Month: September 2023

Confirmation; Analyst make case for Taraba Ministerial Nominee, Abubakar Danladi.

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By Abubakar Yusuf.       A Media Analyst and Public Relations expert, Malam Abubakar Yusuf has appealed to the Senate and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ratify the appointment of Senator Danladi Abubakar from Taraba state.   The analyst who dropped this hint on Tuesday maintained that Senator Abubakar was most qualified to hold the office of the Minister of the federal republic from the public glare and the eyes of the law.   He described Senator Abubakar as not only an astute politician, but a committed political icon…

ALLEGED MISSING MALE ORGAN: FCT Police warns residents against peddling of false information

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The FCT Police Command has cautioned residents against sharing false information about the alleged disappearance of male organs in the territory, saying false rumors lead to public anxiety and disrupt peace.   An incident involving Rokeeb Saheed, who accused Lucky Josiah of causing his male organ’s disappearance, prompted this warning. After medical examinations, Saheed’s male organ was confirmed to be fine, and Josiah’s injuries were treated.   In a similar development, following a distress call that a male adult, name unknown was being lynched by irate youth for alleged disappearance…

FG declares Wednesday public holiday

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, September 27, 2023, as a public holiday.to mark the Eid-ul-Maolud celebration and the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad,   This was announced in a statement made by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade.   The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, admonished Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues of Prophet Muhammad.   Part of the statement reads, “The Minister congratulates all Muslim faithful both home and in the diaspora…

Navy denies corruption allegation against NHL ED ,says call for probe needless

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The Nigerian Navy has reacted to a publication circulating on some online media platforms, calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission as well as the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of the Naval Staff to investigate the Executive Director Operations of Navy Holdings Limited (NHL) NHL, Commodore Gabriel Sunday Martins Aligwe for violation of public rules and abuse of office     NN in a release signed by Commander Blessed Nuhu,Group Public Relations Officer said NHL new management…

Police upgrades Central Motor Registry to combat motor vehicle theft, others ….. urges residents to process Tint Permit through CMR portal

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The Nigeria Police Force NPF has rejigged the Central Motor Registry (CMR), a vital initiative that has played a pivotal role in addressing these challenges The CMR has a rich history spanning over decades, having been established in 1958 with a fundamental mission to combat vehicle-related crime and bolster national security. As an invaluable repository of motor vehicle data and intelligence, the CMR has consistently been very helpful by facilitating investigations, enhancing law enforcement operations, and ensuring efficient recovery of stolen vehicles. However, recognizing the evolving technological landscape and the…

Deputy Speaker, Kalu assures Christians of inclusivity in Tinubu’s Govt

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has assured the Church of a place in the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led government, saying Christians are part and parcel of the new administration in the country.   Kalu gave the assurance while attending an award service and ceremony for the conferment of Knight of John Wesley on a former member of the House, Hon. Sam Onigbo and his wife at the Methodist Church, Wuse, Abuja Cathedral on Sunday.   Kalu told the Church that by the…

Fire outbreak won’t affect Peter Obi and Atiku’s petitions – Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has assured that the fire outbreak that broke out in a section of its complex in Abuja on Monday morning had no connection with the presidential election petitions and will not be affected by it.   The Supreme Court of Nigeria’s spokesman, Festus Akande stated this during an interview on Arise TV on Monday.   It was reported earlier that a wing of the Supreme Court complex situated at the Three-Arm-Zone, Abuja, was engulfed by fire on Monday morning.     While the news broke, some individuals…

Kalu reiterates N’Assembly’s commitments to Biotechnology Innovations for Crop Improvement

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has assured of National Assembly’s unwavering commitment to developing in-house capacity for the advancement and utilization of biotechnology innovations in crop improvement. Kalu who gave the assurance on Monday while declaring open the maiden conference of the Nigerian Plant Breeders Association (NPBA), in Abuja, said the lawmakers have taken significant strides in that direction with the recent passage of the Plant Variety Protection Act 2021. The Deputy Speaker stated that the conference themed, “Advancing Plant Breeding Through…

ILLEC HAS EMBARKED ON A Capital PROJECT OF WRITING NUPE MATHEMATICS AND NUPE LANGUAGE TEXT BOOKS for PRIMARY 1 TO 6. By Adamu Idris Manarakis niw,

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Indigenous languages are in a serious danger of extinction unless concrete measures are taken to protect them and this is one of the reasons why ILLEC put it upon herself to write Nupe Maths & Nupe Language text books for Primary 1 to 6 each. Also, very soon we shall start our fortnight Lectures on Indigenous Languages. We will invite some selected experts to talk to us on a specific topic. This will enhance the potential of retaining our Languages from facing the threat of endangerness. However, I understand that…

BREAKING: Tribunal affirms Sanwo-Olu as Governor of Lagos

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The Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the duly elected governor of Lagos State.   Recalled that the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, had headed to the court to challenge the victory of Sanwo-Olu at the March 18 governorship election.   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the March 18 governorship election.   Sanwo-Olu had won the election by a landslide, defeating Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party, who…