Month: April 2024

JAPA: Group to educate and assist on migration

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Global Women Ambassadors Canada, an international organization with members around the world will launch what it calls “JAPA RAIT – Migrate the Proper Way” Series on Monday, April 22, 2024, via Zoom.   This series is aimed at addressing the challenges faced by immigrants from Africa to other parts of the world, particularly Canada, which will be the pilot country at this virtual meeting. The group says Canada is particularly important as a country to be discussed because the trend of migration to Western countries has shown that the country…

Yahaya Bello not in Our Family House – Prince Audu’s Family

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The family of former Governor of Kogi state,Prince Abubakar Audu has reacted to reports making its round across various social media platforms,alleging that the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, is being harboured in their family house at Ogbonocha, Ofu Local Government Area, Kogi State.   A release signed on behalf of Prince Abubakar Audu’s family by Hon Mohammed Abubakar Audu described the said publication as spurious and ridiculous rumours,stated that the report claim is entirely false.   “We wish to emphasize that our family house…

Yusuf Bichi: Between the Spymaster and a Celebrity By Yushau A. Shuaib

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I was disturbed watching videos of a young man dressed in designer outfits, adorned with expensive wristwatches, wearing exotic shoes, displaying bags of costly perfumes, and being chauffeured around in flashy vehicles. His entourage includes a motley crew of well-armed bodyguards with sophisticated weapons, attendants, allies, and hangers-on, whether striding with him in processions or moving in long convoys. To top it off, he even took to the skies in private jets. What is evident is the young chaps clear cultivation of celebrity culture, steeped in material flamboyance, whether in…

Yahaya Bello, Yoruba Nation and Portable By Festus Adedayo

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Native Brazilians arrest monkeys with what is called Cumbuca. They make a hole in a gourd that is big enough to accommodate the hand of a monkey. The gourd is then affixed to the ground of the place monkeys infest. Placed inside the gourd is usually a banana for the attraction of the monkey. The monkey then hops down the tree and aims to grab the banana. Expectedly, the monkey will foolishly hold on tight to the banana, his hand closed. With this, the monkey cannot take the banana out…

Needed: One standard hospital per state (2), by Hassan Gimba

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Two days after I started taking the medication prescribed by Dr Heba, I could lift myself out of the wheelchair and walk about. By the fifth day, I walked into the hospital, gingerly, but surely, and came face to face with Dr Heba, who was not even surprised to see me on my feet, on her way to buy a cappuccino, I guessed.       We went to the waiting area and waited to be called in to see her. She soon returned, holding a cup of her drink.…

NEC MEETING: Damagum’s survival is not defeat for Atiku or victory for Wike, it’s for the interest of PDP – Sen Abba Moro

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The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District who is also the Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro on Saturday stated that the survival of Amb. Umar Lliya Damagum as Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was not a victory or defeat for anybody but a decision that was unanimously agreed on by the relevant stakeholders for the party to forge ahead. Senator Moro’s reaction was against the backdrop of rumor in some quarters that Amb. Damagum’s survival, against call for his resignation, was victory for the…

State Police: Shettima, Jonathan, Abdulsalami, Govs, others for Reps’ National dialogue

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The House of Representatives will on Monday hold a National Dialogue on State Policing in fulfilment of the commitment made by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen in January.   The proposal for state police is part of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution by the 10th National Assembly.   The Speaker had on January 30, 2024, at the first plenary of the House in the year, announced plans to convoke a national conference on security.   “As we proceed with our legislative duties, our priorities are clear,” Speaker Abbas had…

Akpabio celebrates Tunde Onakoya as new world chess record holder

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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio has congratulated Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya for setting a new world chess record and etching the country on the world map.   Akpabio’s congratulatory message was signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh and released on Sunday in Abuja. The Senate President described Onakoya’s achievement as typical of the audacity of Nigeria’s spirit of determination, hard work and resilience.   “My joy knows no bounds as I celebrate this young and adroit Nigerian, Tunde Onakoya, who is imbued…

Deputy Speaker Kalu condermns killing of Aba bizman by Police Officer,calls for thorough probe, prosecution of culprit … Urges residents to remain calm

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Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has described as reprehensible and repugnant the murder of Abia-born businessman, Emmanuel Okocha by a police officer in Aba on Saturday. He therefore demanded a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident, insisting that the police officer must be made to explain his aberrant behaviour. Okocha, a native of Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area of the State was reportedly gunned down on his way to the village by a police corporal, Obagi Njok attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS)…

Believers are at a vantage position, declares Pastor Babatunde Oresanya

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     Service Report: Sunday, April 21, 2024 Location: Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse, Abuja Overview: On Sunday, April 21, 2024, the church service was marked by spiritually enriching activities, including soul-stirring choir renditions by Pastor Ademola Adebisi and a profound sermon on faith and studying the word of God. The service detailed below captured a blend of worship, insightful biblical teachings, and prayer that enriched the congregation’s spiritual journey. Choir Renditions: The choir performances were divided into two distinct segments; soul lifting worship and energetic praise,…