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AYEDE OGBESE KINGMAKERS PICK TOP TOUGH LITIGATION ATTORNEY AS MONARCH

12May

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AYEDE OGBESE KINGMAKERS PICK TOP TOUGH LITIGATION ATTORNEY AS MONARCH

By Alaba Taoreed Abdulrasaq Frontline lawyer, Prince Raphael Ajibola Oluyede was on Wednesday elected as the new Alayede of Ayede Ogbese, the gateway kingdom to the capital of Ondo state to the north-east . The Afobajes, the kingmakers, High chief Femi Fajembimo and the Odopetu, High chief Oladimeji Abitogun voted unanimously after they said they had been given “widespreed and overwhelming democratic mandate by a majority of chiefs, princes, princesses and common people of the kingdom”, in a process that had local council and state government officials as observers. The Alayede royal throne which became vacate in march 2020 following the demise of Oba Isaac Ayodele Oluyede V, was contested by eight princes, the race tightened to a two-way competition between prince Aj...

Job Creation: Minister Expresses FG’s Support for 1,221 Tech-startups

11May

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Job Creation: Minister Expresses FG’s Support for 1,221 Tech-startups

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said federal government has supported the growth and sustainable development of 1,221 technology start-ups, physically domiciled in the Ministry’s Technology Incubation Centres. Dr. Onu, revealed the laudable feat, when he received the report of the Technical Committee on Job Creation in Nigeria; “FMST CONTRIBUTION.” The Technology start-ups he said include firms involved in food processing, auto-spare part production, agricultural machinery, software development, pharmaceuticals and various feats of engineering. According to the Minister the research and innovation efforts of the Ministry have been beneficial to the establishment of many Micro, Small, Medium and Large Scale enterprises (MSMLE’s) in the country. He...

Eidul-Fitr: FG Declares Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th As Public Holidays

10May

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Eidul-Fitr: FG Declares Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th As Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th May, 2021 as Public Holidays to mark this year's Eidul-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government today in Abuja, congratulated the Muslim faithful on this occasion and called on all Nigerians, at home and abroad to use the period of this year's Eidul-Fitr celebration to pray for peace, stability and economic transformation in the land. Aregbesola who believes that development cannot thrive in a rancorous atmosphere, urged all Nigerians to be law-abiding and embrace the spirit of love, self-discipline, kindness and tolerance, as taught by the Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him). He also called on all security agencies in the ...

Insecurity: Aregbesola Tasks, Decorates New CG of NCS

10May

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Insecurity: Aregbesola Tasks, Decorates New CG of NCS

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday, tasked the new Comptroller of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Mr. Haliru Nababa, on the unusual insecurity the country is currently grappling with. He made the disclosure in Abuja, while decorating the new CG whom he said emerged from a rigorous meritocratic selection process devoid of interference from any quarters. The Minister said Nababa was recommended by the board to President Muhammadu Buhari who promptly nominated him for conferment by the Senate. He said: "Having been screened by the Nigerian Senate and found worthy of this high responsibility, he was confirmed and he is receiving today the mantle of the job. "Nababa is a gallant officer and a patriot. He has diligently served the country thr...

Benue Indigene Accuses Ex-lawmaker of Planting Gun in His Car, Threatens to Exterminate Him

10May

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Benue Indigene Accuses Ex-lawmaker of Planting Gun in His Car, Threatens to Exterminate Him

An embattled Benue indigene has exposed how a former Federal House of Representatives Member, Mr. Emmanuel Udende, allegedly planted two AK-47 rifles in the trunk of his car and has since been victimizing him with threats to his life and that According to the source who spoke to the media on condition of anonymity, Hon. Udende who represented Ukum/Katsina Ala/Logo Federal Constituency in the eight National Assembly, had begged him to help him steal ballot boxes during the last Senatorial District elections in the state.The source who is from the same Local Government Area with the former legislator, added that after they met, Udende invited him in, where he made the offer to him and promised to give him protective cover while he disrupts the electoral process in his favour. &nbs...

Hadiza Bala Usman Current Issue on Remittances of the Surpluses of the Nigerian Ports Authority Remittances to the Consolidated Federal Revenue Account

10May

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Hadiza Bala Usman Current Issue on Remittances of the Surpluses of the Nigerian Ports Authority Remittances to the Consolidated Federal Revenue Account

By J.D.EPHRAIM. I like the statement in a Facebook account of what has happened to MS Hadiza Bala Usman on the management of her REMITTANCES of the operating surpluses to the Consolidated Federal Revenue Account. That post Saud that Hadiza will be judged by the RECORDS. Yes, " BY THE RECORDS" So, let us not be too emotional, either positively, or negatively, about what has happened to Hadiza and her management of the Ports Authority. I am a Lawyer and I am not guided , or controlled by emotions, but by the law and the facts as revealed. Therefore, my compatriots, I refer you to the query directed to her by the Chief of Staff to the Presidency as a result of the memo to the President by her supervising Minister, Rotimi Amaechi of the Ministry of Transportation. Look at the query s...

Sports Ministry Disburses N1.31bn to 4,680 Beneficiaries

9May

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Sports

Sports Ministry Disburses N1.31bn to 4,680 Beneficiaries

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development’s Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) has disbursed loans to at least 4,680 beneficiaries amounting to N1.31billion out of the first tranche of N12.5 billion. According to the Director of Media and Publicity in the Ministry, Mr. Mohammed Manga, in a statement said the latest report from NYIF partner, NIRSAL Micro Finance Bank (NMFB) showed that the beneficiaries who received the loans as at the end of April 2021 are spread across the country and critical sectors of the economy. The beneficiaries, he added have commended the Ministry for surmounting the initial challenges to make the disbursements possible. Furthermore, the Ministry wishes to assure applicants that more disbursements will be achieved in the coming weeks to ensure that the o...

Cleric urges Christians to know the genuine Christ

9May

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Cleric urges Christians to know the genuine Christ

Rev. Istifanus Koce, of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Action Area 2 in Kuje, has urged Christians in Nigeria to know the genuine Christ in them for divine fulfilment with God. The cleric gave the advice at a Sunday sermon entitled “Knowing the Christ in You” in Kuje called on Christians to emulate the godly characteristics of Jesus Christ while on earth for eternal life. According to him, knowing the wrong Christ would give Christians a fake hope and the Glory of God would be lost for eternity. He said the genuine Christ allowed himself to be persecuted, mocked, humiliated and crucified on the cross so that the scriptures could be fulfilled to save mankind. While admonishing Christians to know the genuine Christ in them for the hope of Glory, he particularly enjoined t...

THE REALITY OF CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM : A PLEA FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

8May

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THE REALITY OF CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM : A PLEA FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

By Chief J.D.EPHRAIM. I have read, in the Press ,people of certain religions, gleefully announcing the conversion of some Nigerians from one faith to the other. They believe they are bringing people to God. But most often such efforts are either, based on mischief, or ignorance. If it is based on IGNORANCE, then it is forgivable through education . But if it is mischief, then such people are candidates for eternal damnation. But God is merciful, if only such people repent. I can speak for the Christian faith because I understand it more than I understand the islamic faith. Our message as Christians, is that of preaching salvation. Where will the soul be when you die and you reach eternity? I have been enriched by my little knowledge of the glorious Qur'an. In it Muslims have been admon...

Abuja All-stars holds Veterans Turnament Draw

8May

By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

Sports

Abuja All-stars holds Veterans Turnament Draw

The Abuja All-Stars has held its maiden edition of the veterans clubs tournament draws scheduled to kick-off on May 22, 2021 at the at the FIFA Goal Project Package B, MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Mr Desmond Ikwuje, the Chairman Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the tournament during the draw said that eight Veteran clubs are participating in the tournament. Ikwuje said the ultimate objective was to promote unity among veteran clubs in FCT, national associations and for the development of sports in the country. The Chairman said the FIFA Goal Project offers tailored-made programs designed to suit the individual country’s needs implemented by FIFA experts in close cooperation with the national associations. However, he, maintained that the tournament will also offer ...

Imperative of Science/ICT for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development

8May

By Felix ShammahNo Comments

News

Imperative of Science/ICT for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development

By Isaac Oluyi "We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.” – Carl Sagan It seems my destiny and science and technology are inextricably linked, but for one reason or the other I have always run away from it. The more I run away from it; the more it catches up with me. First, I started out as a science student in secondary school, but my aversion for Physics as a subject pushed me away from it despite sitting for sciences in my West African Senior Secondary School Examination (WASSCE). So, I transited from sciences to the humanities. My second encounter with sciences was as a sophomore in the University. We had been asked to take a course in the Department of Computer Science. We foun...

8May

By Seun AdamsNo Comments

Telcos Growth: NCC, US Firm Move to Balance Competition with Disruptive Technologies

For sustained growth in Nigeria’s telecommunications space, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that in cognizance of the global trajectory in disruptive technology, it is keen on balancing healthy competition among players to ensure sustainable telecoms industry growth and development in Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, made the disclosure during a presentation to the Commission by a delegation from SpaceX, an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportations services company, in Abuja on Thursday, May 6, 2021. SpaceX is in the process of launching a low-earth orbiting (LOE) constellation of satellites to provide low latency, high bandwidths Internet to all corners of the globe and has identified Nigeria as a critical...

FG Orders NPA MD, Ms. Usman to Step Aside for Investigation

7May

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FG Orders NPA MD, Ms. Usman to Step Aside for Investigation

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday has ordered the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman to step aside in the meantime. Federal government is not unconnected with alleged shoddy and lack of corporate governance in the agency. The decision and approval followed the recommendation of the Ministry of Transportation superintended by Mr. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi for the setting up of an Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the management of NPA. The Special Assistant to the President, (Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu, in a statement made available to the Media late yesterday night (Thursday), said the President has also approved that Mr. Mohammed Koko will act in that position. The panel is to be headed by the Director, Maritime ...

RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye, Loses Son

6May

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RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye, Loses Son

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has lost his son Pastor Dare Adeboye to death.The young dynamic Youth Pastor, Dare Adeboye popularly known as Pastor D was said to have died in his sleep on Wednesday night in Eket, Akwa Ibom State where he was based.According to sources, he ministered on Tuesday evening. Upon his return home, he retired to his room ostensibly to rest requesting not to be disturbed.However, the wife became apprehensive when he had still not come out of his room the following morning which was contrary to his usual pattern which prompted the wife to raise an alarm.A source said he was not sick nor did he complain of anything prior to his sudden death and the cause of his death is not yet disclosed. He was until hi...

6May

By Felix ShammahNo Comments

Opinions

The symbolism of CAMP NEYA

By Sufuyan Ojeifo Last week, a friend sent to me, via WhatsApp, a video on YouTube entitled: “CAMP NEYA: The home of Dr Orji Uzor Kalu,” showing his expansive and palatial residence in his Igbere village in Abia state. My friend must have decided to share the video with me knowing that I enjoy some friendship with the former governor of Abia state (1999 -2007) and current Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate (where he represents the good people of Abia North Senatorial zone). I was not too eager to watch the video simply because I had a rare privilege of visiting the place in 2004 with the former governor while he was in the leadership saddle. I was traveling with him to Abriba en-route Igbere to the country home of Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (retd), who was celebrating his retirement from...

“Yar’adua Was a Peacemaker, Nation Builder, Democrat” – Jonathan

5May

By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

News, Politics

“Yar’adua Was a Peacemaker, Nation Builder, Democrat” – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has again honored the memory of his former principal and predecessor in office, late President Musa Yar’adua on the eleventh anniversary of his demise.In his tribute earlier today, Jonathan stated “Today I celebrate my boss, friend, colleague and brother, President Umar Musa Yar’adua who departed this world 11 years ago.Reflecting, he said they both shared a common vision of a peaceful, united and just nation adding that the late President kept faith with the vision until his last breath.Continuing, he said though he is now out of sight “his legacies lives with us and his memory we will continue to cherish.“We will always remember him as a Peacemaker, Nation builder and democrat whose timeline was defined by virtues of service, peace, truth and love T...

Dikko Appointed Pioneer Coordinator of Small Arms Control Agency

5May

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News

Dikko Appointed Pioneer Coordinator of Small Arms Control Agency

Retired Major General A.M Dikko has been appointed as the pioneer coordinator of the National Agency for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSALW).The establishment of the Centre which replaces the defunct Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons was approved by President Buhari on Monday, according to a Presidency statement.The Centre will operate from the office of the National Security Adviser and is part of government’s rejig of the security architecture in order to tackle emerging threats and limit to the barest minimum, the flow of small arms and light weapons.Dikko has held various important military positions including Military Adviser UN office for West Africa as well as Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE. (more…)

5May

By Dayo OmoogunNo Comments

News, Politics

“Yar’adua Was a Peacemaker, Nation Builder, Democrat” – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has again honored the memory of his former principal and predecessor in office, late President Musa Yar’adua on the eleventh anniversary of his demise.In his tribute earlier today, Jonathan stated “Today I celebrate my boss, friend, colleague and brother, President Umar Musa Yar’adua who departed this world 11 years ago.Reflecting, he said they both shared a common vision of a peaceful, united and just nation adding that the late President kept faith with the vision until his last breath.Continuing, he said though he is now out of sight “his legacies lives with us and his memory we will continue to cherish.“We will always remember him as a Peacemaker, Nation builder and democrat whose timeline was defined by virtues of service, peace, truth and love. ...

EFCC Nabs Impostor for Cloning its E-mail

5May

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News

EFCC Nabs Impostor for Cloning its E-mail

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have said it has arrested one Udochukwu Ugochukwu Simeon for allegedly creating fraudulent clones of the Commission e-mail address, and using same to defraud unsuspecting victims. Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, Spokesperson for EFCC, said the 26-year-old suspect created an outlook email account of the Commission, “efccnigeria.org.ng@outlook.com” and a webmail, info@efcc-nigeria.org.ng which he uses to impersonate the EFCC. He said investigation by the Cybercrimes Unit at the Commission’s headquarters, Abuja indicates that the suspect also uses the two fake e-mail accounts to send messages to his victims, while posing as an officer of the Commission trying to help his victims recover their stolen monies. Before hi...

FG Shifts NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to June 30 as Enrollment Hits 54million

4May

By Dwelleth MorountodunNo Comments

News, Top Stories

FG Shifts NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to June 30 as Enrollment Hits 54million

The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to the 30th of June. The extension was as a result of the virtual meeting chaired by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Ibrahim Pantami, and attended by the Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Dambatta and the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Azeez. The postponement of the deadline was also based on the request by stakeholders for an extension till 30th of June in order to make it easier for all citizens and legal residents to register. ...