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22Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Comrade Abdulsalam Sani Praises Hon. Fatuhu Mohammed’s Revolutionary Efforts in Strengthening Nigeria’s National Seed System

By NAN The Executive Director of Karlos Community Development and Empowerment Initiative, Comrade Sani Abdulsalam, has commended Hon. Fatuhu Mohammed, the Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), for his exemplary leadership in transforming Nigeria’s national seed system and advancing agricultural development. Comrade Abdulsalam noted that under Hon. Mohammed’s stewardship, the Council has made remarkable progress in improving the efficiency of seed certification and quality control processes—resulting in greater availability and accessibility of high-quality seeds for Nigerian farmers. He also applauded the Executive Secretary’s commitment to fostering collaboration among key stakeholders in the seed value chain, as well as his efforts to strengthen ...

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22Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nuhu Ribadu Is Our Leader in the North Today – Comrade Abdulsalam Questions the Silence

Why Are We Silent? By NAN Comrade Sani Abdulsalam, Executive Director of Karlos Community Development and Empowerment Initiative (KCDEI), has urged Nigerians to openly recognize and commend the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, along with all security agencies, for their relentless efforts in safeguarding the nation. “Ribadu is our leader today because he is confronting and addressing our biggest challenge—insecurity,” Comrade Abdulsalam stated. He questioned the lack of public acknowledgment for the progress being made:“Why are we not saying ‘well done’ to the NSA, the DSS, the Nigerian Army, and all security operatives who sacrifice their lives and sleep so that we may live in peace?” According to him, under the leadership of Nuhu Ribadu as NSA, Nigeria ...

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22Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Oyo APC Chieftain, Alao Faults Makinde’s Claim Of Economic Progress Amidst Rising Debt, Highlights Education, Healthcare Shortfalls

A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State and former gubernatorial aspirant, Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao), has dismissed as "grossly exaggerated" the claims of economic progress and increased investment by the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde. Alao in a statement by his Media Office while citing citing ongoing gaps in education, health and basic infrastructure as evidence of underperformance across key sectors, stated that the recent assertions by the state Commissioner for Trade, Investment, Industry, and Cooperatives, Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi —who attributed a surge in investments and economic expansion to Makinde’s “business-friendly policies”—do not reflect the realities on the ground in Oyo State. According to him, these claims lac...

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22Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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1st San Turakin Ngaski, Ambassador Ojo Patrick, Champions Proper Mining Procedures

In a profound demonstration of traditional leadership aligned with a developmental vision, Chief Ambassador Ojo Patrick Idowu JP, the 1st San Turakin Ngaski, has commenced a royal inspection tour of mining sites across the Ngaski region. Acting under the noble mandate of the Emirate, he declared a resolute stance against illegal mining—calling for regulation, lawful investment, and sustainable exploration. With a tone both diplomatic and commanding, the San Turakin emphasized that Ngaski’s natural wealth must be harnessed legally and in partnership with credible stakeholders. “Ngaski welcomes investment—but only within the bounds of tradition, legality, and community development,” he stated. The tour, announced through the Office of the 1st San Turakin Ngaski, is not ceremonial, but...

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21Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGF President Commends Young Nigerian Golfers on Historic Outing at World School Golf Championship

By Victor Okoye The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has praised the remarkable performance of young Nigerian golfers during the country's historic debut at the inaugural ISF World School Golf Championship held in Rabat, Morocco. The weeklong championship, which ran from July 14 to 21, brought together young golfers from around the world, blending high-level competition with rich cultural experiences. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria participated in the tournament with two promising players—Master Oluwashetemi Oyero of Ikeja Golf Club and Master Oluwamayomile Adesan Orungbeja of Ikoyi Club 1938—both competing in the Under-15 boys’ category. The team was led by the Technical Director of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Olaji...

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21Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Eur Ing Chinedu Ogwus Proffers Solutions for Africa’s Energy Transition at Kigali Summit

By Genesis ogiri KIGALI, Rwanda – July 4, 2025 – At the just-concluded Kigali Energy Transition Summit, a bold and actionable roadmap for solving Africa’s long-standing energy crisis was unveiled by Ambassador Eur Ing Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, President of the Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization (OYEDCO). Delivering a keynote presentation under the theme, “Maximizing Energy Transition in Africa’s Oil and Gas Region: A Leadership Framework for Governance, Investment, and Sustainable Development,” Dr. Ogwus introduced a seven-pillar solution tailored to Africa’s unique energy needs. His proposal emphasized decentralized renewable energy access, transmission and grid modernization, innovative financing models, policy alignment, and robust human capital development. ...

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21Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Senate Warns Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Not To Resume Sitting On Tuesday

The Senate has warned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against returning to the Red Chamber until she fulfills the court’s conditions for her potential recall. Yemi Adaramodu, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, stated this in a statement on Sunday. Mr Adaramodu said the clarification became necessary following circulating claims by the suspended senator that she intends to resume her seat at the Senate on Tuesday. He said the suspended senator based her resolve to resume on a misinterpretation of a recent judgment delivered by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division. Mr Adaramodu said the Senate had, through his office, issued two public statements following the judgment and the subsequent release of the certified true copy of t...

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21Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Nigerian Court Registrar Caught Forging Bailiff’s Signature, Impersonating Commissioner For Oaths

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has approved the demotion of a court registrar, Adamu Salisu, for forgery and falsification of affidavits of service. The commission announced this in a statement. It stated that the decision was part of the resolutions reached at the JSC’s 84th meeting, held on Friday. After deliberations, the commission demoted Mr Salisu from Grade Level 13 to Grade Level 12 and removed him from his position as registrar in charge of High Court No. 13, according to the statement. “He was also issued a strong warning to desist from any further unethical conduct or influencing others to commit similar acts, failing which stricter sanctions, including criminal prosecution, will be taken against him,” the commission said. The action was taken in line wi...

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Insecurity: Edo Community Lauds Establishment Of Police Base

The Iviukhua Community in Agenebode area of Edo State has commended the Nigeria Police Force for the approval to establish a police tactical formation in the community to confront insecurity. This is contained in an appreciation letter to the Edo State Police Command, signed by the President General of Iviukhua Community, Kennedy Izuagbe, to journalists on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Izuagbe said the new base would help to tackle the menace of kidnapping and other attacks on people of the community. He recalled that inhabitants of Iviukhua and neighbouring villages had been subjected to attacks particularly on their farms, some kidnapped and some injured by criminals thereby causing fear and apprehension among the populace. According to him, the security situation signalled a threat t...

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21Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Foremost capital surpasses N60bn in assets within 6 months

Foremost Capital Limited, one of the SEC-licensed asset management companies, has recorded a major feat with its Assets Under Management (AUM) surpassing N60 billion within six months of operations. The company’s Managing Director, Mr Emmanuel Akehomen, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Akehomen said that the company was offering a diverse range of conventional and Shariah-compliant investment products, including portfolio management, fund management, liquidity optimization, and financial advisory services. According to him, the innovation-driven investment company is now currently redefining wealth creation for clients across Nigeria and beyond. “The performance is coming at a time when many investors are pulling out their funds from other entities. “The vision ...

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Isese Light Kiddies Nursery And Primary School To Hold End-Of-Year Party

The management of Isese Light Kiddies Nursery and Primary School in Omi-Adio, Ibadan, has announced plans to host its end-of-year party on July 29, 2025. According to a press release from the Proprietor of the first Isese school in Ibadan, Araba Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, the event will be held on the school premises in Omi-Adio, located in the Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Chairman of the Day for this special occasion is Araba Adewale Oso, the Araba of Iwaro Oka, Akoko. Activities for the day include the presentation of awards and gifts to outstanding students. The celebration will also feature a variety of Yoruba cultural activities, such as traditional drumming and dance performances. Pupils will participate in poetry recitations in Yoruba, storytelling ses...

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21Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Coalition of Youth Groups Across Five States Holds Enlightenment Program in Niger State, Calls for Support of N-HYPPADEC Appointment

By NAN The Coalition of Youth Groups from Plateau, Niger, Kebbi, Kogi, and Kwara States held an enlightenment program in Niger State at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi Conference Hall. The event drew the participation of key stakeholders and youth leaders from across the region. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Coalition, Comrade Abdul, emphasized the need to rise above tribal sentiments in matters of national appointments. He addressed concerns raised by some individuals regarding the recent appointment of Mrs. Tomi Somefun as the new Managing Director of the Nigeria Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), urging attendees to prioritize merit, competence, and national unity. “The letter ‘N’ in N-HYPPADEC stands for Nigeria, and that alon...

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21Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Executive Director of Karlos Community Development Urges Nigerians to Support President Tinubu’s Vision

By NAN The Executive Director of Karlos Community Development and Empowerment Initiative, Comrade Sani Abdulsalam, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, commending the President for his bold and strategic efforts to reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth and national stability. Comrade Abdulsalam highlighted several key initiatives of the Tinubu administration, including: Economic Reforms:The administration has introduced impactful policies aimed at attracting foreign investment, revitalizing local industries, and stabilizing the economy. Notable among these are efforts to unify the exchange rate and streamline the business environment to encourage investment and entrepreneurship. Security Enhancement:President Tinubu’s government ...

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21Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Land Fraud Showdown: Maxwell Okpara & the Yesufu Clan Slam EFCC as Public Sympathy Shifts Toward Dr Mrs Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac

A seismic shift is unfolding in Nigeria’s land fraud saga: civil society agitator Maxwell Chibuike Okpara, 79-year-old Colleen Mero Yesufu, and the Yesufu family have launched a smear crusade that is unraveling under the weight of facts. Once presented as defenders of justice, they are now under fire for manipulating public institutions, deploying emotion in place of evidence, and undermining the legal process for personal gain. Legal experts and concerned Nigerians are questioning whether Okpara was hired by the Yesufu family specifically to conduct unethical public campaigns on their behalf. Despite holding no legal brief in either the criminal or civil proceedings, Okpara has positioned himself as a spokesperson for the family. He has given press conferences calling for enforcement ...

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20Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Karlos Community Development Executive Director Congratulates Dr. Abubakar Adamu on Appointment as ARCN Executive Secretary

By NAN The Executive Director of Karlos Community Development and Empowerment Initiative, Comrade Abdulsalam Sani Dabban, has congratulated Dr. Abubakar Adamu on his recent appointment as the Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN). Comrade Dabban described the appointment as a strategic and timely development that will greatly enhance agricultural research and innovation in Nigeria. He also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing “one of the finest minds capable of driving an agricultural research revolution in the country.” He made these remarks during the empowerment ceremony of 100 women and youths with start-up packs in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State. Part of the organization’s ongoing commitme...

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20Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CAC says AI portal handles 11,000 daily transactions

By Lucy Ogalue The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) says its Artificial Intelligence (AI) business registration portal now processes over 11,000 transactions daily, despite some ongoing challenges. In a statement on Sunday, CAC management said it was working to address identity verification and payment difficulties affecting smooth portal operations. Launched on June 30, the AI system issues registration certificates within 30 minutes, once a director’s National Identification Number (NIN) is confirmed. The new workflow allows users to test multiple business names without paying upfront, reducing start-up costs and eliminating repeated name search fees. According to the commission, about 8,000 name reservations were processed in one day—work that previously took nearly tw...

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20Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Lily College of Nursing Sciences matriculates 136 students

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Lily College of Nursing Sciences, says it has  matriculated no fewer than 136 pioneering students in General Nursing and Basic Midwifery of the institution. The Provost of the school, Mr Felix Udogwu ,in a statement on Saturday in Abuja , charged the students to embrace their calling with responsibility and purpose. “The Matriculation formally welcomed 136 pioneer students; 100 in General Nursing and 36 in Basic Midwifery into the college. “This showcased the institution’s strong start in providing quality nursing education grounded in excellence, ethics, and service. “You are the first fruits of a vision not just to educate, but to transform lives. “Your journey here is a declaration of readiness to serve humanity with compassion, disci...

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18Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NACAT, HPBLEF campaign against drug abuse, human trafficking in FCT

The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) in partnership with Handle Pro Bono Links and Empowerment Foundation (HPBLEF) on Thursday, initiated campaign against drug abuse and human trafficking in FCT communities. The groups led by their officials mobilised a grassroots sensitisation campaign to address the menace across key communities in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Paul Utebor, a Developmental Researcher with NACAT, explained that the initiative was organised to mark the International Day of Criminal Justice. According to him, it was aimed at educating residents, especially traditional leaders, youths, and women, on the dangers of these societal vices and to encourage community-based solutions. Utebor, who described the sit...

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18Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Minister lauds engineers’ contributions to infrastructure devpt.

By Angela Atabo The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has inaugurated the remodelled phase two office of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), commending the contributions of engineers to infrastructure development. Goronyo gave the commendation while inaugurating the reception area of the National Engineering Centre (NEC) Headquarters front office on Thursday in Abuja. The minister praised the NSE’s professionalism and expertise in shaping the nation’s engineering landscape. He said that the NSE’s efforts aligned with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasising the importance of excellence in infrastructure development. He commended the NSE’s leadership, led by its President, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, for the vision and commitment to advancing the engineeri...

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17Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Buhari’s tenure defined by steadfast commitment to integrity-ABU alummiIntegrity

By Vivian Emoni The BASICO Alumni Association, Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria says Former President Mohammadu Buhari’s tenure was defined by a steadfast commitment to discipline, honesty and integrity. The Chairman of the association, Dr Suleyman Ndanusa, said this in his condolence message to the late President’s family in Abuja on Tuesday. Ndanusa said that Buhari’s unwavering dedication to the values of honesty and integrity left indelible marks of transformative legacies across the nation. He also said that the late former President championed a style of governance that inspired trust and instilled hope. “For that, we will forever be grateful. May the profound and positive impact of his leadership remain etched in the sands of time, serving as a guiding light for ...

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