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  SPEECH BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, AT AN ARABIC LANGUAGE WORKSHOP ON THE OCCASION OF THE UNITED NATION'S COMMEMORATION OF WORLD ARABIC DAY PROTOCOL It is indeed a great pleasure for me to be here today as a Guest of Honour at this workshop, organized in commemoration of the United Nations Arabic Language Day. 2. Today’s event is particularly instructive given the current global interest in the establishment of new diplomatic rapprochement between and among nations and the renewed zeal to combat violent extremism and promote pluralism and multiculturalism. It is consensual in diplomatic, scholarly and cultural circles that among other languages, Arabic language is sui generis (unique), not only for having facilitated the realization of these lofty goals for humanity across histories and civilizations, but for remaining eminently well positioned to continue to do so in the years to come. 3. In other words, Arabic language is one of th...

  ... 'It's a worthy Christmas gift', he says Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday felicitated with world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, for displaying “Ogun standard of excellence" in his World Boxing titles' defence against his Bulgarian opponent, Kubrat Pulev in London on Saturday. Gov. Abiodun said the Ogun State-born Joshua made Nigerians proud and restored confidence that in spite of the country's challenges, the Nation will overcome. “I congratulate Anthony on this successful outing. May he, continue with the winning streak ad infinitum,” Abiodun prayed. "My joy is unquantifiable. Our government has always dimensioned sports as not only a unifying factor but a socio-economic imperative,” a statement issued by the Governor's chief press secretary, Kunle Somorin, in Abeokuta said. The Governor, however, attributed the outcome to the manifestation of God’s love for the people of the State who prayed ceaselessly for AJ and organiz...

  December 13, 2020 Press Statement PDP Congratulates Governor Wike At 53 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congratulates Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as he attains the milestone age of 53 years. The PDP recognizes Governor Wike’s contributions to the development of our party as well as the development strides in his home state, which has earned him the sobriquet of “Mr. Project." The PDP wishes Governor Wike well and prays God to grant him peace of mind and many more years ahead. Once again, happy birthday. Signed: Kola Ologbondiyan National Publicity Secretary

… Targets 10,000 New Jobs Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babjide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the government will establish the Lagos Aquaculture Centre of Excellence (L.A.C.E), in collaboration with a private sector investor, as part of efforts to boost fish production in the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who disclosed this over the weekend at the Y2020 edition of the Lagos Seafood Festival held at the Muri-Okunola Park, Victoria Island, explained that the Centre is expected to generate no fewer than 5,000 smallholder fish farms, which would in turn create about 1,000 indirect jobs during the construction phase and another 500 direct jobs opportunities for people who would be engaged at different phases of the project. He pointed out that the Project includes the establishment of a 50 million fish hatchery facility, projected 2,000 tons per annum table-sized fish production schedule, 24,000 tons per annum fish feed mill as well as a 20,000 ton-per-annum fish and seafood processing centre. The Gov...

  The Lagos State Government is set to arraign one Fred Onwuche, a commercial driver, next week, for allegedly assaulting Razak Kosoko, a LASTMA official who was on assigned duty in Lekki. A statement issued over the weekend by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), warned the general public of the dire consequences of the law on recalcitrant motorists and residents, who habitually assault officials of the State Government while on official duties. In his words, "The State Government shall not hesitate to prosecute to the full extent of the law, recalcitrant motorists and residents who assault State officials on assigned duties". "Such attacks will be met with stiffer punishments under the law. The State Government is poised to uphold the rule of law by ensuring that the fundamental right of every resident is protected", he added. Recall that last month, a similar incident of assault on a LASTMA official was reco...

  Mixed feelings and gross critiques surfaces as a young man was ordained a Catholic priest with dread locks in Canada.I see nothing wrong with it,Africans we like attaching everything we don't understand to witch-craft.What do you think?.More photos below.

  President Muhammadu Buhari celebrates the decisive victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua over Kubrat Pulev Saturday night. The President says by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua has given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer. He recalls his meeting with the heavyweight champion in London earlier in the year, describing Anthony Joshua as a humble, well brought up young man, “who will still go places.” President Buhari wishes Joshua all the best in his dream fight against Tyson Fury, saying he has the prayers and goodwill of Nigerians going with him. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) December 13, 2020 More photos below.