Month: July 2024

Kenyan President scraps budget for first lady’s office, dissolves 40 agencies

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The ongoing protest in Kenya could be said to be having a serious effect on the administration of President William Ruto as he has taken decisive measures to cut down the cost of governance in the country.   As part of the efforts to calm the angry protesting youths in the country, Ruto on Friday, took a holistic measure, abolishing the budget for the offices of Kenya’s first and second ladies.   He announced this in a live broadcast on Friday.   Ruto also dissolved 47 agencies, suspending non-essential travels…

NLC condemns another hike in electricity

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The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has condemned another hike in electricity tariff instead of a reversal as promised by the Federal Government.   Joe Ajaero, NLC President said this on Thursday in Abuja in a statement titled, “Stop killing the people and the economy,”.   According to Mr Ajaero, the hike in tariff by DISCOs from N206.80 to N209.5 with effect from July 1, 2024 for the so-called band ‘A’ customers represents the height of impunity and arrogance.   “This will certainly put more companies out of business as well…

FCT SECURITY: Police, Military arrest suspects, dislodges bandits’ camps

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the continued effort and stride against criminality in the Federal Capital Territory, the operatives of the FCT police command from the anti-kidnapping unit, in synergy with troops of the Nigerian Army Guards brigade, conducted clearance operations in some identified bandits camps in Kaduna and Niger states, respectively, all bordering FCT. The security operatives, in a streak of well-coordinated operations between June 30 and July 4, 2024, stormed some identified bandits camps in Gidan Dogo and Jere forests, Kaduna State, and Niger State, all bordering FCT, and apprehended six (6)…

Reps committee vows to trace N1.5b allegedly diverted by Women Affairs Ministry officials

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives committee on Women Affairs and Social Development is probing N1.5billion meant for the payment of contractors but allegedly diverted by principal officers of ministry of women affairs and social development. The Director of Finance of ministry, Mr. Aloy Ifeakandu during an interactive session with the committee on Thursday said he only complied with official directives from his superiors, saying the records are available. The session followed petition by contractors of the ministry to the House of Representatives over none payment of contracts executed running into billions…

Friday Sermon: Our Envy (Hassada) Towards Each Other Destroys Us! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah alone, and so we praise Him, ask Him to assist us, and beg Him to forgive us. We seek refuge with Him from the evils of our own selves and from the evil results of our bad deeds. Whomever Allah guides cannot be led astray by anyone; whomever Allah leaves astray cannot be guided by anyone. I testify openly that no one deserves any worship whatsoever except Allah, who is alone in…

National Workshop on current trends in public sector ‘ll enhance integrity – House Committee Chairman on PAC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, Hon Bamidele Salam has said National Workshop on Current Trends in Public Sector, Accounting and Auditing would go a long way in enhancing integrity in financial matters.   Professionals, and experts in public financial management systems attended the National Workshop on Current Trends in Public Sector Accounting and Auditing in Lagos.   The PAC chairman in his speech highlighted the significance of the event in enhancing the integrity and efficiency of Nigeria’s public financial management systems.   Also in his opening…

Samoa Agreement signed in the Interest of Nigeria – FG

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has said Samoa Agreement on 28 June 2024, at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium was in the interest of Nigeria. The partnership agreement is between the EU and its Member States, on one hand, and the members of the OACPS on the other. Minister of Information and National Orientation,Mohammed Idris in a release said negotiations on the agreement started in 2018, on the sidelines of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly. It was signed in Apia, Samoa…

DSP Barau backs Senator Kawu’s quest for establishment of Federal Medical Center in Rano

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has thrown his weight behind a bill sponsored by Senator Kawu Sumaila for the establishment of a Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Rano, the headquarters of Kano South Senatorial District.   Senator Barau spoke during the second reading of a bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act 2024, sponsored by Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele.   The bill, which was a harmonisation of many bills for the establishment of FMCs, was, however, stepped down for further consultations.  …

10th House working to realize LG autonomy, recognition for traditional institutions – Speaker Abbas

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said that the 10th Assembly under his leadership has taken steps aimed at actualising constitutionally recognized roles for traditional institutions and the autonomy for Local Governments in Nigeria.   The Speaker, who stated this at the day-two of the ongoing ‘Open Week’ celebration to mark the first anniversary of the 10th House, noted that it is in furtherance of the objectives that the House constituted two special Standing Committees to drive the process of actualizing constitutional autonomy for…

Hijrah 1446A.H: MMPN congratulates Muslims,seeks Holiday for Islamic New Year

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As Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts all over the world in ushering the new Islamic year, Hijrah 1446 A.H on Sunday July 7, 2024, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the Federal and state governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Calendar year, as a public holiday. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday and signed by Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, National President, MMPN. Balogun said such a declaration would be in line with the rule…