Day: March 8, 2024

kogi: Those Who Protested At EFCC Are known Political Jobbers, Enemies Of Our State-Indigenes

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Describe Achuba, hired crowd as tools in the hands of defeated, failed politicians   . Say Kogites have gone beyond ‘senseless propaganda’     . Yahaya Bello will forever be celebrated by true Kogites     IT has come to the attention of the Kogi Collective Interest Group, KOCIG, the renewed onslaughts of some disgruntled political elements in Kogi State to resurrect their agenda of blackmail via unproven corruption allegations against the immediate former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello. KOCIG has over one million…

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11 Facts About International Women’s Day

Abibat Babalola

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2024 on March 8, the global spotlight intensifies on the strides made in the ongoing pursuit of gender equality.       The theme for this year’s IWD campaign, from the IWD website is #InspireInclusion. Collectively, we can all #InspireInclusion. International communities gather to honour the achievements of women, confront gender biases, and address the multifaceted hurdles women continue to face globally. 1. Origin and Historical Roots: International Women’s Day (IWD) traces its origins to the early 20th-century labour and socialist movements. The…

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NFF Lists Four Requirements For Peseiro’s Replacement As Super Eagles Head Coach

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has listed four requirements for the next head coach of the Super Eagles. This was included in an official vacancy uploaded by the NFF on Friday. The federation is looking to replace Jose Peseiro, whose contract expired on February 29. Peseiro’s successor will be expected to have: “Relevant coaching qualifications. READ ALSO Over 280 Sudents,Teachers Kidnapped By Bandits In Kaduna Leadership: An Alliance with Time, By Bola Tinubu Reps To Summon NPC Director Over N200 Billion Spent On Suspended Census Nigeria Eyes $2.5bn Carbon Market…

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Over 280 Sudents,Teachers Kidnapped By Bandits In Kaduna

Abibat Babalola

Over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga, Kaduna State were abducted by bandits on Thursday, triggering national outrage. The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Amnesty International, the Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, and the House of Representatives condemned the attack and asked the government to rescue the victims immediately The bandits reportedly invaded the Kuriga area of the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday, shooting at their victims before taking away at least 280 of the…

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Leadership: An Alliance with Time, By Bola Tinubu

ADEOLA YUSUF

Word-for-Word: Text of Remarks by President Tinubu at the 2024 Obafemi Awolowo Leadership Prize in Lagos The man in whose memory we gather here today serves as a compass for each of us and a guiding light for several generations of leaders. His principles have withstood the tests of time and geography. He stands as a testament to the resilience of his convictions. Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s life also provides a compelling narrative for every student of leadership—an inspiration that continues to resonate across our community, our nation, and the global…

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Reps To Summon NPC Director Over N200 Billion Spent On Suspended Census

Abibat Babalola

The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the N200 billion meant for the suspended 2023 Population and Housing Census. On Thursday, the House mandated its committee on population to invite the director-general of the National Population Commission, NPC, to give an account of how the N200 billion was expended. This followed the adoption of a motion titled, “Need to Investigate N200 Billion Spent on the Suspended 2023 Population and Housing Census”, moved by Hon Clement Akanni during the House plenary in Abuja. READ ALSO: Nigeria Eyes $2.5bn Carbon Market…

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Nigeria Eyes $2.5bn Carbon Market

Ganiyu Amodu

. VP Shettima Inaugurates Intergovernmental Carbon Market Activation Plan Committee   Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday inaugurated the Intergovernmental Committee on Carbon Market Activation Plan in the bid to create a blueprint to drive an efficient sustainable carbon market ecosystem. This is in fulfillment of the promise made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT to reduce Nigeria’s carbon footprint as well as plans by the Federal Government, in collaboration and support of the Africa Carbon Market Initiative (ACMI), to tap from the carbon market which has an estimated…

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REA MD, Salihijo, Suspended + Alleged N1.2bn Fraud That Landed Him In Soup

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, suspended the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihijo, and three Executive Directors of the agency from office with immediate effect. Those suspended with Ahmad include: Olaniyi Alaba Netufo — Executive Director, Corporate Services; Barka Sajou — Executive Director, Technical Services and Sa’adatu Balgore — Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF). He also appointed a new team of five persons in the management of the REA, with Abba Abubakar Aliyu as Managing Director and CEO in acting capacity. Others in the new…

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