Month: April 2023

NDA seeks NYSC’s partnership on staff training

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Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna has presented a proposal to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on the need to train its (NYSC’s) staff on emotional intelligence. While presenting the motion to the Director General of NYSC at the Scheme’s National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, the Head, Centre for Study of Leadership and Complex Military Operations of NDA, Dr. Ben J. Audu said the training became necessary, taking into cognizance evolving challenges in managing human resources at the workplace.   He urged NYSC to buy the idea as its outcome…

Kogi Guber: Igala Vanguard blasts PDP, APC leaders, rejects Deputy Governor slot, endorses Muri Yakubu, Idoko Lona

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The Igala Socio-cultural Group, Igala Vanguard, has threatened ostracism against any Igala indigene that succumbed to play second fiddle in the next governorship election in Kogi State, saying such a person will be declared persona non grata in Igala land. Addressing newsmen in Idah a leader of the group, Engr Lawrence Akpa who expressed bitterness over the continued marginalisation of the Igala in Kogi State, says it’s only in Kogi state that the largest and majority tribe is being treated as a minority, and condemned Governor Yahaya Bello for sowing…

WAYP decorates NYSC DG as African Youth Icon of the Year

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West African Youth Parliament (WAYP) has decorated the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig Gen YD Ahmed as the African Youth Icon of the Year. Speaker of the Parliament, Ambassador Olasunkanmi Kolawole while presenting a plaque and a special regalia to signify the honour said “Director General sir, this is in recognition of your track record of excellence in moulding Nigerian youth. “This Parliament has been following your exploits in various institutions with keen interest, and has found you worthy of the prestigious award, owing to your…

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT:NYSC pledges to form synergy with NYWEE

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has agreed to join forces with National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education in Nigeria (NYWEE) in empowering women in Nigeria. The Director General of NYSC, Brig Gen YD Ahmed disclosed this in his office at Yakubu Gowon House, Maitama, Abuja, while playing host to the leadership of NYWEE, who came on a courtesy visit. The NYSC boss who stated that the girl-child is a bundle of blessings to any society reiterated that the Scheme has over the years empowered thousands of women through…

Senate Presidency: Group Drums Support for Senate President, Ahmed Lawan’s Continuity

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     For competence, efficiency, achievements, capacity and stability in the National Assembly, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan should continue as the next Senate President in the 10th Senate. Aside reverting and sustaining budget circle from January to December, strict budget implementation, budget debate and passage in the last four years deserve his wealth of experience to continue in the next Senate. Assembly watch charged with monitoring the activities of federal lawmakers led by Abraham Owoicho lauded the cordial relationship between the executive and the legislature in the…

WOLE SOYINKA: The Man ‘Died’ In Installments By Law Mefor

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No true freedom fighter can obfuscate voices of freedom and democracy and still claim to be one. Professor Wole Soyinka has pitched his tent with the oppressors and enemies of the people. If he has not, he must recant and retrace his steps, and that way regain perspective and realign with old Soyinka. This new Soyinka is rather strange, looking more like a product of uncanny incestuous intercourse.   Wole Soyinka in his most iconic quote told us: “The man dies in all who keep silent in the face of…

10th NASS Leadership: Parliamentary advocates engage Izunaso, Barau, Ned Nwoko, others

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Nigeria’s leading Parliamentary Advocacy Network (PAN), has continued its engagement with various leaders and stakeholders across the country ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June. The group promotes good governance, independence of the Legislature and equity at the National Assembly. The Parliamentary group had met with some senators-elect and a member of the House of Representatives, gunning for the Speakership. It also met with Senator Jibrin Barau, Senator Osita Izunaso and senator-elect, Ned Nwoko. Izunaso, currently a candidate for Senate President, stressed the need to give…

BREAKING: Former Anambra state Gov, Mbadinuju dies at 78

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Former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju is dead. Mbadinuju according to a statement by the family died on the 11th of April, 2023 at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness. The statement reads, “NOTIFICATION OF THE TRANSITION OF DR. CHINWOKE MBADINUJU (ODERA) Fidelity Leaderboard “With heavy hearts but utmost gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our father, grand father, uncle, friend and associate, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, a former governor of Anambra State and elder statesman.   “ODERA as he…

Gov Zulum extends teachers’ retirement age by 5 years

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Borno State Governor ,Babagana Zulum has extended the retirement age of teachers in the state by five years.   This is contained in a circular from the Borno State Teaching Service Board signed by the Permanent Secretary, Malam Yusuf Garga.   “The attention of all teachers is hereby drawn to the fact that Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the extension of years of service of all teachers in Borno State from 35 to 40 and from 60 to 65 by age whichever comes first.   “All interested teachers willing to…

UFC: Dabiri-Erewa applauds Adesanya’s victory over Pereira

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Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya for his emphatic knockout win over his staunch contender, Alex Pereira.   The NIDCOM Boss believed that Adesanya’s victory came through due to his determination, focus and resilience to succeed. “That is the Nigerian spirit in him”, she said.   The Nigerian Stylebender win came after he was beaten thrice in previous bouts by the Brazilian, Alex Pereira.   Israel Adesanya reclaimed the Ultimate Fighting Championship title 287 at the FTX Arena, Miami, Florida.