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Aug

2024

Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Completes Ph.D In London

Sanusi Completes PhD In London The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has completed a doctorate in Islamic Law at the University of London, United Kingdom. In a heartwarming video, Sanusi could be seen getting emotional after he was told that his thesis was approved without any correction. The video showed the monarch being congratulated in a meeting held virtually. The thesis was on: “Codification of Islamic Family Law as an Instrument of Social Reform: A Case Study of the Emirate of Kano and Comparison with the Kingdom of Morocco.” Sanusi started the PhD programme after he was deposed…

Aug

2024

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Osinbajo, Obi Attend International Leaders Forum In US

Foreign Affairs, News Flash

Osinbajo, Obi Attend International Leaders Forum In US Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were among the global leaders invited to participate in the 2024 International Leaders Forum held on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in the United States. Obi disclosed this in a statement and pictures shared on social media on Wednesday. According to Obi, he, Osinbajo, and another Nigerian were invited by the Board of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs to join global leaders in sharing experiences, building relationships, and addressing pressing challenges to democratic institutions,…

Aug

2024

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My Plan Is To Have A Civil Service Driven By Innovation – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

MY PLAN IS TO HAVE A CIVIL SERVICE DRIVEN BY INNOVATION - GOV. OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his overall plan is to have in place a civil service driven by innovation and technology to fit into the 21st century demands. Governor Otti who stated this while playing host to a delegation of the British High Commission to Nigeria led by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, at his Nvosi country home, said that all he is doing in the civil service sector is aimed at preparing the workforce for the future. The Governor…

Aug

2024

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Michael Okpara’s Leadership Award: 6 Govs, Arthur Eze, Patience Jonathan, Storm Abuja Tomorrow

News Flash, People & Events, Personality, Politics

Six govs, Arthur Eze, Patience Jonathan, Storm Abuja tomorrow for Michael Okpara’s Leadership Award THE Governors of Cross River State, Bauchi state, Enugu, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi states as well the former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan and Business mogul, Arthur Eze will storm Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital tomorrow, August 22, to receive the Premier’s Prize, award in honour of Rt. Honourable Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, the famous politician who reigned as Premier of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, from 1959 -1966. The Governors are: Bassey Otu of Cross River state, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, as well…

Aug

2024

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2027 Presidency: ‘You Can’t Decide For Us’, PDP Fires Atiku, Speaks On Preferred Candidate

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

2027 Presidency: PDP Fires Atiku, Speaks on Preferred Candidate, "You Can't Decide For Us" Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president of Nigeria, has been told to drop his presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 electionPDP deputy national publicity secretary Ibrahim Abdullahi said Atiku cannot dictate the direction of the party while endorsing the call for ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 raceAccording to Abdullahi, the PDP is a national party and Atiku cannot tell the party who to field in the 2027 presidential election The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that former vice president Atiku Abubakar has contested…

Aug

2024

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A Future-Ready Society: Being Text Of Speech By Gov. Otti During Visit Of The British High Commissioner….

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

A Future-Ready Society Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, During the Visit of the British High Commissioner/Close-Out Ceremony of the 5-Day Digital Training Workshop for Abia Civil Servants Sponsored by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Protocols, I am very delighted to welcome the British High Commissioner, His Excellency, Dr Richard Montgomery and his entourage to Abia, God’s Own State. This very visit by the High Commissioner and his team highlights in a very special way, his genuine commitment to the development of Nigeria, and its subnational units.…

Aug

2024

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How Tinubu Transformed My Life Within 24 Hours After I Met Him – IGP Egbetokun

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Personality

How Tinubu Transformed My Life Within 24 Hours After I Met Him In 1998 – IGP Egbetokun The Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun has said that President Bola Tinubu transformed his life in 1998 within 24 hours when he first met him as a young officer noting that President Bola Tinubu made a significant impact on his life and career. Egbetokun who made the revelations at the unveiling of a book in his honour titled, “Readings in Policing, Peace, and Security” at the Police Conference Centre, Abuja said, “I thank the Almighty God by whose grace I’m alive…

Aug

2024

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WAEC Opens Portals For 2025 WASSCE School Recognition

Education, FGN, News Flash

WAEC Opens Portals For 2025 WASSCE School Recognition Schools wishing to present candidates for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, have been advised to complete their recognition and upload their Continuous Assessment Scores, CASS data before 13 December 2024. WAEC disclosed this on Tuesday, when it announced the opening of online portals for school recognition and the upload of Continuous Assessment Scores for the upcoming 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. A statement, referenced BN/ZC/MOE/15/VOL.2/139 and signed by Mr A. Adebolu, Head of Exams for the Branch Controller, was addressed to school principals and titled “WASSCE…

Aug

2024

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British Army Begins Recruitment For Nigerians, Others

FGN, International, News Flash, World News

British Army Begins Recruitment For Nigerians, Others The British Army is offering Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians, an opportunity to join its distinguished force starting today, 19th August 2024. The application window will remain open until 26th August 2024. Applications are specifically invited for the roles of musician, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer, Royal Engineers Technician and Tradesman, and paratrooper. This recruitment phase emphasizes the vital role Commonwealth soldiers have played and continue to play within the British Army. It is crucial to note that applications must be linked to the Recruit Bounty Referral Scheme(British Army members referral) to be considered,…

Aug

2024

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FGN Inaugurates 10-Member Committee To Enforce Court Judgement On LG Autonomy

FGN, Judiciary, LGA, News Flash

FG Inaugurates 10-Member Committee To Enforce Court Judgement On LG Autonomy The Federal Government has set up a 10-member Inter-Ministerial Committee to ensure the enforcement of the Supreme Court’s recent judgement granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. This committee was inaugurated by Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on August 20. The Supreme Court, on July 11, 2024, ruled that Local Governments must receive their funds directly, without interference from state governments. This ruling, delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governments to withhold or use funds…