Empowerment Programme
27 Jul
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, has brought much-needed relief to over 2,500 constituents through the distribution of essential items. The initiative, aimed at addressing the economic hardships faced by many, included grinding machines, generators, sewing machines, make-up kits, food items, and other empowerment tools. The distribution event took…
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The Benue House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Hyacinth Dajo, has summoned the former special adviser to Gov. Hyacinth Alia on the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Dennis Akura. Akura is to appear before plenary on Tuesday to explain and refund N1.78 billion that was not accounted for while he…
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The bill to rename the Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi, after the second civilian governor of the state, Rev. Fr Moses Adasu, on Thursday passed second reading during plenary at the Benue Assembly. The Majority Leader, Mr Saater Tiseer (APC/Mbagwa), said that the provisions of the assembly’s Standing Orders XII, Rule 83, limited the second…
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The Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta Command, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda, has reiterated the ban on fireworks in the state during the festive season. Abaniwonda gave the order in a statement he made available to newsmen on Thursday in Warri. The CP directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police officers, and Tactical Commanders to ensure strict compliance…
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The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has backed the tax reform bills of President Bola Tinubu, which have generated concerns, especially in the northern part of the country. Dogara supported the tax reform bills at a Town Hall meeting organised by the Christian Awareness Initiatives of Nigeria (CHAIN) on Thursday in…
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Nigerian music star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved another milestone as her debut album, ‘Born in the Wild’, is ranked No. 2 on Billboard’s Best R&B Albums of 2024. Tems is the only African artiste on the list, which features renowned names like Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, and Muni Long. Billboard,…
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Niger Government has continued to implement the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) despite the suspension of its funding by the Federal Government. Hauwa Bako, Special Adviser and Focal Person of the NSIP in Niger State, disclosed this during a two-day capacity training for staff of SIP office in Minna on Thursday. The News Agency of…
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Angered by findings from the Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has informed non-compliant MDAs that they will face necessary actions, including enforcement, to ensure adherence to government directives. According to the EICS scorecard released on Thursday in Abuja…
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The Federal Government has unveiled a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy to position Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, who inaugurated the AI Academy on Thursday in Abuja, said the programme was set up in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel…
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced plans to deploy drone technology for monitoring Lagos waterways and densely populated areas as part of his administration’s efforts to enhance security and traffic management. Sanwo-Olu made this known at the 18th Lagos State Annual Townhall Meeting on Security on Thursday. Sanwo-Olu noted the state’s progress in mapping and digitalisation…
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The Chairman of Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, Oriyomi Hamzat, was taken to an undisclosed medical facility after he lost consciousness following a deadly stampede at an Ibadan Christmas funfair that killed 35 people, the majority of whom were children. A source claims that the shock of the tragic event, which also injured multiple people, is…