is expected to commence work as soon the PPP arrangements is concluded including advisory roles by ICRC.  …

SENATOR JIBRIN ISAH ECHOCHO: The Profiteer Of Good Governance, By Abdullahi Haruna (Haruspice)

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As the 2023 elections approach, several contenders and pretenders are employing various characters to engage in a charade with those with a strong likelihood of capturing power. Senator Jibrin Isa Echocho, a Senator representing Kogi East, is one of the strongest contenders with a good possibility of returning to the Senate due to his sterling qualities and outstanding performance over the last three years. Recently, the good people of Kogi East have unanimously agreed to return him back to the Senate so that he can continue with the good works…

IN BUHARI’S TIME, OIL IS FINALLY FOUND IN THE NORTH

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It was one small step for man, but one giant leap for mankind, for the whole country, as President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, flagged off the Kolmani oil development project in a location that straddles both Bauchi and Gombe States.   It was like Neil Armstrong landing on the moon, a first for mankind, as the President inaugurated a milestone in the country’s annals of promoting industrialization, balanced economic growth and prosperity for the citizens.   After an initial 50 years of unsuccessful exploration in the country,…

NYSC trains PR Officers on Corporate Image Management

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The National Youth Service Corps has charged its information managers to project the good image of the Scheme with regards to its contributions to national unity and development.   The scheme also urged them to speed up with evolving trends in corporate image management, added that NYSC Management would continue to provide avenues for capacity building for staff. The Acting Director-General,NYSC, Mrs Christy Uba stated this today while declaring open the 2022 Press and Public Relations, Protocol and Freedom of Information Act Desk Officers Workshop held in Abuja.   She…

Friday Sermon : A Successful And Blissful Marriage By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate   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! Love, friendship, tranquility, harmony, and, most importantly, trust are the foundations of a good Muslim marriage. In Islam, when a man and a woman marry, they vow to each other that they would love and respect the…

NCC EVC,Danbatta becomes EFCC’s Ambassador

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In recognition of his effort toward entrenching a culture of anti-corruption in the communications industry, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has received an ambassadorial badge from the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa.   Bawa presented the badge to Danbatta yesterday in Abuja when the latter paid a courtesy visit to his office to deepen the synergy between the two agencies.   The NCC, under the leadership of Prof. Danbatta has…

Osun govt installs Famodun new Owa of Igbajo … We ‘re confident of your pedigree – Oyetola

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The Osun State Government on Thursday installed Prince Adegboyega Famodun, as the new Owa of Igbajo, in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of the State.   Until his unanimous selection and appointment by the kingship authority, Famodun was the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that the State Executive Council at its meeting last Monday ratified the selection of Oba Adegboyega Famodun by the kingmakers from Igbajo and he was subsequently installed on Tuesday morning after undergoing all the traditional rites associated with the stool.   The installation…