The Kwara state government on Wednesday started the disbursement of the sum of N92.5 million to 2,300 victims of the recent rainstorm in Ilorin, the state capital. The week-long exercise will see the each of the victims, in three categories, get between N25,000 and N100,000 in preloaded ATM cards. Mrs Habibat Yusuf, the Chairperson of the Implementation Committee on Ilorin Rainstorm Disaster, said at the flag off exercise in Ilorin that the move was in line with Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s commitment to cushion the effects of the disaster on the victims. “This disbursement is the state government’s way of giving succour…
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Some 5, 144 persons and 828 companies have so far benefited from the Federal Government (FG) Payroll Support Fund under the Survival Fund Scheme in the last three months in Ondo State. Mrs Kosemani Kolawole, the state Focal Person for the government’s programme, made this known on Wednesday in Akure, during a meeting with beneficiaries of the FG support programme. Kolawole, who said that about 13,000 slots were allocated to the state by the FG, said that hospitals, hotels, chambers, schools, and other private enterprises had benefited from the programme. “This is the first component. Other components have been benefiting too. There…
In his first message to foreign nations as president, Joe Biden vowed to repair the U.S.’ alliances with other nations. “We will repair our alliances, engage with the world once again, not to meet yesterday’s challenges, but today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. “America has been tested. And we’ve come out stronger for it,” Biden said. Biden declared that the U.S. is facing a “time of testing” and must rise to the challenges. “I believe we will,” he said about overcoming obstacles, after he listed a number of major concerns, including the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the role of the U.S. in the world,…
The MultiChoice Group has announced its 2021 Bursary Scheme for South African students. Sharing the good news on Wednesday on its official twitter @MultichoiceGRP, the group said: “We are excited to be able to provide over 236 deserving students with bursaries worth R26 million this year. “The 2021 bursary scheme is now open and we are looking for driven, accountable and lateral thinkers currently studying toward select degrees. “Successful recipients will benefit from fully funded registration and tuition fees, accommodation and annual living allowance. “All you need to do is understand the requirements, download and complete an application form. “If…
Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, a former Governor of Sokoto State has advocated for an intensified enlightenment campaigns, especially in rural communities, ahead of the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in the country. The former governor stated this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, while speaking on the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic and other national issues. Bafarawa said that government should put more measures in place to curtail the possible spread of the virus with the seriousness and commitment it deserved. He stressed that intensified campaigns and sensitisation were critical as most Nigerians do not believe that the virus existed.…
Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, and my distinguished guests, my fellow Americans, this is America’s day. This is democracy’s day, a day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested anew. And America has risen to the challenge. Today we celebrate the triumph, not of a candidate, but of a cause, the cause of democracy. The people, the will of the people, has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded. We’ve learned again that democracy is…
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed inauguration Vice-President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President of the United States of America. In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday, Buhari expressed hope that their presidency would mark a strong point of cooperation and support for Nigeria as well as the African continent. Buhari congratulated the leaders and entire country on the successful transition. According to him, this marks an important historical inflection point for democracy as a system of government and for the global community as a whole. He said: “We look forward…
Outgone president of the United States, Donald Trump on Wednesday, left the White House after finally conceding defeat to Joe Biden of the Democratic Party, who was sworn in same day. Trump however, during his farewell speech told Americans that he would come back in some form. Read the full speech below: “My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again — for all Americans. “As…
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, after the Electoral College votes for him and the Congress’ confirmation of his electoral victory against outgone Donald Trump. The inauguration came after Trump’s attempts through his supporters to subvert Biden’s victory by occupying the US Capitol to overturn the election results. Biden was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. “It’s a new day in America,” Biden wrote on Twitter before the inauguration as, in a sign of his push for unity, he prayed…
The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Rafsanjani is in the US to attend the inauguration of the President-elect, Joe Biden. In a statement made available to ASHENEWS from the US, Rafsanjani called on African leaders to emulate the United States in building strong and independent institutions that could checkmate the excesses of public office holders. He noted with disdain, the invasion of the Capitol Hill by supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump. “It is necessary to note that the US Capitol invasion by Trump supporters led to his impeachment by members of the…