Thursday, December 19

Author: Debo Omilani

Debo Omilani has been practicing journalism for about seven years. He is a committed and dedicated journalist with a passion for reporting newsworthy events without bias.
We are Looking at the Possibility of Starting the Kwara Version of Trader-Moni – AbdulRazaq
2Aug By Debo OmilaniNo Comments
Economy, Employment, Finance, News, Nigeria

We are Looking at the Possibility of Starting the Kwara Version of Trader-Moni – AbdulRazaq

The Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has affirmed his position to understudy the TraderMoni programme of the Federal Government to extend soft loans to traders in Kwara version to reduce mass poverty. This contained in a statement by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye while the governor visited the Abuja headquarters of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), the implementers of the TraderMoni initiative, with the aim to replicate same in Kwara State. GEEP, which is supervised by the Bank of Industry, is one of the four sub-programmes of the National Social Investment Office (NSIO). The statement said the visit was for AbdulRazaq to discuss partnership with GEEP handlers on how Kwarans can further access the micro loans and lift thousands of people out of ...
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Nigeria: ‘I Am the Best Person to Continue PDP Legacies – Tari Oba
2Aug By Debo OmilaniNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Nigeria: ‘I Am the Best Person to Continue PDP Legacies – Tari Oba

Hon Tari Oba Oliver, the only female Aspirant vying for the candidature of the People Democratic Party, (PDP) in Bayelsa State has said she would continue the legacies of the party if given the mandate to fly the flag of the party. Oliver said in an interview shortly after the submission of her interest and nomination form at the party secretariat, Wadata Plaza Abuja the Federal Capital Territory. According to her, the party have done a lot in terms of health care, education, as well as infrastructure and because we have done so well, I am the best person that will continue". Supporters whom accompanied her in the submission of the forms described her as a fearless, bold, free minded, pragmatic and gender friendly lioness in the midst of lions and should be given the mandate. S...
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Kwara State to Partner AfDB on Infrastructure Devt., Women Empowerment
31Jul By Debo OmilaniNo Comments
Agriculture, Economy, Employment, News, Nigeria

Kwara State to Partner AfDB on Infrastructure Devt., Women Empowerment

Kwara State Government has opened talks with the African Development Bank (AfDB) on various areas of partnership, including road construction, small and medium scale enterprises with focus on women empowerment, energy, and agro-processing. This contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye. According to the statement, the proposed partnership is the outcome of a meeting Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq held with the AfDB team in Abuja on Monday during which he spelt out the priorities of his new administration and sought the buy-in of the development body. Governor AbdulRazaq at the meeting identified the priority areas to include education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, women and youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship...
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Nigeria: Investigate Pre-shipment Inspection Cancellation Order, Groups Urges Lawan
30Jul By Debo OmilaniNo Comments
Economy, Finance, News, Nigeria

Nigeria: Investigate Pre-shipment Inspection Cancellation Order, Groups Urges Lawan

A group, Social Integrity Network (SIN) on Tuesday urged the Senate President,  Dr.  Ahmad Lawan to urgently investigate the pre-shipment inspection which was cancelled by the Nigeria Customs Service during the tenure of Alhaji Dikko Inde, former Comptroller of Customs. The Protesters who stormed the streets of Kaduna after press conference to demonstrate over the failing economic situation in the nation allying the fear that the war against insurgency may not end so soon. At a press conference held, the Social Integrity Network, (SIN) said: “If Nigeria government is really serious about the fight insurgency, they must revisit the matter and reverse the action with immediate effect. Because it is through this means that dangerous weapons are finding their ways into the country. “D...
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Lagos Governor, Sanwo-Olu Assures Police of Improved Welfare Package
30Jul By Debo OmilaniNo Comments
Crime, Employment, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Security

Lagos Governor, Sanwo-Olu Assures Police of Improved Welfare Package

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo – Olu on Tuesday assured improved welfare of the officers of the State Rapid Response squad (RRS) towards ensuring that they discharge their duties effectively and with civility to the people. The Governor made the promise at the Parade Ground of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos. Sanwo – Olu, said he would direct all government hospitals to give prompt attention to police officers injured in the line of duty. He emphasized that all outstanding special allowances due to the officers would be cleared. Also promised the provision of kits to effectively combat crime as well as send them on refresher trainings. He noted that his administration would provide additional patrol vehicles for the squad while old one...
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World Hepatitis Day: Lawmaker Advocates Periodic Testing, Treatment To Achieve Global Elimination
30Jul By Debo OmilaniNo Comments
Lagos News, Legislature, News, Nigeria

World Hepatitis Day: Lawmaker Advocates Periodic Testing, Treatment To Achieve Global Elimination

A member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 on Tuesday said low coverage testing and treatment are most  important gaps to be addressed in order to achieve the global elimination goals by 2030. He said this in a statement made available to AFRICAN NEWS TODAY in commemoration of this year world hepatitis day. Saying it is expedient for Nigerians to know their health status, which would enable them to detect any symptoms of the disease at early stage. According to him, some people don't border about their health status because they see themselves being strong and hargile but that is not enough reason not to go for medical checkup. This also contribute to untimely death. Yishawu, Chairman ad-hoc Committee on Budget stressed th...
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Lagos House of Assembly Constitutes Committee to Screen Commissioners, Special Adviser nominees
29Jul By Debo OmilaniNo Comments
Lagos News, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Lagos House of Assembly Constitutes Committee to Screen Commissioners, Special Adviser nominees

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday constituted a 16-man ad-hoc committee to screen Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for commissioner and special advisers. The Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who read the list of the members of the committee said Hon. Rotimi Abiru, a fourth-term lawmaker, representing Somolu Constituency II would be the  head of the ad-hoc committee. Other members of the screening committee are: Hon. Jimi Mohammed (Ikeja I), Hon. Yinka Ogundimu (Agege II), Hon. Abiodun Tobun (Epe I), Setonji David (Badagry II), Hon. Victor Akande (Ojo I) and Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara (Surulere II). Others are: Hon. Mojisola Alli-Macaulay (Amuwo-Odofin I), Hon. Rasheed Makinde (Ifako-Ijaiye II), Hon. Lanre Afinni (Lagos Island II), Hon. Noheem Adams (Eti-Osa II), and Ho...
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Lagos RRS Nabs Suspect Planting Maids to Steal
29Jul By Debo OmilaniNo Comments
Crime, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Security

Lagos RRS Nabs Suspect Planting Maids to Steal

The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS), a unit of the Lagos State Police Command, has arrested  a suspect who specialised in planting maid in homes to rob their employers of valuables. The man who was identified as Francis Okputu (37), a former dry cleaner operator said to have abandoned his dry cleaning job and took to sourcing house helps for wealthy families. In his confessional statement, Okputu used to go to rural areas to get the girls, who he later distributes to different homes as house helps. Police said the suspect used to plant the girls as maids in wealthy homes, ostensibly to use them to steal from their employers. The suspect’s charade  was blown open after he tried to make one of his girls, Joy Onoz, to steal foreign currencies and gold jewellery from her mistre...
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Three-storey Building Collapses in Lagos
29Jul By Debo Omilani1 Comment
Environment, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

Three-storey Building Collapses in Lagos

A three-storey has reportedly collapsed in the Ososa area of Bariga, Lagos State. The building collapsed around 9.30pm on Sunday. According to the Eye witness, six people had been rescued, and that many more might be trapped in the rubble. Residents said men of the Lagos State Fire Service were already on the ground, but were unable to gain entry yet, because the road to the scene is really bad. He said, “I stay around the area; the building that collapsed is a residential building and the incident happened around 9.30pm. People are still there, but rescuers have been able to pull out about six people. An official of the Lagos State Fire Service, who spoke on condition of anonymity as at the time of filing the story, said rescue operation had yet to commence as he and his colle...
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Kwara Government Mourns the Deaths of Ex-Offa Poly Rector and Kawu
29Jul By Debo OmilaniNo Comments
Education, News, Nigeria

Kwara Government Mourns the Deaths of Ex-Offa Poly Rector and Kawu

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has symphastised with the Offa community over the death of the former Rector of Federal Polytechnic (FedPoly) Offa, Dr Muftau Olatinwo. AbdulRazaq, in a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye said the death of this fine administrator came as a shock. " We commiserate with the entire Olatinwo lineage, the Olofa of Offa Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, and the academic community over the sad demise of Dr Olatinwo. The statement said Dr Olatinwo would be remembered for his outstanding community service and contributions to make a positive difference during his years as Rector of the FedPoly Offa. "We pray the Almighty God to forgive his shortcomings and comfort his family and the Offa community at large," th...
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