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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Wednesday inaugurated a Personnel Training and Resource Centre (PTRC) in Benin to boost the knowledge of personnel in its Edo Command. The centre, which would help the personnel to deal with contemporary issues on migration was funded by the Government of Netherland and implemented by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). In a remark at the occasion, Alhaji Mohammad Babandede, the Comptroller-General of NIS, said that the project was a product of commitment of the present leaders of the service toward capacity building. Represented by Mr Kayode Eniolorunda, the Edo Comptroller of Immigration, Babandede…
T.Pumppy Concept, a fast rising property development firm in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT has announced its End of The Year (2019) promo tagged ‘Abuja4All’. The promo is scheduled to be launched on October 3rd, 2019, at Phase 3, T.Pumpy Estate, behind New Site, FHA Lugbe, Abuja, by 10.00am. According to the Managing Director of T.Pumpy Concept, Mr. Akintayo Adaralegbe, highlight of the launch will include unveiling of “Our Brand Ambassadors and presentation if our star prize and other gifts to our External Marketers/Agents.” Mr Adaralegbe reiterates the commitment of T.Pumpy Estate to assist low income earners in Abuja and…
Dame Edith Okowa, wife of Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has denied receiving N3.5 billion for her pet project, O’5 Initiative, from the Initiative for Global Development, a U.S based organisation. The governor’s wife made the denial in Asaba on Wednesday at a press briefing while reacting to stories making the round that IGD donated 10 million dollars (N3.5 billion) to O’5 Initiative. The money was allegedly donated during the just concluded United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. She explained that O’5 Initiative as a registered organization was invited to the UNGA where she made presentations. “A major…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday in Abuja approved N15.7 billion for the completion of work on Suleja-Minna-Labata road in Niger State and Ibadan-Lagere-Ilesa bye-pass road linking Oyo and Osun states. The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, disclosed this when he briefed State House Correspondents on the outcome of the Council meeting which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Fashola said N12.6 billion of the amount (N15.7billion) was approved as variation for the completion of Suleja-Minna-Labata road while the remaining N3.1billion was for the completion of Ibadan – Lagere – Ilesa bye-pass road. He said:…
The Presidency has said that under no circumstances will President Muhammadu Buhari move to amend the constitution to seek a third term in office. A statement by Senior Presidential Media Aide, Garba Shehu reads: “The Presidency wishes to correct internet-based gossip and un-informed media commentary regarding presidential term limits, given credence by so-called support groups, staging street demonstrations asking President Muhammadu Buhari to do a third term. “There are no circumstances – nor set of circumstances – under which President Buhari may seek to amend the Constitution regarding the two-term term limit on holding office as President. “President Buhari intends…
In an uncommon show of patriotism, residents of Lagos State defied the Tuesday downpour and trooped out to witness the parade commemorating the 59th Independence anniversary. At the event held at the Police College in Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated Nigerians, urging them to keep their hope alive and remain united to build a prosperous nation. Sanwo-Olu, dressed in Neighbourhood Watch Corps’ uniform, said the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government and leadership in the State had made irreversible progress to restore the glory of the past and build on the legacies bequeathed by the nation’s founding fathers. He assured…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Tuesday promised not to interfere in the Ibadan traditional chieftaincy system, but work to achieve its desired goals. The governor gave the assurance during the 86th birthday anniversary and chieftaincy celebration of High Chief (Mrs) Theresa Oyekanmi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. Oyekanmi was recently installed as the 14th Iyalode of Ibadan land after the demise of Alhaja Aminat Abiodun. Makinde was represented by Mrs Funmi Orisadeyi, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. “As your son, I…
Actress and video vixen Pamela Odame Watara’s boyfriend must be one strong lucky dude. Pamela has divulged into her very private life and her insatiable sexual urge is enough to raise eyebrows. The young lady claims she has the strength and vigour to have sex for over two hours. The “boobylicious” beauty said: “If you are so sweet and I am into you and I am loving it we can go more than that. If I love you and I am enjoying it we can go more than 10 rounds. Such things are very normal for women. Women love sex very much”…
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that his administration will turn Oyo State into a land of great investments which its residents can be proud of, through economic opportunities and agricultural development. The Governor also charged Nigerian citizens to always put the national first and work for its overall growth. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the Governor as making the remarks on the occasion of Nigeria’s 59th independence anniversary, held inside the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The statement indicated that the State’s Deputy Governor, Engineer Remi Olaniyan, represented…
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren an “existential” threat to his company, said Twitter can’t deal with election interference and expressed confidence about the social network’s legal battles in a new leaked audio. The Verge released audio obtained from Facebook company meetings from July, where Zuckerberg spoke to his employees about the many issues the social media giant is facing. He said that the push among Democrats like Warren to break up big tech companies would “suck” for Facebook, but that it would eventually emerge victorious from any legal battles. “So there might be a political…