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Bauchi Assembly bemoans the state of education in the state

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Bauchi Assembly bemoans the state of education in the state

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of education in the state.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Honourable Babayo Akuyum, announced this at the Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board’s inauguration of Education Secretaries for the 20 Local Government Area Education Authorities (SUBEB).

The poor state of education, according to Akuyum, was unacceptable because the current administration was committed to repositioning the sector.

He did, however, charge the new education secretaries to work hard by ensuring that they monitored teachers’ attitudes toward their work, produced lesson plans for their students, and submitted quarterly reports on their activities.

The Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr Abubakar Sirimbai, spoke shortly after inaugurating the secretaries who had received their appointment letters from the Board, saying that their selection was based solely on merit and that they should view their appointments as an opportunity to serve the State.

He urged them to not only be committed to their jobs, but also to be honest and hardworking, and to set a good example for both students and teachers in their respective areas of authority.

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“Your appointment is merit-based, and you must carry out your responsibilities with dedication, honesty, hard work, and responsibility. Because this administration has zero tolerance for bad behavior, laxity toward official duties, and any misconduct will not go unpunished, you should be role models for the students and teachers in your respective local governments,” Sirimbai said.

He charged them to work with their subordinates in their local governments to achieve results by guiding them through the performance of their duties.

The Permanent Secretary of the Board, Usman Kawu, told the secretaries that they were entrusted with the major task of supervising the affairs of education in their respective domains and that they should go out into the fields rather than sit in their offices.

“Your primary responsibility is that of a supervisor; you are to go out and see things for yourself rather than relying on rumors in your offices. This will assist you in providing accurate reports and ensuring proper supervision,” he explained.

“We expect you to use the funds judiciously and transparently,” Kawu said, adding that the state governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, had approved the sum of N300,000 as their monthly operating cost.

FCT reports 597 new COVID-19 infections and 17 deaths in 13 states.

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FCT reports 597 new COVID-19 infections and 17 deaths in 13 states.

Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases increased to 196,487 on Tuesday, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, with 597 new infections.

On Wednesday morning, the NCDC announced this on its verified website.

It claimed that this was the total number of infections in the country since the index case in 2020, blaming the third wave’s outbreak on the highly transmissible Delta variant and low vaccination rates across the country.

According to the Nigerian News Agency, the new infections are down from the 379 cases reported on Monday.

The Public Health Agency also reported that 17 new COVID-19-related deaths were reported on Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 2,573.

“Lagos-204, Rivers-89, Edo-65, FCT-50, Oyo-47, Enugu-46, Ekiti-24, Cross River-17, Delta-15, Gombe-15, Osun-12, Plateau-6, Benue-5, Kano-2, Plateau-6, Benue-5, Plateau-6, Benue-5, Plateau-6, Benue-5, Plateau-6, Benue-5, Plateau-6, Benue-5,

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It stated that “Four States – Abia, Nasarawa, Ondo, and Sokoto – reported zero cases.”

According to the NCDC, 277 COVID-19 patients have recovered and have been released from various isolation centers across the country.

The country had successfully managed 185,159 in the 36 states and the FCT, according to the report.

Out of the country’s roughly 200 million people, over 2. 8 million samples of the virus were tested, according to the agency.

A multi-sectoral national Emergency Operations Centre, activated at Level 2, continued to coordinate national response activities, according to the NCDC.

NYSC signs MoU to include corps members on NHIS programme

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NYSC signs MoU to include corps members on NHIS programme

 

The National Youth Service Corps has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Health Insurance Scheme on the inclusion of Corps Members in the NHIS programme.

NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim who stated this when he led a delegation of the management of the Scheme to the Headquarters of the NHIS in Abuja, today commended the Federal Government over its concern for Corps Welfare.

He said the signing of the MoU is in line with Presidential directive that all Corps Members must be enrolled in the NHIS programme.

“This shows the concern for the welfare of the Corps Members by the Federal Government and we are thanking the President for his uncommon love for the Scheme.

We also promise that our Corps Members are going to render more selfless service to the country. This is going to inspire them to do more for their fatherland.

We want to thank the NHIS for this partnership and we are going to take this partnership to the next level”, he said.

Speaking further, Ibrahim said the partnership with NHIS is going to cushion the health needs of the Corps Members in their different states of service.

He added that the Scheme is already in partnership with several stakeholders, including the NCDC whereby all Corps Members are tested for COVD-19 before admittance to the orientation camps, alongside other camp officials.

He said only those that test negative are allowed entry into the camps, while those that test positive are taken to the isolation centres by the NCDC and State Health officials for treatment and care.

“This partnership has helped the NCDC in COVID-19 data analysis in the country”, lbrahim said.

The Executive Secretary of the NHIS, Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo said every Nigerian should be included in the healthcare delivery of the Federal Government.

He added that the NYSC and NHIS had worked assiduously through a joint technical team towards the development of a blueprint for the necessary financial provisions.

“We decided to sign an MOU so that the responsibilities of the two agencies will be clearly spelt out in order to have a hitch-free implementation”, the Executive Secretary said.

He commended the Federal Government for increasing Corps Members’ allowances, adding that the provision of a free medicare will spur them into higher level of service delivery to their fatherland.

“We call on the Corps Members to reciprocate this gesture and rededicate themselves to national service.

NHIS is growing, as different associations are signifying interest in the Scheme”, he said.

Prof. Sambo said as a result of efforts by the NHIS to deepen the implementation of the rebranding agenda in the agency, it has developed a five-tenure strategic plan among other innovations.

He disclosed that the NHIS and State Health Insurance Agencies are developing a new initiative tagged; “Health Insurance Under One Roof”, where the two agencies would ensure adequate free medicare for all Nigerians.

He said that the law establishing the NHIS makes it not mandatory, but efforts are on-going to have a clear pathway for universal healthcare that will be mandatory for all Nigerians.

Libyans Question Release Of Saadi Gaddafi From Prison

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Libyans Question Release Of Saadi Gaddafi From Prison
Libyans are questioning the timing of the release of Saadi Gaddafi, a son of Libya’s late dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was overthrown and killed in a 2011 uprising.
Some residents of the capital Tripoli however praised the Libyan judiciary for basing its decision on “justice and integrity”. Saadi – the strongman’s third son, now aged 47 — was known for his playboy lifestyle and briefly played as a professional footballer in Italy.
“Why were Saadi and (intelligence chief) Ahmad Ramadan released now?,” asked Abdellatif Dakdak, a fuel engineer.
“Also this talk about the body of Kadhafi, in my opinion, all of this is because of political agreements between those people who are close to the presidency,” he said.

APC: Senator Akume eminently qualified as National Chairman – AFANCCO

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APC: Senator Akume eminently qualified as National Chairman – AFANCCO

Activities leading to the emergence of a new National Chairman for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has ascended to new heights with the launch of strategic activities by Akume For APC National Chairman Campaign Organisation (AFANCCO).

The organization, comprising well-groomed, experienced and forward-looking patriots with the unflinching desire to consolidate on the gains of the ruling party and use such as a platform to drive unprecedented socio-economic and political development in Nigeria, held its inaugural meeting on Monday, 6th September 2021 with carefully chosen members spanning across the six geopolitical zones of the country, converging at the organization’s national secretariat in Abuja.

Speaking at the meeting, the Convener, Chief Pascal Ojim, said that sustaining good leadership in the ruling party was very essential for the sustenance of economic stability and continuity of the many laudable initiatives, programmes and projects of the current administration, while positioning the country for several more breakthrough projects. These, he emphasized, will be enhanced with the right choice of leadership to receive the baton from the current leaders in the party’s administration.

The Chairman of AFANCCO, Mr. Ogochukwu Ezeaku, urged all well-meaning Nigerians and friends of the country to join hands and contribute towards the development of the nation by supporting good, tested and trusted leaders to occupy strategic positions through which they will continue to foster progress and growth across all facets of Africa’s largest economy. He said it was a matter of national interest for the ruling party in any country to get it right in the choice of who leads the party as Chairman, and expressed unreserved confidence in the dependable discernment, working knowledge and seasoned experience of stakeholders in APC, which he emphasized would grant the expectant populace the fulfillment of their wish and expectation for a sound party chairman to continue the good works of other APC party chairmen, past and present.

Members of AFANCCO were unanimous in their strong resolve to work closely with all stakeholders and party members to ensure that Senator George Akume emerges as APC National Chairman, because it will catalyze the actualization of extensive development through the sustenance of party-led stability as propellant and support to the far-reaching projects and good deeds of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Onyema inspires confidence in Super Eagles by promising N20 million if they beat Cape Verde

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Onyema inspires confidence in Super Eagles by promising N20 million if they beat Cape Verde

Mr. Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace, has promised to reward the Super Eagles with N20 million if they beat Cape Verde to stay on top of Group C in the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifying series.

In their second Group match, the three-time African champions will face the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde today in Mindelo.

He gave the charge on board Air Peace’s brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft, which was transporting the players to Cape Verde for the match, yesterday morning.

“I want that nationalistic zeal to burn in all of you and in everything you do,” Onyema said, emphasizing that qualifying for the World Cup would provide another opportunity for Nigeria to unite. Go forth and shine for your country.”

Air Peace signed a partnership agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation as the official airline sponsor of the national teams less than a week ago, and his pledge and charge to the team comes less than a week later. The N1.2 billion partnership will last four years.

Onyema stated that Air Peace is delighted to be associated with the team, and that the blessing that God bestowed on Air Peace is now following the team, as evidenced by their victory over Liberia last Friday.

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“You dominated your first match, and we expect the next one, which takes place in Cape Verde in 24 hours, to be no different,” he said.

Onyema emphasized that Air Peace backed the national teams in their efforts to restore hope in Nigeria, especially at a time when the country is in crisis.

“Gentlemen, the reason I came to the airport at this hour (2 a.m.) to speak to you is because you are not just going to play a football match; you are going to carry on your young shoulders the hopes and aspirations of a nation in peril,” he said.

Buhari currently receives security briefing from service chiefs at Aso Rock

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Buhari currently receives security briefing from service chiefs at Aso Rock

At State House in Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari is currently receiving a security briefing from service chiefs.

General Bashir Magashi (retd), Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and the service chiefs, led by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, are among those in attendance.

During the last National Security Council Meeting at the Presidential Villa on August 19, 2021, Buhari promised to do everything possible to address the country’s security challenges and expressed his desire not to leave government in 2023 “as a failure.”

The President expressed happiness over the successes recorded so far by the security agencies in the fight against insurgents, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements in various parts of the country, according to National Security Adviser (NSA) Major General Babagana Monguno (Rtd), who briefed State House reporters after the meeting.

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According to Monguno, the president also expressed his willingness to make additional changes to the country’s security architecture if necessary.

According to the NSA, the president told the meeting that if he was not satisfied, he would continue to make changes. All of the issues brought before the president focused on the operations in the North East’s successes.

Senator blame insecurity on Insufficient police funding

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Senator blame insecurity on Insufficient police funding

Senator Nicholas Tofowomo (PDP-Ondo) has blamed the current security crisis on successive governments’ failure to adequately fund the Nigeria Police Force.

Mr Tofowomo made the remarks to reporters on Tuesday in Okitipupa, where he was inspecting rehabilitation work on the burnt-out Okitipupa police station and area command, which he sponsored.

During the #EndSARS protest on Oct. 22, 2020, hoodlums demolished the structures.

Mr. Tofowomo urged the Federal Government to work hard to ensure adequate funding and equipment for the police, who play a critical role in ensuring the safety of people and property in the country.

“Policing in a large and diverse country like Nigeria requires enormous funding and sophisticated weapons, but the current situation is due to the previous government’s poor funding of the police in annual budgets.

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“You will be surprised that the same police officers who are being chastised would have performed better if the government had increased their funding and provided them with sophisticated weapons,” he said.

Mr Tofowomo, who expressed satisfaction with the work at the police station and area command, said that his concern for the safety of his constituents’ lives and property prompted him to fund the project.

He stated that the rehabilitation work would be completed before the station’s commissioning and handover to the police on December 26.

The police command in Ondo’s spokesperson, DSP Funmilayo Odunlami, praised the senator for taking such a bold step to ensure residents’ safety.

In a telephone interview with NAN on Tuesday, Odunlami stated this

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“We thank the senator for his kindness and for ensuring the safety of residents’ lives and property,” she said. “I appeal to our youths to refrain from destroying government property in order to press home their demands,” she added.

Oba Festus Olumoyegun, the Oniju of Iju-Odo, praised Tofowowo for his efforts to rebuild the station, saying that despite not being a native of the area, he had brought relief to the people of Ikaleland.

Tofowomo has proven beyond reasonable doubt that he can be trusted at all times, according to the traditional ruler, who urged other politicians to follow suit.

Gov. Ugwuanyi honored at media lecture where dons offer solutions to Enugu’s economic problems

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Gov. Ugwuanyi honored at media lecture where dons offer solutions to Enugu’s economic problems

Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is one of the personalities to be honored as university presidents gather on Saturday to discuss the state’s current economic challenges.

They are expected to develop realistic strategies for diversifying the state’s economy in order to support the state’s self-sustainability programs.

This is the focus of this year’s Starlite Newspapers Annual Awards and Lecture Series, which will take place on September 11th, 2021.

The event, which was conceived as a reward mechanism for leading political and private sector players, was conceptualized by the leading community newspaper in the South East of Nigeria, The Starlite Newspapers based in Enugu state.

Coming at a time of global economic recessions that have been felt across the federation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic’s aftermath, and the need to find better ways of weaning Enugu state, and indeed other states, off the federation’s account, the event’s organizers are optimistic that the ideas that will be presented at this forum will go a long way in defining clear paths forward.

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Mr. Harrison Ogara, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Starlite Newspapers, recently described the event as “a conflagration of ideas that will move the state to unprecedented levels” in an interview with select media in Enugu.

This year’s event, which will be the publication’s second, “is meant to go beyond the normal handing over of plaques, but academic and scholarly exhortation that will have a deep impact on the political class that will grace the event,” he explained.

“We decided to use this edition to make a statement that will be ingrained in the political class; a statement that will serve as a template for Enugu State and other states on how to change the narrative of economic growth beyond sharing monthly allocations in Abuja,” he said.

The event will be attended by Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Chief Willy Obiano, the Governors of Anambra and Kogi States, Dr. Yahaya Bello and Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and a host of other leaders and captains of industry, according to him.

He went on to say that those who would be in attendance would be key players in the quest for a paradigm shift in economic growth.

According to Chief Ogara, “some of the best heads in academia and technocrats have been assembled to do justice to the event with the theme: Economic Diversification and Self-Sustainability options for Enugu State” to ensure that the message is adequately passed.

To that end, Tony Onyishi, eminent Professor of Political Science and expert in Public Administration and Local Government administration at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, will host the Lecture Series. Prof. Osita Ogbu, a former economic adviser to the President and an economic expert, will also serve as the event’s Chairman, with the responsibility of steering the discussion in the direction of the event’s theme.

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This historic event, which will take place at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s Princess Alexandria Auditorium, will serve as a platform for recognizing and rewarding individuals, brands, companies, and government agencies for their leadership roles in the private and public sectors.

Bandits kidnap an ex-NBC director, his daughter, and three others in Katsina

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Bandits kidnap an ex-NBC director, his daughter, and three others in Katsina

Ahmed Abdulkadir, a former Zonal Director of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), his daughters, and three others were kidnapped by bandits in Bakori, Katsina State, on Monday night.

Mr Abdulkadir was abducted when the bandits stormed Shema quarters, a government estate in the town, around 9 p.m., according to a colleague of the ace broadcaster who did not want to be identified.

Laila Ahmad, his 15-year-old daughter, and three other people in the quarters were also kidnapped.

Mr Abdulkadir, a Katsina resident, had traveled to Bakori to see his second wife. He usually spends his weekends in Bakori with his family.

The broadcaster’s son, Nasif Ahmed, confirmed the kidnapping but did not provide further details.

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“Innalillahi wa’inna ilaihi raji’un, innalillahi wa’inna ilaihi raji’un, innalillahi wa My father and 15-year-old step-sister Laila Ahmed were kidnapped by bandits in his Bakori home,” Mr Ahmed said.

Mr Abdulkadir was the General Manager of the Katsina State Television Authority before joining NBC as Head of Public Affairs and then zonal director in both the Maiduguri and Sokoto zones.

In the last few days, bandits have attacked Bakori, which is four kilometers from Funtua. A wife and two children of Aminu Kurami, a member of the State House of Assembly who represents the area, were kidnapped on Saturday night.

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