Tag: Commends

13Feb By dthataNo Comments

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EndSARS: Moghalu Commends Court’s Order On CBN To Unfreeze Protesters’ Accounts

Former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Deputy Governor, Kingsley Moghalu, has welcomed a Federal High Court order for the apex bank to unfreeze bank accounts of Endsars protesters. The court, sitting in Abuja, had during the week ordered CBN to unfreeze the accounts of 20 people linked to last October's nationwide protests against police brutality and other national issues. The CBN had earlier said that the protester's accounts were frozen because they were umder investigation Moghalu, a 2019 presidential candidate, said the court's decision was in order in a statement he signed and made available to reporters on Friday. "I welcome the decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to unfreeze the bank accounts of 20 #EndSARS protesters ...

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4Feb By dthataNo Comments

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United Nations Writes/Commends Yahaya Bello For Promoting Women Inclusiveness

The United Nations Women has commended Kogi State governor, Governor Yahaya Bello, for his efforts in ensuring inclusiveness and greater participation of women in politics in the state. The UN in a commendation letter to the governor dated January 26, 2021 and signed by UN Women Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Comfort Lamptey, particularly commended the governor for giving opportunities to women to harness their contributions in governance at the local government level. The UN Women commended the governor for buiding an inclusive and gender-sensitive local governance system in Kogi State through the appointment of women as vice chairpersons in all the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The letter noted: “I would further like to thank you for pushing forward the g...

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27Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Governor Wike Commends Buhari On Sack Of Service Chiefs

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing new Service Chiefs for the country. Governor Wike noted that even though the appointments came late, the President should be commended for listening to the voice of the people. He challenged the new appointees to see their appointments as an opportunity to re-engineer the nation's security architecture which has suffered tremendous setback in the last five years. " The new Service Chiefs should not politicise security by aligning with politicians. "What the country needs now is competence and professionalism that will reduce insecurity to the barest minimum, " he stated. Governor Wike noted that Nigerians who lost confidence in the former Service Chiefs are looking up to th...

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22Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Quit Ultimatum: Femi Fani-Kayode Commends Sunday Igboho

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has hailed Oduduwa Republic activist, Sunday Igboho, describing him as champion and hero of the Yoruba nation. Igboho had last week issued a seven day ultimatum to Fulanis to leave Yorubaland after he stormed the Igangan residence of the Seriki Fulani noting that the Yorubas could no more bear being killed in their land by Fulanis. Speaking on Friday, Fani-Kayode said with young radical leaders like Igboho, the South West has got new leaders and champions "New leaders are rising up in the South West. They are strong, fearless, radical and young. Names like Sunday Igboho, Olayomi Koiki and others come to mind". "The South West has finally got a new set of champions and heroes. They believe in Oduduwa Republic. None can stand ag...

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18Jan By dthataNo Comments

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Adamu Commends Officers For Repelling Bandits Attack On Their Convoy In Kano

The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has commended the Police officers attached to Police Mobile Force - 9 PMF Squadron, Kano for displaying uncommon gallantry and repelling the attack on their convoy by bandits numbering about hundred along the Birnin Gwari - Funtua Highway on Friday, 15th January, 2021, on their way back to their base in Kano after the completion of their special duty. The officers are personnel attached to Operation Puff Adder and deployed to Niger State in the sustained operation to reclaim the public space and tackle incidents of banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes in the area. Contrary to unconfirmed reports in some sections of the media stating that eighteen (18) officers were kidnapped, only sixteen (16) officers were attacked in the ...

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5Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Teachers’ Day: Fayemi Commends Teachers For Contributions To Nation Building

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has described teachers as major stakeholders in the drive towards nation building, adding that government policies in education sector cannot succeed without the unflinching support and cooperation of teachers. Dr Fayemi stated this at the 2020 World Teacher’s Day celebration, in Ado-Ekiti on Monday. He urged the teachers to brace up for the tasks of rebuilding the school system which had been under lockdown in the last six months. The Governor spoke just as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Mr Samuel Olugbesan and Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) Mr Sola Adigun, in separate presentations, commended the Governor for his giant strides in the education sector. They cited introduction of free and...

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5Oct By dthataNo Comments

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Osinbajo Commends IGP’s Decision On SARS, Criticises Actions Of Officers

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has applauded the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu for banning the routine patrol of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Tactical Squads of the Nigeria Police Force. Speaking to State House reporters at his residence in Abuja on Sunday, Professor Osinbajo described the routine attacks on young people as infuriating. While condemning the actions of some officers he called bad “eggs of the Force”, the Vice President asked the police to stick to their mandates. He also commended Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for speaking up against injustices meted out by some security operatives on young Nigerians. Osinbajo’s remarks come shortly after IGP Adamu warned FSARS and other Tactical Squads of the Force against carryi...

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20Sep By dthataNo Comments

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Edo 2020: President Buhari Commends Electoral Process

PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMENDS ELECTION PROCESS IN EDO STATE, REITERATES COMMITMENT TO FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The President congratulated the winner and urged him to show grace and humility in victory. In his reaction to the outcome of the election as announced by INEC, President Buhari said: "My commitment to free and fair elections is firm, because without free and fair elections, the foundation of our political and moral authority will be weak." The President added: "I have consistently advocated for free and fair elections in the country because it is the bedrock of true demo...

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23Aug By dthataNo Comments

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Near Crash Experience: Aisha Buhari Commends Flight Crew, Thanks Nigerians

I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for their prayers and well wishes while I was away for medical treatment . I am well now and fully recovered and have since returned back home, Nigeria. On our way back, the Nigerian Airforce Flight encountered a violent clear air turbulence which was navigated safely and professionally by the Captain and crew of the Flight. I want to commend and appreciate the courage and professionalism of the Captain and his crew, the wonderful gallant service men and women of the entire Nigerian Airforce for their dedication to duty and the quality of maintainance of its Fleet. I recall hosting the private healthcare Providers earlier in the year and we had a very productive engagement where the issue of building the capacity of Nigeri...

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22Jun By dthataNo Comments

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FBI commends EFCC over indictment of 6 Nigerians for cyber crime

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) for offering assistance to it in the investigation and prosecution of six Nigerians involved in Business Email Compromise ( BEC) and wire fraud in the U.S. United States Attorney, Joe Kelly and Special FBI Agent, Kristi Johnson, in a release made available to the EFCC, commended the Commission for its “ past and continued assistance in pursuing those that engage in Business Email Compromise and other fraud schemes” Six Nigerians: Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh; Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin; Michael Olorunyomi; Felix Osilama Okpoh, Abiola Ayorinde Kayode and Nnamdi Orson Benson were indicted and sanctioned by the FBI for conducting elaborate fraud schemes involving alleged stealing of mo...

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5Jun By dthataNo Comments

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Ooni Of Ife Commends Gov. Ugwuanyi For Been A Wonderful Leader, Donates Fumigation Equipments To Enugu

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunlusi, Ojaja II, in a statement on Thursday has extolled the leadership qualities of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, describing him as a “wonderful” leader whose hospitality is second to none. Oba Adeyeye made this known through his delegation who represented him at the Government House, Enugu, to deliver four modular motorized fumigators donated by him to the Enugu State government, as part of his contributions to contain the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the country. Presenting the equipment, leader of the delegation, Princess Fadekemi Fadojutimi, thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi “for the hospitality he has shown to us”, disclosing that the Imperial Majesty’s decision to donate the fumigators was borne out ...

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20May By dthataNo Comments

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Tinubu Commends Appointment Of Ibrahim Imam As New TETFUND Chairman

National Leader of All Progressive Congress, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim-Imam as Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Tunde Rahman, on Wednesday in Lagos said Buhari was prudent in making an excellent choice. According to the APC leader, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim-Imam is bringing on board the TETFUND Board his high cognitive abilities, deep knowledge and immense skills. “He horned his administrative and managerial skills over years of constant learning and engagement in the corporate sector. “From my years of close relationship with him, I know that with his tenacity, innovative ideas and commitment to the development of ...

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16Feb By dthataNo Comments

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Bayelsa: Festus Keyamo Commends Supreme Court, Advises APC

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity has commended the Supreme Court over its Judgement on general elections. The Supreme Court had on Thursday in a unanimous judgement led by Justice Mary Odili sacked David Lyon as governor elect of Bayelsa state over Degi-Eremieoyo forged certificate presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The apex court upheld the November 12, 2019, judgement of a Federal High Court in Abuja, disqualifying Degi-Eremieoyo from participating in the governorship poll. In agreement, INEC Chairman, Yakubu Mahmoud on Friday then declared PDP candidate, Douye Diri winner and issued him certificate of return. Reacting to the development, Keyamo commended the Supreme Court on its judgements. He called on the...

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14Feb By dthataNo Comments

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Google Commends Osinbajo’s Role On Ease Of Doing Business

Doron Avni, Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy Director has recounted how Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo helped the organization achieve remarkable success in Nigeria. Leading a delegation from Google Global Services in the United States, UN, on a courtesy visit to the Vice President, Avni described Osinbajo as an excellent partner of his organisation. Avni also disclosed that the firm has trained three million Nigerians since its pledge to train 10 million people in Africa. He stated that Google has been able to train three million Nigerians through the assistance of Osinbajo. Avni said: “Obviously, we have an excellent partner here (Prof. Osinbajo) who has been doing God’s work, it is thanks to leading partners like him that we are able to be helpful in communit...

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11Feb By dthataNo Comments

Politics

FFK Commends South-East Governors Over Move To Establish Security Outfit

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has hailed South-East Governors, for declaring their intent to establish a regional security outfit. The South-East Governors announced that the name of the outfit would be unveiled later, confirming that its headquarters would be in Enugu state. Chairman of the Forum and Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Umahi, also claimed the operation was birthed before ‘Amotekun’ in the South West, stressing that it would soon get legal backing of the Houses of Assembly in the zone. Fani-Kayode tweeted: “I commend the courage of the SE Governors for stating their intention to establish their own joint security outfit to protect their people and fight crime in their zone. “I expected no less from them and I am glad that they made this hist...

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10Feb By dthataNo Comments

Health

Coronavirus: Osagie Enahire Commends Lagos State Government

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Enahire has commended the Lagos State Government for its cutting edge preparedness against the outbreak of infectious diseases, especially the Novel Coronavirus which is fast spreading across the world. Dr. Osagie, who gave the commendation during his tour of facilities at Lagos State Infectious Disease Hospital, expressed satisfaction at the level of infrastructure put in place by the State Government to effectively contain any unexpected case of infectious diseases. He averred that the experience of Ebola in 2014 has assisted the State government in putting mechanisms in place to strengthen the level of preparedness for any unforeseen case of threatening infectious disease. “It is quite clear that Lagos has a clear-cut edge in managing infectio...

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2Feb By dthataNo Comments

Religion

“I’m Proud Of You” – Daddy Freeze Commends Adeboye On The Protests

The Nigerian OAP, Daddy Freeze who is popularly known for his criticism of Christian leaders in Nigeria has come out to commend the General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Pastor Adeboye, following the instruction from the Christian Association of Nigeria told all his church nationwide to embark on a prayer walk around their vicinity. This is in reaction to the gruesome killings in the northern part of the nation and other parts. Recently , the CAN Chairman of Adamawa was killed by the sect, even after the association tried to give them the N50 million they requested for. The protest was led by the general overseer of RCCG himself. See photo...

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11Jan By dthataNo Comments

Politics

Amotekun: IPOB Commends South-West Governors, Blasts Ohanaeze, Others

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday commended Southwest governors for establishing a security outfit, South West Security Network also known as Operation Amotekun. IPOB said the establishment of Amotekun was a dogged and courageous move to protect people of the South West. Recall that six governors of the region had on Thursday launched the Operation Amotekun in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. However, a statement by IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful reads: “We the global family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by our great and indomitable leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu commend South-West governors, elders, stakeholders and politicians for their doggedness and courage to protect their people and their region from the evil hands of Fulani terrorists he...

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19Nov By dthataNo Comments

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Oshiomhole, APC Commends Goodluck Jonathan for working against PDP in Bayelsa

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Monday commended former President Goodluck Jonathan for his disposition on the outcome of the November 16 governorship elections in Bayelsa State, saying that the former President was delighted with it. The APC Governorship candidate in the election, David Lyon was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC as he defeated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Diri Douye. Former President Jonathan is a member of the PDP which has been in power in the state until the November 16 polls that has witnessed the defeat of the ruling party in the state. Speaking to State House correspondents after the presentation of the Governor-Elect, David Lyon to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Ab...

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16Nov By dthataNo Comments

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Bayelsa: David Lyon Commends INEC For Peaceful Conduct Of Election

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State Chief David Lyon, has described the ongoing election in the state as peaceful. Lyon, who cast his vote at Olugbobiri Ward 4, Unit 1, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state at 1:18 p.m., said he was sure of victory and sue for peace in the state. He also warned against any attempt to disrupt the poll. The APC candidate also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of the election and advised the people to remain peaceful throughout the exercise. Lyon said: “Today process is very peaceful. I have seen what INEC has been doing all this while. It is going very peacefully and that’s what we are advising everyone to go peacefully and vote. “Go w...

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26Sep By dthataNo Comments

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Senate Commends Buhari For Shutting Down Nigerian Borders

The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, resolved to commend President Muhammadu Buhari for shutting down all the Nigerian land borders. This followed a motion raised by Senator Adamu Aliero (APC, Kebbi Central) at today's plenary, which got the support of over 2/3 majority. According to the upper legislative chambers, the President's decision was to “rectify the deteriorating effect on our country of persistent smuggling of products that negatively affect the Nigerian economy’s decline the well-being of our nation”. The Senate equally resolved to commend the Nigerian Customs Service “for their role in intensifying the curbing of smuggling across the borders, and ridding Nigeria of smuggled goods and services.” This is even as the red chambers vowed to task the Ministries of Fore...

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17Sep By dthataNo Comments

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PDP Hails Tribunal On Oyo Guber Election, Commends Makinde On Delivery

Press Statement The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hails the upholding of the victory of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, describing it as victory for democracy, justice and the people of Oyo state, who gave him their mandate at the March 9 governorship election. The party says the jubilant atmosphere across the state over the verdict is a clear testimony that the judgment fulfilled the desires and expectations of the people of Oyo state. The people of Oyo state are particularly overjoyed with the judgment because of Governor Makinde’s demonstrated capacity and commitment to deliver good governance in all sectors of life in the state. The PDP in congratulating Governor Makinde and the people of Oyo state, also commends the gove...

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13Sep By dthataNo Comments

News

Anambra State Govt Commends Air Peace Boss For Bringing Nigerians Home

The Anambra State government has praised the founder and chairman of Nigeria’s biggest airline, Mr Allen Onyema, for what it called his unprecedented patriotic gesture in bringing back free of charge yesterday 147 Nigerians from South Africa afraid of their safety in the ongoing xenophobic attacks against African and Asian immigrants in the rainbow nation. The commendation is contained in a statement today in Awka, the Anambra State capital, by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C. Don Adinuba, who explained that the government decided to commend Mr Onyema after a meeting in the Governor’s Lodge this afternoon at which Governor Willie Obiano presided. Adinuba explained that the “huge humanitarian gesture is the latest in a series of philanthropic ac...

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23Jul By dthataNo Comments

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Shiites Protest: Presidency commends Police Force for exercising Restraint

The Presidency on Tuesday commended the Nigerian Police for exercising restraint and professionalism during Monday’s violent confrontation with members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity who spoke on Channels television said the police used live bullets when the protesters began to shoot which led to the death of a Deputy Commissioner of Police and others. “People didn’t die in one year of the protest. Then, the protesters were peaceful and the police even provided cover for them. But who escalated to the level of violence and mayhem? It is the protesters”. “If the police had responded according to the level of violence, we would have been talking of rivers of blood and I want to personally commend th...

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13Jul By dthataNo Comments

Entertainment

bbnaija: Ceec Commends Diane For Speaking Against Tacha

The former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora popularly known as CeeC was also a sauce during her own season of BBNaija as she got loved by so many viewers while in the house. She opted in for this on going Big Brother Naija PepperDem season where she commended one of the most beautiful female housemate, Diane for speaking against Tacha who has been so saucy in the house from the start. CeeC showed her support for Diane in the process, see what she wrote...

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28Jun By dthataNo Comments

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FFK Commends Wike For Declaring Rivers State A Christian State

Former aviation minister,Femi Fani-Kayode has commended the governor of Rivers state,Barr.Nyesom Wike on his controversial statement that Rivers state is a Christian state and remains so. The statement which generated a lot of controversy from various quarters due to its sensitive nature has been condemned by various Muslim groups, however the ex minister has come to the defence of the Rivers state Governor, He wrote" " ""I have not seen my friend Nyesom Wike, Gov. of Rivers state, for some time so I shall use this medium to commend his courage and faith by boldly declaring that Rivers state is a Christian state and shall always be one. The Lord honors those who honor Him. Well spoken my brother."

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29May By dthataNo Comments

Politics

FFK Commends Past Leaders For Snubbing Buhari’s Inauguration

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, FFK, has commended former past leaders of Nigeria for snubbing president Buhari's inauguration. President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn-in for a second term in office today after emerging winner of the 2019 presidential election. He contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and defeated former vice president Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. However, noticed at Buhari's inauguration is the absence of past leaders like Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar. Reacting to their absence, FFK took to Twitter to commend them for not supporting the inauguration that came as a result of election-rigging. He tweeted: I commend the courage and fortitude of OBJ ...

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31Mar By dthataNo Comments

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Ekweremadu Commends Federal Government For Road Project in His Community

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has commended the Federal Government for awarding a contract for the construction of the Nenwe-Nomeh-Mburumbu-Nara road in Enugu State. Speaking when he inspected ongoing work on the road, Ekweremadu noted that the project would boost economic activities in some rural, agrarian communities in the state. According to him, farmers in rural communities experience difficulties in transporting farm produce to urban areas due to the absence of access roads. “It is well known that the beneficiary communities of this road project are food baskets that are especially good at rice production and palm produce. “They also are also very good at groundnuts, palm cassava, fruits, and so many others. They are capable of hosting value-adding companie...

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31Mar By dthataNo Comments

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Ugwuanyi Commends Military’s Security, Peace Advocacy In Enugu

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Abukabar Sadiq Maikobi and all the officers and men of the Division for the support and cooperation they continue to offer the state, especially in the area of security and peace advocacy. Gov. Ugwuanyi also applauded the Military, through the Division, for its contributions towards the peaceful conduct of the 2019 general election in Enugu State. The governor made the commendations during the Division’s 2018 West African Social Activities (WASA), held at its Parade Ground, Abakpa Cantonment, Enugu. Gov. Ugwuanyi, who felicitated with the officers and men of 82 Division, on the age-long socio-...

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16May By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

News

Pat Utomi Commends Churchill Youth Empowerment On Entrepreneur Africa Magazine

Pat Utomi Endorses The Entrepreneur Africa Magazine; Commends Churchill for Plans to Empower youths Encomiums have continued to pour in for the Rebirth edition (May 2017) of The Entrepreneur Africa. The latest endorsement is coming from the famous professor of political economy, and one time Nigerian presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi. During a recent visit to his office by the magazine's team, led by its editor/publisher, Barr. David Agu, Prof. Utomi, who has once graced the cover of the magazine, lauded the magazine for taking the message of entrepreneurship to a continental level. He equally commended Dr. Olakunle Churchill, Chairman of Big Church Group, who's on the cover of the Rebirth edition, saying his plans to empower 36,000 youths through agro business program, The Green ...

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2Apr By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

News, Sport

John Fashanu Poses With ATTENTION Magazine, Commends Publication

Nigeria's famous sports ambassador and anchor of Africa's fast rising Cable network - ARISE TV, John Fashanu earlier today received the publisher of ATTENTION Magazine at his gigantic apartment. Fashanu whose story on his recent doctorate honours was featured on the blue impression edition, congratulated the Alex Nwankwo for the quality and rich content publication. Speaking to the editorial crew that visited, John Fashanu ‎said he was not only impressed with the reach and visibility of the publication but will ensure he gets the Magazine reviewed on air during one of his programmes in the coming day. ARISE TV is seen as Africa and Black telecast like CNN which is showing on international cables as well as DSTV.

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