Day: January 9, 2024

Tinubu orders probe of private universities in Nigeria

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The federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set up a committee to investigate the activities of private universities established in the last 15 years.   The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman made this known during the inauguration of the inter-ministerial committee on degree mills in the country, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.   According to him, this would show if the private institutions under investigation have in the place prescribed facilities, adequate management structure, and adequate funding of programmes among others.   He also noted that the…

The call to arms: A Counterview, by Reuben Abati

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One of the most concerning subjects in Nigeria today is the renewed call for the liberalization of access to the ownership of guns, in the face of the worsening state of insecurity in the country. This is not the. first time such a call would be made. With insecurity ravaging Nigeria in the last two decades in the form of banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, sectarian violence, ethnic strife and religious conflicts resulting in an orgy of killings, and destruction of property, the displacement of persons, and a persistently apparent inability of…

Niger Republic junta releases President Bazoum’s wife and son from house arrest after 5 months

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The wife and son of the ousted Nigerien President Mohammad Bazoum, have been released from house arrest.   The Nigerien President and members of his family were committed to house by the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, the ruling military junta in Niger after he was overthrown July 26 last year.   They were said to be released provisionally by the tribunal. But nothing was said about the fate of the president.     Recall that ECOWAS issued an ultimatum to the coup leaders, threatening military intervention…

Public Relations in a Digital World: Looking Beyond Speech Writing By Afolabi Olajuwon

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In today’s digital landscape, public relations professionals face new challenges and opportunities. With the advent of social media and the rapid dissemination of information, the role of public relations has significantly evolved. While speech writing remains an integral part of the profession, it is crucial for PR practitioners to look beyond traditional methods and embrace the digital world to effectively engage with audiences. This article explores the importance of leveraging digital platforms for public relations and highlights the strategies that can enhance communication in this digital era. Harnessing the Power…

Taraba Governor,Kefas hails Senator Manu over power project for constituents

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The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas has commended the Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District, Haruna Manu over power project he commissioned in his constituency on Tuesday.   Speaking through his representative, Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon Muslim Usman Aruwa at the handover ceremony of two installed giant transformers to officials of the National Grid in Jantara Power Station in Mutum-Biyu,   Kefas said;”Distinguished Senator, your impact as a leader in the state has been felt across board. You have empowered many youths in diverse ways and provided…

STATE OF THE NATION: Group asks FG to convene National Conference

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An online coalition of Muslim Professionals, The No Dull Moment in Islam World wide (NDMIWW), has strongly advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to convoke another national conference where Nigerians across all sentiments will discuss the state of the nation. The group stated this after a one-day discourse on issues affecting the polity and resolved to advice the Federal Government to put together the committee. In the communique signed by its spokesperson, Pharmacist Hassan Sulayman stated that the committee should consist of a representatives of all ethnic, political and religious groups…

112 Crude Oil Theft: Group asks NNPCL to terminate contract linked to Olu of Warri ….. says Pipelines Infrastructures Limited fails to deliver

Abubakar Yusuf

A pan Nigeria group, National Awareness Forum (NAF) has asked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to speedily terminate the oil pipelines surveillance contracts awarded to the Pipelines Infrastructures Nigeria Limited (PINL).     The PINL believed to be operated by the Itsekiri monarch, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, was awarded the contract for the surveillance of the oil pipelines in some parts of the Niger Delta and South-East zones .   The PINL was mandated by the NPPCL to watch over oil pipelines and installations in…

Gov Yahaya Bello appoints new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, sacks four monarchs

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Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello has announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, who until now is the Ohi of Okenwen, as the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. The governor also sacked a first-class traditional ruler, the Ohimege Igu, Konto-Nkarfe, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa Koto. He announced the developments shortly after a meeting of the State Executive Committee on Monday. The statement reads; “Having followed through our Traditional and Chieftaincy Laws, Rules and Regulations and all the due processes, we have come to the following resolutions. “His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulrazaq…

2024 Hajj: Nigeria ,Saudi Arabia sign Memorandum of Understanding

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has solidified its commitment to a seamless Hajj exercise by signing the 2024 (1445AH) Hajj Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.   The signing ceremony held in Jeddah had in attendance key representatives from Nigeria led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar and Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, Ag. Chairman/CEO of NAHCON. The host country’s contingent was led by the Saudi Arabian Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Taufiq Al-Rabiah.   Prior to the signing of…

BREAKING: Ondo Govt picks date for Akeredolu’s burial

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Ondo State Government has announced that the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s burial will take place on February 23 and 24, 2024. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa disclosed this on Monday after a state cabinet meeting. Akeredolu died at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday, 27, 2023, at a German hospital where he was receiving treatment. He died of leukemia and prostate cancer, two ailments that had made him incapacitated for several months. His remains was brought from Germany to Nigeria on January 6, 2023. Meanwhile, it was gathered that the announcement of the burial…