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  Former deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Senator Bello Tukur Friday commissioned Toungo electrification project provided by the Fintiri led administration. Speaking at the event in Toungo, Senator Tukur thanked Governor Umaru Fintiri for actualizing the project which he said has great socioeconomic benefits to the people. He described Governor Umaru Fintiri as one of the best performing governors in the country acknowledged with excitement his developmental projects in Adamawa. Governor Umaru Fintiri said project is a 33kv main line from Ganye Tee Junction to Toungo and linked to the YEDC main station with 11kv Low Tension in Gamu and installed transformers and distribution lines. The Governor added that the second phase is the one from Toungo to Kirri which has already seen ninety percent poles erection and is still in progress declaring that his administration will soon commission the project. There were goodwill messages from the Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji...

  Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has been conferred fellow of the Nigerian Institution Of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) in the 2021 prestigious fellowship awards. Zulum, a Professor of Irrigation Engineering, has since 2018 been a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. He holds a Barchelor’s and masters degrees in Agricultural Engineering with Phd in soil and water engineering. The NIAE held its inauguration of national executive committee and fellowship conferment at Nigerian Society of Engineers Headquarters in Central Area, on Friday in Abuja, with Zulum in attendance. Four others: Engr. Dr. GA Badamus, Engr. Dr. Taiwo I. Oyedemi, Engr. Professor Babagana Mohammed and Engr. Dr Jones Akinbolade also received the agricultural engineers fellowship award. President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Dr. Babagana Mohammed who presided over the investiture, recognized Zulum's pursuit of excellence in the engineering profession. Guest speaker at the event, Engr...

  Names of Victims of the Kaduna Military Plane Crash. - Chidi Cali 1) Maj Gen Attahiru.  2) Mrs Fati Attahiru.  3) Gen Abdulkadir - PGSO , 4) Gen  Kuliya - DMI 5) Gen Olayinka Provost Marshall  6-7) Aides.  8-10) The crew.  Updated: COAS ENTOURAGE 1. LT GEN I ATTAHIRU. 2. BRIG GEN MI ABDULKADIR. 3. BRIG GEN OLAYINKA. 4. BRIG GEN KULIYA. 5. MAJ LA HAYAT. 6. MAJ HAMZA. 7. SGT UMAR. CREW 8. FLT LT TO ASANIYI. 9. FLT LT AA OLUFADE. 10. SGT ADESINA. 11. ACM OYEDEPO. Details of the incident are still sketchy but a military source told newsmen that it happened in Kaduna on Friday. In a statement, the Nigerian Air Force confirmed that there was an accident involving one of its aircraft in Kaduna but did not go into details. “An air crash involving a @NigAirForce aircraft occurred this evening near the Kaduna International Airport. The immediate cause of the crash is still being ascertained. More details to follow soon,” read the statement signed by Edwar...

  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday said the State Government will continue to partner with the European Union on business opportunities, investments and other developmental issues. The Governor also reiterated his administration's commitment to intensify the campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the State. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador and Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS), Ketil Karlsen, at the Lagos House, Marina, on Friday, Governor Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State will not take her partnership with the European Union for granted. Governor Sanwo-Olu also charged Karlsen to ensure that his handover to his successor is seamless so that the good work he did can be advanced. “We appreciate your support so far. You have shown that when we work together, we can achieve so much. I want to implore you to ensure that your handover to your successor is seamless so t...

 PRESS RELEASE PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: PLATEAU AND FCT ARE SAFE, IGP ASSURES CITIZENS · Says No Cause for Panic The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has assured citizens of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau State and other contiguous States, of safety and security as they go about their lawful day-to-day activities. The IGP’s assurance is coming on the heels of the unintended, viral spread of an internal directive issued to the Commissioners of Police in Plateau State and FCT Commands to forestall any likelihood of attack or breach of security by organized criminal elements in their Areas of Responsibilities (AOR).       The IGP’s directive, which is a deliberate, intelligence-driven and proactive measure, is designed to prepare the law enforcement community for comprehensive response to any threat to lives and property. The IGP noted that the security alert, rather than becoming a source of panic to the citizens,...

  An Anglican Priest in Nnewi Diocese by name Ven Arinze Anene (Parish Priest at St. Mark's Anglican Church Nnewichi) invited all the Okada Riders in the town of Nnewi to Nenco filling station and gave them Free Fuel after preaching and praying for them. This is the kind of thing we want. Let's commend him for this. Others should also emulate same.More photos below.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru has charged officers and men of the Directorate of Army Public Relations(DAPR) on the need to enhance their capacity on effective information management. He gave the charge on Wednesday 19 May 2021 while declaring open a 3- Day Capacity Building Workshop organized for Public Relations Officers by the Directorate of Army Public Relations in Abuja. The COAS who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Ben Ahanotu, stated that the workshop is necessary in view of the myriads of security challenges the country is facing. This he said requires proactive and effective media handling, stressing that dominating the media space is a step towards defeating adversaries. He urged Public Relations Officers to remain proactive and conscious of their responsibilities as image makers of the Nigerian Army. He however noted with regret the negative narratives orchestrated by some unpatriotic elements intended to dimi...