Day: February 28, 2024

VP Shettima inaugurates new NAHCON Board, charges members on innovations in Hajj operations

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the newly constituted board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) with a call on the new management to introduce innovations in hajj operations in Nigeria.   Speaking during the inauguration of the new board at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, the Vice President urged members to synergize and bring fresh perspectives to the operations of the commission.   VP Kashim Shettima said “serving on the NAHCON board is very important given that Hajj is one of the five pillars of…

Comrade Muhammad: A Chief of Staff at APC Headquarters By Abba Dukawa

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This piece is to celebrate veteran journalists and immediate past Kano state information commissioner Malam Muhammad Garba’s appointment as a Chief of Staff to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Even though, the appointee requires no introduction to the media circles and country at large. His appointment was applauded and regarded as that of a round peg in a round hole. Comrade Garba’s apportionment is a testimony that indicated the chairman of the governing ruling party values the competence, expertise, and experience of…

Adesina to receive prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership March 6th

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Come March 6th, 2024, the Lagos Continental Hotel will host an unforgettable occasion when the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, will be formally honoured and presented with the distinguished Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership 2023.   The Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership was first announced in December 2012, with the official award ceremony held on March 6, 2013. Before Dr Adesina was announced as its fourth recipient, three other distinguished personalities had been conferred with the prestigious award – Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka;…

Canadian Embassy, NiDCOM partner on Migration management

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The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Jamie Christoff has emphasised on the need to partner with Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for a mutually beneficial partnership and collaboration with regards to migration management between the two countries.   The Canadian Envoy stated this during a visit to NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa in Abuja.   “I understand the impact of large diaspora groups and their contributions in Canada. Nigeria diaspora is among our top 5 migrant groups and also a central pillar in Nigeria’s economy. It is important for…

NCC to Telecom subscribers,link your NIN to SIM or get disconnected

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The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, has again warned telecom consumers to link their National Identification Numbers to their SIM or have their lines disconnected. He said that subscribers whose lines are not linked to their NINs will be barred from Telecom networks.   NCC EVC gave this warning while speaking at the NCC’s Special Day during the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair.   The Executive Vice Chairman,who was represented by Director of Public of Affairs, NCC, Dr. Reuben Mouka said “To this end,…

Former Minister of Education, Fabian Osjui dies at 81

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A former Minister of Education, Professor Fabian Osuji has died at the age of 81.   The educationist died on Wednesday morning, according to a family member who confirmed the news.   He had returned from a vacation in the United States on Saturday where he is been treated for undisclosed medical issues.   Professor Fabian became a lecturer, senior lecturer and associate professor in the Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan in 1973, a post he held till 1981.   He was also a visiting scientific fellow at the…

NYSC DG charges Corps Members to respect culture of host Communities

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Corps Members have been advised to respect the culture and tradition of their host communities at the end of their three weeks Orientation Course. The Director General ,National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed gave the charge today in his address to Corps Members at the NYSC Akwa-Ibom State Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Idung in Nsit Atai Local Government Area. He urged them to avoid every action that may put them on collision with their hosts, added that every Corps Member must imbibe tolerance, humility, diligence, respect and…

Power: Nigerian Lawmakers, critical stakeholders attend 5-day Study Tour of Turkey Electricity sector

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Nigerian lawmakers and critical stakeholders in the power sector are currently undergoing a five-day Executive Study Tour of Turkey Electricity/Power Sector and Market from February 26th through 1st of March 2024 in Turkey. On day two of the workshop, Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts and Public Procurement ,Senator Haruna Manu representing Taraba Central Senatorial District actively participated in the various sessions. Today’s topic is centred on Turkey Energy and Electricity Sector -Centre for Energy and Sustainable Development (CESD). Senator Manu said “apparently the study tour as it’s…

PROBE: ALIA DIVERTING ATTENTION FROM HIS FAILURES …Gov on a Vendetta Mission Against His Predecessor By Peter Awunah, PhD

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It is now obvious that the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia is incapable of tackling the serious issues of insecurity and the hardship facing the people and has decided to employ tactics to divert attention from his ineptitude.   On Monday, February 26th, 2024, Governor Alia inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry with a charge on them to investigate the management of the state’s resources and assets under the previous administration of Samuel Ortom.   The move came on the heels of series of attacks on people in different…