Month: April 2023

Gov Sani Bello appoints Muhammad Awwal Aliyu as Executive Secretary State Pilgrims Welfare Board

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The Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has approved the appointment of Muhammad Awwal Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary, Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board. A statement issued by Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG) disclosed that the appointment of Muhammad Awwal Aliyu to the challenging position was based on professionalism, merit, proven credentials, integrity, and outstanding records of decades of experience. According to the SSG, “the new Executive Secretary is expected to comply with the operational structure and policy objective as contained…

No Alaafin-elect has emerged – Oyo Kingmakers

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Oyo Kingmakers has debunked a report making its rounds on some media which announced emergence of an Alaafin-elect.   The report said on Wednesday, April 26, 2203, that Prince Lukman Adelodun Gbadegesin has emerged as the Alaafin of Oyo.   The reports which didn’t have any source said Gbadegesin hailed from the Gbadegesin family of the Agunloye Ruling House. He is a grandchild of Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II, the predecessor of Alaafin Lamidi Adeyemi III.   However, a source within the palace, who is also one of the kingmakers, has…

President-elect,Tinubu moves to Defence House ahead inauguration

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The President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has moved to the Defence Guest House in Maitama District, Abuja. The Director of Tinubu’s Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga made this disclosure in a video post on Twitter on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. According to Onanuga, the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima and his superior will function at the Defence Guest House until he (Tinubu) is sworn-in as President on May 29, 2023. “President-elect Bola Tinubu with VP-elect Kashim Shettima moves to Defence House, his official residence pre-inauguration 29 May,” he said. Tinubu returned to…

2023 Census: Ekiti State Advocacy begins commences sensitization tour of LGAs

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The Ekiti State Advocacy and Steering Committee for the 2023 National population census will embark on advocacy/ sensitization tour of the 16 local government areas of the state between Wednesday April 26th and Friday 28th 2023. The Chairman of the committee, who is also the Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management, Mr Adeniyi Adebayo disclosed this at the end of the committee’s meeting held at the Governor’s office in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday. According to the time table for the Advocacy visit, the committee…

The wreck in Adamawa By Lasisi Olagunju

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There are books and films on the life and times of Efunsetan Aniwura, the second Iyalode of Ibadan. She was rich, powerful and cold-hearted. Her success as a woman; her manly carriage and ruthlessness made her a perfect mark for envy and destruction. And she lost everything. But Iyalode did not say goodnight gently; she did what real men do. On one occasion, one of her favourite slaves, a female, laced her food with poison. That slave was stupid. She should have known that no one became Iyalode raw and…

Gov Sani Bello pays condolence visit to Emir of Lapai over wife’s death

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Lapai, Alhaji Umar Bago III over the death of his wife, Hajiya Lare Adama Umar Bago. Governor Sani Bello who was at the Emir’s Palace in Lapai, encouraged the Emir to remain steadfast in God knowing that the deceased lived a good life. Former Governor of the State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu who was also on condolence visit, said death is a test from God and that though it come with pains, however, condolence visit…

NCC debunks online report on incurred deficit in 2021 budget

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The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has refuted an online publication with a headline titled: “NCC Incurs a Deficit of N17bn, Spending N35.2bn on Personnel, Consultancy Fees”.   The commission in a statement signed:by its Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka decribed the online publication as fake and misleading.   The statement read in full;   The Commission is concerned with the inability of the online publication to accurately interpret the contents of its 2021 Annual Reports which have been made public. As a result, the publication gave a wrong impression…

NYSC signs MoU with ICT firm on computerized skill training for Corps Members

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The National Youth Service Corps has said it would continue to enhance the value and employability skills of Corps Members through the deployment of ICT solutions.   NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed stated this today during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with New Horizons Systems Solutions Ltd, held at the National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.   Ahmed said all efforts should be geared towards equipping Corps Members with the necessary skills and trainings that would enhance their chances of becoming self-reliant and contributors to the…

I’m ready for the task ahead – Tinubu

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President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to the country on Monday evening after about a month trip to Paris, France. He was received by a mammoth crowd of enthusiastic associates and supporters who thronged the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja where his plane touched down. The President-elect was in company with his wife, Senator Remi Tinubu, and son, Seyi Tinubu. Among those at the airport to receive him were Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima, House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila as well as Governors Simon Lalong (Plateau) and…

10th NASS:Performance and experience should speak for candidates By Abba Dukawa

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The 10th National Assembly is expected to be inaugurated in June. Ahead of the event, federal lawmakers itching to emerge as Presiding Officers in both chambers of Parliament are leaving nothing to chance, even as the party national secretariat is yet to unveil the zoning of the offices.. It is on record that so far, no fewer than eight senators have indicated an interest in the top leadership positions of the 10th NASS, with some of the big contenders for Senate presidency being Senators Jibrin Barau (Kano North), Sani Musa…