EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

-
Image
 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.
Post a Comment

ENTRIES POUR IN AS NIGERIA'S PREMIER CSR MAGAZINE, CSR REPORTERS HOLDS ITS ANNUAL SOCIAL IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

-



ENTRIES POUR IN AS NIGERIA'S PREMIER CSR MAGAZINE, CSR REPORTERS HOLDS ITS ANNUAL SOCIAL IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS



The editorial board of CSR Reporters, Nigeria’s first and only all-Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability publication has announced that it has received over 198 entries for its annual PHILANTHROPIC AWARDS ON SOCIAL IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES IN NIGERIA. 

In a briefing on Friday,  the Chairman, Barrister Kayode Olatokun flanked by other board members said that in the history of the award which began in 2019, the board had not received this number of entries. 'This shows the level of awareness and confidence organizations now have in this', he said.

On his part, Mr. Eche Munonye, Editor-In-Chief of the publication said that 'organizations are now beginning to see the need to be rated in their efforts to do the right things. The award has 35 categories and we have seen an influx of entries from across Nigeria'

The job is now left for the vetting committee to review and report back for onward notification to winners. 

The awards are in three main categories of SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIAL IMPACT and CSR and they're further broken down into 35 categories in all.
 
The award generally recognizes initiatives of companies in promoting sustainable economies in Nigeria and in serving the needy public.

Now in its third year, the CSR REPORTERS’ PHILANTHROPIC AWARDS ON Social Impact & Sustainability Practices in Nigeria is an annual event to recognize, honor and celebrate the outstanding efforts of organizations and individuals that have made transformative impact on the Nigerian society.

Particularly, the award will recognize the companies that have integrated globally recognized and measurable sustainability standards including ISO 37101 Management Standards on Sustainable Development in Communities (MSSDC), ISO 26000 Social Responsibility, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 20400 Sustainable Supply Chain Management, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Standards, among others. It will also recognize organizations that have followed best reporting standards such as GRI and IIRC Standards. Other categories include specific initiatives in support of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and individual philanthropic efforts for the year under review.

The highpoint of the event usually is the unveiling of the Philanthropic Person of the Year and the winner of Lifetime Achievement Award which are the most competitive categories of the award. The last two winners of this coveted category of PERSON OF THE YEAR, popularly tagged the “Star Award” were Alhaji AbdulSamad Rabiu (2020) and Barrister Allen Onyema (2021).

Preparation are in top gear for the in-person ceremony holding at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja Lagos on November 26th.

Followers can visit: www.csrreportersawards.com for further details on the event.


 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).

-
Image
Innoson Gives Out Brand New IVM G5 and Salary For Life To The Man Who Prophesied About His Vehicle Manufacturing In 1979.  Last Saturday, July 22nd the Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd, Chief Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma OFR gave out a brand new Innoson IVM G5 to Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe popularly known as Osabros who prophesied to him in 1979 that he would be the first man in Africa to manufacture vehicles and sell to different African countries.  The prophecy was given at the period the then Innocent Chukwuma could not boast of a car, talk less of manufacturing one. According to Dr Chukwuma during the presentation of the car, he recalled on how Mr Ikechukwu Osakwe all the way from Kano blocked him at the front of his house early in the morning and told him he has a message for him.  Mr Osakwe went on to narrate a dream he had about him, how he saw in the said dream his vehicle manufacturing company known as CAP PLC. "He told me that CAP means Chukwuma ...
Read more

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

-
Image
             Gerard Pique,welcomed their first child into the world last year January.Shakira told the magazine that ''I think it takes two to keep it passionate in relationships,a lot of laughter and a lot of fun moments together,that's essential but also affinity,you know.You have to be compatible.I'm really happy where i am right now,with the person that i'm with right now.He seems to want the same things i want,and that's very important''.More pictures below.                                                                                                                    
Read more

TINUBU ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF 4 U.S ATTACK HELICOPTERS. (PHOTO).

-
Image
 Tinubu announces arrival of 4 US attack helicopters President Bola Tinubu has stated that four attack helicopters will soon arrive in the country from the United States amid rising insecurity. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria, led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence, on Friday, Dec. 26, Tinubu revealed that the Federal Government had ordered four attack helicopters from the U.S, adding that they will arrive in the country “soon”. He said: “Our orders for four attack helicopters from the United States of America will take some time to arrive. We have approached Turkey for assistance.” The President, however, stated that the delays were affecting the public’s perception of the administration’s commitment to addressing the security challenges. He also said community and state police will become a reality. “Community and State Police will be a reality once the National Assembly completes the required legislati...
Read more