2023 elections proudest achievement of my govt
), late Thursday, in Abuja, described the 2023 general election as “one of the proudest achievements” of his regime. Consequently, Buhari urged Muslims to embody tolerance going forward as one of the lessons learned from the Ramadan fast. “Free and fair elections are the only principles that give credibility to our democracy, because the subversion of the will of the people undermines democracy itself. “The elections were so transparent that even members of my own party were routed and unseated. On the Ramadan fast, Buhari congratulated Muslims on successfully completing this demanding spiritual obligation.
Source:Punch
April 21, 2023 07:44 UTC
FG appoints Lateef Sanni as new Executive Director for NSPRI
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, through the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), has appointed Professor Lateef Oladimeji Sanni, as the new Executive Director of the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin. Professor Lateef Oladimeji Sanni graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria with Second Class Upper Division in the Department of Food Science and Technology in 1990. He obtained Master’s and PhD Degrees in the Department of Food Technology, University of Ibadan in 1993 and 1999. He was the Principal Investigator, the Food Developers Initiative and Food Science and Nutrition Network sponsored by Association of African Universities. He was a former Editorial Member of International Journal of Food Science and Technology and a reviewer to many journals at the National and international levels.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 20, 2023 23:24 UTC
Presidency places cows above Nigerians’ lives, says Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday, accused the presidency of placing cows above human lives. Shehu said, “Instead, Ortom stubbornly refused to engage with the detailed, holistic approach clearly spelt out by the federal government. “The Presidency’s statement is a reckless stab by agents of genocide against the Benue people by blaming the victims. “Between 2015 and this year, Governor Ortom has constantly held security meetings and gathered intelligence to support security agencies operating in the state. “It is therefore laughable when Shehu ignorantly tries to whip up an unfounded lie against the Governor,” the statement read in parts.
Source:Punch
April 20, 2023 21:23 UTC
Indian hemp dealers kill colleague over N65, 000 theft
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State has ordered the remand of two men, Olasunkanmi Olarewaju aka ‘Abore’ and Adeniyi Juwon also known as ‘Jboy’ for allegedly beating their colleague identified as Abiodun Oyinloye to death. They were dragged to court on a two-count of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide contrary to Sections 97 and 221 of the Penal Code. The charge read, “During discreet investigation conducted at SCID Ilorin, it was revealed that you, Olasunkanmi Olarewaju aka Abore ‘m’ conspired with Adeniyi Juwon aka Jboy and attacked Abiodun Oyinloye ‘m’ for stealing N65,000 being the proceeds of dried leave suspected to be Indian hemp which you were selling. “It was further revealed that you, Olasunkanmi Olarewaju aka Abore ‘m’ after you and Adeniyi Juwon aka Jboy killed Abiodun Oyinloye, you, Olasunkanmi Olarewaju, concealed the deceased’s body in a room within his compound. In his ruling, the presiding Magistrate, Mr M. O. Abayomi, ordered their remand at the Federal Correctional Centre, Mandala, Ilorin.
Source:Punch
April 20, 2023 18:23 UTC
NPA retiree jailed 14 years for ₦24.3m fraud
ADVERTISEMENTShe sentenced the retiree to two years’ jail term on count three. The judge imposed a fine of ₦15 million on the retiree’s company (five million Naira each on counts one to three). ADVERTISEMENTThe judge ordered the retiree to restitute the sum ₦24,3 million to the complainant. According to EFCC counsel, Nwandu Ukoha, Ogara and the company committed the offences on Dec. 17, 2017. Ogara testified as the first defence witness, denying the allegations.
Source:The Guardian
April 20, 2023 16:56 UTC
Revealed: King Charles’s private fortune estimated at £1.8bn
All told, Charles’s private wealth is estimated to total £1.815bn. Show Cost of the crown is an investigation into royal wealth and finances. The research into the king’s assets, however, reveals quite how different they are from those of any other individual. All told, Charles’s private wealth is estimated to total £1.815bn. The Guardian identified 23 vehicles at the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace and Sandringham, the king’s private estate in Norfolk.
Source:The Guardian
April 20, 2023 14:40 UTC
FEC approves N1.5 trillion road projects across 11 states
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said over 700 kilometres of roads spreading across 11 states in the country would soon be completed. Mr Fashola said over N1.5 trillion would be spent on the projects by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). “Recall that in January this year, the council approved a memo for the NNPC to invest N1.9 trillion on our roads. The minister also said the council approved the amendment of outdated labour laws to meet globally accepted standards prescribed by the International Labour Organisation. The phase two is what the council approved today, they had earlier approved phase one which is minimal infrastructure and cloud activity,” the minister said.
Source:The Guardian
April 20, 2023 14:12 UTC
The Role And Importance Of Arabic Language In Nigeria
The Role And Importance Of Arabic Language In Nigeria – Arabic is a Semitic language spoken by more than 400 million people around the world, including in Nigeria. Read Also: The Role Of NERDC In Curriculum DevelopmentArabic is also an important language in Nigeria for cultural and economic reasons. Today, the Arabic language in Nigeria reflects the long-standing ties between the country and the Arab world, and the enduring cultural and linguistic influence of Arabic in Nigeria. Read Also: The Role Of Media In Nigeria’s DemocracyThe Role and Importance of Arabic Language in NigeriaArabic is an important language in Nigeria for a variety of reasons. Some of the roles and importance of the Arabic language in Nigeria include:200 Romantic Love MessageNational Language: Arabic is one of the three national languages of Nigeria, along with English and Hausa.
Source:The Guardian
April 20, 2023 09:58 UTC
Nigerian Army deploys 172 soldiers to Guinea Bissau for peacekeeping
The Nigeria Army, on Wednesday, completed pre-deployment training for 172 troops for a peacekeeping mission in Guinea Bissau. The troops began their pre-deployment training on March 21 at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace Keeping Centre (MLAILPKC), Jaji, Kaduna state. The army’s chief of operations, Taoreed Lagbaja, said the troops would be Nigeria’s Company 2 Stabilisation Mission in the ECOWAS-support mission in Guinea Bissau. He explained that the pre-deployment training was to refresh and polish troops’ knowledge and expertise in peace-support operations. He thanked the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, for his guidance and support to the centre, which enabled the successful completion of the pre-deployment training.
Source:The Guardian
April 20, 2023 07:49 UTC
USAID announces GROW initiative to help women face threats from climate change, food crisis
USAID Administrator, Samantha Power, made the announcement on Monday, according to a statement from the organisation. Across these three priorities, GROW will address the discriminatory social norms and rules that create and reinforce gender inequalities across food and water systems. GROW aligns with USAIDs goal to double our investments in gender equality by 2023 and builds on the agency’s recently updated Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy, which outlines the vision for our work to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment around the world. Launch of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisations (FAO) Status of Women in Agrifood Systemsreport, which calls for new approaches to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment and build inclusive, resilient and sustainable food systems. The report provides the latest data, lessons learned, and recommendations to guide policy and decision-makers in that effort.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 20, 2023 05:42 UTC
Borno: Police probe killing of policeman by soldier over Indian hemp
The Borno State Police Command has said it is investigating a case involving a soldier who allegedly shot dead a policeman, Sgt Ahmed Ali, who intercepted his vehicle carrying a substance believed to be Indian hemp. When contacted by The PUNCH, the acting spokesman for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident on Wednesday noting that the command was investigating it. It was gathered that the suspect is currently under the custody of the military while the vehicle is parked at the Benisheik police station. A source from the military described the shooting as a mistake as a soldier named Ibrahim Waberi fired at the vehicle in an attempt to stop it from being moved by the deceased. “His shot mistakenly hit the deceased but the accused soldier is in custody for investigation,” he said.
Source:Punch
April 20, 2023 04:04 UTC
Nigerian Army deploys troops in Guinea Bissau for peacekeeping
The Nigeria Army, on Wednesday, completed pre-deployment training for 172 troops for a peacekeeping mission in Guinea Bissau. The troops began their pre-deployment training on 21 March at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace Keeping Centre (MLAILPKC), Jaji, Kaduna state. Addressing the troops, the Chief of Operations, Army, Taoreed Lagbaja, a major general, said the troops would be Nigeria’s Company 2 Stabilisation Mission in the ECOWAS-support mission in Guinea Bissau. He explained that the pre-deployment training was aimed at refreshing and polishing troops’ knowledge and expertise in peace-support operations. He thanked the Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya, for his guidance and support to the Centre which enabled the successful completion of the pre-deployment training.
Source:The Guardian
April 19, 2023 16:44 UTC
NSIB commends FG on procurement of fire tenders for airports
The Director-General of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Engr. Akin Olateru has commended the Federal Government for boosting aviation safety in the country with the recent procurement of fire tenders for airports. While underscoring the importance of firefighters as first responders during occurrences, the NAFSA president sought collaboration between NAFSA and NSIB to further boost aviation safety in the country. The NSIB boss lauded the critical role of aviation firefighters in air safety and urged them to assist NSIB in preserving the evidence at the crash sites. A committee to draft the MoU, which includes the NAFSA president, the NSIB Company Secretary, Alhaji Dalhatu Kakangi, and General Manager, Safety and Security, Mr Olumide Osineye was constituted.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 19, 2023 15:33 UTC
Population: India to surpass China by mid-2023 – UN
According to the report, India’s population is expected to reach 1.4286 billion, 2.9 million more than China on 1.4257 billion. A survey commissioned by the UNFPA had a majority of Indians saying their population was too large and fertility rates too high. India’s population forecast provided in the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) State of World Population report is an estimate since there has been no census in the country since 2011. Both India and China have seen declines in their fertility rates. In India, too, fertility rates have fallen substantially in recent decades from 5.7 births per woman in 1950 to 2.2 births per woman today.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
April 19, 2023 12:42 UTC
The Role Of the Nigeria Labour Congress In Industrial Relationships
In this article, we will discuss the roles of the Nigeria Labour Congress in industrial relations.The Role Of the Nigeria Labour Congress In Industrial RelationshipsRead Also: The Role Of Primary Health Care In Nigeria👉 Relocate to Canada Today! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaOverview of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is a national trade union center, the largest in Nigeria, which was formed in 1978. Unions Affiliated With the Nigeria Labour CongressThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is a national trade union center in Nigeria. Here are 3 popular types of unions that are affiliated with the NLC:Industrial Unions Public Sector Unions Agricultural UnionsNLC Contact AddressYou can contact Nigeria Labour Congress through the following ways:Via Address: Nigeria Labour CongressCentral Business DistrictAbuja, Nigeria. So, the Nigeria Labour Congress and Industrial Relationship play a vital role in the country’s industrial sector.
Source:The Guardian
April 19, 2023 11:20 UTC