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28/06/2023

As Muslim ummah mark this year's Eid-el-Kabir, the founder of HalimaFactor Community Initiative, Halima Usman has given the residents of Kumo in Akko local government area of Gombe state, reasons to smile this festive period. This she said is in memory of her father, Mal. Mohammed Danzaria Kumo who made it a point of duty to provide support to less privileged families, especially during festive periods while he was alive....

As Muslim ummah mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, the founder of HalimaFactor Community Initiative, Halima Usman has given the residents of Kumo in Akko local government area of Gombe state, reasons to smile this festive period. This she said is in memory of her father, Mal. Mohammed Danzaria Kumo wh...

28/06/2023

APC Professionals Council has congratulated the Muslim ummah at the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging all Muslim faithful to continue to abide by the teachings of the holy Quran in their endeavours. The National Director General of the Council, Amb. Seyi Bamigbade said it is a period for sober reflection and prayer for our country and its leaders. In a felicitation message on Wednesday, Bamigbade noted that Nigerians must use this period as a moment for national healing and shun inflammatory utterances that have the tendency to jeopardize the country's unity…...

APC Professionals Council has congratulated the Muslim ummah at the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging all Muslim faithful to continue to abide by the teachings of the holy Quran in their endeavours. The National Director General of the Council, Amb. Seyi Bamigbade said it is a period for....

28/06/2023

The founder Ayisat Gbajabiamila Foundation, Hon. Dr. Ayisat Gbajabiamila has felicitated with Muslim ummah at the occasion of this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging that all should abide by the essence of the celebration. She said the Sallah is a period for sacrifice and selflessness, enjoining Muslims to continue to pray for peace and stability of the country. In her Sallah message on Wednesday, Hon....

The founder Ayisat Gbajabiamila Foundation, Hon. Dr. Ayisat Gbajabiamila has felicitated with Muslim ummah at the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging that all should abide by the essence of the celebration. She said the Sallah is a period for sacrifice and selflessness, enjoin...

27/06/2023

Osun state government have stated that the Imole Train services for the Ileya festival will not hold due to a train accident around Abeokuta -Lagos old guage line. In a statement by Kehinde Odediran, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Cooperatives and Empowerment, the government noted that the accident affected part of the train track , halting any train movement on the Lagos- Abeokuta line....

Osun state government have stated that the Imole Train services for the Ileya festival will not hold due to a train accident around Abeokuta -Lagos old guage line. In a statement by Kehinde Odediran, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Cooperatives and Empowerment, the government....

25/06/2023

The convener of Tinubu Hope of Nigeria Vanguard, Olurotimi Williams-Daudu Esq has felicitated with the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on his 61st celebration. Mr. Daudu while applauding his sterling and outstanding contributions to nation-building, described him as a worthy ally of the finest distinction. “Of a truth, Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila deserves huge applause for his sterling and outstanding contributions to nation-building....

25/06/2023

By Our Correspondent Allegations that Stephen Achema, the Managing Director of Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited has defrauded Nigerians of up to N5bn in Real Estate dealings has been debunked, and described as “frivolous and baseless”. Achema who owns the Real Estate firm based in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, was accused of conniving with top officials of the city’s Development Control, the Abuja Geographical Information System, AGIS, and top brass of the Nigeria Police Force to defraud Nigerians of the said sum....

By Our Correspondent Allegations that Stephen Achema, the Managing Director of Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited has defrauded Nigerians of up to N5bn in Real Estate dealings has been debunked, and described as “frivolous and baseless”. Achema who owns the Real Estate firm based in the Nigerian capit...

25/06/2023

APC Professionals Council has congratulated the duo of chief of staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and the governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu on their 61st and 58th birthday respectively. The council said the two celebrants have distinguished themselves in excellent service delivery to the people of Lagos State and Nigerians at large. In a congratulatory message on Sunday, the National Director General of the council, Amb....

APC Professionals Council has congratulated the duo of chief of staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and the governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu on their 61st and 58th birthday respectively. The council said the two celebrants have distinguished themselves in excel...

25/06/2023

The founder Ayisat Gbajabiamila Foundation, Dr. Ayisat Bolanle Gbajabiamila has congratulated the duo of chief of staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and the governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu on their 61st and 58th birthday respectively. The foundation said the two celebrants have distinguished themselves in excellent service delivery to the people of Lagos State and Nigerians at large....

The founder Ayisat Gbajabiamila Foundation, Dr. Ayisat Bolanle Gbajabiamila has congratulated the duo of chief of staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and the governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu on their 61st and 58th birthday respectively. The foundation said the....

25/06/2023

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed plans to fill up existing vacancies within the education, health, and other sub-sectors in the state. Adeleke disclosed this at the flag-off of staff audits across the state public service, which started with his biometric capture, that of the Deputy Governor and the Speaker of the House of Assembly. A statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo on Saturday, said the data capturing was preceded by a close door meeting with the state labour leadership where processes and procedures were firmed up to ensure protection and fulfillment of the interest of all stakeholders....

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed plans to fill up existing vacancies within the education, health, and other sub-sectors in the state. Adeleke disclosed this at the flag-off of staff audits across the state public service, which started with his biometric capture, that of the Deput...

24/06/2023

By Our Correspondent Senators representing Minority Political Parties in the 10th National Assembly have decried an attempt by some cabals within and outside the senate to divide the Minority political Parties and foist a pliant and compromised leadership on them. In a statement signed by 8 Senators of the 10thAssembly on Saturday, explained that the Senators from the Minority parties have vowed to work constructively with the incoming new Senate leadership, hence any other narration is contrary to their agenda....

By Our Correspondent Senators representing Minority Political Parties in the 10th National Assembly have decried an attempt by some cabals within and outside the senate to divide the Minority political Parties and foist a pliant and compromised leadership on them. In a statement signed by 8 Senators...

23/06/2023

...Northern Strikers, JTF, Zuph FC also slump ...Shegbelegbe FC, Polaku, Ohaneze, Biseni United, Otuasega, Apret FC others Progress To Round of 32 Eternal Grace Ministry EGM FC, who are the defending champions of Nigeria's largest grassroot football competition, the Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament have been dumped out of the tournament after suffering a stunning 6-5 defeat through penalties by less fancied side, Rose of Sharon FC…...

…Northern Strikers, JTF, Zuph FC also slump …Shegbelegbe FC, Polaku, Ohaneze, Biseni United, Otuasega, Apret FC others Progress To Round of 32 Eternal Grace Ministry EGM FC, who are the defending champions of Nigeria’s largest grassroot football competition, the Bayelsa State Governor’s Foot...

22/06/2023

.......As Attention Shifts To Sagbama, Kolga The matchday ten fixture of the ongoing Nigeria's largest grassroot football competition, the Prosperity Cup, between Amassoma United and Niger Delta University FC, witnessed one of the most intensed game this season filled with intrigue and suspense, due to the energy and dexterity displayed by both teams in their quest to claim the number one spot at the Amassoma Centre....

…….As Attention Shifts To Sagbama, Kolga The matchday ten fixture of the ongoing Nigeria’s largest grassroot football competition, the Prosperity Cup, between Amassoma United and Niger Delta University FC, witnessed one of the most intensed game this season filled with intrigue and suspense, d...

21/06/2023

....urges ex-militant leaders and stakeholders to cooperate with PINL surveillance firm. A foremost Niger Delta Group, Anti-pipeline Vandalization/Crude Oil Theft and Illegal Bunkering TaskForce Group, Wednesday, applaud the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, Osahon Okunbo over the performance in the war against pipeline vandalism and oil theft in the Niger Delta. Speaking on the impact made so far by Okunbo, the National Coordinator of the group, 'General', Fiawei Pathfinder (AKA) OSAMA, during a press conference held in Warri, Delta State, said since Okunbo took over the helms of affairs of the company, there has been evidential stability, management cooperation in the fight against pipeline vandalism crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities being carried out by oil thieves and their foreign counterparts have drastically reduced....

….urges ex-militant leaders and stakeholders to cooperate with PINL surveillance firm. A foremost Niger Delta Group, Anti-pipeline Vandalization/Crude Oil Theft and Illegal Bunkering TaskForce Group, Wednesday, applaud the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeri...

21/06/2023

A groundswell of testimonies has been recorded at the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration, NSPPD, UK conference convened by the founder of Streams of Joy International Church, Pastor Jerry Eze. The two-day conference which was held at the iconic Excel Arena in London, United Kingdom, has over 70,000 attendees. Thousands of worshipers both on the ground and online testified of receiving miracles and divine healings as Pastor Eze ministered....

A groundswell of testimonies has been recorded at the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration, NSPPD, UK conference convened by the founder of Streams of Joy International Church, Pastor Jerry Eze. The two-day conference which was held at the iconic Excel Arena in London, United Kingdom, has ov...

19/06/2023

Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has reacted to the controversy her husband, Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa's comment about her time in office generated. While speaking at the 9th senate valedictory session, Senator Adamu who represented Bauchi North revealed that he encroached on his wife's independence as President of the Court of Appeal and also extended same help to his colleagues....

Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa has reacted to the controversy her husband, Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa’s comment about her time in office generated.   While speaking at the 9th senate valedictory session, Senator Adamu who represented Bauchi North revealed that he...

19/06/2023

The National Industrial Court on Monday declared that the order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) from embarking on their planned industrial action subsists. Justice Olufunke Anuwe stated that the order as granted on June 5 subsists pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice. The court in addition ordered that parties maintain status quo and adjourned the matter until July 20, for hearing....

The National Industrial Court on Monday declared that the order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) from embarking on their planned industrial action subsists. Justice Olufunke Anuwe stated that the order as granted on June 5 subsists pending the hearing and....

19/06/2023

Data obtained from the NGX showed that the stocks of the banks recorded a combined gain of N544.807 billion in market value during the week under review. Note that aside from the shares of Union Bank Plc, whose share price closed flat, all other banks recorded an appreciation in market value following positive sentiment on the part of investors excited by the new reforms....

Data obtained from the NGX showed that the stocks of the banks recorded a combined gain of N544.807 billion in market value during the week under review. Note that aside from the shares of Union Bank Plc, whose share price closed flat, all other banks recorded an appreciation in market value followi...

19/06/2023

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola GCON on Monday 19th June 2023 swore in 6 new Judges of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony of the judges was held at the main courtroom of the Supreme Court in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. Administering the oath on the newly appointed judges, Justice Ariwoola instructed them to live above board and to submit to the sanctity of the rule of law in the discharge of their judicial functions....

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola GCON on Monday 19th June 2023 swore in 6 new Judges of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony of the judges was held at the main courtroom of the Supreme Court in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. Administering...

18/06/2023

The Director General of All Progressive Congress Professionals Council, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade has commended the President, Bola Tinubu for signing into law the Students' Loan Bill. The Bill sponsored by the Speaker of the 9th House Of Reps and now the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila was on June 12 signed into law by the President and is expected to come into implementation from August....

The Director General of All Progressive Congress Professionals Council, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade has commended the President, Bola Tinubu for signing into law the Students’ Loan Bill. The Bill sponsored by the Speaker of the 9th House Of Reps and now the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamil...

18/06/2023

The Chief Judge, Jigawa State Judiciary, Hon. Justice Umar Sadiq on Wednesday join the member of the Bar and Judicial staff at the training conducted on e-filing and case management system deployed by the State Judiciary to improve justice delivery. The application manages the entire case process, from the point of filling to the point when the case is decided with the integration of a digital platform for the payment of necessary fees....

The Chief Judge, Jigawa State Judiciary, Hon. Justice Umar Sadiq on Wednesday join the member of the Bar and Judicial staff at the training conducted on e-filing and case management system deployed by the State Judiciary to improve justice delivery. The application manages the entire case process, f...

18/06/2023

The International Human Rights Protection Service (IHRPS) has appointed renowned women rights advocate and UK-trained pharmacist, Ayisat Bolanle Gbajabiamila as the Zonal Director of the organisation in South West Nigeria. The President of the IHRPS in Nigeria's office, Dr. Charles Omini at a brief ceremony in Abuja recently officially handed her over the letter of appointment dated, 16th June, 2023....

The International Human Rights Protection Service (IHRPS) has appointed renowned women rights advocate and UK-trained pharmacist, Ayisat Bolanle Gbajabiamila as the Zonal Director of the organisation in South West Nigeria. The President of the IHRPS in Nigeria’s office, Dr. Charles Omini at a brie...

17/06/2023

By our correspondent Political and opinion leaders from Bayelsa Sate have congratulated lawmakers from the state on their inauguration as members of the 10th National Assembly. They also urged the Reps and and members of the Senate to be united in action, enact laws and carry out their oversight functions in the overall interest of the state and nation at large....

By our correspondent Political and opinion leaders from Bayelsa Sate have congratulated lawmakers from the state on their inauguration as members of the 10th National Assembly. They also urged the Reps and and members of the Senate to be united in action, enact laws and carry out their oversight fun...

17/06/2023

By our correspondent It was a happy day for two of the tertiary institutions participating at the ongoing Nigeria's largest grassroot football competition, the Prosperity Cup, on Matchday six, Friday, as the Amassoma centre saw the Niger Delta University FC, and the College of Health and Sciences FC, book their passage to the next round of the tournament. The major upset was in the second game when the College of Health and Sciences came from a goal down to defeat the Ijaw Youth Council, Ogboin Clan two goals to one....

By our correspondent It was a happy day for two of the tertiary institutions participating at the ongoing Nigeria’s largest grassroot football competition, the Prosperity Cup, on Matchday six, Friday, as the Amassoma centre saw the Niger Delta University FC, and the College of Health and Sciences ...

17/06/2023

By Hon Yusi Buba Garkuwan Matasan Arewa She has many fantastic qualities but among the top of them have to be that she's approachable, dependable, trustworthy, humble, humility proactive and she's always there for her people. Haj Ayisat Gbajabiamila she have proven herself to be a leader of high ethics and morality. She's the best leader anyone could ask for. We are very proud of her....

By Hon Yusi Buba Garkuwan Matasan Arewa She has many fantastic qualities but among the top of them have to be that she’s approachable, dependable, trustworthy, humble, humility proactive and she’s always there for her people. Haj Ayisat Gbajabiamila she have proven herself to be a leader of high...

16/06/2023

By our correspondent Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation and Decagon Institute have unveiled an ambitious new partnership Thursday, June 15, 2023, aiming to tackle youth unemployment in Anambra State by training them to become proficient software engineers and facilitating their entry into the global tech industry. The landmark alliance between the two organisations offers a unique opportunity for high-achieving Anambra graduates interested in tech to be provided with a VCO Foundation guarantee to access student loans to participate in the Decagon Software Engineering Training Program....

By our correspondent Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation and Decagon Institute have unveiled an ambitious new partnership Thursday, June 15, 2023, aiming to tackle youth unemployment in Anambra State by training them to become proficient software engineers and facilitating their entry into the...

16/06/2023

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that his administration will develop a framework for the formulation of the State Electricity Market policy and legislation This is in response to President Bola Tinubu’s recent signing of a power sector reforms bill empowering state governments to regulate electricity market within their boundaries. Governor Adeleke in a statement on Monday directed the setting up of a technical committee to prepare the state policy plan on the management of state power sector....

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that his administration will develop a framework for the formulation of the State Electricity Market policy and legislation This is in response to President Bola Tinubu’s recent signing of a power sector reforms bill empowering state gover...