Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has paid a glowing tribute to former Military Administrator of Old Kano State, Col. Sani Bello as he turns 80. Governor Sani Bello in a statement described the celebrant as a living legend, selfless and philanthropist worthy of emulation. He said the former Nigerian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe has demonstrated capacity, competence, dedication and steadfastness to the growth and development of the Nation during and after active service. The Governor observed that the celebrant has remained consistent in giving his best to the society hence he has become a successful businessman and a great…
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Residents of Oyo state have been urged to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for use as power to negotiate and strengthen the nation’s democracy. Dr Rahmon Adeniran, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), made the plea at a sensitisation programme tagged: “Power of PVCs” on Saturday in Ibadan. The campaign was organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Oyo state office, in collaboration with the BKLeff Entertainment Riders. The power of PVC Ride Initiative is a nation-building advocacy project with the aim of creating more awareness for the populace to perform their civic responsibilities. Adeniran said that the…
Dr Betta Edu, the National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has targeted 40 million votes for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the party in 2023 general election. Edu said this in Calabar at the APC South-South Women and Youth Rally. She said the presidential candidate of the APC and his running mate did exceptionally as governors in their respective states and should be given another opportunity to serve the people. “The presidential candidate of APC has been a great supporter of women and youths and should be given massive support. “Tinubu has supported women and…
The Nasarawa state government says it has begun drain construction projects to address ecological challenges in major towns across the state. The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Yakubu Kwanta said this while inspecting the monthly environmental sanitation exercise on Saturday in Lafia. He said the project is being implemented in collaboration between the state government and the World Bank, to address ecological problems in parts of the state. “We have started the construction of drainage system in Lafia, it will be extended to Doma, Keffi and Nasarawa local government areas,” he said. He said the government had…
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) says it is working with the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd., to improve the distribution of petrol across the country. Mr Clement Isong, Chief Executive Officer of MOMAN, said this in an interview in Lagos on Saturday against the backdrop of the current scarcity of petrol and long queues at filling stations. Isong said the association had been holding a daily logistic emergency meeting with the downstream management of NNPCL on how to improve the supply of petrol. According to him, the collaboration with NNPCL will enhance the distribution of petroleum…
Young Moms Support Initiative, has urged Nigerians to vote leaders with good antecedents during the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The Founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Dr. Vivian Sonny-Nsirim made the call in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. She said that Nigerians must vote in leaders with good antecedents and not be swayed by emotions and primordial sentiments in order to change the “Nigerian narrative”. “We must shun sentiments, ethnicity and religion for us to find lasting solutions to the country’s challenges. “Governance is not about emotions or trial and error. We must look at what we want; we…
Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace Keeping Centre (MLAILPKC) in Jaji, Kaduna State, has graduated 65 troops, to be deployed for peace keeping mission in Mali. The troops form Nigerian Medical Contingent 9 Level II Hospital for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (NIMED 9 MINUSMA). The Chief of Operations, Army Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Akinjobi, said while addressing the troops on Friday in Jaji, that they should avoid conduct capable of tarnishing Nigeria’s image as they discharged their duties. He said the troops should avoid sexual exploitation, adhere to rules of engagement, observe human rights and respect for diversity…
The United Nations award-winning Nigerian, Noel Alumona has urged Nigerian youths to shun tribal sentiment and vote candidates with character and competence in the 2023 general election. Alumona, who is the founder of Boys Champions (BC), made the call during its 2022 conference in Enugu on Friday, with the theme “Shaping the Future”. He said he formed BC to support young boys and men on their journey to manhood through mentorship and training. According to him, the call for action at BC is for political participation to vote character and competence instead of party or tribal affiliations. Alumona explained that…
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Kaduna State, Dr Asmau Maikudi says that no registered citizen will be disenfranchised in the 2023 elections. The commissioner stated this during a one day voters/elections sensitization programme organised by Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) and Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, in Kaduna. The programme themed “The role of the youths in the 2023 general elections” was organised in collaboration with Catholic Youths Organisation of Nigeria, Kaduna Archdiocese. She stated that INEC had registered more than four million voters in the state and was working towards ensuring that new registered voters got their Permanent Voters’ Card…
“The subsequent strengthening of the US dollar further aggravated inflationary pressures, along with a weakening of currencies, and depletion of external reserves in many emerging market countries” Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele on Friday, said the steady increase in headline inflation from 15.60 per cent in January to 20.77 per cent in September was consistent with global trends. Emefiele said this at the 57th Annual Bankers Dinner, organised by the Chartered institute of Bankers Nigeria (CIBN), on Friday in Lagos. The dinner had the theme, “Radical Responses to Abnormal Episodes: Time for Innovative Decision-making” was appropriate and well…