Day: May 18, 2024

The Blessed Months Of Dhul-Qa’dah And Dhul-Hijjah By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation, may Allah extol the mention of our noble Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) in the highest company of Angels, bless him and give him peace and security―and his family, his Companions and all those who follow him correctly and sincerely until the establishment of the Hour. Respected brothers and sisters! The month of Dhul-Qa’dah is the 11th month in the Islamic calendar. It is first of the…

Minister of Information congratulates Newly-Elected APRA Executives

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has felicitated the newly-elected Executive Council of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), elected at the 35th APRA Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from May 13- 18, 2024.   The Minister, also a Fellow of APRA, acknowledged the significance of the election for the advancement of public relations across Africa, added that while it is a pivotal moment for APRA, the collective expertise, and leadership of the newly-elected Executive Council would be…

NHRC decries increasing obnoxious Widowhood practices, calls for stringent measures on perpetrators

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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu has frowned at the increasing rate of maltreatment of widows and women in various communities across the country saying the act is alien to human nature.   Dr. Ojukwu who was reacting to recent developments of untold inhuman and degrading treatment meted on widows over matters relating to property and inheritance, noted that such act grossly violates the fundamental human rights and dignity of the victims and as such, must be condemned in all ramifications.   He said…

Tinubu approves new Governing councils for varsities, others(See full list)

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed over 500 individuals to serve as Pro-chancellors/Chairmen and members of Governing Councils of federal universities, polytechnics and Colleges of Education in the country.   This followed President Tinubu’s assent to a list of nominees selected by the Ministry of Education.   The names of the appointees were disclosed in a list made available to newsmen by the Federal Ministry of Education on Saturday.   A deep peep at the list shows that president Tinubu approved the appointment of the former Chairman of the Independent National…

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: NITDA takes digital technologies to grassroots ….. Hints on collaboration with relevant organizations

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to collaborate with relevant organisations in effectively cascading the benefits of digital technology to all the local governments across the country.This is sequel to the agency’s continued effort to transform Nigeria into a globally recognised hub of technology and innovation to drive economic diversification and boost productivity across all sectors This was disclosed by the NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE when he played host to the Senior Special Advisers to President on Community Engagement – South East, Barr Chioma Nweze;…

EFCC declares US- based Anambra man wanted

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared wanted a US-based Anambra man identified as Mr Ugochinyere Anazodo.   The anti-graft agency in a public notice on Friday shared on its official Facebook page, said Anazodo, whose last known address was in United States, is wanted over alleged fraud.   Anazodo was accused by the commission of Obtaining Money under False Pretence and Fraudulent Conversion of Funds.   The public notice which was signed by the spokesman of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale reads, “The public is hereby notified that…

Group alleges plots to undermine NSCDC Operations

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A Yoruba Apex Youth organization, Igbimo Odo Yoruba Afenifere, has raised alarm over an orchestrated plot to undermine the country’s security agencies with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps and its leadership being subject of attacks. This, the group said, is part of the plot by some desperate politicians, who are hell-bent on destabilizing the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in addressing the nation’s security challenges.   The group described the plots as deliberate smear campaign by these mischief makers who are hellbent to tarnish the hard earned…

Democracy, governance and credible elections (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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There is a problem about the institutional framework in which the Nigerian state as presently constituted is based. To have democracy, good governance and credible elections, there must be institutional reforms and great accountability in government. The three are interwoven, only that we tend to think that democracy is all about elections. In any case, the fact that those ingredients are currently missing is an indication that Nigeria still has a long way to go. After all, without democracy and governance, there can’t be credible elections.   To put it…

YAR’ADUA@73: How His Death Robbed The Nation Of Unity And Development By Law Mefor

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Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, the President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010, would have turned 73 this May if he were still alive. But regrettably, he was taken by the icy hands of death and dropped from sight just when Nigeria most needed him. We cannot question God. As Epicurus once said, it is possible to guarantee security against all odds. But against death, all men, mortals alike, dwell in an unprotected place.   President Yar’Adua was a model democrat and leader, and he could have finished as one of…

Your deliberate falsehood in contracts scam has been exposed group tells Fubara (See details) … Says displaying 5% retention fee as fraud is the height of ignorance

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In a desperate bid to rubbish his predecessor, Rivers State State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s propaganda machinery shot itself in the leg displaying five percent retention fee as fraud in a letter that emanated from his office. This was revealed in a statement issued and signed by the convener of Concerned Rivers Citizens CRC, Emmanuel Chibuzor on Friday. The group said: ” This is the first time where correspondence stamped at the Governors office and sent directly to the Governor is released to be used for unintelligent deception and social media…