Over 200 Inmates Regain Freedom In Adamawa

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOver 200 Inmates Regain Freedom In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 13, 2023

Adamawa State Jail Delivery Committee has discharged 223 out of 461 inmates including women awaiting trial at Yolde Pate New Medium Security Custodial Centre in Yola South local government area. In the same vein, the committee discharged 26 convicted inmates out of 178 serving various jail terms at the correctional center and admitted 52 to bail. Addressing those discharged, the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Hapsat Abdulrahaman who headed the committee warned them not to commit...

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Nigeria Immigration Service Clears 60,000 Passport Backlogs In Four Days 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Immigration Service Clears 60,000 Passport Backlogs In Four Days 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 13, 2023

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cleared 60,000 passport backlogs within four working days. The action was in response to the directives given to the Service last week Thursday by the Minister of Interior to clear all pending passport applications. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo confirmed this Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, on a courtesy call. Alao Babatunde, the Special Adviser on Media...

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Tony Oneweek to Mark 25 Years as Gyration Master with a Remix of his Masterful Song

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaTony Oneweek to Mark 25 Years as Gyration Master with a Remix of his Masterful Song

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 12, 2023

It was in 1998 that Tony Oneweek’s gyration masterpieces hit every nook and cranny of Nigeria and went on to dominate the music space throughout that year and the subsequent years. Very popular in his “U go Bow” album, was “Onwa December,” or December season. This particular song so remarkably connected with people that it became the symbol of the Christmas season for many years. The reception to the song remained energetic and the crowd...

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Ex Kogi deputy Gov, Awoniyi, joins APC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEx Kogi deputy Gov, Awoniyi, joins APC

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 12, 2023

Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Arc Yomi Awoniyi, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a few days ago. The former Deputy Governor expressed his admiration for Governor Yahaya Bello’s exemplary leadership, commitment to inclusivity, unity of purpose, and governance, when he was officially received into the APC at the party’s National Headquarters, on Tuesday, in Abuja. Awoniyi served as Deputy Governor...

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Adebanjo tells Tinubu to restructure Nigeria for prosperity of the nation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAdebanjo tells Tinubu to restructure Nigeria for prosperity of the nation

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 12, 2023

Acting National Leader of pan- Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has told President Bola Tinubu that the only option for the prosperity of Nigeria is restructuring by bringing about a Federal Constitution. The elder statesman made the remark on Tuesday while speaking at Goke Omisore Annual Lecture (GOAL 2023), themed: “Southwest Regional Integration: The DAWN Commission Approach,” which took place at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos and organized by Voice of Reason (VOR). While...

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Mitchel Ihezue to represent Nigeria at ‘Miss Universe’ 2023 in El Salvador

LifestyleNewsWorld NewsMitchel Ihezue to represent Nigeria at ‘Miss Universe’ 2023 in El Salvador

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 12, 2023

Mitchel Ihezue has been crowned the winner of the Miss Universe Nigeria, MUN, 2023 pageant, becoming Nigeria’s candidate for the upcoming 72nd Miss Universe beauty pageant in El Salvador. Ms. Ihezue faced stiff competition, triumphing over 36 other talented contestants, each representing a Nigerian state and the nation’s capital, Abuja, to secure the coveted automatic passport to El Salvador. She represented Imo State. The grand finale of the MUN event took place at the Eko...

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Enugu Govt. Lauds Move as UK Opens Visa Submission Centre in Enugu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Govt. Lauds Move as UK Opens Visa Submission Centre in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)September 12, 2023

The Enugu State Government has commended the opening of a new temporary Submission Centre for United Kingdom Visas in Enugu State. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Governor, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, states the State Government received the news with delight and satisfaction as the synergy will enhance economic partnership and cultural exchanges between Enugu State and the United Kingdom. “The Enugu State Government therefore looks forward to a strong, mutually beneficial relationship...

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Kogi: College of nursing, Obangede graduates 1,069 students

EducationNewsNigeriaKogi: College of nursing, Obangede graduates 1,069 students

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 11, 2023

…Bello commended for college’s improved ranking/academic excellence Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has stated his administration’s commitment to the development of education in Kogi State. Bello described education as a significant asset to the state during his attendance at the 6th combined convocation ceremony of the Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State when 1,069 students graduated on Saturday. Provost of the college, Mrs. Hannah...

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Akintola Williams’ demise, end of an era, Gov. Abiodun mourns

NewsNigeriaAkintola Williams’ demise, end of an era, Gov. Abiodun mourns

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 11, 2023

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has mourned the demise of Pa Akintola Williams, Nigeria’s pioneer Chartered Accountant, describing it as the end of an era. It will be recalled that Akintola died on Monday morning at his residence in Lagos at the age of 104. Gov. Abiodun, in a statement he personally signed, praised the immeasurable contributions of the late Accountant to the field of Accountancy, stressing that his impact in the profession will...

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Akintola Williams, Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, dies at 104

NewsNigeriaAkintola Williams, Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, dies at 104

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 11, 2023

Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, Akintola Williams has died at the age of 104 years. Akintola Williams, pioneered Nigeria’s accounting profession and was instrumental in developing the country’s financial sector. He was born in 1919. He studied accounting at the University of London and qualified as a chartered accountant in 1947. Williams returned to Nigeria and later set up his accounting firm, Akintola Williams & Co., now Deloitte & Touche, in 1952. He was also...

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