The Deputy governor of Ondo, Mr Agboola Ajayi has alleged that governor Rotimi Akeredolu receives monthly security vote of N750 million and imprest of N150 million. Ajayi was reacting to Akeredolu’s claim that the deputy governor receives N13 million monthly running grant. The deputy governor in a statement by his media aide, Mr Allen Sowore, the deputy governor, who is the governorship candidate of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), also claimed he earns N12 million and not N13 million as claimed by Akeredolu. According to him, the monthly N12 million includes the imprest of Deputy Governor’s office, allowances of staff, fuelling…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
By Abubakar Shekara In Hausa land the original meaning of “Almajiri” is “pupil”, in particular, a male child undergoing Qur’anic education under the tutelage of a teacher. He, in most cases is a “muhajirin” (from which almajiri is derived) meaning, “emigrant”, who has left his hometown in search of knowledge, finding residence in the household of his tutor. In those early days, Qur’anic learning was also combined with daily engagements at commercial or vocational centers in town, where the almajiri was exposed to occupational experience. The system was in fact, an all round training in learning, character and trade. It…
The EU-UNICEF partnership has upgraded 18 primary healthcare centres to referral centres in Bauchi state. The Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed stated this in a statement issued on Saturday. He said the 18 Primary Healthcare centres were selected and upgraded to serve the purpose, out of 107 such centres currently undergoing renovation. “The 18 primary health care centres were renovated by the EU-UNICEF intervention from the 107 health care centres undergoing total refurbishment and equipping. “The partnership between the state government and the EU-UNICEF has evidently showed strong determination and commitment in achieving…
FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman says Lionel Messi has been the ideal captain and an example to the rest of the team. Koeman said this has been evident in the way he has applied himself since deciding to stay at the club this season. Messi gave an outstanding performance in Barca’s 3-0 win over Celta Vigo on Thursday after playing the whole second half with 10 men. His performance helped to crush any fears that the Argentine might lack commitment after the club refused to let him leave. “From day one, Leo has trained and played well and has given the…
By ASHENEWSONLINE reporter The Kebbi State House of Assembly on Tuesday conducted public hearing on child rights as well as a bill to eliminate violence against persons, VAPP. The public hearing, which discussed the two bills, was introduced by the Chairman, House Committee on Justice and Judiciary, Aminu Mohammed Bunza. Dignified stakeholders that graced the event included wife of Kebbi governor, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, represented by the wife of the Secretary to the State Government, Hajiya Hurraira Babale Umar; Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammed Iliyasu Bashar, represented by the Wazirin Gwandu, Abdullahi Umar; Alhaji Muhammad Dan Malam, former Clerk…
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), is accepting all entries for its annual award for investigative reporting online for the first time. A statement by the Executive Director, Motunrayo Alaka on Friday said the 2020 award will reward works that explore the intersection between Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Covid19. ‘’The choice of focus area for the 15th edition of the award programme is due to the fact that Covid19 has exacerbated problems of poverty, hunger, education, health and inequalities between female and male persons among others, that Nigeria faces as the country marks its 60th independence…
Anambra has emerged as the state with the most efficient healthcare system in Nigeria, closely followed by Osun, Ogun, Lagos and Rivers, a study revealed on Saturday. The study, conducted by WellNewMe, a top health technology company in Nigeria, showed that the top half of the list is dominated by states from the southern part of the country. It also said that except where stated, most of the data was from the year 2018. The World Health Organisation (WHO), said that a well-functioning healthcare system requires a steady financing mechanism, a properly-trained and adequately-paid workforce, well-maintained facilities and access to…
Pope Francis is to sign a new encyclical called “Fratelli tutti” (All Brothers) in the Italian city of Assisi on Saturday. An encyclical is a letter containing an important teaching that is circulated by the pope to the Church. This will be the pope’s third encyclical, and is said to be about brotherhood in the world and social cohesion. More is not yet known about the contents of the text but its importance is underlined by the fact that the pope is travelling to the city where Saint Francis, the medieval monk famous for his love of nature, was born. Born…
The Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi in Edo, Dr. Momodu Sanusi Jimah is dead. He passed on Friday night at exactly 7.00pm. Public Relations Officer of Auchi Polytechnic, Mr. Mustapha Oshiobugie, in a telephone interview confirmed the sad incident on Saturday. “The institution is mourning following the demise of her rector who passed away on Friday at 7.00pm after a brief illness”. “I can confirm that he is no more and his remains will be committed to mother earth today Saturday at 10 am according to Muslim rites”, Oshiobugie said.
LeBron James took another step toward his fourth championship title on Friday. This was after the dominant Los Angeles Lakers clinched Game 2 over the Miami Heat 124-114 to extend their lead to 2-0 in the NBA Finals. The Lakers seized the early momentum to put up nine three-pointers in the first two quarters for a 14-point head start at halftime. Miami struggled to fill the void left by two of their biggest playmakers, point guard Goran Dragic and forward Bam Adebayo, who left Game 1 with injuries and were not able to play on Friday. Sixteen-time All-Star LeBron James,…