Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his steadfastness and indomitable spirit in upholding the ideals of nationhood. Ortom made the remarks in his goodwill message to Buhari on his 80th birthday. The governor urged the president to sustain the transparent lifestyle that had been his hallmark and signature tune over the years. He also enjoined Buhari to ensure that he bequeathed the country to the incoming administration, devoid of the current security challenges. “We are not there yet but the president has assured us that he will hand over a country that will be free from…
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President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria’s agricultural revolution had led to the creation of over 13million direct and indirect jobs in the last seven and half-years. Garba Shehu, the president’s spokesman, in a statement on Saturday, said Buhari disclosed this in Washington DC, USA, at an interactive session entitled, “A conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria’’. The event was co-hosted by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), the International Republican Institute, the National Endowment for Democracy, and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems. The Nigerian leader used the occasion to once again advise western nations not to be in…
Croatia beat the Atlas Lions of Morocco 2-1 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure a top-three finish in the tournament for the second consecutive edition. Runners-up in 2018, Croatia also came third in the 1998 World Cup, after beating the Netherlands 2-1. Josko Gvardiol put Croatia in front after a well-designed set-piece play. Lovro Majer lobbed a free-kick to Ivan Perisic, who peeled away from his marker to head the ball to the middle of the box. Gvardiol was perfectly positioned to nod the ball into the net with a brilliant diving header. But…
The Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has directed that any member willing to take political appointment from any political party should tender his/her resignations with immediate effect. The council gave the directive on Saturday in a statement jointly signed by the chairman and Secretary, Dalhatu Abdullahi and Muhammad Bello, respectively. According to the statement, the decision is in the adoption of one of the resolutions at the NUJ National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Benin, Edo state capital. “The NEC being the highest decision making organ of the union, resolved that any member upon…
China’s abrupt lifting of stringent COVID-19 restrictions could result in an explosion of cases and over a million deaths through 2023, according to new projections from the U.S.-based Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). According to the group’s projections, cases in China would peak around April 1, when deaths would reach 322,000. About a third of China’s population will have been infected by then, IHME Director Christopher Murray said. China’s national health authority has not reported any official COVID deaths since the lifting of COVID restrictions. The last official deaths were reported on December 3. Total pandemic fatalities stand…
Recently in Beijing, the spread of Omicron variant which is highly transmissible, has hit services from catering to parcel deliveries and funeral homes and crematoriums across the city of 22 million are also struggling to keep up with demand as more workers and drivers testing positive for coronavirus call in sick, Reuters has reported. Hearses bearing the dead lined the driveway to a designated COVID-19 crematorium in the Chinese capital on Saturday while workers at the city’s dozen funeral homes were busier than normal; days after China reversed tight pandemic restrictions. China is yet to officially report any COVID deaths…
The North Central States Governors Forum (NCSGF) has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari as he turns 80. The Chairman of the Forum and Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello in a statement described the President as a legend and a man of integrity who is not only Patriotic to ensure the development of the nation but also to secure the future of the younger generation. According to Sani Bello, President has demonstrated leadership capacity despite global challenges confronting many nations including Nigeria. He said the impactful initiatives and the execution of projects across all the six geo-political zones of the country…
…Enugu governor urges Pilgrims to pray for Nigeria, peaceful election in 2023 …Executive Secretary warns against abscondment, praises President Buhari, SGF Mustapha for constant support The Nigeria Christians Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) on Friday inaugurated the 2022/2023 pilgrimage to Israel with 300 intending pilgrims sponsored by the Enugu state government. Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi addressed the intending Pilgrims at De Dome event Centre, New Heaven, urging them to pray for Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, leaders at all levels, and a peaceful transition of power as the 2023 general elections are by the corner. Ifeanyi told the cheering crowds that the…
By Mary Noel-Berje Leadership is significant in so many ways as it inspires the Citizens to pursue their dreams and also defines the values and attitudes that promote respect for human life while knowledge, wealth, fame, and humility are what everyone needs to succeed. All these values and principles of success found some harmony in the life of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello. These have also endeared him to be more successful in life and do not allow success to get to his head. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has remained humble amidst plenty, especially because of his socio-cultural and family background …
Kogi state government has denied any involvement in alleged money laundering and disowned those purportedly arrested by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Mr Kingsley Fanwo, the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, said this in a statement issued in Lokoja. A statement on the website of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says some unnamed persons have been arraigned for alleged laundering monies belonging to the government of Kogi. “Let it be on record that no money belonging to the Kogi government was laundered. SFTAS is a World Bank accountability project to ensure the Government stays accountable to…