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12May By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NHRC Urges Police to Set-up Contact Person at Commands over Rights Abuse

The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr. Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday has said it played host to the Chairperson Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Salamatu Husseini Suleiman, and other council members in his office at Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, over improving human rights practices across the country. The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement made available to the media, said the visit opened up productive discourse towards engendering human rights practices and ensuring better interface between the Police and the NHRC. This he said is in a bid to facilitate prompt responses to matters of human rights abuse while ensuring top-notch professionalism on the part of both ...

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10May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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World Lupus Day: Foundation tasks Nigerians on regular Lupus screening

Gift Lupus Foundation, a Non-governmental organisation, has called on Nigerians to go for regular Lupus screening for healthy living in the country. Mrs Sharon Gift, the President of the foundation made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, to commemorate World Lupus Day. She said regular screening exercise and early dictation would help to treat and reduce Lupus disease in an individual. According to her, Lupus is a disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs, Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems. She said Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other ailments and the most distinctive sign of lupus is a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly unfolding ...

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9May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2023: NYMSA endorse Ambassador Osakwe as its Presidential candidate

Noble Youths Mass Support Association (NYMSA), a social, political and youth group, has endorsed Amb. Felix Johnson Osakwe, as its presidential candidate for 2023 general elections under Action Alliance (AA) The group National Coordinator, Hon. Godwin Onmonya, told Newsmen in Abuja that the group had hope in Felix to take country to a greater hight. According to Onmonya, the group endorsed Osakwe as its preference candidate because he is a reliable and credible choice for the 2023 Presidential race. He described him, as God-sent and capable of turning around the country’s economy, employment the Youths, Women, Agricultural innovation and protection of lives and property. "Osakwe will create enabling environment for businesses to thrive, restore respect for the rule of law and ...

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2May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Eid-El-Fitr: FCT Natives Felicitate with Muslim faithfuls

 Natives under the umbrella of Abuja Original Inhabitants Youth Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting which ushered in the Eid-el-fitr celebrations. The President of the association, Commandant Isaac David, who made the Felicitation in press statement issued in Abuja on Monday, urged them to reflect on the lessons as they mark this year’s Eid-El-Fitr.  David said the doctrine of Islamic faith is premised on sacrifice and peace respectively, adding that the residents should pray for the FCT administration and the country over the present security challenges facing the nation.  According to the statement, Muslim faithful should continue to be ambassadors of Islam at all times a...

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29Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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First Bank Wins Best Bank in Nigeria and Best Bank in Digital Transformation Nigeria 2022

Nigeria’s premier banking institution and leading financial services inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has won two awards: Best Bank in Nigeria 2022 and Best Banking Digital Transformation Nigeria at the International Investor Awards 2022, a print and online publication that provides insights, news and visual informative pieces with topics ranging from world markets, investing opportunities, industry analysis and so much more. All content is dedicated to the global investment community that wants to take a step ahead. The bank was recognized with the Best Bank in Nigeria 2022 award for its leadership role in promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria which has been integral to improving lives and stimulating businesses of individuals across the country.  ...

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24Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CKC Abuja Old Boys Association donates food items, toiletries to orphanage

Christ The King College (CKC) Gwagwalada Abuja, Old Boys Association, has donated food items and toiletries to City of Refuge Orphanage to help lessen the burden and needs of the less privileged in the society. Engr Martin Abanobi, President of the association while donating the items said the gesture is an annual Easter Charity Visit and the groups way of showing its social responsibilities to the less privileged. According to him, the association, which came into existence in 2010 , has charity work as one of its mandate to give back to the society. He added that the association is also aimed at complementing the efforts of the Government to bringing succour to the needy in the country. He said that, “It’s our little way of partnering with the less privileged in the society ...

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19Apr By Samuel AlongeNo Comments

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Suspected Assassins Attack Family, Set vehicle on Fire

A family of four on their way back from their village narrowly escaped death by the whiskers when their car was attacked by some persons suspected to be hired assassins. The unfortunate incident took place on April 18th, 2022 at Ibeshe town near Ojo. When our correspondent visited the scene at about 11:am, it was gathered that the occupants of the car were one Mr. Badmus Oladipo, his wife and twin daughters. The car was burnt beyond recognition and the attackers fled the scene of the crime. The case has been lodged at the Ojo Police Station, Ojo Lagos State.On visit to the police station a police officer who preferred to remain anonymous because he has no authority to speak to us, informed us that the unfortunate incident occured and a complaint was lodged by the victims and t...

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19Apr By Samuel AlongeNo Comments

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Suspected Assassins Attack Family, Set Vehicle on Fire

A family of four on their way back from their village narrowly escaped death by the whiskers when their car was attacked by some persons suspected to be hired assassins. The unfortunate incident took place on April 18th, 2022 at Ibeshe town near Ojo. When our correspondent visited the scene at about 11:am, it was gathered that the occupants of the car were one Mr. Badmus Oladipo, his wife and twin daughters. The car was burnt beyond recognition and the attackers fled the scene of the crime. The case has been lodged at the Ojo Police Station, Ojo Lagos State.On visit to the police station a police officer who preferred to remain anonymous because he has no authority to speak to us, informed us that the unfortunate incident occured and a complaint was lodged by the victims and t...

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11Apr By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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ICPC Arraigns Impersonator of Ex-Primate of Anglican Church over N30.4M

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has arraigned a 40-year-old, Mr. Jehu Kwasu, the impersonator of the former Primate of Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh, and three others for allegedly defrauding some prominent and influential Nigerians of N30,450,000. Other members of the cybercrime syndicate docked by the Commission at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 32, Apo, Abuja, were Etubi Idris Aliyu, Abdulrahman Yusuf Muazu, and Usman Abdulaziz. In a charge brought before Hon. Justice C. O. Oba, ICPC accused the quartet of impersonating the Okoh, by faking his Facebook account bearing his picture and name; and using the same account to defraud unsuspecting members of the public in the name of raising funds to bring ...

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10Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Yeyedu Foundation holds dedication service, tasks mothers on mentoring

YEYEDU OUTREACH FOUNDATION, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), on Sunday held its dedication service at RCCG LATTER HOUSE GLORY ASSEMBLY in Abuja, to committ its activities to God and humanity for the development of the country. Miss Juliet Gbefwi, President of the foundation in an interview with newsmen shortly after the dedication service, said the organisation is a Christian foundation aimed at reaching out to the vulnerable in the society. She said the foundation was committed to improving the quality of life of the less-privileg, children and women, through initiatives that would enhance their access to good healthcare and quality education. While calling for a better society in the country, she equally advised mothers on proper upbringing of their children to ensur...

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8Apr By Skye ZacharyNo Comments

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WMO Commends for NiMet for Implementing Host Country Agreement

The World Meteorological Organisation, (WMO) has acknowledged the immense contribution, leadership and support of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) towards the growth and progress of WMO and its activities both nationally and regionally, even as the global body commended the Director General (DG/CEO) of the agency, Prof. Mansur Matazu, for demonstrating sterling leadership capacity moving the agency forward. In a letter of commendation, the Director, WMO Regional Office for Africa, Dr. Amos Makarau stated that WMO is impressed with the Federal Government and NiMet for the implementation of the host country agreement signed between NiMet and WMO. He further called on Nigeria to continually show its leadership role in the African continent. Makaru, said: “May Nigeria conti...

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6Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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UniAbuja signs MoU with Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission

The University of Abuja, FCT, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission as part of efforts to advance the use and development of nuclear energy and to enhance research and atomic physics studies. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah during the signing of the MoU at the University, said students of the institution will soon take degrees to PhD level in nuclear energy for the development of the country. According to him, the University is committed to the development of national goals in science and technology as well as making man power readily available for industrial development. He described the development as a new dawn for Nigeria in addressing her energy challenges through the development of the ne...

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5Apr By Dwelleth MorountodunNo Comments

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AUST Gets NUC’s Approval to Run Undergraduate Programmes in 2021/2022 Session

The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, has been given approval by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to run undergraduate programs with effect from 2021/2022 academic session.   In a letter addressed to Prof. Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, who is the Acting President of AUST, dated March 15, 2022 with reference number: NUC/ AP/P34/Vol.11/58 and signed by Dr. N.B. Saliu, NUC Director of Academic Planning for the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed. In the letter NUC approved eight (8) new undergraduate programmes for the university, following a resource verification exercise conducted by the Commission in January this year.  The programs approved are as follows: Accounting (B. Sc), Business Administration (B. Sc), Computer Sci...

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29Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Abuja Airport Communities Decry Non-compensation, Neglect

Four indigenous chiefdoms Amac in the Federal Capital Territory , FCT, comprising Tungan kwaso, Tungan Madaki, Kukudabma, Anguwan kano, on Tuesday, raised alarm over non compensation for the Abuja Airport 2nd Runway and alleged marginalisation by the Federal Government, especially in the area of basic infrastructure. According to them, despite their support to successive governments, the authorities have not deemd it fit to guarantee their rights to adequate compensation, clean and potable water, access to basic healthcare and education as well as the sustainable exploitation of their environment. The communities spoke through Serah Tukurah the Executive Director (GEI initiative), in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). It could be recalled that last week the Feder...

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24Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gomo, PDI unveils “Say No to Self Medication in Kuje

PreDiagnosis International (PDI), an NGO, and the Gomo of Kuje Alhaji Tanko Jibrin in partnership with WAKA ABOUT Grassroot Media has unveiled "Say No to Self Medication" campaign and free medical diagnosis in Kuje Area Council, FCT, to help improve accesibility healthcare at the grassroot.  Speaking during the occasion the project coordinator Dr John Iguve revealed that the goal of the organisation is to rescue Five Million Nigerians who are either suffering or at risk of developing lifestyle diseases especially Diabetes and Hypertension.   Furthermore Dr John said the PreDiagnosis International is an innovative solution ensuring affordable diagnostic healthcare services through shared user access, while also driving the embrace of predictive medicine. H...

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24Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SA to FCT Minister, Launches scholarship scheme, sponsors 36 students for Exams.

The special assistant to Hon. Minister of FCT on Youth Matters, Commandant Amb. Isaac David, Garkuwan Matasan Arewa, the Jagaban of FCT, Sarkin Samarin Abuja and the Shashatau of Zuba, has launched an educational scholarship scheme at Vocational and Technical Training school, Kuje Area Council.  This program is aimed at empowering the less privileged children who are finding it difficult to further their education.  About 36 Students were selected across the ten Political wards in Kuje to sit for May/June NABTEB Examination. The special assistant to Hon Minister addressed the beneficiaries by encouraging them not to lose hope in life but to take this precious opportunity seriously and concentrate on their studies and make sure they come out with flying colors at the end of t...

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21Mar By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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The SPARK of kindness that is impacting communities through FirstBank staff initiatives

Have you seen the videos on this link: https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/home/impact/crs-week/? Piece of advice: Please hold your handkerchief or make sure there is a good supply of tissue paper while you view. The initiative that inspired the efforts and results seen in the videos is not a strange one but it has a way of surprisingly leaving people teary-eyed. Viewers tear up as they get to see the positive difference it has made in the lives of ordinary people in communities across Nigeria.   Many people across the country are familiar with SPARK – Start Performing Acts of Random Kindness – an initiative by First Bank of Nigeria Limited, West Africa’s premier banking institution with its impact woven into the fabric of society. SPARK was initiated to spread the messa...

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19Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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AIGBEFOH picks NBA Chairmanship nomination form, promises improved welfare

EBOSETALE DAVID AIGBEFOH ESQ, The Vice Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Gwagwalada Branch, FCT, has picked a nomination form to contest for the position of the Chairmanship position in the association. Aigbefoh, while briefing news men moments after picking the form in Gwagwalada, reiterated his determination to reposition the association a stronger branch and viable in operations. The NBA Vice Chairman assured of a needed members oriented leadership and assuring of of his well articulated positive agendas for the association. According to him, he will ensure that the branch gains the much needed respect of the host society which comprises Kuje, Abaji, Kwali and Gwagwalada Area Council respectively. "The new NBA is coming to change the tide of things and the welfare of...

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18Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SEWGCI commends commissioner for paying JAMB scholarship to Okehi LGA students

Support for Ebira Women and Girl Child Initiative (SEWGCI) a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has commended the Honourable Commissioner For Local Government And Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Salami Momodu Ozigi for paying JAMB fee of SSS 3 Students in Public Secondary Schools across Okehi Local Government Area. Hajia Aminat Daniya Hamza, the President and Founder of the foundation made the commendation in a press statement issued to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. The SEWGCI President while commending the Commissioner for his kind gesture, said the payment will go a long way to cushion the hardship faced by some students in Okehi Local Government Area. However, she advised the beneficiaries to study hard and come out with good grades after the examinations, while thanking the t...

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18Mar By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NNPP Presidential candidate tasks youths on leadership

A Presidential candidate under the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) Mr Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, has called on youths to come out for leadership positions for the development of democracy in the country. Joseph who made the call during a press conference in Abuja, said the country can fix its electricity problems and other challenges through a sincere, dedicated, vibrant and young leader who has the nation at heart. According to him, old people have failed the nation, adding that it was time for the youths to take the batton and finish the race to save the country from total collapse. He called on all citizens to stop selling their birthrights for peanuts and flush out money bags in politics to have a rebirth of a new country for economic development of the country. "It is so ...

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