Day: January 14, 2024

EFCC reopens N772b fraud cases against 13 Ex Govs

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened fraud cases against Rabiu Kwankwaso, Ayodele Fayose and 11 other former governors running into over N772bn. The anti-graft agency’s probe is also extended to some former ministers and presently investigating the N81.6bn allegedly looted in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. According to The PUNCH on Sunday, another $2.2bn meant for arms procurement in support of the war against terrorists but which allegedly went missing through money laundering, fund diversion and misappropriation by former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki;…

Benefits Of Drinking Aloe Vera Juice, With Caution

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Natural plants remain the best remedies for human health, but unknown to many as individuals, most especially women in search of beautiful enhancements through artificial treatments.   One of the topical plants that is not only a remedy for beauty, but also a remedy for good health, known as Aloe Vera.   Aloe vera is a topical gel used to treat sunburn, and other skin infections. Not only that, it also provides other health benefits, due to its antioxidant properties.   Finding has revealed that Aloe vera can also benefit…

Ondo Govt unveils programme for Akeredolu’s burial

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Rotimi Akeredolu, the former governor of Ondo, who died after a long battle with prostate cancer in a German hospital, would be laid to rest on February 23.   A copy of the funeral timetable shown that the remains of the former governor would be buried at his hometown of Owo   The burial programmes released by the state government read, “FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi, SAN, CON. 15th – 25rh February, 2024. Thursday 15 – Crusade, Akure; Friday 16, Jumat Service, Akure; Monday 19, February 2024 – Valedictory…

NITDA lauds NBTE for unbundling of HND Computer Science Program into Specialised Fields

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended the recent decision by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to unbundle the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science programme into four distinct specialisations: Artificial Intelligence, Network & Cloud Computing, Software & Web Development, and Cybersecurity & Data Protection.   NITDA in a release signed by Mrs Hadiza Umar,Head,Corporate Affairs and External Relations, said the visionary move by NBTE was not just a game-changer in Nigeria’s IT sector; but represented a seismic shift in equipping Nigerian graduates with in-demand…

2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day :Gov Otu assures support for families of Fallen Heroes

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The Cross Rivers state Governor, Bassey Otu has assured families of fallen heroes that their sacrifices will not be forgotten.   Speaking at a church service held at the Presbyterian Church, Hope Waddell, in honour of the fallen heroes as part of the activities to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Gov. Otu, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, expressed commitment to standing by the families and offering support whenever needed.   The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,…

SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENTS: PDP Lawmaker,Hon TeeJay Yusuf applauds Jurists, hails Tinubu

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Following the multiple judgements of the Supreme Court which affirmed the Governorship elections in eight states that has elicited mixed reactions, a Peoples’ Democratic Party chieftain and former member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. TeeJay Yusuf, has commended the Justices of the apex court for toeing the path of truth, fairness and credibility, and eulogised President Bola Tinubu for his principled stance on the matters. In a statement issued Saturday in Abuja, Yusuf, who represented Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency for three-terms declared that, “the judgements are not only historic…

Senator Manu condoles with family of Taraba Commissioner, Aruwa over his father’s demise

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The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District,Senator Haruna Manu has paid the family of Taraba State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon Muslim Aruwa condolence visit over his father’s demise.   Senator Manu’s delegation to the family in Mutum-Biyu was led by Hon. Musa Abdullahi Chull,Member Representing Gassol II,Constituency in Taraba State House of Assembly , alongside his political associates over the demise of the Late Alhaji Usman Aruwa a biological father to the Hon. Muslim Usman Aruwa Commissioner for science and Technology Taraba State who passed on at the…

NBTE scraps HND Computer Science from Polytechnics

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The Nation Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced the unbundling of Higher National Diploma Computer Science programmes in Polytechnics. This is just as schools are now to offer Artificial Intelligence, Networking and Cloud Computing, Software and Web Development and Cybersecurity and Data Protection at the HND level to replace the faced-out Computer Science program. As a result, the HND Computer Science Programme will no longer accept new admissions starting from the 2024/25 academic session, the Board has said. The Board also said the grace period issued is to enable…

CBN to relocate headquarters from Abuja to Lagos

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to relocate some of its departments from Abuja to Lagos State. According to an internal memo, the departments affected include Banking Supervision; Other Financial Institutions Supervision; Consumer Protection; Payment System Management, and Financial Policy Regulations NewsBand gathered that the decision is designed to decongest the apex bank’s head office. Though, some staff members of the apex bank this medium learnt, have reportedly rejected the transfer, claiming that it is motivated by sectional bias. An official of the CBN who doesn’t want to…

Ogboni cult in Beta Edu and T.B. Joshua By Festus Adedayo

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The “Edan” is a Yoruba Ogboni cult insignia, an emblem of membership in the Ogboni society. It is a cylindrical duality of male and female brass figures with iron stems attached to it. Mostly joined at the top by an iron chain, the edan is said to signify old age, experience, knowledge, and wisdom. The female edan also has a beard motif. It recreates the image of the goddess, Edan, a manlike woman, an “Obinrin bi okunrin” who possesses the wisdom of a Babalawo – diviner – and the epicenter…