Year: 2022

Prof Sulaiman canvasses for continuous Democratic Practices across African Continent

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies NILDS, Professor Olarenwaju Abubakar Sulaiman has stressed the need for Nigeria and Ghana to sustain the success of the democratic rules over the decades.   Professor Sulaiman made this submission during the visit of Ghana Parliament Speaker, Rt Honorable Alban Sunmanu kensfort Gbagbin and members of the Ghana parliamentary service board in his office on Wednesday in Abuja.   Sulaiman said the similarities and success stories of democratic practices in the two countries must be…

Please, Stop The Confrontation, Dialogue Instead! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Friday, December 16, 2022 (Jumadal Ula 22, 1444 AH)   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! Please what do you know about the words “Confrontation” and “Dialogue”? Confrontation is a situation in which there is anger between people or groups who disagree…

Oyetola took N18bn loan after election loss and left N407.32bn debt – Adeleke cries out

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The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that the state is indebted to the tune of 407.32 billion naira, including N76 billion debts on salaries and pensions.   Adeleke disclosed this on Thursday, December 15, 2022, during a meeting with Osun State Traditional Rulers at Osogbo, Osun State Capital.   According to him, “my administration inherited eight outstanding loan facilities, apart from salaries and pension debts, from Governor Oyetola’s administration.     Adeleke explained that the repayment period for the loan facilities ranged from 16 months to about…

IGP rolls out 2022 achievements, reposes confidence in Strategic Police Officers

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has rolled out some of the salient achievements recorded under his administration as the 21st Indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Nigeria Police Force, while addressing the strategic police officers comprising members of the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and Commissioners of Police at the IGP’s Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Thursday 15th December 2022. The IGP convened the conference to evaluate police performance in 2022, dissect operational challenges in relation to the IGP’s policing mandate, review and…

We’ve recovered over N30b from corrupt suspended Accountant-General — EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has disclosed that it has so far recovered over N30 billion out of the N109 billion allegedly looted by the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed.   The Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, stated this while appearing at the Ministerial Media Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday.   Idris was arrested by operatives of the EFCC on May 16, 2022, in connection with a series of frauds that was initially thought to be N84…

FHA Boss performs Ground Breaking Ceremony In Ibadan,charge partners on Job specifications

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF     The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer MD/CEO, Federal Housing Authority FHA, Senator Gbenga Ashafa has charged new partners handling Ajoda housing estate to work according to design and job specifications.   Ashafa made this declaration on Wednesday, 14th December ,2022 while on a working visit and ground breaking ceremony to FHA partnership site, Ajoda Ibadan, where two partners took over the sites.   The Chief Executive Officer charged the developers to keep to the terms of the contractual agreement, and ensure the timeline for…

Fire Outbreaks: FCTA cautions filling stations on discharge regulations

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration has called on owners of filling stations to heed to rules and regulations of discharging fuel in the territory. The Acting Director, FCT Fire Service, Engr Sani Saidu, disclosed this during a meeting with dealers, managers, supervisors of oil & gas stations, yesterday. He said the incessant explosion of fuel tankers in Abuja was becoming worrisome and must be addressed. He warned all stakeholders in the city to adhere to the guidelines issued to them by the Fire Service. He explained that the administration would…

UATH rewards Staffers over improved Services

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Chief Medical Director CMD, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada UATH, Professor Bissala Ekele Professor Bissala Ekelesaid the fifth Staff annual award ceremony organised was put in place to improve services in the tertiary health institution.   He made this speech during the 2022 annual staff award held at the hospital premises on Wednesday in Gwagwalada, Abuja.   “The introduction in 2018 of the staff award was to celebrate staffers and partners/ contributors to the development of the hospital, approved by the board of…

YULETIDE SEASON: DSS sues for Peace, assures hitch-free celebrations

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As the yuletide season approach, the Department of State Services (DSS)has called on citizens and residents alike to be of good conduct for public peace and order. The Service pledged to collaborate with all stakeholders to maintain law and order across the country. The service in a release signed by its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, charged Community, Religious and Political bodies/leaders to preach peaceful coexistence, tolerance and unity as well as enlighten their members on safety measures during and after the season. “This becomes necessary as criminal elements may…

University of Abuja Teaching Hospital unveils, renamed Trauma Centre after Nigeria’s First Lady,Aisha Buhari.

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital UATH Gwagwalada Board and Management has unveiled the renamed trauma centre after Nigeria’s first Lady, Dr Aisha Buhari. The renovated and furnished building carried out by Nigeria’s First Lady was recovered from a public private partnership PPP arrangements. During the commissioning on Wednesday, December 14 in Gwagwalada, Mrs Buhari’s gesture was lauded by the Board and Management of the hospital. The Board Chairman, Dr Sam Sam Jaja recalled the visit of Nigeria’s first Lady during the commissioning of an…