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Tinubu Signs N2trn Supplementary Budget Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2023 N2.17 trillion supplementary budget into law to address the urgent security and economic needs of the nation. Tinubu assented to the supplementary appropriation bill on Wednesday in his office at the State House. Top government officials such as George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation; Godswill Akpabio, senate president; Tajudeen Abbas, house of representatives speaker; Atiku Bagudu, minister of budget and economic planning; and Zacch Adedeji, chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), witnessed the signing. Others at the signing were Opeyemi Bamidele, senate leader; and Olamilakan Adeola, the chairman of the senate committee on finance. Tinubu commended the national assembly for its expeditious cons...

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8Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Group appeals to Tinubu to assent to Ogoni bill of rights demand

L-R: Mr Botti isaac, Convener, Social Action, Mr Akpobar Celestine,Team Leader, Peoples Advancement Centre and Rev. Probel Williams, Leader, Ogoni Peoples Assembly at the 28 years anniversary of the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others A group has called on President Bola Tinubu to assent to the Ogoni Bill of Rights as adopted by the people of the land. The group include People Advancement Centre(PAC), Ogoni People Assembly, Partners for Electoral Reform and Social Action. Mr Akpobar Celestine, PAC Team Leader made the appeal at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, to mark the 28 anniversary of the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni people. It would be recalled that Saro-Wiwa and eight ogoni environmental activists were execution by the military while s...

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8Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG to focus on alternate source of generation to improve power -Adelabu

The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu says the Federal Government (FG) plans to focus on alternate source of generation to improve to power supply. Adelabu speaking in Abuja on Wednesday while interacting with Power Correspondents said that the plan was to de-emphasis the national grid and focus on distributed power. According to him, power can be generated and get down to the consumers without passing through the national grid adding that the best way to do this is to look at alternate source of generation, ``We want to use small hydros, we have small dams that can generate between 500kilowatts down to five megawatts. `` So we want to focus on that to generate power to identified locations embedded in the distribution network without passing through the transmission networ...

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8Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CELEBRATING A SPIRITUAL COLOSSUS: PASTOR ADAMS EZEKIEL JIMOH MARKS 50th BIRTHDAY

By Marian and Genesis Celebrating a spiritual colossus: Pastor Adams Ezekiel jimoh marks 50th birthday As the dawn breaks on 5th November, 2023, a profound sense of anticipation fills the air, for this day marks the celebration of a man whose life has been dedicated to spreading light, hope, and unwavering faith. It is on this very day that we celebrate the 50th birthday of none other than Pastor Adams Ezekiel jimoh, a spiritual luminary and guiding beacon for countless souls around the world. A.M News & TV Sunday gathered that Living Faith Church, chika Branch and host of others rejoiced with the pastor at the Obasanjo Space Centre , Abuja. According to him serving God is the reason for my strength at 50th . " I feel strength, I enjoy the grace of God. Pastor Adams Eze...

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8Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Development Expert calls for re-election of of Gov. Hope Uzodinma

Barr. Tagbo Agbazue, International Governance and Development Expert, has called for the re-election of Gov. Hope Uzodinma, for critical and socio-economic development of Imo State and the emancipation of a marginalized South-East. The development expert who made the call in a press statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, described , Governor Hope Uzodinma as one of the most notable Igbo leaders of South-East decent within the national ruling party, the APC. Barr. Tagbo Agbazue, who is also one of Africa’s foremost internationally acclaimed governance and development experts, reiterates the importance of re-electing the incumbent Governor of Imo state during the forthcoming gubernatorial polls of 11 November 2023. According to Barr. AgbazueAlso, Governor Hope Uzodinma has a great ...

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8Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Civil Society Applauds Gov. Hope Uzodinma on Women Empowerment, Upholding the Rights of the Girl-child

Our Beloved Girl Child Global Foundation, has commended the novel efforts of the incumbent Governor of Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodinma, for Women Empowerment and Upholding the Rights of the Girl-child for the development of the country. Hon. Dr (Mrs) Lilian Agbazue, President of Our Beloved Girl Child Global Foundation made the commendation during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, based on indicators drawn from the provisions of The Maputo Protocol on Women’s Rights. Dr. Lilian Agbazue commended Governor Hope Uzodinma for his policies, initiatives and tangible deliverables, during his first tenure, which have promoted women empowerment and the rights of the girl-child in Imo State. According to her, when you analyze the efforts of the Governor of Imo State in terms ...

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8Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Toto/Umaisha Road : Nasarawa Assembly urges contractor to redouble efforts, excites over quality of work

Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has urged the contractor handling rehabilitation and upgrading of 48.7KM Toto/Umaisha road to redouble its effort towards quick completion of the work. The House, also commended the contractor over good and quality work done so far. Mr Suleiman Azara, the Chairman, House Committee on Works stated this while inspecting the road on Tuesday in Toto LGA. Azara said that the inspection was not to witch hunt any contractor but to ensure that it delivered the job based on specifications. According to him, I am very happy seeing you working diligently but redouble your efforts. I will not take it likely if I come here again and see slow pace of work. " We are here to inspect the rehabilitation and upgrading of the 48.7KM Toto/Umaisha road in order t...

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8Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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EFCC Arraigns 11 OAU Students For Alleged Internet Fraud

Eleven students of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) were, on Monday 6 November 2023, arraigned at the Federal High Court, Osogbo, Osun State for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. The defendants were arraigned before Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They were arraigned on different count charges, ranging from one to six charges against them, EFCC said in a statement. The names of the defendants are Perekebena Olombeni Micah, Nnekwelugo Nnaemeka, Moyosore Favour Oluwasakin, Aghwaritoma Wisdom Obaro, Daniel Olashile Maiye. Others are Gbolahan Khalid Adesina, Yinka Temitope Jayeola, Olumuyiwa Emmanuel Adeleye, Abiola Emmanuel Oluwadare, Busari Abdulazeez Ayodeji and Okesipe Tobiloba Pau...

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7Nov By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Katsina: Bandits Kill Five, Kidnap Five Others 

The police command in Katsina has confirmed five people were shot dead and two others were wounded during an attack by bandits in Sayaya village of Matazu LGA. The command confirmed this in a statement by its spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, on Tuesday. “On November 6, 2023, at about 0055 hours, armed bandits in their numbers, wielding dangerous weapons such as AK-47 rifles and shooting sporadically, attacked Sayaya village, Matazu local government, Katsina state. Upon receipt of the report, immediately operatives were mobilised to the scene, where they engaged the bandits in a gun duel and succeeded in repelling the attack. However, five people were shot dead and two others were injured,” the police statement explained. It added that the bandits kidnapped five other people durin...

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7Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Akpabio Threatens To Punish Civil Servants, MDAs Not Complying With Senate Resolutions

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a stern warning to ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of government, cautioning them against non-compliance with Senate resolutions and laws. He also emphasised the importance of MDAs adhering to Senate resolutions. The workshop, organised in collaboration with Green Mount Consulting Ltd, discussed the imperatives of legislative compliance in deepening democracy and ensuring good governance. Mr Akpabio stated that non-compliance with Senate resolutions is unacceptable, as it undermines the foundation of Nigeria’s democracy. He urged MDAs to comply with Senate resolutions fully, emphasising the Senate’s dedication to fulfilling its mandate. Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate leader, echoed the significance of legislative compli...

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7Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Bayelsa Governorship poll: Why INEC restored APC to list

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has amended its list of candidates for the Saturday November 11 Bayelsa Governorship election, restoring the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the APC and its Governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva as well as his ruining mate, Joshua Maciver, were removed from the Commission's previous list issued on the 9th of June. The amendment, published on INEC website and signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, reads: "The Amendment No 2: Amended list of candidates for the 2023 Bayelsa State governorship election pursuant to Court orders." Oriaran-Anthony explained that the release of the new list, "Amendment No 2", was in obedience to the judgment of the Court of Appe...

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7Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Ensure accurate data to aid humanitarian planning, Minister tasks NPC

Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has tasked the National Population Commission (NPC) to come up with accurate population data to enable the ministry to plan for humanitarian interventions across Nigeria. Edu gave the task at a meeting with the leadership of the Commission led by its Chairman, Mr Nasir Kwarra, in Abuja. According to her, the data will help in planning and implementation of the ministry's mandate of lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty and humanitarian crises through the renewed hope agenda. "We have the Chairman and the entire team from the National Population Commission here in the Ministry, seeking collaboration with the Ministry. "Like we know, they are the mother of the data we have in Nigeria. "They house the...

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7Nov By BolarinwaNo Comments

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Students Protest: Parents Task AAUA VC, Allege Scam

Following Monday's massive protest in Akure, the Ondo State capital by aggrieved students of All States College of Education, Ero-Akure, some concerned parents have alleged scam over failure by Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, to enlist graduating students of the college for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. The graduating students of All States College, Ero-Akure, a degree-awarding affiliate of the AAUA, had taken to the streets on Monday, during which they barricaded the Ilesha-Akure-Benin highway, in protest against the non-inclusion of their names in the AAUA portal, for the mandatory NYSC programme. During the protest, the students held hostage the college's proprietor, Mr Peter Fasua, for over six hours before he was eventually rescued by a combined t...

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7Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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REA signs contract to empower 140 female on  STEM internship programme

The Rural Electrification Agency’s  (REA) had signed a contract with the Ceesolar, a renewable energy firm  for the implementation of the Female Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), Internship Programme. The contract  for the project which is a vital component of the Energising Education Programme, (EEP) II was signed on Monday in Abuja through the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) and funded by  the World Bank. Speaking during the signing, the  Managing Director of REA, Mr  Ahmad Salihijo said ''renewable energy is a rapidly growing sector, resulting to an increased demand for skilled professionals and  requires women representation. ''I encourage all the female STEM students who have been selected for this programme to make the most of this opportunity. ''Th...

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6Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Women affairs minister emerges “Street Journal’s Super Minister”

By Justina Auta Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, ther Minister of Women Affairs, has emerged the winner of the maiden edition of an online poll put together by an Ireland based newspaper, The Street Journal. Mr Osondu Joseph, Special Assistant on Media to the minister, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Joseph said the award was formally presented to the minister in her office by management of the media outfit led by the Publisher, Mogaji Arisekola, who described the award as deserving in view of the initiatives made by the minister to promote the interest of women and vulnerable children. “She tops in the keenly contested poll, which had four other Ministers contending for the ‘Super Minister’ of the month award. “She polled 190,848 votes (45.74%) to emerge the clea...

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6Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Police Rescue Ex-INEC Staff Abducted By Kidnappers

The police command in Cross River rescued a former staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shortly after her abduction at her residence in Calabar on Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, Irene Ugbo, who gave the confirmation, said the commissioner commended the gallantry of the officers involved in the operation. She stated that three suspects were arrested during the operation while two vehicles were recovered in the process. The command’s anti-cultism and kidnapping squad (ACKS), led by SP Chukwuma Ogini, had swung into action following a distress call on her abduction at Mathias Oje Avenue in Calabar Municipality. Ms Ugbo commended the bravery of Njangachang youths in the locality, who assisted in the apprehension of the suspects. The suspect...

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Guinea’s Ex-Military Leader Recaptured After Prison Escape

Former leader of Guinea’s military government, Moussa Dadis Camara, who escaped from the central prison in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, Saturday morning, has been recaptured, according to Guinean armed forces. Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, the chief of staff and General of the Armed Forces of the Guinean transitional government, who confirmed this in a statement, explained that Mr Camara is safe and sound and is now back in the central prison of Conakry. According to him, two other fugitives, Col. Moussa Tiegboro Camara and Col. Blaise Gomou, have also been recaptured and taken back to the prison. The armed forces said that all measures were being taken to find the last fugitive, Commander Claude Pivi. In a statement released by the ministry of justice, the attorney general at the...

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5Nov By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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ASUU: Students’ Loan Conditions Will Hamper Poor Youths’ Education

The Academic Staff Union of Universities says poor and indigent students will not benefit from the students’ loan recently introduced by the Federal Government because of the conditions attached. Chairman of the University of Jos chapter of ASUU, Dr Mwolwus Jurbe, who spoke on Saturday in Jos, maintained that the conditions attached to the loan were not for the children of the poor who were supposed to be the target beneficiaries. President Bola Tinubu in June signed the Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, also known as the Students Loan Act. The law ensures provision of interest-free education loans for Nigerians seeking tertiary education. Some of the conditions are that; students who wish to apply for the interest-free loan must first obtain admission into a public Nigeria...

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Fubara Thanks Tinubu For ‘Fatherly Intervention’ In Rivers Crisis

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his “fatherly intervention” in the political crisis that rocked the state recently. Mr Fubara’s gratitude was contained in a statement he signed and issued to journalists in Port Harcourt on Saturday. He said that the president’s mediation “opened a series of communication channels to facilitate the timely resolution of the festering political crisis”. He also thanked elder statesmen, who also waded into the matter to ensure that peace and stability returned to the state. Mr Fubara gave an account of what led to his visit to the Assembly complex on Monday to assess the level of damage and initiate immediate measures to protect lives and property within the complex. He said that...

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4Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Anti-graft: ICPC advocates living wages for workers

By Isaac Aregbesola Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has stressed the need for better living wages as an antidote to corrupt practices in the Civil Service. Owasanoye said this on Thursday in Abuja at a National Policy Dialogue on Living Wages and Corruption in Nigeria. The dialogue is organised by ICPC in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria and Michael Imodu National Institute for Labour Studies. The ICPC boss, who described 'poor living wage' as an enabler of corruption in Public Service, said one of the ways to address corruption in the sector was to enhance the living wage. According to him, there exists a direct relationship between poor living wages and corruption, wh...

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