Year: 2022

Christmas: Oyetola felicitates Osun citizens

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Former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has congratulated Nigerians and particularly, christians in Osun as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Oyetola in a statement by his media aide, Ismail Omipidan, called on Nigerians to rededicate themselves to selfless service of humanity with emphasis on brotherly love, patience, tolerance, care for one another among other virtues, he noted are in line with the true teachings of Jesus Christ. While urging Nigerians to seize the occasion to spread love to their neighbours and remember the less privileged as…

Xmas: Gov Adeleke felicitates with Christians,tasks Rice Distribution Committee on fairness, non-Partisanship

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The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ, directing the various committees in charge of rice distribution to be fair and avoid partisan considerations. ” As I rejoice with our people, I have directed the rice distribution committees in all the 332 wards to ensure equity and transparency. The members are drawn from all interest groups and the committee must ensure the materials get to the intended beneficiaries”Adeleke said. In a statement issued on Saturday and released to…

Breaking: Recovery committee uncovers another N1.5b worth Vehicles in Osun

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The Asset Recovery Committee of the Osun State Government has uncovered another N1.5 billion worth of vehicles the former state officials bolted away with after their exit from office. This was coming just a day after the first batch of diverted vehicles valued at about N2.9 billion in possession of former Governor Oyetola, his deputy, wife and other top officials were released to the public. The All Progressives Congress had admitted the former government officials converted the listed vehicles for their private uses, citing a non-existing law and confirming the…

Christmas: David Mark to Nigerians ,Let’s renew our faith in God

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Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has urged Nigerians to renew hope and faith in God in the quest to find lasting solutions to the socio -Economic and political challenges facing the nation. Senator Mark in a goodwill message to Nigerians marking this year’s Christmas celebration, said there is need to seek refuge in God saying “ if all things fail, God never fails”. He canvassed for religious harmony between and among various groups saying that peaceful coexistence is needed for development to take place. The former Senate…

CHRISTMAS: Lawan preaches love, hope

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Christians in Nigeria as they joined fellow Christians across the world in celebrating Christmas to mark the birth of Jesus Christ.   In marking the day, Lawan enjoined Christians to spread the messages of love, peace, hope and tolerance which Jesus Christ preached by personal example.   “I heartily rejoice with Christians in Nigeria as they celebrate this annual festival of the birth of Jesus Christ.   “The life and teachings of Jesus Christ enjoins his followers through holy living…

BANDITRY: Niger Govt applauds security agents,enjoins Citizens to thank them

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Niger State Government has commended the conventional and non-conventional security agencies in the state for their resilience in the fight against banditry. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Emmanuel Umar stated this while briefing journalists on Security updates in the state, at the Government House Minna. Niger state Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Emmanuel Umar addressing Journalists at the Government House, Minna Mr. Umar who observed that there was relative peace in the state presently, also acknowledged that there are pockets of attacks in…

Shake- up in NPF ,as IGP orders posting of 7 Commissioners Of Police

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the posting of seven (7) Commissioners of Police to various Commands and Formations across the country. The posting is predicated on the recent completion of the Senior Executive Course 44 at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) wherein senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force featured prominently. The newly posted Commissioners of Police include CP Sadiq Abubakar, mni to CP FCT Abuja; CP Frank Emeka Mba, mni to CP Border Patrol Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja;…

Osun Govt directs Ex-Gov Oyetola, Wife, Others to return vehicles worth N2.9billion

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The Assets Recovery Panel of the Osun State Government has directed former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, his wife, Hajia Kafayat Oyetola and other former appointees to immediately return assorted vehicles valued at N2.9 billion in their possession. The panel maintained that the former officials had gone away with various models of vehicles without any legal basis for such action. “As at today, there is no law that authorised any elected or appointed officials to go with state vehicles after completing their tenure of office” the panel stated. The Chairman…

NITDA Act 2007 Re-peal, Re-enactment Bill suffers set back at Senate

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By Michael Agbaji       The public hearing 8of the Senate and House Committee on ICT & Cyber Security on Friday suffered set back, as members of the committee adjourned indefinitely.   Committee members said the Minister of Science and Technology and the Director General of NITDA who are the key drivers to the bill’s absent was enough reason to adjourn the public hearing pending their availability.   They also said, the documents were not made available ahead of the public hearing, a situation they frown against, and which…

Senator Nnamani preaches peace, love @ Christmas

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Senator, representing Enugu East Senator in the Senate and former Governor of Enugu state, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has called for religious tolerance and mutual respect between and among different adherents as the road map for harmonious coexistence in the country . Senator Nnamani stated that respect for each other’s religion and observing the rights of others is a sure way to guaranteeing harmonious coexistence without stepping on toes. In his goodwill message to mark this year’s Christmas season, Senator Nnamani stressed that deliberate efforts must be made by all and…