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Traditional rulers and concerned community leaders have commended the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta for his role in boosting security and supporting other initiatives aimed at developing Danbatta Local Government Area, Kano State and its environs, as well as his efforts toward national development. The traditional rulers and the community leaders spoke at an event organised by Danbatta (Community) Charity Foundation (DCF) in conjunction with Zauren Tuntuba, a non-for-profit organisation; Danbatta Academic Forum (DAF); Danbatta Reporters and Duniya Ba Hutu, in Danbatta community, Kano at the weekend. The event was the graduation ceremony of 10 female students from Muslim Community College...

The Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has opened an International Expert Meeting on Mangrove Restoration in the Niger Delta region with pledge to improve the lives of the Ogoni communities and environs devastated by oil pollution. At the opening session of the meeting in Abuja, the Minister acknowledged that the stakeholders’ session is a turning point for mangrove ecosystems in Ogoniland. According to him, using the knowledge and experience of the experts assembled here today, together, order cheap ativan online eu government and stakeholders will be able to restore the mangroves and improve the lives of the Ogoni communities who are affected every day by the negative impact of the devastating pollution. Convened by the Federal Ministry of Environment, the m...

Reacting to a leaked draft proposal by the Federal Ministry of Trade and Industry to transfer the supervision of Free Trade Zones from the Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) to the Oil and Gas Free Trade Zones (OGFZA) leading investors in the Zones have threatened to commence divestment from the zones if the planned transfer is sustained.This is contained in a statement signed on behalf of the investors by the Director of Snake island Integrated Free Zone, Yusufu Abdullahi, which was made available to the media on Saturday.The investors claimed that the former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s company-INTELS- owns major shares in OGFZA and alleged that the proposed reform is "a ploy to destroy multi-million naira private investment in the free zones"."The Governing Board of ...

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has mandated all its affiliate churches to observe a 3-day session of national mourning, soberness and fervent prayers beginning from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 May, 2021.The directive was contained in an internal memo dated 11th May,2021, signed by its National general secretary Daramola Bade Joseph to all the body’s national leaders, bloc leaders, zonal leaders, state secretaries and State Chairmen.“This is to inform you that the CAN President, in view of the continuous killings, banditry and host of other problems in Nigeria has considered it imperative and absolutely necessary that our country needed prayers for God's mercy and intervention in our land. “Consequently, all local churches are expected to gather in the evening of each day set asi...

Dr Doyin Okupe, a presidential candidate endorsed by the Noble Youths Mass Support Association (NYMSA) for 2023 general elections in the country at the weekend gave a Sallah package to the NYMSA executives. The package undisclosed by the groups National Coordinator, Hon. Godwin Omonya, said the donation was part of the Presidential candidates gesture to encourage the NYMSA. Okupe charged Nigerians to use the Sallah period for sober reflection on the state of the nation. While congratulating the Muslim Ummah for successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, he urged them to remember that moderation was important in everything. “Ramadan is a month of sacrifice, abstinence and above all, love and care for humanity. I encourage you all to be ...

 The Board, Management and entire staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed grief and commiserate with the Chairman, Board of Commissioners of NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande over the passage of his daughter, Miss Feranmi Fasunle. Miss Fasunle, aged 19, was a promising 200-Level student of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, who dreamt of reading Law as a second degree. She died in the early hours of Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, following spirited efforts to save her.  The Commission, therefore, expresses the heartfelt condolences of its Board, Management and entire staff over the sad development. NCC said: "While we, at the Commission, identify with the entire family at this grievi...

By Frank Momoh A United Kingdom (UK) based Nigerian Investment Consultant and Human Rights activist, Dr Samson Omale has felicitated with Muslim Ummah as they celebrate Eid Mubarak.For his patriotic zeal especially in defence of freedom of speech, he was recently conferred with defender of the media by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Abuja. In a statement signed by Mr. Okelewu Ojima his personal Aide, Dr Omale prayed Almighty Allah to answer all their prayers and supplications, even as he urged them to remained steadfast in prayer for Nigeria to overcome her security challenges.  According to the erudite investment 'guru', every nation has its peculiar challenges which can only be overcomed with persistence, perseverance, prayers and support of all citizens."This Eid M...