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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 ...

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...

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...

Nigeria: Buhari Lied That His Certificate Was With Military – Chidi Cali

31Jul

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Corruption, News, Nigeria

Nigeria: Buhari Lied That His Certificate Was With Military – Chidi Cali

Buhari LIED That His Certificate Was With Military - His Witness Confirms. Two of Buhari's Witnesses Disagree on Year He Joined the Army. 1] Buhari's Witness: Rtd General Paul Chabri Tarfa (Buhari’s friend). a) Confirmed that He is a retired General in the army. b) He also confirmed that he enlisted in the Nigerian army with Buhari in APRIL 16, 1962. c) Asked if he handed over his certificates along with Buhari during admission and he said there were no such things (He killed Buhari's claimed and Court Affidavit that his certificate was handed over to the military during enlistment). 2] Buhari's Witness: Suleiman Isa MaAdua, a retired civil servant. a) Confirmed that he attended the same secondary school as Buhari. b) He answered that Buhari was recruited into the army in 1961 N...

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...

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...

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...

Opinion: Buhari’s Misguided Invitation of Shiites to Terrorism by Femi Aribisala

30Jul

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Human Rights, News, Nigeria, Religion, Security, Terrorism

Opinion: Buhari’s Misguided Invitation of Shiites to Terrorism by Femi Aribisala

Buhari is busy importing the incendiary of Middle Eastern Sunni/Shiite conflagration into Nigeria. The decision of the Nigerian government to proscribe the Shiite Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and to declare it officially as a terrorist organization is a catastrophic blunder. In the first instance, the decision is illegal and unconstitutional. It is a blatant infringement on the freedom of religion guaranteed under the Nigerian Constitution. But even more than this, it is an open invitation to another chapter of terrorism in Nigeria. For a country already groaning under the travails of the murderous Boko Haram and the marauding Fulani herdsmen, this is certainly unacceptable and should be avoided at all costs. Shiite slaughter In 2015, a Shiite procession impeded the con...

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

29Jul

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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...

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...