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How we are using modern technology to fight insecurity in Kano – Ganduje
Kano State Governor, Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has disclosed how his administration has deployed modern technology such as Close Circuit Television, CCTV, to tackle the challenges of insecurity and ensure the safety of its citizens and their property.Ganduje who was represented by his Deputy, Dr.Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna,the Governor disclosed this on Monday when he received the General Officer Commanding of the One Division of Nigerian Army Kaduna, Major General Kabiru Imam Muktar who paid him a visit at the Government House, Kano.According to him, installation and deployment of modern technology has assisted greatly in curbing the criminal acts in the state…
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“Education came to my rescue” – Anambra state governor-elect Charles Soludo writes as he reflects on his humble beginning
Charles Soludo, the governor-elect of Anambra state, has taken to Instagram to reflect on his humble beginning. The former CBN Governor expressed that as a young man, all he had was a dream of impacting the world. “Education came to my rescue and aided my release from what would have been a generational trap in the dynasty of poverty, he wrote Soludo stated that there are others who escaped the trap of poverty through trade and craft but in his case “education was the saving grace”. He noted that education, when properly harnessed, is capable of bringing many out of…
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None of the PDP members who plotted to bring me down survived – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, says all those who engaged in clandestine activities to pull down his administration have experienced utter disappointment.The governor said the recent crises within the Peoples Democratic Party were stirred by people who, in secret meetings, plotted to bring him down.The governor said no one of such persons had achieved their plots.Wike stated these at a thanksgiving service organised to celebrate the appointment of Justice Simeon Amadi as the Chief Judge of Rivers State, at St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Elibrada Parish, in Emohua Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.The Governor, according to a…
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ASUU threatens fresh Strike, gives FG 3-Week Ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened a fresh strike and issued a three-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement the agreement it reached with the union.ASUU national president, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke gave the ultimatum after the union’s national executive council (NEC) meeting at the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) on November 13 and 14.Osodeke stated that the industrial action became necessary due to the failure of the federal government to implement the memorandum of action (MoA) it signed with the union upon which the last strike action was suspended.“We are giving the Federal Government a three-week ultimatum,…
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‘Where is Evidence?’— Malami denies knowing Suspect in Odili Home Invasion
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has once again denied relationship with the suspect — Lawrence Ajodo — linked with the raid on the residence of Mary Odili, justice of the supreme court.On October 30, security operatives — made up of soldiers and police officers — invaded the Abuja residence of the supreme court justice over an allegation that illegal activities were going on there.A search warrant was reportedly granted to one Lawrence Ajodo, identified as a chief superintendent of police who had claimed to be attached to the AGF’s office.He stated that he works with…
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There will be more trouble if Nnamdi Kanu dies in Custody – Mbaka warns Buhari
Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has warned that there will be more trouble if the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, dies in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).Mbaka made this known while calling on the congregation to pray for the release of the secessionist on Sunday.The cleric however commended IPOB for calling off its Monday sit-at-home exercise adding that the order was becoming a problem instead of a solution.The cleric further stated that he was pleased that the intervention of stakeholders has yielded results with the cancelation…
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Bandits should be adequately compensated with enough money and lands – Gumi
Controversial islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has called on the federal government to reward bandits with money and land in order to end hostilities against the Nigerian government. Gumi said past attempts “to broker peace” with the bandits failed because they were not compensated “with lands or cattle or money big enough to help halt hostilities.”he added that sometimes the government would “just give them (bandits) a million or two million and get their weapons without even looking at how they survive.” Gumi stated this in a live stream on his facebook page. He noted that only religion can be used…
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2023: Stop attacking Tinubu, reconcile with him – Joe Igbokwe tells Bode George
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George to end his rift with APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu Igbokwe said George should stop wasting his time and effort on political division with Tinubu and admit that the latter is better. Igbokwe made the call in a Facebook post he titled: “Let us reconcile Asiwaju and Bode George.” “On this day of Sunday November 14 2021 I want to appeal to well-meaning, eminent and prominent Lagosians to put heads together and work out a solution…
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Dangote’s Younger brother, Sani is dead
Vice President of Dangote Group, Sani Dangote, is dead.Sani reportedly died at a hospital in the United States of America on Sunday evening after a protracted terminal illness.Before his death, he was an established businessman with investments in key sectors of the economy including manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and oil services.Dangote sat on the board of several other companies, including Nigerian Textile Mills Plc, Nutra Sweet Limited, Gum Arabic Limited, Dangote Textile Mills Limited, Alsan Insurance Brokers, Dan-Hydro Company Limited, Dansa Food Processing Company Limited and Dangote Farms Limited.The deceased was also a two-time President of Lagos Polo Club in addition…
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No PVC, no Holy Communion, Anglican Bishop tells congregants in Delta
The Anglican Bishop of Asaba Diocese, Rt. Rev. Justus Mogekwu, has canvassed the acquisition of Permanent Voter Card as a prerequisite for Holy Communion in the state. While urging Deltans to ensure they register to vote at elections so as to enthrone good governance, the Bishop expressed the view that every preacher in Delta State should henceforth, make it mandatory for their members to have the PVC before they could participate in Holy Communion. He gave the exhortation in a sermon on Sunday on the occasion of the Christian Community Platform prayer conference, held at the Great Anointing Favour Bible…
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Nigeria 2-0 Liberia: Super Eagles move one step closer to World Cup play-off
Nigeria has moved one step closer to booking one of the World Cup play-off spots after beating Liberia on Saturday in Tangier, Morocco. Victor Osimhen and Ahmed Musa scored from the spot in the first and second half respectively to beat Liberia 2-0. Napoli’s Victor Osimhen scored the first goal, which was a penalty for Nigeria after the Liberian goalkeeper brought him down. He converted the resulting penalty to give the Super Eagles an early lead in the first half and even though the away Super Eagles dominated play they could not add another goal in the first half. In the…
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FG to begin sale of houses with price ranging from N7.2Million to N16.19Million– Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has announced that the federal government will commence sale of houses under the National Mass Housing Programme from N7.2 million naira. Fashola revealed this on Friday November 12, during the unveiling of an online portal for the housing scheme in Abuja. The Minister who revealed that projects are spread across the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, added that the highest selling price is N16.19 million. He also revealed that over 5,000 units of houses are at different stages of completion under the programme. He said; “This is the first time we…
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