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Gov Sani Bello sets up 11-Man Governing Board for state water, sewage corporation

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The Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sank Bello in pursuance of a sustainable, efficient and regular provision of water and sewage services across the state,has inaugurated an 11-man governing Board for Niger State Water and Sewage Corporation. Inaugurating the committee at the Government House, Minna, Governor Sani Bello said considerable achievement had been recorded in the water sector based on the steps taken by the present administration. The Governor maintained that though the State government has replaced obsolete equipment in most of the waterworks across state worth about N2b the sector…

International Youth Day: We are poised to build sustainable future for youths – Oyetola …unveils plans to institutionalise Osun Youth Policy Document

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The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday said his administration was poised to fortify the youths for productive engagement, redefine their lives and build a better future for them. He said the government under his watch would do all humanly possible to provide the framework for all stakeholders to engage, empower, and equip the youths of the state to realise their potential and take advantage of the opportunities available to make positive contributions to the wellbeing of their respective communities in the State. He disclosed the…

Gov Sani Bello inaugurates State Economic Advisory committee, seeks to consolidate on Socio-Economic successes.

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has inaugurated the Niger State Economic Advisory Committee (EACOM) with the mandate to appraise State Government approaches and strategies as well as profer recommendations on how best to improve the revenue profile of the State and reduce reliance on Federal allocation. The inauguration, presided over by the Governor took place at the Government House Minna the State capital. The 30-man Committee which will be headed by Dr Suleiman Ndanusa is expected to work with the Permanent Secretary, Economic Affairs, Permanent Secretary ESACON, Director ECD…

Dabiri-Erewa mourns Dapo Williams,says A selfless, dedicated, patriotic Nigerian leader is gone

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Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has described the death of Dr Dapo Williams, a UK-based Nigerian, as an irreparable loss to his family, Nigeria and the UK communities. Dabiri-Erewa stated this in a condolence message issued in Abuja following the death of Dr Dapo Williams in London . She added that Dr Williams, was a quintessential gentleman, a worthy patriot , and highly respected leader in the UK Nigerian Diaspora community as well as in Nigeria . The NIDCOM boss said the late Williams was a worthy…

Oyetola greets former Osun Speaker, Salam @ 55

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State of Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has congratulated a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly and current Executive Director, Marketing and Business Development at the Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat), Hon.Najeem Salam on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Oyetola in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, said he joined family, friends, associates and well-wishers to celebrate the Ejigbo-born politician, who turned 55 today, 8 August, 2020. He described Salam as a worthy son of Osun, progressive politician and loyal party man, who is…

Gov Sani Bello sympathizes with Gov AbdulRazaq over father’s death

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Chairman, North Central Governors’ Forum, Governor Abubakar Sani of Niger State State has commiserated with the Government and people of Kwara State over the death of Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Folorunsho Abdul-Razaq, SAN, (OFR), father to the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Governor Sani Bello described the death as a loss not only to Kwara State, but to the entire Northern Region as the deceased was the first lawyer in the Region. The Governor while sympathizing with his Kwara State counterpart urged him to take solace in Almighty Allah as “He…

Lawan tasks Buhari on timely presentation of 2021 budget

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday urged the President Muhammadu Buhari led Executive arm of Government to work on the estimates for the 2021 budget to ensure its timely presentation to the National Assembly by the end of September this year. Lawan stated this in his remarks after referring President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2021 – 2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper request to the Senate Committees on Finance; and National Planning for further legislative work. The Senate President while charging both Committees to engage the Ministry…

The Politics Of Ajimobi’s Death | By Reuben Abati

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Except something else occurs that grabs the headlines and dominates Nigerian social media, the big news of the past week would probably be the death of Senator Abiola Ajimobi and the political drama that it has generated. Senator Ajimobi served as a Senator between 2003 -2007. He was Governor of Oyo State between 2011 – 2015, 2015- 2019. He achieved the distinction of being the first Governor in that state to be elected for a second term in office. He broke the jinx. His tenure as Governor was quite controversial…

Covid-19: Between the Kogi State Government and Barr Realwan Okpanachi, Who is Lying? By Onoja Baba Johnson

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At about 11: 32 AM yesterday being the 27th day of June 2019, an Abuja based lawyer named Realwan Okpanachi alarmed via his facebook handle that he, his wife and their three (3) years old daughter were tested positive for the ravaging deadly Coronavirus code named as Covid-19 and were undergoing treatment at Idu Isolation Center, Idu Railway Station, Abuja. In his statement, he said, “I started having symptoms such as fever, headache and lost of taste and smell from Ogugu, Olamaboro L.G.A, Kogi State. The death of my father…

Movement Against Rape and Sexual Violence Initiative set to host virtual summit on Rape ,GBV in Nigeria

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The Movement Against Rape and Sexual Violence (MARS-V) Initiative is set to host a digital summit on Saturday the 27th of June 2020, to address these issues; and educate the general public on the roles individuals and organizations can play in curbing this vile act and creating a safer environment for Nigerians. “It is no news that there has been a huge increase in the number of rape cases and gender-based violence over the past few years; and if we want to see great change and improvement, we need to…