Month: May 2023

Dangote Refinery Challenges Global Narrative – Azu Ishiekwene

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It started like a grudge match. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, was dealt a bad hand in a failed transaction. Later, he vowed revenge. Not in a pound of flesh, but by venturing to make his own success where he had been ambushed. At issue was the decision of the government of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in 2007 to reverse the sale of the Port Harcourt and Kaduna Refineries (two of Nigeria’s moribund refineries) to Blue Star, the Dangote-led consortium. Blue Star had paid about $670million for the plants in the…

[Friday Sermon] Fear Allah And Reconcile Between The Citizens! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that reconciling people is among the great noble morals. The Shari’ah urged it in more than one occasion as Allah the Almighty Says:   “So fear Allah and amend that which is between you and…

Tinubu eulogizes Afenifere Leader, Reuben Fasoranti @97

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President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has heaped praises on Nigerian nationalist and leader of pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, on his 97th birthday for his commitment to the ideals of good governance in Nigeria and unwavering dedication to progressive politics.   Asiwaju Tinubu in a statement from his media office signed by Tunde Rahman praised Pa Fasoranti who turned 97 on Thursday May 11 for his exemplary life of courage and public service as a Teacher, School Principal, Local Government Chairman, Administrator, Commissioner for Finance and astute politician.…

Senator Akpabio / Barau a perfect combination By Abba Dukawa

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Since the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1999. South-East has produced five Senate Presidents. The South-South zone has only produced one Senate President but Northwest geopolitical zone has never produced a Senate President since 1960. Records show that under the National Council Of Nigeria And The Cameroons (NCNC) late Nnamdi Azikiwe as senate president in 1960, Dennis Osadebey is a South-south who led the senate in 1960-1963 and also Senator, Nwafor Orizu served as Senate President from 1963-1966. Going by the records Southeast geopolitical zone produced the senate president……

FG flags-off YOUTH WASH Initiatives …. To engage Corps Members as Advocates

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The Federal Government has launched an initiative tagged; YOUTHWASH STRATEGY that will engage Corps Members as advocates in its action plan towards improving access to sustainable wash services for all Nigerians. The Minister of Water Resources, Engineer Suleiman Hussain Adamu who flagged-off the initiative at the NYSC FCT Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Abuja said Corps Members will be engaged to champion the advocacy and reverse the country’s poor wash indices for a clean environment and healthy living. To achieve this and ensure a sustainable approach to the Youth WASH initiative,…

DSS launches Gender Mainstreaming Policy in Abuja

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The Department of State Services (DSS)has unveiled its gender mainstreaming policy outlining a homegrown comprehensive framework for the integration of gender perspectives and inclusiveness in the agency’s policies, programmes and procedures.   This is a key component of the Service’s commitment to promoting gender equality in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the National Gender Policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria.   The policy was launched on 9th May 2023, at the Service National Headquarters, Abuja at an epoch-making ceremony witnessed by the Minister of Women…

INSECURITY: Gov Sani Bello receives AIG Zone 7, seeks more Mobile Squads

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Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has called for more mobile squads to be posted to sensitive areas of the state in a bid to limit the movement of bandits from neighbouring states into Niger State.   The Governor made the call when he received the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone ‘7’, Aliyu Garba on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Minna. Governor Sani Bello informed the AIG Aliyu Garba how the state has been enjoying relative peace from banditry attacks for some period, except for the…

I have forgiven All Those who Offended Me – Gov Adeleke * Ataoja, Timi of Ede Endorse Adeleke for Second Term

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Following the unanimous Supreme Court verdict that reaffirmed his election, the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has stated that he had forgiven all those who might have offended him during his struggle to assume the leadership of the state.   Governor Adeleke stated this while on a thank you visit to the Palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olaonipekun (Larooye II) and Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal (Laminisa1) after the Supreme Court victory.   ” I’m now a Governor for all. For those who…

SENATE PRESIDENCY: Ahmed Lawan Going For Broke

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Ahmed Lawan has now declared total war on His Excellency Sen. Godswill Akpabio, his next and imminent Senate President, in the fleeting illusion that he could still be stopped from inheriting his gavel.   He (Lawan) has set up a seven-member ad-hoc committee to probe the Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC) for allegedly embarking on expenditure amounting to N1.4 trillion without appropriation while Sen. Akpabio ruled the roost as a minister of the Commission.   This is the sequel to the invitation by the anti-graft agency of Malami’s poodle, one…

RG CAC bags National Institute For Labour Studies Fellowship

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The Registrar-General and CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the National Labour Institute (fnli). Alhaji Garba Abubakar was honoured by the Michael Imodu National Institute of Labour Studies (MINILS) for his role in maintaining prevailing industrial harmony and prioritising workers’ welfare, amongst others, over the years. A statement by the Head,, Media, Rasheed Mahe said the honour was also in commemoration of the Institute’s 40th anniversary, where the fellowship award is conferred on a few individuals who have…