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NCC’s Boss bags Multiple Awards at International Women’s Day Event

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For Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the 2022 International Women’s Day became a day for acknowledging his role in women empowerment in the country, as numerous beneficiaries of his efforts decorated him with awards of recognition.   The event was a public lecture organized by the Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF), an umbrella body of over 200 women’s rights groups, in conjunction with the Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Studies of Bayero University, to mark the 2022…

WAR AGAINST CORRUPTION: EFCC seeks Corps Members’ support for more enlightenment

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Abdulrashed Bawa has appealed to Corps Members to intensify their public sensitisation on the dangers of corruption, stressed that the activities of fraudsters gives the country a negative image. Bawa stated this today during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Youth Service Corps in Abuja. The Anti-Corruption czar who added that part of the mandate of the commission was to investigate and prosecute corrupt practices, commended the NYSC/EFCC Anti-Corruption CDS groups on their sensitization activities towards…

Senate mourns Olubadan’s demise, observes one minute silence

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The Senate on Wednesday mourned the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji, the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, who passed away on 2nd January, 2022. The chamber, accordingly, observed a minute silence in his honour, following a point of order raised by Senator Teslim Folarin (Oyo Central). Coming under the new Order 42 (Personal Explanation) of the Senate Standing Rules, Folarin drew the attention of the Senate to the demise of the deceased, who died at the age of 93. He stated that the late Oba Adetunji was born in Ibadan…

OYO 2023: Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu canvasses for Makinde’s Re-Election, assures Akwa Ibom Indigenes of more Dividend of Democracy

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Them indigene of Akwa Ibom in Oyo State have declared their supports for the second term ambition of Governor Seyi Makinde, SOUTHWEST-FRONTIER reports. The Akwa Ibom Indigenes made the pledge at the 2021 Akwa Ibom Day. The occasion which was attended by religious leaders, traditional rulers among others across the State, held at the Recreation club field in Ibadan. While addressing the Akwa Ibom Indigenes at the occasion, Hon Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu commended the efforts of the people for their progressive support and reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde on the…

NYSC DG warns prospective corps members against fake covid-19 documents

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Prospective Corps Members for the 2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Orientation Course have been warned against coming to camp with fake COVID-19 document for registration. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim gave this warning Tuesday 23rd,2021 during a live webinar jointly hosted by the National Youth Service Corps and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control in preparation for the 2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Orientation Course. He said anyone caught with fake COVID-19 document in camp would be handed over to the law enforcement agents for prosecution. He added that adequate…

2020 RECRUITMENT OF POLICE CONSTABLES : Medical Screening holds from Nov 23

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The Nigeria Police Force has invited all candidates who were successful in the recently concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) in the ongoing 2020 recruitment exercise, for the next stage of the recruitment process which is the Medical Screening Exercise. The medical screening exercise is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, 23rd November, 2021 to Monday, 6th December, 2021, 0800HRS – 1500HRS daily, at designated Police Clinics/Hospitals in the seventeen (17) Police Zonal Commands across the country. Consequently, candidates who participated in the recruitment screening CBT are to check their application status on…

Oyo Govt honours Outstanding Corps Members with Cash prize, certificate

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The Oyo State Ministry of Youths and Sports has presented Certificates and gifts to two National Youth Service Corps members, for distinguishing themselves during their service year.   Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Seun Fakorede stated this on Friday in his office,he added that the Oyo State Government was determined to make the welfare of serving corp members paramount.   He said the corps members, Yaya Omolara and Ugwu Sarah (Batch B, Year 2020), exhibited good traits of leadership, during their service year.   Fakorede advised the awardees to be…

NCC holds 2021 Board, Management Retreat … Brainstorms on emerging challenges, opportunities

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As telecoms sector emerged as a leading contributor to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and as the nation prepare to launch the Fifth Generation (5G) network in 2022, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has convened the 2021 Board and Management retreat. The Retreat, took place at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with the theme, “Expect More, Deliver Result”, is organized as part of NCC’s strategic initiative for strengthening regulatory excellence and operational efficiency to sustain the growth of the sector and its contribution to the nation’s economy.   The Retreat is…

Court Sacks Emir Of Kontagora

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An High Court sitting in Minna, Niger State has sacked Alhaji Mohammed Barau Kontagora as the 7th Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora Emirate. The State Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, were the defendants in the motion. The first defendant, Mohammed Barau Kontagora was restrained by Justice Abdullahi Mikailu from parading himself as the 7th Emir “pending the hearing and determination of the plaintiff/applicants’ Motion on notice dated and filed on 11/10/2021.” “An order of interim injunction is hereby made and issued retraining all the defendants/respondents, their…

NYSC DG pays thank you visit to GOC 82 Division

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The Nigerian Army has expressed readiness to continue to prioritize the security and welfare of Corps Members. The General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General TA Lagbaja gave this assurance today, when the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim paid him a courtesy visit at the Division’s Headquarters in Enugu. He said the Army had mapped out strategies towards ensuring that residents of the state, including Corps Members on election duties in Anambra State, enjoyed peace and security before, during and after the exercise. The GOC said…