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28Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Alia: Laying foundation for bountiful harvest in Benue

By Bridget Ikyado When on May 29, 2023 Reverend Fr Hyacinth Alia took the oath of office as the Executive Governor of Benue State, he vowed to run a robust administration that would massively transform the state , ensure equity and development. He also vowed to provide well secured environment for people to pursue their means of livelihood and attract investments for employment in all sectors. On this note, the Governor came into office with a clear 7-Point Agenda anchored on the Security of Lives and Property; Agriculture and Rural Development; Commerce and Industry; Human Capital and Social Development; . Infrastructure and Environment; Information and Communications Technology (ICT); and Political and Economic Governance. “You were waiting for Hope. Renewed Hope. And I want...

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28Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ondo: Woman Kills 65-Year-Old Hubby With Pestle Over Minor Disagreement

An Ondo state mother of three, Mrs Tayelolu Solomon, has reportedly killed her 65-year-old husband, Felix Solomon, with a pestle in Ondo State. According to the state-owned newspaper, the incident occurred at GRA in Ondo town at the weekend. It was gathered that the couple had been having a lingering crisis and the woman had threatened to kill him. According to the son of the deceased, Ibukun Solomon who witnessed the incident, his mother killed his father in his sleep after a minor argument. “My mother killed my father with a pestle in my presence and took to her heels. She used the pestle to hit his head when he was asleep,” he narrated. "Earlier on the fateful day, a minor argument had ensued between them that resulted in a fight. After the fight, my father went to lie o...

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28Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NBM of Africa donates educational materials to FCT School

By Gami Tadanyigbe NBM of Africa Abuja Zone, an NGO has donated Educational relieve materials such as Books, reading Desk and cash donation to Junior Secondary School, Passo in Gwagwalada Area Council, FCT, for Educational Development of the community. The representative of the Abuja zone in Gwagwalada, Mr Alex Nonso, said the donation was a way to give back to the society in an attempt to cushion the present economic situation of the grassroot people. Mr Chukwudi Godian the Group's president of Abuja zone represented by Mr. Jamil Maina the Sub zonal Coordinator said education is the bedrock of any society, saying that it is their way of giving back and supporting the pupils to become better leaders tomorrow. According to him, the group has an unwavering passion to improve th...

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27Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Umahi Warns Expatriate Road Contractors Against ‘Cheating, Taking Nigeria For Granted’

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has warned indigenous and expatriate contractors constructing road projects across the country against substandard works. The minister warned in Abuja at a meeting with contractors handling federal roads, saying sub-standard work was no longer acceptable. Mr Umahi said most of the roads currently being constructed in the country could not last seven years after construction. He frowned at how contractors “took Nigerians for granted” by constantly increasing the project’s cost and “cheating” the country through contract variation and using asphalt materials, which are subject to the international price of crude oil. “Our expatriate contractors, this cannot happen in any of your countries; it cannot,” the minister said. “You feel you are doing ...

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26Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGO Advocates For More Support For Older Persons

The President of Coalition Of Societies For The Rights Of Older Persons In Nigeria, COSROPIN, Dr Eze Ajoku has said that older persons need more from the government for them to live a meaningful life at that stage of life. Ajoku said this at a hang out programme, organised for the elderly person, by COSROPIN, at Ibadan House, Oke - Aremo, Ibadan. He stated further that they presented a bill on older persons during the 9th assembly, which received speedy passage but was not assented by the president then. "We are hoping that when we re-present that bill, it will receive a speedy passage once again by the Senates, and this president will not hesitate in signing it. "We have continued to dialogue with the government to find ways of helping older persons, we are pushing for health...

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26Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu urges NDLEA to crush illicit drug syndicates

President Bola Tinubu has implored the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies in Africa to renew the fight against substance abuse. Tinubu made the call while declaring open the 31st Meeting of the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa (HONLAF) in Abuja. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the president also enjoined the continent's anti-drug agencies to fight against illicit drug trafficking in their respective countries. He warned vehemently that the African continent would remain in chains till it breaks free from the shackles of the criminal enterprises of drug barons and syndicates of illicit drugs. "If we don’t dismantle the criminal enterprises that threaten our future and build a brighter tomorrow for all Africans, we will remain i...

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26Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EID-EL-MAULUD:TINUBU URGES MUSLIMS TO IMBIBE THE VIRTUES OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and beyond on this year's Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. This was according to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, theSpecial Adviser to the PresidentMedia and Publicity on TuesdaySeptember 26. The President, in the statement, said beyond celebrating the day marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet, the period should be used for deep introspection and fervent prayers. "Adherents should make deliberate efforts to adhere to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. There are great lessons of devotion, perseverance, tolerance, humility and selflessness that we can all learn from the life of the Prophet," the President said. President Tinubu urged religious leaders to u...

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25Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ondo Assembly Serves Deputy Gov. Aiyedatiwa Letter Of Allegation

The Ondo State House of Assembly has served Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, a letter of allegation signaling his impeachment process. Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, while briefing journalists on Monday in Akure, said Mr Aiyedatiwa was served today through a substituted service. The house, on Wednesday, during a plenary session, directed the clerk to write the deputy governor on alleged gross misconduct. According to Mr Oladiji, since Wednesday, Sept. 20, the house has been trying to see how to serve Mr Aiyedatiwa the notice but was unable to achieve it until it went through the court. “We got an affidavit from the court through substituted service, so he has been served through his office. It was received by his secretary,” he said.NAN

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25Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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African Ministers Seek Improved Water, Sanitation

The African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) have called on African countries to strengthen systems that would improve access to sanitation services for the people sustainably. AMCOW’s executive secretary, Rashid Mbaziira, made the call in an interview with journalists in Abuja. He said the council would continue to promote implementing and utilising the African Sanitation Policy Guidelines (ASPG) in member countries. Mbaziira said the ASPG was formulated using standards from global best practices, saying its adoption would ensure safely managed sanitation services for the populace. He said Nigeria had been a major partner in AMCOW’s activities, saying more efforts were needed to close the huge sanitation gaps in the country. Mr Mbaziira noted the crucial importance of havin...

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25Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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President Tinubu taking Nigeria to its rightful place – Information Minister

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu is gradually taking Nigeria to its rightful place in the comity of great nations in the world. This is contained in a statement, signed by the Minister, and made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. According to Idris, “having hit the ground running in May at home, with a series of bold and unprecedented reform decisions, Tinubu in September went ahead to make a grand entry onto the global stage. “In what has been his busiest month on the global stage since he assumed office, Tinubu traveled to India for the G20 Summit on the special invitation of India’s Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi. “President Tinubu made a stopover ...

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25Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Fire Guts Part Of Supreme Court justice Chamber

Fire has gutted some parts of the chamber of one of the justices of the supreme court. The cause of the fire outbreak had yet to be ascertained at the time of filing the report. Firefighters had put out the fire. Festus Akande, director press and information of the Supreme Court of Nigeria confirmed the fire. “The fire has since been put out. There was no casualty,” he said.NAN

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24Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSE tasks engineers on mentorship, national devt, confers fellowship on 142

By Perpetua Onuegbu The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has tasked its members on the need to mentor younger engineers with a view to contributing to national development . Mr Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, President of the society, gave the charge on Saturday in Abuja, while conferring Fellowship Status on 142 ‘Distinguished Engineers”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Gidari-Wudil was joined at the conferment ceremony by the Chairman, Board of Fellows/College of Fellows, Mrs Ebele Okeke. While admonishing the new fellows on their status, he said they have automatically assumed the responsibility of being role models and mentors to younger engineers.According to him, they will also be expected to increase their participation in NSE activities and in making valuable con...

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24Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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SERAP Asks Tinubu To Probe Missing $15Billion In Oil Revenue, N200Billion Meant For Refinery Repairs

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate allegations that over $15 billion in oil revenue and N200 billion budgeted to repair refineries are unaccounted for. The organisation asked the President to “set up a presidential panel of enquiry to promptly probe the grim allegations that over US$15 billion of oil revenues, and N200 billion budgeted to repair the refineries are missing and unaccounted for between 2020 and 2021, as documented by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI).” SERAP urged him to “name and shame anyone suspected to be responsible for the missing and unaccounted for public funds and to ensure their effective prosecution as well as the full recovery of any proceeds of crime.” ...

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23Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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WAEC Plans Examination With CBT Mode

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says plans to introduce the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in the administration of its examinations are at an advanced stage. The Head of National Office (HNO), Patrick Areghan, gave the hint in an interview with newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. Mr Areghan was speaking against the backdrop of notable achievements and advancements of the council under his watch as he prepared to bow out of office on Oct. 1. He would be bowing out after completing his three-year tenure. Mr Areghan said that introducing the CBT mode of administering some of the council’s examinations had been part of his vision for the body in the near future. “We have already started something in terms of the CBT examination. We have gone far with our planning, and w...

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23Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Sanwo-Olu Appoints Agoro As 22nd HoS

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu be of Lagos State has approved the appointment of Olabode Agoro as the 22nd Head of Civil Service. The outgoing HoS, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said in a circular that the appointment would take effect from Sept. 30. Mr Muri-Okunola said that it was expedient to note that the new HoS joined the Lagos State Public Service on July 1, 2003, and had since served the state meritoriously before his elevation to the status of a permanent secretary on Aug. 3, 2015. He said that until his appointment, Mr Agoro was the permanent secretary, lands bureau. Mr Muri-Okunola called all the state’s civil servants to support and cooperate with the new Head of Service, to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessors. ”To this end, all public servants are hereby enjoin...

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23Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EDO-APC Diaspora Council wooing investors to Edo, says DG

By Bridget Ikyado The EDO-APC Diaspora Council, says it has commenced discussions with potential investors in the United States to invest in Edo. The council said this in a statement by its Secretary General, Abdulrazak Abubakar, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. Abubakar said that the council, led by its Director-General, Dr Legend Asuelime, and Amb. Dion Osagie, Organizing Secretary, have been soliciting for Foreign Direct Investment to Nigeria. “The group joined other progressives to engage investors on the need to look towards Edo and invest in agriculture, education and Information Technology,” he added. Abubakar explained that the council participated in the Business, Trade and Investment Summit, being held on the sidelin...

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23Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Shettima assures Nigerians of fraternal bond between Executive, Legislature

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians of continued fraternal bond between the Executive and the Legislative arms of government. Shettima gave the assurance on Friday when he declared open a two-day retreat for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly (NASS) in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom. According to Shettima, President Bola Tinubu remains committed to safeguarding Nigeria's democracy. Shettima also assured the leadership of the National Assembly of Tinubu's avowed commitment to entrench democratic ideals and values through collaborative partnership with all arms of government. He noted the unrivalled democratic credentials of President Tinubu, which included legislative experience. He said this would continue to rub off on his governance style, especially as...

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23Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Information Minister lauds AAAN, seeks cooperation for Renewed Hope Agenda

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Friday lauded the Association of Advertising Agencies in Nigeria (AAAN) for its 50-year achievements.Idris gave the commendation at the 50th Anniversary and Annual General. Meeting/Conference of AAAN in Abuja.The conference which had the theme, “The African Initiative to the World” and Anniversary sub-theme, “50 Years Young, Ready for More” was supported by many relevant stakeholders. The minister, who was represented by Mr Sunday Baba, Director, Public Communication in the ministry, also sought for the association’s cooperation in keying into the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “This conference is a testament of the AAAN’s remarkable journey and invaluable contri...

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22Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Tinubu Approaches Court To Prevent Atiku From Having Access To His Chicago State University Academic Records

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has filed a motion seeking to stop Chicago State University (CSU) from releasing his academic records to Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It would be recalled that Atiku Abubakar had approached the US court seeking to compel the institution to grant his request on the grounds that the documents would strengthen his suit challenging Tinubu’s electoral victory. Jeffrey Gilbert, US magistrate judge, granted the request and ordered CSU to release Tinubu’s records within 48 hours. However, in an application before a federal judge, Tinubu is seeking to be joined in the suit because it is his personal information that is being sought. “Mr Tinubu should be allowed to join or intervene because he has a direct ...

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21Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Mohbad’s Autopsy Completed-Police

The Police have said the autopsy of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has been completed. The Police made this known on its X (Twitter) page on Thursday night. Recall that Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, had earlier announced that Mohbad’s body was exhumed for autopsy. “The Police wish to inform the public that the autopsy procedure for Mr Mohbad has been successfully completed,” the Police wrote. “Furthermore, the information will be provided as soon as the results are available,” it added. Mohbad’s death, last Tuesday, raised concerns, as an accusing finger was pointed at the Marlian Record Label’s owner, Afeez Fashola, professionally known as Naira Marley. Also, there have been allegations and counter-allegations from rel...

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