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October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 admin

Flooding: Centre scores NEMA high on critical interventions, effective response Following the recent rampaging flooding across the country, the Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-economic Rights (CALSER) says the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has lived up to expectations. The Centre, which made this known at a world press conference in Abuja today, said its Human Rights and Disaster Management team carried out an extensive analysis of responses and interventions to the natural disaster in the country. In its assessment report, the Executive Director of the disaster management team, Dr. Mrs…

Dangote-gate: X-raying Yahaya Bello’s anti-corruption stand

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 admin

By Okanga Agila These are interesting times. The Kogi State government had questioned the legality of the 100% takeover of Obajana Cement Company by Dangote Industries Limited. After carefully analyzing the issues at hand, I think that the Kogi State government has a strong case in faulting the alleged takeover of the cement factory by Dangote Industries Limited.Let us start with the origin of what is today known as Dangote Cement Plc. The Cement factory idea was started in 1992 by the Kogi State Government under the late Prince Abubakar…

Gov Bello, Security And Flurry Of Well Deserved Accolades

October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 admin

By Silas Momoh At all levels of the Nigerian federation, the Constitution thrust the management of security of lives and property on the president, governors and local council leaders. Specifically, Article II of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria vested the executive power of the state in the governor and charges them with the execution of state law. In view of the foregoing, the primary responsibility of any governmemt is first the security of lives and property. The current administration in Kogi State, under the leadership of Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello,…

Funmi Ayinke thrills fans at London 02 Arena

October 23, 2022October 23, 2022 admin

Nigerian music star, Funmi Ayinke, recently had a groundbreaking performance at the London 02 Arena. Ayinke, who thrilled fans at the 20,000-capacity arena, said she will provide an update on her performance on Monday 31st October. “Dear Nigerians and everyone that love Funmi Ayinke, kindly help keep this date, 31-10-2022,” she wrote on Instagram. Ayinke, therefore, joins an exclusive club of Nigerian singers to have performed at the London facility. Wikzid, Davido, Burna Boy among others have thrilled fans there. The 39-year-old is renowned for the hit song Obinrin. She…

Nigerians in diaspora congratulate Gov Yahaya Bello over Presidential award

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 admin

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has congratulated Governor Yahaya Bello on his distinguished award for security management conferred on him by President Buhari. In a statement signed by the President, NDMG – UK chapter, Joyce Ogwu, the Nigerians said the award is well deserved. Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service was set up to recognise distinguished public service to Nigeria, either contributions to individuals, state or local community, or the public through excellence in leadership, service, or humanitarianism. To be eligible, the recipient must be a living Public…

Kogi’s Transition To Oil Producing State And Gov Bello’s Midas Approach

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 admin

By Usman Audu The White Lion, as Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello is fondly called, has four things as his work tools: diplomacy, emotional inteligence, courage and influence. These has helped him to dare and conquer on many fronts. The Wednesday’s announcement, that Kogi, for the first time, has received it’s share of monthly 13 percent derivation, during the weekly State Executive Council meeting at the Lugard House, Lokoja, closes an epic story of governor’s unparalleled and deft power of diplomacy, leadership acumen and emotional inteligence. Though Governor Bello’s…

Bala Mohammed: That Exceptional Change Agent from Bauchi

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 admin

By Okanga Agila It has been established throughout history that the central reason for man’s creation is service to God and humanity. Those who understand these two fold divine injunctions are daily seeking the benevolence of almighty creator to empower them to be a channel of happiness and fulfilment for mankind. The foregoing aptly captures the life of former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Kauran Bauchi and the Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed. In his journey through life, the enigmatic politician has demonstrated what’s possible, where a…

MK Fadah: NYSC’s fruitful tree that attracts stones

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 admin

By Helen Uloko An Indian adage says that the tree that bears good fruit will be stoned. It is only when someone sees the value of the fruit and longs to taste its sweetness, will they take the effort to throw a stone. This is the testimony of the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. MK Fadah, whose excellence has attracted stones from ignorant and shortsighted few. People ordinarily know the value of good fruit. However, unknowingly or unconsciously, they hurl stones and after a while, they…

BAT ADVOCATES PAYS PRINCESS OTANYA ODEY A COURTESY CALL, PRESENTS CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 admin

Leaders of the foremost support group for the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Sen Shettima Kashim Cross River State, BAT Advocates paid a courtesy call on the fastest rising Cross River State female politician, Princess Victoria Otanya Odey on Thursday in Abuja, the Nation’s capital city. A delegation of the campaign group ably led by Cross River State Coordinator, Mr. Raphael Odu (aka Defense) had a special close door meeting with the quintessential fastest emerging APC female leader…

We’ll Promote Direct Flight To Israel Says NCPC Boss

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 admin

By Ebriku John Friday The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has said that the Commission would promote direct flight to Israel. He made this disclosure on 14th October, 2022 while playing host to the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E Mr Michael Freeman and the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Airline, Chief Allen Onyema in his office in Abuja. According to the NCPC boss,” having a direct flight to Israel by a Nigerian Airline will curtail the issue of high expenditure and reduce abscondment”, he…

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