Month: August 2023

Friday Sermon] Let Us Embrace Dialogue And Debate To Avoid Crisis By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Verily, all praise is for Allah. We praise Him, we seek His assistance and we ask for His forgiveness. And we seek refuge in Him from the evils of ourselves. Whoever Allah guides, none can misguide. Whoever He misguides, none can guide. And I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. Dear brothers and sisters, know that dialogue gives us the opportunity to listen to, to argue,…

NIDCOM, UI sign MoU to establish first African Diaspora Resource Centre

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Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the University of Ibadan (UI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of an African Diaspora Resource Centre. The signing of the MoU for the TETFUND funded Centre of Excellence for Diaspora Studies held on Thursday in Ibadan at the university board room. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NIDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, who signed the MoU on behalf of the commission said the centre would be the first of its kind in the world. Dabiri-Erewa said she was…

Troops neutralise 28 Terrorists, arrest 113 others, rescue 82 victims – DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters has said the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria had in the last two weeks neutralised 28 terrorists, apprehended 113 and rescued 82 victims in various operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this at the biweekly briefing on the operations of the military across the country on Thursday 17th August ,2023 in Abuja. Maj Gen Buba said the apprehended suspects comprised 92 terrorists, six gunrunners, three kidnappers, six collaborators and seven perpetrators of oil theft. He said the troops…

AANI sympathizes with Nigerian Military over recent tragedies

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The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has expressed its deepest condolences to the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the families of the fallen gallant officers and soldiers and all the affected individuals in Nigeria as the nation mourned the tragic ambush of Nigerian soldiers and the subsequent air crash involving a military aircraft engaged in casualty evacuation and rescue efforts on August 14, 2023, in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, families, friends, and loved ones of…

Subsidy: FG gives N5b each State as palliatives

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As part of its effort to ameliorate the crushing economic hardship of Nigerians following the removal of fuel subsidy, President Bola Tinubu-led administration has announced a N5 billion palliative to each state of the federation, including the federal capital territory—FCT. Professor Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State announced the total palliative of N185 billion during an interactive session with State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday after the statutory meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday. Membership of NEC included the Governors…

Speaker Abbas felicitates ex-Speaker Etteh@70

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has congratulated a former speaker of the House, Hon. Patricia Olubunmi Etteh, on her 70th birthday anniversary. Speaker Abbas hailed Etteh for her contributions to national development through the legislature, recalling with nostalgia how she became the first female Speaker of the House. Etteh represented Ayedaade/Isokan/Irewole Federal Constituency of Osun State at the House from 1999 to 2011, during which she served as Speaker for about five months in 2007. “I congratulate Hon. Etteh on her 70th birthday and…

Niger Govt targets N7.5b monthly IGR from harmonized collections

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Niger State Government has set a target of hitting 7.5 billion naira monthly Internally-Generated Revenue (IGR) from harmonized collections beginning from 1st January, 2024. This was disclosed by the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago while declaring open a 2-Day Retreat on Revenue Harmonization in Niger State organized by the State Internal Revenue Service held at the Royal Institute for Training and Human Capital Development, Zuma Rock Resorts, Suleja. The Governor who was represented by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usmanfurther revealed that the State Revenue…

10th House of Reps ‘ll be for all Nigerians, says Deputy Spokesperson

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The Deputy Spokesperson, Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has assured Nigerians that the current leadership of the House would open the Parliament for all to engage. This was, even as, Agbese submitted that the 10th House of Representatives would be a reflection of the Speaker, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas. Speaking during an interview with Armed Forces Radio HALLOW MACE program on Thursday, Agbese said the major agenda of the House is to run an open parliament focused on transparency and accountability. Agbese who is representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency…

BREAKING: DHQ gives update on Evacuation Helicopter crash in Niger state

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) at the biweekly briefing of the Defence Media Operations on Thursday, August 17, 2023. confirmed that some men and Officers of Nigerian Army paid the supreme price in the ongoing fight against Terrorism and banditry in Niger state. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this while giving a breakdown of casualties in the ambush of troops in Niger State and an evacuation helicopter that crashed on August 14, 2023.He revealed that seven soldiers were also wounded during the unfortunate ambush. Breaking down the…

SSASCGOC National Executive Council applauds CAC’s achievements ….. as Court Of Appeal rules on jurisdictions of Labour Unions

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The National Executive Council of the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) has commended the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for recording another milestone with the recent launch of the Beneficiary Ownership Register (BOR). The commendation was contained in a Twelve-Point Communique read by its President General, Comrade Kayode Sirajuddeen Alakija, at the end of its meeting in Jos, Plateau State. The SSASCGOC NEC noted with delight that CAC’s BOR became another record-breaker as the first of its kind on the African continent. It also commended…