Month: May 2023

2023 Census: NPC Chairman visits Kwara state, solicits support (PHOTO)

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The Chairman of National Population Commission, Hon. Nasir Isa kwarra and his team comprised of the Federal Commissioner, Kwara State, Abdulrazaq Folorunsho Gidado, Federal Commissioner, Oyo State, Dr. Eyitayo Oyetunji, Director-General, Dr. Osifo Tellson Ojogun and some Directors of the Commission paid an advocacy visit to the Kwara State Government at the Government House in Ilorin today, 4th May 2023.   The visit according to NPC Boss was to create awareness and solicit the support and cooperation of the government and the good people of Kwara State for the forthcoming…

President Buhari celebrates NYSC@50, commends former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), for the wisdom of setting up the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in 1973, which truly achieved the goal of national integration, by providing opportunities for cross cultural interactions, and establishing a bridge for improved understanding.   President Buhari congratulated the former Head of State, and all Directors General of the Corps, past and present, for inspiring and sustaining a 50-year legacy that has strengthened a web of solidarity, ignited loyalty to the nation, broadened the…

2023 Census: National Institute for Labour Studies, NPC hold sensitization workshop for Organized Labour

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The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), under the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with National Population Commission, held a sensitization workshop on the imperatives of census for organized labour at MINILS Auditorium, Ilorin, Kwara State. The Commission is partnering with the MINILS to reach out to all Nigerian workers to get involved in the forthcoming 2023 Population and Housing Census. The Director-General/CEO of MINILS, Issa Aremu while making his remarks, assured the Commission the support of the Institute to sensitize and mobilize the workers…

Ooni celebrates Yoruba Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti@97

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The Ooni Of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Babatunde Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II,has congratulated a remarkable ideological statesman and Leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he clocked 97 on the planet earth. As the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race globally, the Ooni paid tributes to Pa Fasoranti whose unwavering commitment and visionary leadership have left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Nigeria, particularly in terms of ideology. Pa Fasoranti, a revered Yoruba leader, has dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice, equality,…

ZUNGERU HYDROELECTRIC DAM: Gov Sani Bello applauds President Buhari,says project ‘ll boost power supply, beneficiary to host communities

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the completion of the 700MW Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project in Niger State.   The Governor gave the commendation when he joined the Minister of Power, Eng. Abubakar Aliyu and the Chairman,Senate Committee on Power, Senator Gabriel Suswam on a fact-finding visit to the facility.   He described the project as excellent, adding that the Hydroelectric Dam being the fourth in the state would benefit the surrounding communities and ensure access to more electricity to the people of the…

Buhari greets Gov Ademola Adeleke@63

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President Muhammadu Buhari has shared in the joy of the occasion as Gov. Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke of Osun State celebrates his 63rd birthday, May 13, 2023.   President Buhari affirmed that the Senator, who represented Osun-West in the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, solidified his base and gradually built a formidable network of friends and political allies that have helped his many victories, including leading one of the 36 states in the country.   The President believed that Adeleke’s easy going outlook on life has turned into an asset,…

Court confirms Lamidi Apapa as Labour Party Chairman

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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court on Friday declared Lamidi Apapa as the Labour Party National chairman . In a fresh ruling today, 12th May, the court recognized Lamidi Apapa as the acting National Chairman of the party pending any other court order. However, Labour party in its reaction to Court decision said Presiding judge declined jurisdiction on the matter brought before brought by Apapa and co against Labour Party and Julius Abure and co. Labour party added that Julius Abure is still the Chairman of the party. The…

IGP Alkali Baba felicitates with Former IGP, Aliyu Attah@86

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has felicitated with IGP Aliyu Ibrahim Atta (Rtd.)on the occasion of his 86th Birthday. Retired IGP Atta was born on 12th May 1937 and was the Inspector-General of Police between 1990 to 1993. He was responsible for the establishment of the NPF Community Bank which is today developed and known as the Nigeria Police Force Microfinance Bank.   IGP Alkali Baba in his congratulatory message celebrated former IGP and wished him many more years of grace in good health, sound mind and…

NSCDC begins arrest of illegal private security company operating in Abuja

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By Michael Agbaji   The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Crops has started the massive arrest the illegal security company operating in the Federal capital tertiary Abuja. The arrest by (NSCDC) is to help in curtain the activities of unregistered security company and also help reducing threat the to National security. The Deputy Commandant of the crops and HOD PGC FCT Command of NSCDC ,DCC Tijani Usman stated this in Abuja while speaking to pressmen on the activities of his men to carryout the arrest on illegal private Security company…

Senate Presidency: Stop Campaign Of Calumny against Orji Kalu, South-South Group warns Afegbua

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By Michael Agbaji     A pro-democracy group under the aegis of Niger Delta Political Assembly (NDPA), has said the campaign of calumny against the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu by Kazeem Afegbua is total disappointment to the South South region A statement on Friday by the leader of the group, Dr. Offiong Offiong warned Afegbua to desist from campaign of calumny against the former Abia State Governor in his desperate bid to becomes “Akpabio’s SA on Media”. Kazeem Afegbua, a former Commissioner of Information in Edo…