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Meet Salmat Abdulwaheed,Suleja Born Young ICT Trainer

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Young lady operating behind the scenes in coordinating the 2018 CITAD’s DIGITAL SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN NORTHERN NIGERIA (Abuja).   A techie and quintessential ICT trainer in her own right, Salmat, first born in a family of five, is an inspiration and role model to young women (and young men of course) in ICT and development, not only in Northern Nigeria, but the entire country.   A Masters degree holder in Mass Communications from Bayero University Kano (BUK), Salmat also holds a Diploma in Television Journalism from from…

Meet Dr (Mrs) Helen Ndidiamaka Godswill, A Presidential Hopeful

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Dr Helen is a woman who has been affecting lives and nations in so many ways; in social justice, Christian ministries and outreaches, Business, Enrichment and Empowerment of men and women. Now being unveiled to the world in the political arena of Nigeria. Helen represents the new generation of leaders emerging in Nigeria to change the reputation of Nigeria.   A lawyer called to the Nigerian bar in 1992. Worked in Lagos, Nigeria and New York, United States of America. Ordained a minister in Redeemed Christian Church of God in…

When Our Specified Time (Of Death) Arrives, We Cannot Delay It For A Single Hour Nor Can We Bring It Forward! A Tribute To Mallam Adamu Ciroma (1934 – 2018) By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The Name Of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful All praise is due to Allah. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His Servant and Messenger. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raaji’uun!!! Dear Brothers and Sisters! Mallam Adamu Ciroma is an elder statesman, a popular politician from northern Nigeria. Born on the 20th of November 1934 at Potiskum, Yobe State Nigeria, Ciroma is a fortunate Nigerian indeed. He is sincere and very religious. He has held many…

IGP Appoints Bala Ciroma as New CP for Plateau

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The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim idris, on Tuesday appointed Mr. Bala Ciroma as the new Commissioner of Police for the Plateau State Police Command. Bala Ciroma, an experienced Criminal Investigator was appointed to restore peace to Plateau state. While announcing the appointment, Terna Tyopev, the Plateau State police spokesperson, said that the new Commissioner of Police, who takes over from Undie Adie, is to assume work immediately to restore peace and order to the state after the recent killings. “Today 26th June, 2018, a new Commissioner of Police CP…

HR Manager Narrates How He Was ‘Robbed’ By SARS Officials Who Threatened To Drink His Blood

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Kamil Mahmud, a Human Resources Manager, has narrated how he was arrested and “robbed” by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) despite committing no offence. He also said the officials repeatedly threatened to shoot him, one even saying he was ready to drink his blood. Speaking with Punch , the 26-year-old Edo indigene said he had driven behind his brother’s car to the Ikeja area of Lagos for an interview on a radio station on Thursday. They were returning on Friday when three policemen allegedly accosted them at the…

President Buhari Orders Immediate Gazzette of Honours to Abiola, Fawehinmi, Kingibe

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Following his declaration yesterday that henceforth, June 12 be observed as Democracy Day in Nigeria and that some heroes of democracy be given national honours, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami to take immediate steps to publish the Presidential Order in the Federal Gazette as follows: Chief MKO Abiola – Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (Posthumous) Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger Chief Gani Fawehinmi -Grand Commander of the Order of…

Buhari approves retirement of CBN Deputy Governor, Adelabu

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CBN building President Muhammadu Buhari has formally accepted the disengagement of the Deputy Governor in charge of Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, with effect from July 15, 2018. In a letter dated May 24, 2018 and signed by him, Buhari thanked Adelabu for his services to the country and wished him the best in his future ambitions. “While appreciating your services in the Central Bank of Nigeria since 9th, April 2014, I wish you the very best in your future ambitions and continued commitment to public service in our country…

Osun 2018: THE MAN, ALHAJI MOSHOOD OLALEKAN ADEOTI, Governorship Aspirant, State of Osun

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Meet Alhaji Moshood Olalekan Adeoti (The SSG, state of Osun). Brief History of Alhaji Mashood Olalekan Osuolale Adeoti.   PERSONAL DETAILS NAME: Alhaji Moshood Olalekan Osuolale ADEOTI Date of Birth: 27th February 1953 Place of Birth: Iwo, Osun State, Osun West Senatorial Constituency Marital Status: Married with Children   EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS : • DC School Laito Iwo (1959-1964) •Aipate Baptist Day School Iwo (1963-1964) •LA Commercial Modern School Iwo where he obtained Modern Three Leaving Cert. in 1969. •Baptist High School,Iwo (1970-1974). •University of Benin (1980-1984) where he…

Ogunwuyi Felicitates with Soun at 92, Describes Him Architect Of Modern Ogbomoso

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Lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North, South and Oriire Federal Constituency Honourable Segun Ogunwuyi, and has described the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba (Dr.) Jimoh Oladunni Ajagungbade III, as the architect of modern Ogbomoso with the level of development he has brought to the ancient town.   The lawmaker said the king has taken the lead among his peers in the area of new developments as manifested in the spate of developments the town has recorded in the past years of his reign.   Ogunwuyi ‎contented that no monarch has matched Soun’s achievements…

Kano Billionaire,Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu Dies at 90

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A multi-billionaire, Kano businessman and Islamic scholar, Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu is dead.According to reliable sources who spoke to the News Digest, Sheikh Isiyaku passed away after a brief illness in the United Kingdom. He was aged 90 years before his death. A business Associate who confirmed the news to the News Digest said he will be buried according to Islamic rites as soon as his body arrives Nigeria. Sheikh Isyaku founded a major family operated holding company with a history of investment in manufacturing, insurance, banking and real estate. In…