Month: March 2023

Osun: Getting HIV Under Control With Treatment Surge By Sarafa Ibrahim

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With the risk of transmission of Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) not showing any real sign of slowing, the Osun State Government on Thursday launched the HIV Surge Treatment in Osogbo, the state capital. The initiative, which is in conjunction with the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS),is to drive awareness and provides effective testing and treatment mechanism in line with the goal of eliminating HIV in the state by September 2023. At the launch which held at the Civil Service Commission building at the Government Secretariat in Abeere, the state…

1ST PROFESSORS OF NIGERIAN LANGUAGES

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1. Prof. MKM Galadanci is the first Professor of Hausa Language in Nigeria, he strive to be the incubator of knowledge and orientation required to provide and create the change needed for national development and transformation. 2. Chief Wándé Abímbọ́lá (born 24 December 1932) is a Nigerian academician, a Professor of Yoruba language and literature, and a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University). 3. Prof. Fred Nnabụenyi Ugonna is the first Professor of Igbo Language, Culture and Literature. He was born in Amaọkpara, Ihitenansa in…

REUTERS’ REPORT: CMD Varsity Teaching Hospital absolves Military from alleged abortion,human rights violation

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The Medical Director, Yobe State University Teaching Hospital Damaturu, Dr. Baba Waru Goni has said that the Military exhibited a high sense of responsibility and professionalism even in the face of provocation by the insurgents and that he took the three-part report released by Reuters in late December 2022, which alleged gross human rights violation by the Nigerian Military with a pinch of salt. Dr. Goni who said he does not believe in the report by the foreign media organization, stated this while testifying before the Special Independent Investigative Panel…

[Friday Sermon] Ramadan: Fear Allah, Share Your Food With Those Who Are Hungry! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is for Allah, we praise Him, we seek His help, we ask for His forgiveness, and we seek refuge with Allah from the evils of our own souls and the wickedness of our actions, whoever Allah guides there is none that can lead him astray, and whoever Allah allows to go astray, there is none that can lead him to the right path. I testify and bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship in truth but…

Vice President-Elect , Kashim Shettima visits IBB,Abdulsalami Abubakar ,says stakeholders are beacon of hope

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The Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shetima has described stakeholders as beacon of hope to the nation, said the next administration will continue to tap from their wealth of experience. The Vice President-elect stated this when Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello led him and his entourage on a courtesy visit to the residents of the two former Nigeria Heads of State at their hill top residences. Speaking to journalists, the Vice President-elect said that the elder statesmen as stakeholders, have a lot to offer to humanity and the nation especially…

IGP bags Grand Defender of Democracy Award

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba was on Thursday 30th March, 2023 at the IGP Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, honoured by the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance with the well-deserved award of Grand Defender of Democracy in recognition of his giant strides since assumed leadership of the Nigeria Police Force.   The Coalition which comprised leaders of 37 Pro-Democracy and Civil Society Organizations, conferred the honour on the IGP during a solidarity visit to the Louis Edet House. They applauded the effective leadership qualities…

A man of faith By Sam Omatseye

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What Asiwaju Bola Tinubu – the president-elect – just pulled off is a miracle but the merchants of miracles in our midst are not shouting hallelujah. They are still querulous. Rather than see a divine halo in the man’s march to his hallowed dream, they were trying to choreograph the divine poise. They did not see his seesaw of obstacles and how he scaled one after the other. And, also, how gifts fell on his lap. First, it was in his party, the APC. Once the 2019 polls were over,…

ADVERTORIAL: Make Unauthorized Advert on NYSC and Face The Law – Management

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This is to inform Members of the public about the activities of some unscrupulous persons that are impersonating the National Youth Service Corps through fraudulent means on the internet. For the avoidance of doubt, all services in NYSC with regards to deployment, issuance of kits to Corps Members while at the Orientation Camp, accommodation, feeding, posting and relocation attracts no fee. Members of the public, especially students, prospective Corps Members, parents, guardians, Corps employers and Corps Members are strongly advised to beware of the activities of these persons whose intent…

NASC confirms Tambuwal Clerk to NASS, Kamoru as Deputy Clerk

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF       The National Assembly Service Commission NASC has confirmed the appointment of Sani Magaji Tambuwal as Clerk to the National Assembly CNA, while Ogunlana Kamoru was also confirmed as Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly DCNA.   This was sequel to a letter of confirmation issued after the 573rd meeting held on Wednesday 29th, April, 2023.   The two top officers of the National Assembly were appointed in Ag capacity in November, 2022 following the expiration of the tenure of the former CNA, Arc Amos…

Gov Sani Bello flags-off distribution of Empowerment Tools, Startup packs to Institutions, Youths ,Women

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Gov Sani Bello flags-off distribution of Empowerment Tools, Startup packs to Institutions, Youths ,Women   Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has flagged-off the distribution of empowerment tools and startup packs to institutions, youths and women in Niger state   The event took place at the Government House Minna.   Governor Sani Bello who observed the need to empower youths and women in the society, described women as good managers.   He said when a woman is empowered, it produced a multiplier effect on the family and the society.  …