Day: May 23, 2024

Friday Sermon: A Message To The Ummah Of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) 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 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. My dear brothers and sisters! Know that the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), the Muslim Ummah is one Ummah. We are all…

Rivers’ Journey of Transformation Under Fubara By Paul Thomas

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As I stepped into Rivers State, I was bracing myself for accounts of a prolonged and bitter conflict, perpetuated largely through social media and fueled by a dominant narrative that has come to define the state in recent times – one of incessant strife and unyielding hostility. Expecting to witness chaos and turmoil, I was prepared to encounter a state mired in political squabbles and clashes, as sensationalized by the headlines. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find a vastly different reality. Instead of the anticipated disorder, I was met…

Niger’s Journey of Redemption Under Governor Bago By Paul Dickson

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As the esteemed Warren Bennis so eloquently articulated, “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality,” a sentiment that finds profound resonance in the transformative narrative of Niger State, a region that once shone brightly as a paragon of progress and development, only to succumb to the ravages of neglect and decay over the course of three decades. Nevertheless, with the ascendance of Governor Umar Bago’s administration, the state has embarked upon a truly remarkable journey of redemption, one characterized by a visionary leadership that has steadfastly committed to…

Deputy Speaker Kalu seeks student exchange programme with Lincoln University to boost education, skills in Nigeria

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has urged the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom (UK) to initiate a student exchange programme with their counterparts in Nigeria to boost education and skills in the country.   Kalu made the call when he received the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University, Mr Simon Parkes and his team in his office on a courtesy visit. Led by Dr. Wisdom John Okoye of Eminent Transglobal Services Ltd, the delegation was in the national assembly to seek…

Senate asks FG to convert abandoned Shell Airstrip In Oloibiri to Airforce Base

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Senate on Thursday has urged the Ministry of Aviation and the Nigerian Airforce to take over and convert the deserted and uncultivated wasted land of the abandoned Shell Airstrip at Oloibiri Oil well, to a modern Airforce base in Bayelsa State .   The Nigeria Senate also asked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company ( NNPCL) , Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria ( SPDC), other oil companies and the Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC), to contribute to the proposed Airforce base project .   Senate’s resolutions were sequel to…

Creative Economy Ministry clears air on Solar power provision in 2024 Budget

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The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy has clarified that it has not breached its budget regarding solar power provision.   The ministry’s media office in a statement on Thursday expressed regrets over “inaccuracies and misrepresentations” regarding its 2024 budget.   The statement said;”In the interest of transparency and clarity, we are providing accurate information to dispel any misconceptions.”   “The ministry’s budget allocation for Research and Development (Budget Code: 23050101) amounts to “N3,709,755,673, encompassing various developmental programs and projects within our ministry’s mandate.   “The total appropriation…

Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Lord Mayors Katung, Situ

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Mrs Abigail Marshall Katung as she take over as the Lord Mayor of Leeds, UK.   She equally felicitated with Mayor of Southwark, Mayor Michael Situ, who successfully completed his tenure and handed over to Lord Mayor Cllr Naima Ali.   In a congratulatory letter, Dabiri-Erewa said the remarkable achievement of Katung is not only a testament to her dedication, leadership, and hardwork but also a source of immense pride for the Nigerians in diaspora.   “Your appointment as…

14TH OEWGA : NHRC seeks enhanced access to Housing and Shelter for Older persons

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has again reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protect and promote the rights of older persons, with a particular focus on accessibility, infrastructure, and habitat, including transport and housing.   This statement was made by the Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu at the 14th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWGA) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.   Representatives from all countries, alongside about 35 National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and 70 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from around…

Nigerian Military denies allegation of aidiing and profiting form Terrorism

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The Defence Headquarters has denied a weighty allegation labelled against the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) by the Governor of Katsina State,Gov. Dikko Radda.   The Governor granted an interview on Channels television programme ‘Politics Today’ on 5 April 2024 alleged that the Military is aiding and profiting from terrorism activities in Katsina State.   The Defence Headquarters Abuja in a release signed by Major General Edward Buba,Director Defence Media Operations said;,”The AFN is hereby making it unequivocally clear that, it is subservient to all elected government representatives and therefore…