Month: November 2023

BREAKING: Appeal court affirms Nasiru Gawuna as winner of Kano guber poll

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This could be the end of the road for New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), as the court of appeal sitting in Abuja on Friday upheld the judgement of Kano governorship election petition tribunal, declaring APC candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, as winner of the gubernatorial election in the state.   The appellate court in what has been tagged controversial judgement struck out the appeal lodged by the NNPP candidate and governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf.       More details to follow….         NewsBand

[Friday Sermon] Do Not Be Weakened, Do Not Be Discouraged, Be Optimistic If You Are True Believers! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the All-Knowing Creator. He created humans and He is the most knowledgeable of them, and nothing of their affairs is hidden from Him. We praise Him for guiding and selecting us to be Muslims, and we are grateful to Him for what He has given and bestowed upon us. Allah selects from the Prophets whomever He wills, chooses from the angels whom He wills, favours from the Ummah whom He wills, and…

CIFCFIN Registrar tasks Governments on proactive policies against Fraud

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By Abubakar Yusuf.       The Ag Registrar, CEO and Chairman, Abuja Chapter of Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria CIFCFIN, Dr Isa Salifu has asked government at all levels to develop a template to curb fraudulent activities so as to guarantee accountability in all areas.   The Registrar bare his mind on Thursday during the maiden celebration of the 2023 international fraud week at a press conference organised by the institute in Abuja.   He said the only panacea to corrupt activities prevalent both…

Senate confirms Aminu Maida as EVC NCC

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The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC).   This followed the presentation and adoption of a report of the Committee on Communication at the Committee of the Whole on Thursday.     The committee is led by the Chairman, Senator Bilbis Ikra (APC- Zamfara).     Presenting the report, Ikra urged the Senate to consider the request of President Bola Tinubu for the confirmation of Maida for appointment as NCC Vice Chairman.   He said the…

Joint Task Force parade 39 suspects for various crimes in FCT

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The Joint Task Force of Operation Save FCT today paraded 39 suspects who involved in various criminal activities in Abuja and environs.   The suspects were paraded by the FCT Police Commissioner,CP Haruna G. Garba with other Heads of sister security agencies in the federal capital territory at a Press briefing held at Nigeria Police FCT Command, Abuja.   The Joint Task Force which comprised the Nigeria Police Force, Military, NSCDC and DTRS carried out coordinated raids of criminal hideouts, uncompleted buildings, shanties and clearance operations in the bushes and…

CAC Boss asks defaulting companies to file Annual Returns before December deadline

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The Registrar-General/CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji has reechoed the need for defaulting companies to file annual returns before the December deadline expired to avoid sanctions. The Registrar-General stated this while receiving in his office an eight-man delegation from the Miners Association of Nigeria led by their President, Dele Ayanleke on a courtesy visit. He stressed that the CAC had issued a series of public notices, including a recent video appeal, on the need for defaulters to comply with the provisions of the law and file…

NDIS2023 : Diaspora Nigerians to enjoy seamless passports processing – Interior Minister

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The Ministry of Interior is set to create new passports processing and collection centres, especially for Nigerians in the Diaspora, to decongest the influx of people at the already established centres as well as fast track service operations in the country and in the Diaspora.   The Minister made the Policy statement at the just concluded 6th Edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI) in Abuja.   “Nigerians, especially Diaspora Nigerians are to enjoy a…

NSITF woos Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission over Employee Compensation

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Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund(NSITF) has urged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to make the Employee Compensation Scheme(ECS) compliance certificate, mandatory for employers of labour in the oil and gas sector.   The NSITF made the appeal through its Warri Branch Manager, Joseph Erhire at the ongoing first edition of the monthly online Management Performance Review(MPR) for the Fund’s heads of departments, regional and branches managers. Outlining the strategies for bringing the huge benefits of the Employee Compensation to the doorstep of every Nigerian worker, Erhire regretted that many…

Army pledges more support for NYSC, DG lauds gesture

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The Nigerian Army has recommited itself itself towards the provision of adequate security for Corps Members and NYSC Officials. The Brigade Commander, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, Katsina, Brigadier General O.F Fadairo stated this today when the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed paid him a courtesy visit in his office.   The Commander who lauded NYSC for its efforts in uniting the country through programmes and posting policy appealed for more stakeholders’ support for the Scheme.   General Fadairo also commended the NYSC Director General for his giant…

DG reads riot act to Corps Members on misconduct, improper dressings

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The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has warned Corps Members to avoid every form of misconduct that may lead them into trouble during their service year.   He added that violators of NYSC byelaws and other laws of the country would be sanctioned appropriately.   The Director General stated this in his address to Corps Members during his visit to NYSC Kano State Orientation Camp in Kusallah Dam Karaye and Katsina State Orientation Camp.   While congratulating them on the successful completion of their…