Month: August 2024

AGN Abuja unveils Masterclass for Members, Aspiring actors …… Says 2-week program begins October 7

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abuja Chapter, has unveiled a 2-Week Masterclass designed to teach, empower Nigerians who intend to take movie making as a profession,the training according to AGN will also serve as platform to re-train movie Practitioners on technical and entrepreneurship skills embedded in movie industry. Mercy Salma Aminu ,Mayor, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abuja Chapter disclosed this to journalists while unveiling the Masterclass at a press conference held in Abuja on Friday 30th August,2024,she described the intensive training as a transformative opportunity for every aspiring actor in…

UNICITI Int’l Education Hub,Swansea University launch Top-up program for African Nurses …… Students to enjoy 70% discount on Tuition fees

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The UNICITI International Education Hub in Mauritius and Swansea University in Wales, UK today launched a One Year Top-up program designed for Nurses across Africa Continent.   The launched program titled “A Pathway to Excellence”was unveiled at a press conference held in Abuja by the Ambassador for Health and Education for UNICITI International Education Hub in Mauritius and Swansea University in Wales,Amb.Peace Onuiri.   Amb.Onuiri said the one-year top-up program is designed for nurses who already hold a diploma or BSc in nursing. In her words “This program, delivered by…

Manarakis translates Potholes in my dream to Nupe Language as; “Gushegizhi mini ena min bo.”

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By Ababakar Muhammad     “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”   For sure, Prof. (hon) Adamu Idris Manarakis your dedication to translating BM Dzukogi’s “Potholes in my dream” into Nupe is truly commendable. Since embarking on this project in 2021 as you mentioned in your narration, although I thought it to be since 2020, your commitment and perseverance have been nothing short of remarkable. The completion of this translation after such a long and steadfast effort not only highlights your passion for preserving and…

Senate frowns at false claims against Senate Leader,mulls stiffer action

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria Senate has expressed grave concerns on diverse vicious attempts to pitch the public against the Senate, its leadership and that National Assembly at large.   The latest of such attempts was a petition supposedly addressed to Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN) against the Leader of the Senate, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, CON.   The petition, signed by Convener, Public Procurement Transparency Group, David Udoh, accused Senate Leader,Senator Opeyemi Bamidele of intimidating and pressurising Chief Executive Officer, Rural Electrification Agency…

NiDCOM Boss celebrates Navy Captain Kelechi on his promotion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Kelechi Ndukwe on his new promotion as a Navy Captain of the US Navy. In a press statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa described the promotion as well deserved going by his doggedness, resilience and dedication to duty in the US Navy.   She applauded Kelechi for being the first Nigerian to take over as the commanding officer of USS Halsey (DDG-97) missile destroyer.   The NiDCOM Boss said that this…

Include Religious Content,Instruction in Schools’ Curricula – UI Don tells policy makers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Professor Lateef O. Abbas has called on policy makers to include religious content/instruction in schools curricula to ensure moral education.   He also recommended that merit be reinstated/restored in appointments rather than my brother/sister in faith, saying that the lack of merit has made corruption difficult to eradicate.   Professor Abbas made these recommendations while delivering the 557th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ibadan on behalf of the Faculty of Arts.   The lecture was entitled “Religious Intolerance: Bane of Nigerian Nationhood.”…

New NAPTIP DG,Binta Lami Adamu Bello assumes office, promises stringent enforcement,implementation of counter-trafficking laws

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The new Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Lami Adamu Bello, has promised effective coordination and full enforcement of all National instruments and counter-trafficking policies to minimize the incidences of human trafficking in the Country in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   She stated this in Abuja while addressing the Management and Officers of the Agency on her assumption of duty as the Director General of the Agency.   It would be recalled that President…

Friday Sermon: Stop Playing The Blame Game, Let’s Unite To Face Our Challenges And Repent! 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, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation, wondering whose fault it is and why things went wrong? The blame game is a common human tendency, but is it really worth playing? Let’s explore why it’s crucial to avoid this destructive game and how it can transform our…

FG gives Traders One-month moratorium to reduce prices of foodstuff, other commodity

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The Nigerian government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has given traders and market stakeholders a one-month moratorium to reduce prices to fair levels.   The announcement was made by the newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello, during a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on exploitative pricing held in Abuja on Thursday.   Bello noted that the Commission was taking the step to address the growing concerns over the affordability of basic commodities, which had continued to strain the finances of many Nigerian households.…

Onigbinde commends Ogbomoso South Local Govt Chairman on construction of Kajola modern market

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The development of modern market infrastructure in Ogbomoso South Local Government has been described as a landmark development that will facilitate growth of trade and commerce in the community. According to Mr. Benjamin Onigbinde who is the Convener of Ogbomoso Economic and Investment Summit and a member of 25years Development Plans’ Commerce and Industry Committee, the multiple effect of the new Kajola Modern Market will significantly promote employment, and improve security. He stressed that standard market environment is pivot to increase trading activity including hygiene food preservation, trader’s and finance…