Month: April 2024

JUST IN: Nigerian Govt adds Thursday as public holiday for Eid-el-Fitr celebration

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The Nigerian government has extended the public holiday for the Eid-El-Fitr celebration to Thursday, April 11, 2024.   This was made known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday.   The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr.   “The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual…

Ganduje’s probe: Kano Patriots berate Gov Yusuf ….. Say Governor suffering from incompetence, lack of direction

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1As reactions continue to thrill the decision of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to probe his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje; foremost pro democracy group, the Kano Patriots, has came hard on the Governor, saying he was wasting the state resources and administration’s time.   Recall that, Governor Yusuf, had on Thursday last week, inaugurated two judicial commissions of inquiry to investigate alleged corruption, misappropriation of public properties, political violence and missing persons under his predecessor, Ganduje.   But the Governor limited the commissions’ scope of investigation to 2015 – 2023, when…

Nollywood Actress, Firefighter, Grace Agbo celebrates birthday with widows, donates food items

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Nigerian Nollywood actress and an officer with the Federal Fire Service, Miss Grace Agbo, on Monday, reached out to widows in Kabusa, Abuja, ahead of her birthday anniversary on Tuesday. The thespian who adds another year April 9, 2024, reached out to over 40 widows at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Kabusa, where she donated bags of rice, cartoons of tomato pastes, maggie seasoning cubes, and other food items and materials to the widows.   She explained that the gesture was in line with her annual outreach in commemoration of…

JAPA: You are better off in Nigeria, Dabiri-Erewa, Oloyede counsel Nigerian youths

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Stakeholders at an online platform have advised Nigerians, especially the youths travelling outside the country, to be more patriotic and travel legitimately for self and national development.   This was one of the highlights of the lecture delivered by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on “Pros and Cons of Japa” at No Dull Moment in Islam (NDMI), an online platform for Muslim Elites and Professionals.   Dabiri-Erewa who was the Special Guest of Honour, discussed the phenomenon of irregular migration, its negative impacts, and potential ways…

No report of sighting of crescent,Ramadan fast continue tomorrow- NSCIA

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) – under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar,said there was no positive report of the sighting of the crescent of Shawwal 1445 AH on the 29th of Ramadan 1445 AH.   Consequently, Ramadan fast will continue tomorrow Tuesday, 9th April 2024 as the 30th day of Ramadan. Therefore, Wednesday, 10th April 2024 is hereby declared as the 1st day of Shawwal 1445 AH and the day of Eid-il-fitr.   “The Council prays that…

Reps Minority, PDP caucus disown Voalition of Opposition Lawmakers, say body unknown to parliament: ….. Warn members to desist from unparliamentary practices

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Both House of Representatives Minority and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Caucuses have disowned Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere and his coalition of opposition lawmakers saying such a body is unknown to the parliament.   This was contained in a statement issued and co-signed by all the minority caucus leaders, Kingsley Chinda, (Caucus leader), Ali Madaki, (deputy leader), Ali Isah J.C., (Minority Whip) and George Ozodinobi, (Deputy Minority Whip).   Apparently reacting to a press conference addressed by Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere and 5 others and 54 imaginary members under the aegis of coalition…

David Mark @ 76 : Bestriding Two World By Paul Mumeh & Law Mefor

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“There is no cure for birth and death, save to enjoy the interval” – George Santayana   The wise words, “Live your life so that the Preacher won’t have to lie at your funeral,” were displayed in a particular pastor’s office sentinel. The pastor expressed his admiration for the way it would loom large over the heads of people who came to confess yet another transgression, hoping that it would persuade them to change their ways and begin to act morally upright without him having to persuade them. The man…

NITDA partners Katsina Govt to train, empower MSMES on Digital Marketing

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The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) in conjunction with the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency, KASEDA have organised a capacity-building and empowerment programme for 50 indigenes of the state to support the transformative growth of their businesses by leveraging digital technology.   The three-day capacity building aimed to implement digital technology adoption for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, (MSMEs) in the state. This will help ensure that MSMEs adopt modern and relevant digital technologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their business goals. At the opening ceremony of…

NDLF: NITDA, GIZ/DTC engages Stakeholders in Lagos

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In a continuous effort to bridge the digital divide and empower Nigerians with essential digital skills, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the GIZ/DTC, held a Stakeholder Awareness on the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF) in Lagos.   The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, in his opening remarks, emphasised the critical role of digital literacy skills in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. He highlighted the NDLF as a comprehensive roadmap developed by NITDA, in collaboration with key stakeholders to equip Nigerians with the necessary…

Senate Deputy Clerk, Rawlings Agada buries mother April 12

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All is now set for the burial of Late Mrs. Salome Paulina Oteyi Agada, mother of the Deputy Clerk (Admin) of the Nigerian Senate, Mr. Rawlings Emmanuel Agada.   Late Mama Agada (Nee Ochai), a committed Catholic faithful, passed on at the age of 83, at an Otukpo Hospital, on Saturday, 20th January, 2024, after a brief illness.   According to a statement signed on Monday by the head of the family, Engr. (Dr.) Ben Agada, the remains of Late Mama Agada shall be committed to mother earth on Friday,…