Year: 2022

One Year Anniversary: NPC DG, Kashim Akor congratulates Attah Igala

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Director General, National Productivity Center NPC has sent a message of congratulations and gratitude to His Royal Majesty, Atta Igala’, Agabaidu Mathew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa 11 on his one year on the throne of his fore father’s. Dr Kashim Akor said 12 months on the throne, the new Atta Igala’ has ushered in monumental fresh air in igala kingdom in all areas. He prayed for more fruitful years on the throne of his forefathers, stating that his short reign had returned peace, progress…

MURIC Abuja commiserates with foremost Rights Activist, Prof. Ishaq Akintola over elder sister’s death

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The Executive and entire Members of Muslim Rights Concern(MURIC) Abuja Chapter has condoled with its Director,Prof. Ishaq Akintola and the entire Ummah at large on the death of his beloved sister Hajiya Ramotu Omisere ( Née Akintola) a strong member of the Ansar -ud- Deen Society of Nigeria , Ile-Ife Branch who answered the call of Allah on Saturday 12th November, 2022 and was buried according to Islam Rights in Ile-Ife . MURIC Abuja in a release signed by Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen Chairman,and Dr. Muhammad Ahmad-Ghali Secretary, MURIC Abuja Chapter,…

NYSC set to establish Mega Rice Mill, signs MoU with HCC

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In continuation of the drive to improve it’s revenue base and food production, the National Youth Service Corps has formed a partnership with Hudson Consulting Company, an American based Agro-allied corporation, with a view to establishing a mega rice mill at Isampou, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa state.   During the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at NYSC Headquarters, Maitama, Abuja, today, the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Mohammad Kaku Fadah revealed that the benefits of the bilateral relationship include; “Enhancement of income generating activities of the…

Kabba Day; Ex Gov Idris endorses 2022 Program

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.       Former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris has urged tribal groups on the state to sustain the promotion of cultural beliefs and gatherings to ensure continuous development, peace , unity and progress of their areas.   The former Kogi Governor bare his mind when he played host to members and organisers of this year’s 2022 kabba day during a courtesy call to his residence at Abuja.   He maintained that such gatherings will endeavor the people of the area to rob minds on the way…

Yoruba Nation agitators By Lasisi Olagunju

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We had an unusual vice chancellor in Ife in the mid to late 1980s. His name is Wande Abimbola, professor of Yoruba Religion, Language and Literature. He loved his students and his students loved him. One day, he warned a sea of protesting students about the real Nigeria and its ways: “My children, don’t let us play into the hands of our enemies…”   “Who are the enemies?” some loudmouths in the crowd fired back at the VC.   “You know them. We all know them. They are in Dodan…

World Diabetes Day 2022:Access to Diabetes care:if Not Now when ?

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Today is world Diabetes Day( WDD) commemorated throughout the world on the 14th of November every year to draw attention of all people in the world about the rising Diabetes epidemic. About half billion people (537 million ) has Diabetes in the world as at this year and this number is expected to almost double by the end of the year 2050 if aggressive control strategies are not instituted by haelth policymakers,communities and individuals.The prevalence of Diabetes among adults in Nigeria is rising and range from 3 – 5% which…

MUSWEN to unveil book in honour of Pioneer Executive Secretary,Prof Noibi

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The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) will on Saturday November 26 unveil a book in honour of its pioneer Executive Secretary, Prof. Dawud Olatokunbo Shittu Noibi (OBE) in Ibadan.   In a statement by the Chairman Planning Committee, Prof. Muibi Opeloye said the formal book presentation will equally serve as a send-forth for the revered Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies.   The occasion slated at Conference and Event Centre, University of Ibadan, Muslim Community from 11am, will be chaired by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President of MUSWEN.  …

CAC wins NASME Award of Excellence, sets to promote MSME’s

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has emerged as the winner of this year’s NASME Award for excellence in corporate governance and regulation.   The CAC added another feather to its cap during the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) 25th Anniversary Lecture and Award Night held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.   According To the media head of the commission, Rasheed Mahe during the presentation of the award to the CAC, the NASME President, Engineer Dr. Abdulrashid Yerima, applauded its support towards promoting the growth of MSMEs in…

UNIFEMGA to host second Agricultural Programme in Abeokuta

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All is now set for the second Annual Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) Ogun state chapter Annual National Agricultural Programme holding in Abeokuta, Ogun state on Saturday Nov. 26.   In a statement by the Chairman, Mr Tairu Olarewaju said the conference will hold at Valley view (Government House) Oke Igbeyin,Abeokuta from 10am.   The expo which has its theme , ” Agricultural Export Potential:Panacea for National Economic Growth”, Tairu said, will be witnessed by experts in the industry as well as investors in Agricultural business.   Tairu…

2023: Wike’s G5 as Atiku’s nemesis, by Kazeem Akintunde

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In three months’ time, Nigerians will head to the poll to elect a new president that will lead Africa’s most populous country for the next four years. Going by their popularity and antecedents, there are three major contenders for the number one job although 18 of them would be on the ballot. The leading presidential candidates are Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress and Peter Obi of the Labour Party. While not completely dismissing others such as Rabiu Musa…