In its quest to strengthen, deepen and further grow Nigeria’s economy, Dangote Industries Ltd has undertaken to sponsor the 2022 Lagos International Trade Fair, themed “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value”. ASHENEWS reports that it also commits to continue to partner with other critical stakeholders to deepen commerce, industry, and economic activities in the country. A statement from the Branding and Communications Unit of Dangote Group, said trade fairs have become a veritable avenue for the subsidiaries to bond with their customers. The Trade Fair is expected to be declared open by President Mohammadu Buhari and it will hold from November 4…
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By Justina Auta The Nigerian government has inaugurated the third National Action Plan (NAP) Technical Working Committee of the 22nd anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCRl) on Women, Peace and Security. The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, who inaugurated the committee on Monday in Abuja said the UNSCR recognised women’s role as peace-builders and agents of change. She stressed the need to increase women’s participation in conflict prevention and peace building processes at all levels. Tallen added that the ministry had been proactive in the implementation of UNSCR-132, saying it had made remarkable progress in…
By Stanley Ihedigbo, Lagos The Methodist Theological Institute in Sagamu, Ogun state has matriculated 29 students admitted for bachelor and master degrees in the 2022/2023 academic session. The Rector, Very Rev. Dr. Raphael Akhijemen Idialu during the Matriculation on Sunday, students are made up of 13 for Bachelor of Theology (B.Th); nine for Master of Divinity (M.Div) and seven Master of Theology (M.Th). He congratulated the matriculants, and their parents, stating that the decision by the students to choose the institute was not a mistake as “MTI has what it takes to make them great people after studies”. He explained…
Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk has confirmed the widespread rumors that verified accounts would be charged $8 per month. He announced the decision on Tuesday as a condition to retain their blue checkmark badges indicating their authenticity. More details to come.
A 54-year-old Yohanna Danladi has allegedly raped his step sister’s four year old daughter in Barkin Kasuwa of Mangu local government area of Plateau state. The state Police Command in suit No. PLD/J88C/2021 arraigned Danladi at the Jos High Court, said the suspect was remanded at the Jos prison over alleged rape of a 4-year-old minor whose mother is of the same parentage. The Prosecutor, Barr. O. S. Okpuru said the suspect facing a one count charge of rape which happened on January 16, 2021 within the jurisdiction of the court. According to her, the defendant lured the girl into…
Niger state governor and Chairman North Central States Governor’s Forum (NCSGF), Abubakar Sani Bello has presented N238,924,457,782.47 as 2023 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly. Tagged “Budget of Consolidation and Transition”, the last budget by his administration, Bello said the fiscal estimate is designed to consolidate its past achievements in moving the state forward. Governor Bello reading his budget speech at the Assembly He called on the incoming administration to seriously explore the abundant opportunities available in agriculture, tourism, and mineral resources to boost the state’s internal revenue. The 2023 Budget, which is 2,96 per cent higher than…
By Fadhlillah Abdallah The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that 3,991 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, (BVAS) has so far been deployed to Sokoto ahead of the 2023 general elections. The administrative secretary of the state office, Hauwa Kangiwa also disclosed that 124,963 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) had not been claimed in the state. Making the disclosures at a stakeholders meeting in Sokoto on Monday, she said that the BVAS will be configured and assigned to polling units across the state, while the Commission’s staff were being trained in effective handling of the BVAS. According to her, 86,446 of…
ASHENEWS reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to track campaign finances, vote buying and other illegalities, pre, during and post election. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Sokoto on Monday, the administrative secretary of the commission in the state, Hauwa Kangiwa said this would be done through collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), among others. She assured that all updates and arrangements, identifications and invitations will be done to carry all collaborating agencies along. The administrative secretary, however, disclosed that…
Yesterday, I raised concern over the APC strategic retreat held in Abuja and organized by the Niger state APC Governorship candidate, Honorable Umar Mohammed Bago. Only for me to receive a call from the Governorship candidate this afternoon telling me he was disappointed with what I wrote and that if he wants to hold a meeting or retreat in Abuja, is it my business to tell him where to do his retreat? I told him that I am not telling him where to do his retreat but raising an opinion over holding the retreat in Abuja and it is an…
MARCA has revealed that Bayern Munich rejected a staggering €100 million bid for Arsenal and Manchester United’s target, Joao Felix, reports in Spain say. Felix has endured another difficult season at Atletico Madrid and is expected to leave the club in 2023 as the player wants to pursue other options to continue his development. According toThe Mirror, Arsenal are ready to launch a big-money bid for the player. Manchester United are also interested in the Portuguese star. Felix has scored only two goals and provided three assists in 15 games for the Spanish club this season. Since his arrival in…