Former Super Eagles Striker, Odion Jude Ighalo has described the Governor of Kogi State as a bridge builder whose leadership style has been a source of hope to the Nigerian youths. The footballer made the statement while paying courtesy call in the Governor at his Abuja resident on Monday. He commended the Governor for recognising the efforts, contributions, patriotism of the Ex-Super Eagles players by organising a world class reception for them in Lokoja in March, 2021. He said such recognitions and honour remained the biggest inspiration to the young athletes who want to represent Nigeria at any level. While…
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President Muhammadu Buhari’s representative in the House of Representatives, Hon. Fatihu Mohammed has asked Nigerians to do away with social media and return to the old way of life. The member representing Daura/Sandamu/Baure federal constituency of Katsina State made the remarks while defending the ban of Twitter operations in Nigeria by the federal government. Mohammed is a member of the joint House Commitee on Information, ICT and Justice investigating the circumstances of the twitter ban. Surprised and laughers however greeted his remarks. The hearing is ongoing with Lai Mohammed responding to questions from the lawmakers. Credit; vanguard
Mr Apera Iorwa, National Coordinator, National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) says the Federal Government pays N10 billion to one million beneficiaries every two months from the National Cash Transfer. Iorwa said this at the National Social Safety-Nets Programme (NASSP) Third-Party Project scorecard dissemination meeting on Monday, in Abuja. NASSCO is a Federal Government agency with the mandate to establish the building blocks and delivery of targeted transfers and livelihood supports to extreme poor and vulnerable households in the country. “From the Federal Government cash transfer programme, each beneficiary got N5,000 monthly but because of logistics, we pay N10,000…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has challenged Nigerian youths to become more active in politics as evidences from voter turnout during elections show that a vast number of young people do not register or vote. Mr Osinbajo said the few who are interested in governance have constrained themselves to agitations on social media or forming pressure groups to criticise government. He said while those activities are not bad, they could not bring youths into a position where they can positively influence how the government operate. “It is evident just from voter-turnout alone that the vast majority of young people either…
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says that strategies are currently in place to eradicate the use of illicit drugs, as intending couples will be required to run drug tests before tying the nuptial knot. Buba Marwa, the chairman of NDLEA who spoke at the yearly Ogidi-Ela Day cultural celebration in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State said job seekers in both private firm and government parastatals will also be required to do the test. “In the nearest future, anyone seeking employment into any government-industry or ministry, parastatal or agency; or seeking admission into a tertiary institution; or…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to go on strike if the 13 months salaries of over 1,000 of its members across the country are not paid. This is coming barely 6 months after the lecturers union had suspended its 9-month industrial action due to a dispute with the Federal Government over the implementation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information (IPPIS), funding of the universities and others. This disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman, University of Jos Chapter of ASUU, Dr Lazarus Maigoro, on Saturday, in Jos, saying that the Federal Government…
As International Fathers’ Day is celebrated across the world today, member representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye, Small Alhaji, has commended Nigerian men for their role in shaping society. In a goodwill message released in Idanre, yesterday, Adefisoye described fathers as “super heroes of the family which is the bedrock of society and the basic building block of any nation.” He added that as joint custodians of the family whose strength helps fuse the home together, they deserve to be acknowledged, celebrated and honoured for their phenomenal roles in their families and in society. Adefisoye acknowledged the key role…
Former World Boxing Champion Deontay Wilder has disclosed that he has traced his roots to Edo State, Nigeria. “I want to go back and learn more about my culture and information with things about me,” says the Bronze Bomber in a viral YouTube video seen by Peoples Gazette on Saturday. Mr Wilder, who has never been to Nigeria, said he wants to return to Edo state in Nigeria to learn a little more about his roots. “Once I’m done with what I’m doing, I’m going back to see my tribe Edo,” Wilder said. “I want to see my…
Eighteen-year-old Kemisola Oguniyi arrested by soldiers in Akure, Ondo State, after the violence that erupted in the wake of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests may be released on Monday, her lawyer has said. Ms Oguniyi was said to be about two months pregnant when she was arrested on October 22, 2020. She has since been kept in pretrial detention in Akure prison for offences including, arson and unlawful assembly. She gave birth to a baby boy in prison on Wednesday, a development that immediately started the campaign for her release. On Thursday, her lawyer, Tope Temokun, wrote separate letters to…
Says those calling for restructuring are afraid of partisan politics By Ibrahim Wuyo President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that he would not cede power to any politician who cannot win election in his domain. He spoke on Saturday as a Special Guest of Honour during the Launch of Kudirat Abiola Sabon Gari, Zaria Peace Foundation which took place at Ahmadu Bello University Hotels, Zaria,Kaduna state. Buhari who said there was nothing Nigerians needed now than Peace, said the country would be better if Nigerians remain united as a Sovereign nation than fragmented entities. According to him,those agitating for separation of…