Month: May 2023

Senator Echocho extends Heartfelt Condolences to Kashim Akor on passing of his beloved mother

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Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho representing Kogi East senatorial district in the Nigerian senate deeply mourns the loss of Hajia Hadiza Yunusa, the beloved mother of Dr Kashim Akor, Director General of the National productivity center.. Senator Echocho extends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time of grief and sadness. Hajia Hadiza was a woman of exceptional character and grace, known for her kind heart, unwavering support, and immense love for her family. Her departure has left an indescribable void in the lives of those who knew…

472 UTC Abuja shop owners to relocate to temporary site over facelift

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No fewer than 472 shop owners and traders in Union Trading Company, popularly known as UTC Area 10 market have concluded arrangements to relocate to the completed temporary site beside the existing market. This followed the agreement signed by Abuja Investment Company Ltd., on behalf of the Federal Capital Territory Administration with Urban Shelter Limited in 2021. The Technical Coordinator, Urban Shelter Ltd., Mr Ayodele Kolawole, made this known while answering questions from newsmen during the inspection of the temporary market site on Saturday. He said that necessary measures have…

Suleja needs urgent Urban Renewal

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Suleja, a city in Niger State, just north of an approximately 40 minutes’ drive to Abuja, is one of the towns not officially recognized by the authorities as a satellite town to the FCT. Ab initio, as far back as 1987 the Niger State government foresaw the problem that Suleja may face in the future and that is why a town planning firm was engaged to produce a Suleja Master Plan 1987-2006, spanning 25 years. Prior to that, in 1979 another planning consortium known as M-Plan was engaged by the…

Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Nigerian-American first elected Black Mayor

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Yemi Mobolade , for being the first black elected Mayor of Colorado Springs City. In a statement by Gabriel Odu, Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Unit, Dabiri-Erewa said Yemi’s doggedness and determination will serve as a motivator for other Nigerians living abroad , knowing that with hard work and determination, one’s dreams can be realised. Mobolade in a victory speech stated that “it is a new day in our beloved city. Do you believe that? Colorado Springs will…

My husband has impregnated another woman By Funke Egbemode

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‘Deji has impregnated another woman.’ Laura blurted.   ‘Oh my God.’ I shouted.   ‘Can you imagine? After all these years. After three children. This is how Deji chooses to reward me, by taking a new wife.’ Men and the pain they cause with what should ordinarily be a sugar stick.     ‘Please calm down.’ I pulled Laura close.   ‘Calm down? How can I calm down? 25 years of marriage is about to go down the drain?’ Her voice dripped pain.   ‘Still, you must stay calm so…

Tinubu returns to Nigeria ahead of Inaugration

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Nigeria’s president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has returned to the country from his working visit to France.   His private jet landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at about 2.15pm where he was welcomed by his supporters, party members and some governors. Senator Kashim Shettima; Governor Abdullahi Ganduje; Senate, Ahmad Lawan and the ruling party’s anointed candidate for the position of Senate president in the 10th Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio were at the Airport to welcome the president-elect. Adorned in a blue ‘Babariga’ and his trademark cap…

Tinubu mourns exit of Banking Giant, Subomi Balogun

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President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described Otunba Subomi Michael Balogun, founder of First City Monument Bank, as a giant among men for his trailblazing and pioneering role in investment banking in Nigeria.   The consumate banker, boardroom guru, philanthropist, Asiwaju Onigbagbo and Olori Omo Oba Ijebuland, renowned for his royal and sartorial elegance died in London on Friday May 19, 2033 according to his family.   The President-elect, in a condolence message from his office signed by Tunde Rahman, lamented the transition of Otunba Balogun, saying his death would…

Inauguration: FG orders closure of roads linking Federal Secretariat complexes

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The Federal Government has ordered the closure of roads linking Federal Secretariat Complexes of Phase I, II, III and Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2:00 p. m. on Friday, May 26, to Monday, May 29.   Dr Ngozi Onwudiwe, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Office of the Head of the Service of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), made the disclosure in a circular on Friday in Abuja.   According to Onwudiwe, the order is in line with security arrangements by the Presidential Transition Council, for the smooth conduct…

Summit University,NSPRI partner to combat Post-Harvest loss ,Revolutionize Sweet Potato Preservation

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Summit University, Offa (SUN, Offa) has steadily positioned itself as a research-driven and innovation-promoting institution, fostering a culture of academic excellence and cutting-edge discoveries. This recent visit to the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) marked yet another significant milestone in their pursuit of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration. Under the competent guidance of Mrs. Muhammed, M.O., the Acting Coordinator of the Research and Innovation Unit, the team from SUN, Offa consisted of esteemed researchers and scholars, including Dr. Akinfenwa, A.O., Dr. Okeme, U., Mr. Faruk, U., and Mrs. Ganiyat Kemi…

INSECURITY: Suleja Council Chair inaugurates committee to regulate operation of Tricycles, Motorcycles

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The Executive Chairman of Suleja Local Government Council,Hon Isyaku Bawa Naibi on Thursday inaugurated committee to register and regulate the operation of tricycles and Motorcycles in suleja. A statement signed by Haruna Garba Kaninko, Chief Press Secretary to the Council Chairman, said the formation of the committee became necessary due to the spate of security challenges affecting the operators of tricycles and motorcycle in the ancient city. Recall that earlier this week, one of the operators of tricycle was murdered and his body found along kwamba -Maje road. And all…