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17Sep By Skye ZacharyNo Comments

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Ogun, Abia Residents Rollout Drums, Commend FG, Ecological Fund Office over Erosion Control, Road Rehab

It was jubilation galore and commendation heartedly expressed by residents of Imakun-Omi town in Ogun Waterside LGA of Ogun State, on one hand, and the people of Oghighe/Urualla Ohukabia Aligbara/Ohukabia Ndijibi in Oguduasa, Isuikwuato LGA in Abia State, as they separately trouped out in their large numbers to celebrate the commissioning and handover of projects executed in their localities by the Federal Government through the Ecological Fund Office. Overwhelmed with excitement, the paramount ruler of Imakun-Omi, Oba Kazeem Adeshina Salami, commended the government and the project facilitator, the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial Constituency, Senator Olalekan Mustapha, for bringing development to their community pledging maximum support for contractors to carry out their jo...

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15Sep By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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Senate Passes Bills Establishing Federal University, Teaching Hospital in Ekiti, Nasarawa

The Senate on Wednesday passed two bills seeking to establish a federal university and teaching hospital in Ekiti and Nasarawa States, respectively. The bills are Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences Iyin, Ekiti State (Establishment) Bill, 2021, and Federal University Lafia Teaching Hospital (Establishment) Bill, 2021.  Both bills are sponsored by Senators Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), and Tanko Al-Makura (APC, Nasarawa South).  The passage of both bills followed the presentation and consideration of two separate reports by the Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary).  Chairman of the Committee, Senator Yahaya Oloriegbe (APC, Kwara Central), in his presentation, said the bill to establish the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospit...

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10Sep By Dwelleth MorountodunNo Comments

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Fire Boss Condemns Attack on Firefighters in Kogi

The Controller General, of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Dr. Liman Ibrahim, on Friday condemned the attack on firefighters and fire trucks by hoodlums in Kogi State, even as he said those responsible for the dastardly act will not go unpunished.  The Public Relations Officer, of the Federal Fire Service, Ugo Huan, in a statement made available to the media, said the attack took place on Wednesday, along Felele road, in Lokoja when firefighters were turning out to a car fire at Al-Salam fuel station opposite Kogi State Polytechnic. The State command had received a fire call concerning a car fire, while approaching the scene, mob armed with dangerous weapons began to attack the truck which was conveying firefighters. Thereby destroying parts of the truck and injuring fi...

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9Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Kuje NULGE offers free medical outreach to members

 The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), kuje branch, in collaboration with Kuje Area Council Health Department, has provided free medical services to members of the union and residents in the area. Comrade Nimrod Koce, Chairman of the Union, said the union was offering free eye screening, hypertension, diabetes, hepatitis, HIV, sugar,  glucose, covid 19, free consultation and free hypertensive drugs to help cushion the hardship faced in the area.  According to him, the outreach is the 2021 Maiden Health Week, with the theme titled :sustaining a Healthy Workforce for Better Productivity and Effeciency in Public Service." Koce explained tha the union has not relented, but continuously adopted strategies in engaging members, the manage...

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8Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Ogene cultural group tasks Nigerians on unity

The United Ogene Igbo cultural music group has called on Nigerians irrespective of cultural background to ensure unity and peaceful coexistence for the development of the country. Leader of the Ogene group, Uchenna Collins Okafore aka odueyi, made the call during a cultural display and curtsey visit by the Labour Party Councillorship candidate for Kuje Central Ward, Comrade Ugwaha David Daniel fache. The group leader, popularly called odueyi special, said the country needs prayers, support and patriotic citizens to move the country forward, adding that peaceful co-existence is necessary for nation-building. "I call on all Nigerians to love, tolerate one another and be patient with the system for peaceful coexistence and development of the country. "Every Nigerian should also p...

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7Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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New Alayede of Ayede-Ogbese Express Gratitude to Ondo State Govt.

The recently approved Oba-Elect of Ayede-Ogbese in Akure North Local Council of Ondo State, Prince Ajibola Oluyede has shown deep gratitude to Arakunkunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the government of Ondo State the opportunity granted him to attain this royal position. The Oba-Elect who was reacting to the approval of his selection at the state executive council meeting also thanked God and the entire people of Ayede-Ogbese for choosing him through their kingmakers and their leader to be their kabiyesi.According to him “ I am very pleased about it, I thank God who has given me the opportunity and enabled me to attain this position. I also thank the people of Ayede-Ogbese for choosing me. I thank the governor and the Ondo State government for their approval”. The legal icon also pled...

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31Aug By Dwelleth MorountodunNo Comments

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NACETEM to Co-host Global Science Tech, Innovation Conference in Dubai

Arising from its positive impact and contributions to Africa and Nigeria’s science, technology and innovation landscape, the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), an agency of the Federal Government under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation presents 2021 Global Science, Technology and Innovation Community Conference (G-STIC) with the theme:  "Shaping a Post-Pandemic World: Real-life examples of technological solutions for the SDGs" This World Expo edition which promises a new dawn in innovative breakthroughs will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and will focus on knowledge and technologies that are crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to Mr. Isaac Oluyi, Spokesperson for the agency, in a disclosure to E...

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31Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Gov. Akeredolu approves Prince Ajibola Oluyede as Alayede of Ayede-Ogbese.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved the selection of Prince Ajibola Oluyede as the Oba-elect of Ayede- Ogbese in Ondo State.He was among the five traditional rulers in Ondo state approved to fill the vacant stools in their various communities. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, made this known to newsmen in Akure after the State Executive Council Meeting on Monday. The government rolled out names of the new traditional rulers and Chiefs as approved by the Council. They are Prince Bar. Raphael Olaleye Ajibola Oluyede, the Alayede of Ayede-Ogbese in Akure North Local Government Area; Prince Gabriel Olaolu Olojido, the Eleti of Eti in Ifedore Local Government Area; Prince David Adeola Garba, the Onisosan of Sosan in Akoko South-Eas...

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30Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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AUCLAN holds National Youth Bible Competition in Abuja

The African United Christian Leaders Association on Saturday held its National Youth Bible Quiz Competition at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) AA2 in Kuje, FCT. Rev. Brown Godwill, President of the association who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after the Competition said the quiz competition is aimed at encouraging the younger ones with Bible knowledge. Godwill said the practice of Sunday School was declining especially with the coming of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, adding that there was a need to encourage Christian education in schools. According to him, the association is also saddled with the responsibility of teaching the young ones to have a good knowledge of the Bible and grow a generation that will know and serve God. “We want to gr...

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25Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NDDC Interim Administrator tasks FG on good governance

The Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Mr Effiong Akwa, has called on the Federal Government to ensure good governance at all sectors for the development of democracy in the country. Akwa made the call during the Fourth Democracy Lecture Series with the topic, “The Role Of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) In National Development,” organised by the Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, University of Abuja. He said about 70 per cent of people in the Niger Delta live below the poverty line despite 90 per cent contribution to Nigeria’s earnings, adding the country needs the region to be stable and peaceful in order to achieve a robust economy. According to him, the forensic audit of the NDDC commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari has...

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24Aug By Skye ZacharyNo Comments

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Phase3 Unveils Digital Innovations to Promote Nigeria’s MSMEs

Phase3 Telecom, on Monday rolled out innovative investment portfolio as enabler for the attainment of advanced digital connectivity, improved performance and enhanced network security in support of Nigeria and West African’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operators. The innovation is coming as part of its effort in support of the government’s digital economy drive at the stakeholders meeting organized by Phase3 in Abuja, is targeted at cost-efficient and unified network endpoint management for businesses in Nigeria and across the West African sub-region.   The Company’s Head of Service Delivery, Mr. Yemi Adedoyin, in an interactive session said the new portfolio is benchmarked on technology development designed to amplify Phase3 enterprise value active network deploym...

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18Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Federal Commissioner tasks Indigenous journalist on investigative Journalism

Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission, representing Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Comrade Ezekiel Dalhatu, has tasked the Gbagyi Media practitioners to focus more on investigative Journalism in promoting Peace and unity in the Territory. The Commissioner who made the call during a courtesy visit by Gbagyi Media Forum Nigeria, said investigative Journalism will go a long way to expose some challenges faced by the indigenes in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. Dalhatu said there are communities facing infrastructural challenges ranging from lack of potable water, Healthcare facilities, Educational facilities and access road networks which has not been properly showcased in the media. According to him, with the outbreak of cholera in FCT and other related illnesses...

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16Aug By Seun AdamsNo Comments

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BREAKING: Death of Reps Member, Omolafe, 38th Anniversary of Killings of Akure Sons Set Town in Tension

The sudden demise of a prominent House of Representatives member, representing Akure North and South Constituency, Mr. Adedayo Omolafe, popularly known as 'Expensive' around the early hours of this morning (Monday) which coincided with the killings of prominent Akure sons including a publisher and politician, Chief Olaiya Fagbamigbe, as a result of the declaration of election result in favour of Chief Akin Omoboriowo of NPN as against UPN in 1983 has placed the Ondo State Capital under a sort of tension and suspense as presently being observed by SHARPEDGENEWS Checks. Checks around Edo Lodge in Oke-Jebu Quarters where the House of Representatives member lived portrayed anguish, wailing and mourning in the early hours of today. Omolafe, who is a grassroot politician is said to be hig...

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15Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EWIP wants adequate participation of women in politics

Evolving Women In Politics (EWIP), women group and NGO, has called for adequate paricipation, involvement and conducive environment for women participation in politics. Mrs Raliat Abdulsalam, Vice President of the women organisation, Abuja branch, , made the call on Saturday, in Abuja at the first ‘Meet and Greet’ conference organised by the group. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that EWIP is an organisation that seeks to mitigate violence against women during elections and encourage participation of women in politics in the country. The Vice President said that women should register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and take advantage of their numerical strength, education and global democratic trend to find a space in politics. “Get your PVC please, edu...

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15Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGO calls for conducive environment for women participation in politics

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Evolving Women In Politics (EWIP), has called for adequate involvement and conducive environment for women participation in politics. The Vice President of the organisation Abuja branch, Mrs Raliat Abdulsalam, made the call on Saturday, in Abuja at the first ‘Meet and Greet’ conference organised by the group. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that EWIP is an organisation that seeks to mitigate violence against women during elections and encourage participation of women in politics in the country. Abdulsalam said that women should register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and take advantage of their numerical strength, education and global democratic trend to find a space in politics. “Get your PVC please, educate all ...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT Senator distributes 2400 bags of fertiliser to farmers

  The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Philip Aduda, has distributed two thousand four hundred bags of fertilizer to rural farmers across the six area councils of the territory. Aduda, represented by his senior Legislative aid, Alhaji Ali Danjuma Kawu, while distributing the fertilizer in Bwari on Tuesday, said the gesture was to assist and encourage rural farmers in the FCT. He said farming was a major occupation among locals in the territory, hence he decided to give priority to the sector to help address challenges of food shortage in FCT.  He said the distribution of fertilizer was targeted at increasing farmers yield and bumper harvest in order to combat hunger and the current hardship being experienced by peasant farmers across ...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Legal Analysis for Combating Wildlife Crime launched in Nigeria

The. U.S. Embassy in partnership with the Africa Nature Investors Foundation (ANI) and Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has launched the groundbreaking resource for Combating Wildlife Crime in Nigeria, an Analysis of the Criminal Justice Legislative Framework. The Honourable Minister of State for Environment Sharon Ikeazor, represented by National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Director General Aliyu Jauro, chaired the launch. The event was hosted by the Africa Nature Investors Foundation (ANI) and Environmental Investigations Agency (EIA) UK in Collaboration with the US Embassy in Nigeria and the UN Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held at the Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Kathleen FitzGibbon welcomed participants to ...

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10Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIMET holds African Swift Testbed 3 workshop

The Nigerian Metrological Agency in conjunction with the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), on Monday, held its Stakeholders African SWIFT Testbed 3 workshop on Nowcasting and Co-production in Abuja The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, said the workshop is aimed at building capacity in the area of forecasting tropical weather systems and increasing the research capabilities in the West and East African Tropical weather system. Matazu said extreme and high impact weather events are increasing in intensity and frequencies and the reality of climate is here with us. According to him, weather events such as squally thunderstorms, drought and floods have severe impacts on African communities. "Every year, high-intensity weathe...

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10Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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World Indigenous Day: FCT Senator tasks indigenes on unity

Sen. Philip Aduda, has called for peaceful coexistence and unity among the nine indigenous tribes in the territory for the actualisation of a State status for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Aduda, who is representing the FCT, made the call during the World Indigenous Day celebration in Abuja, said that peace and unity among the indigenous tribes in the territory was the best way to achieve their struggles. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for the World Indigenous Day is: “Leaving No One Behind”. The day was first marked by the UN General Assembly in December 1994. NAN also reports that the nine indigenous tribes in the FCT are Amwamwa, Gbari, Ganagana, Gade, Gwandara, Egbira, Bassa, and Koro with Gbagyi, (Gwari) as the major ethnic group with 858 c...

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6Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT Senator supports NPC with 5 motorcycles

The Senator representing the FCT is to support the National Population Commission, NPC, with Five Motorcycles and other logistics to enable the Commission to carry out its Enumeration Area Demarcation Exercise In the Territory. Senator Philip Aduda stated this while receiving the Federal Commissioner of NPC representing the FCT Mr. Joseph Shazin on an advocacy visit to the Senator in Abuja. The Senator who described the Enumeration Area Demarcation exercise as a critical tool for conducting a credible census and National planning said providing the necessary support to the Commission would enhance a hitch-free exercise in the Territory. Senator Aduda also emphasized the need for the Commission to take advantage of technological gadgets for the collection and storage of data for r...

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