“God you know what we don’t know, chose what will be best for Nigeria and Nigerians among these people even if it’s against our interest” By Bashir Adefaka Aside the perfect job he has continued to do coordinating his Fulani people living in Lagos State on behalf of the Oba and government of the Centre of Excellence, His Royal Highness Dr Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, the Sarkin Fulani of Lagos recently embarked on an Umrah, the Lesser Hajj to Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to pray for Nigeria. The monarch, during the religious…
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“From that time till now, I didn’t have the opportunity to receive the vaccine, and I have long forgotten that the disease exists. In this entire street, I don’t know of anyone who has received the vaccine” By Stephen Enoch Following the availability of Covid-19 vaccines in Kano state, Kumbotso and Gwale Local Government Areas (LGAs) received and distributed 1,341,852 and 1,046,038 respectively. Stephen Enoch visited rural communities in these LGAs and reports. Surviving the lockdown was very tough for 64 year old Zainabu Abu who thought the world would probably come to an end because she had never witnessed…
…Assures to commit more to humanity “I sincerely appreciate God and the organizers for finding me worthy of this award. This has inspired me to do more. And as God continues to help me, I will equally give out my best to the society” The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, Mary Noel-Berje has received the “Outstanding Media Personality of the Year (2022) award. The award by the Federation of West Africa Freelance Association was conferred Noel-Berje along with other awardees in Abuja on Saturday. Receiving the award, the CPS dedicated the award to God,…
Access Bank has unveiled the new W Branded Debit card specifically target at women. The unveiling took place at the Grand Finale of “W” Initiative’s Womenpreneur Pitch-A-THON Season 4 in Lagos on Friday. Launched in 2019, the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-thon programme is the first women-in-business support initiative of its kind in the industry offered by Access Bank’s W Initiative. Speaking on the sidelines, Dr Ajoritsedere Awosika, Chairman, Access Bank said: “The Access Bank card for women is an innovation and the innovation is linked with identity and the identity is linked with women. “Everyone globally likes to have an identity. Not just an…
Chevron Nigeria Limited, operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd., and Chevron has secured a $1.4 billion financing to fund for infill drilling programme to run from 2022 to 2026. A statement by CNL’s General Manager Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Mr Esimaje Brikinn on Saturday, said the financing arrangement was executed on November 30. The project included the drilling of 37 wells in the offshore and onshore Escravos area. According to the statement, the project will help to monetise reserves and increase production by arresting decline and supporting domestic gas supply. The statement added…
The Nigerian Army Infantry Corps (Queen of the Battle) shone like a million stars at the just-concluded Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) 2022 Merit Awards. The infantry emerged the best as it came first among all others. This is contained in a statement on Friday in Kaduna by Capt. AS Ajibola, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre Jaji, Kaduna. He said the Infantry Corps and its officers performed outstandingly and had the highest recipients of awards in various categories. Ajibola said that the Commander Infantry Corps, Maj.-Gen. Victor Ezugwu, received the corps commendation award, also known…
Wife of the Lagos state governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has said that the first public school with a ramp specially designed for physically challenged students, in Ohombo, Ajah, has been completed. Sanwo-Olu said this in her address at the 2022 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) event held on Friday, at Police College, Ikeja. The governor’s wife was represented by Mrs. Olufunmilayo Omotoso, wife of the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy. She said that the project was in partnership with the Lagos State Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Secondary Schools, built to facilitate easy movement of the…
Imo Police Command says it repelled an attack on the building of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) located in Orlu LGA in Imo by the suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The command further disclosed that the hoodlums, who attacked the INEC facility, later retreated with bullet wounds after they suffered huge defeat from the tactical team of the command. The Command spokeperson, CSP Mike Abatam disclosed the foiled attack in a statement signed on behalf of the CP Mohammed Barde on Thursday. He said minimal damage was sustained as a result of the explosive device…
The Police in Borno said that eight lost their in a clash between farmers and herders over alleged land encroachment in Bayo local government area of in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Abdu Umar confirmed the incident at a meeting with leaders of farmer association and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), on Friday in Maiduguri. He said report indicated that violence erupted on November 30, over alleged encroachment of farmlands and murder of a farmer by unidentified assailants in the area. “Eight persons killed including children while 47 houses and six motorcycles burnt,” he said. He said the police…
By Cecilia Ologunagba On November 23, 2022, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution on the “Promotion of Inclusive and Effective International Tax Cooperation at the United Nations.” The resolution is expected to lay the foundation for the creation of a new system of international tax cooperation that should be universal in scope and approach. With this, Member States agreed for the first time to have a convention on Tax cooperation and to annually discuss global tax issues and review progress. The motion, submitted for consideration by Nigeria on behalf of 54- member African Group of States, was adopted…