Month: March 2023

LASTMA; Sanwo-Olu’s consistent Investments on Human Capital Development , By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA had it’s performance and the management of traffic across Lagos state inline with the cardinal objectives of the four first term of Babajide Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat administration in accordance with new norm T H E M E S, that encompasses the programs of development of the current leadership at the state. With renewed zeal and repositioned LASTMA, the traffic management of Lagos state hitherto contributory to the lackadaisical gridlock around Lagos state and by implications slowed down the economic, social and infrastructural development was addressed…

BREAKING: Atiku withdraws court application against INEC

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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has withdrawn his application over the sorting of the electoral materials he would need to prepare a petition he intends to lodge against the outcome of the February 25 election. It was learnt that Atiku’s decision to discontinue the fresh application comes after a meeting with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja on Tuesday.   INEC had promised to allow PDP agents to observe the process of sorting out…

JUST IN: FG postpones 2023 national census

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The Nigerian government has announced the postponement of the 2023 population and housing census earlier scheduled for March 29 to May 2023.     Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed made the announcement when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja.   According to the minister, the decision to shift the census was necessitated by the postponement of the gubernatorial and State Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission…

Benue Journalists’ Forum congratulates National Assembly Elects

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The Benue Journalists’ Forum, Nigeria (BJFN), has congratulated all the National Assembly Elects from Benue state. The newly elected legislators from Benue, who emerged winners from different political platforms, include 3 Senate elects and 11 House of Reps elects. The Senate elects included Emmanuel Udende from Benue North East Senatorial District, Titus Zam from Benue North West Senatorial District and Abba Moro from Benue South Senatorial District. The Federal House of Representatives elects include Terseer Ugbor from Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, Sesoo Ikpagher from Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency, Solomon Wombo from Logo/Katsina-Ala/Ukum…

FG will demand full investigation into Chizoba’s death in Ethiopian Prison- Dabiri-Erewa

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The Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa has assured that Nigerian Mission in Ethiopia will demand full investigation into the circumstances that led to the death.of a Nigerian,Chizoba Favor Eze in Ethiopian Prison. NiDCOM Boss gave this assurance while reacting to the reported death of Chizobia Eze, she said the Commission was in contact with the Nigerian Mission in Ethiopia and the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident will be thoroughly looked into. She expressed concern over the reported conditions of some Nigerians, serving various…

Over 12 million cyber-attacks recorded during 2023 Presidential election – Pantami

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Nigeria recorded no fewer than 12.9 million cyberattacks from within and outside the country during the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, who disclosed this in a statement by his media aide, Uwa Suleiman, yesterday, said over 6.9 million attacks were recorded on election day alone. According to Pantami, the attacks were successfully blocked due to the sophisticated infrastructure on the ground by different agencies of government charged with the responsibility of protecting the nation’s cyberspace. NEW: Click “HERE”…

NGO stresses importance of Mentorship, Innovation for career success

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The Nasir Giwa Mentorship Platform (NGM), a Lagos-based NGO, is providing a clear path towards a successful career for undergraduates, professionals and business owners.   Rising from its maiden annual conference, themed “Promoting Innovative Leaders of Tomorrow,” the parley emphasised on the need for students and professionals to aim high and excel in all ramifications. In his welcome speech, the Grand Mentor and Promoter of the Platform, Engr. Nasir Giwa, encouraged the participants to aim for the best and strive for excellence. “NGM is a special community where we aim…

How 10th Assembly Can Achieve Stability In Governance – Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has advised the incoming 10th National Assembly to maintain a bi-partisan approach that prioritised the national interest amid its deliberations. According to him, any approach to the contrary would thwart every attempt by the incoming parliament to achieve stability in governance and maintain a harmonious relationship with the executive that benefits the Nigerian people. Lawan gave the advice, on Tuesday, during a farewell visit by the outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, to his office at the National Assembly, Abuja. Lawan, in…

Kagarko LG Boss visits NYSC DG

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The Executive Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hon. Nasara Awuza Rabo on Tuesday paid a congratulatory visit to the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed at his office in Maitama, Abuja. The Chairman, while congratulating General Ahmed on his appointment as the 22nd Chief Executive of NYSC expressed the goodwill of the entire people of the area, who are happy with the appointment, as he prayed that the DG succeeds in his new assignment. He also prayed for grace, wisdom and…

PTAD, NIDCOM partner on Diaspora Pension Verification project

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The Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD),Dr Chioma Ejikeme has solicited for collaboration from the management of Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in escalating the Diaspora Pension Verification Process. She stated this when she led a delegation of PTAD Management on a courtesy visit to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, NiDCOM and top management of the Commission in Abuja. Ejikeme further stated that PTAD was intentional about changing the irregularities that used to be associated with pension through the use of technology. “With introduction of computation software, we are now…