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Dr. Abdul Solihu, Lecturer, Department of General Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia, on Saturday warned Nigerians against actions that could cause natural disasters.Dr. Abdul Solihu, Lecturer, Department of General Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia, on Saturday warned Nigerians against actions that could cause natural disasters.
Solihu gave the warning in a lecture at the First International Lecture Series, jointly organised by two non-governmental Islamic groups, The Companion and The Criterion in Abuja. Solihu gave the warning in a lecture at the First International Lecture Series, jointly organised by two non-governmental Islamic groups, The Companion and The Criterion in Abuja.
The lecturer, who decried the alarming rate of natural disasters worldwide, said most of the disasters experienced were caused by human activities.The lecturer, who decried the alarming rate of natural disasters worldwide, said most of the disasters experienced were caused by human activities.
Adamawa
The Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo, has called for agriculture to be given a “pride of place” in the country.
The Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo, has called for agriculture to be given a prideofplace in the country.
Barkindo made the call when he was presented with the staff of office as the 12th Lamido of Adamawa on Saturday. Barkindo made the call when he was presented with the staff of office as the 12th Lamido of Adamawa on Saturday.
“We must ensure that we banish hunger and poverty from our midst and give all our people the life, dignity and prosperity which they so rightly deserve,” Barkindo said.
Bauchi
Tafawa Balewa (Bauchi), June 19, 2010 (NAN)Rep. Dogara Yakubu, from Bogoro, Dass and Tafawa Balewa Constituency, on Saturday began the vaccination of over 50,000 cattle against various diseases in the areas. Tafawa Balewa (Bauchi), June 19, 2010 (NAN)Rep. Dogara Yakubu, from Bogoro, Dass and Tafawa Balewa Constituency, on Saturday began the vaccination of over 50,000 cattle against various diseases in the areas.
Performing the exercise in Ternam village of Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Yakubu said the exercise was to ensure that the Fulani electorate reaped dividends of democracy. Performing the exercise in Ternam village of Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi state, Yakubu said the exercise was to ensure that the Fulani electorate reaped dividends of democracy.
The lawmaker explained that the exercise would be done across the three local government areas of the constituency.The lawmaker explained that the exercise would be done across the three local government areas of the constituency.
Kaduna
Doctors and stakeholders in Kaduna on Saturday called for efforts to reduce cases of sickle cell anaemia in the country. Doctors and stakeholders in Kaduna on Saturday called for efforts to reduce cases of sickle cell anaemia in the country.
An NGO, Sickle Cell Patient Health Promoting Centre, doctors and other stakeholders made the call at a rally to mark the second World Sickle Cell Day. An NGO, Sickle Cell Patient Health Promoting Centre, doctors and other stakeholders made the call at a rally to mark the second World Sickle Cell Day.
Dr Amina Mohammed, a physician and consultant in Kaduna, said sickle cell was as a result of the gene present in a child. Dr Amina Mohammed, a physician and consultant in Kaduna, said sickle cell was as result of the gene present in a child.
Lagos
The re-branded Air Nigeria Airline will resume flight operations to Benin and Owerri airports in July, a statement said. The re-branded Air Nigeria Airline will resume flight operations to Benin and Owerri airports in July, a statement said.
The statement, issued by the airline’s spokesman, Francis Aiyigbe in Lagos on Friday, said the resumption of operations to the airports was in line with the company’s new vision to connect every major city on its route.The statement, issued by the airline’s spokesman, Francis Aiyigbe in Lagos on Friday, said the resumption of operations to the airports was in line with the company’s new vision to connect every major city on its route.
Nasarawa
The National Population Commission (NPC), has called on Nigerians to use the opportunity of the commission’s Birth Registration Pilot Programme to register their wards and acquire birth certificates. The National Population Commission (NPC), has called on Nigerians to use the opportunity of the commission’s Birth Registration Pilot Programme to register their wards and acquire birth certificates.
Alhaji Sama’illa Makama, Chairman of the Commission, made the call during a supervisory visit to Birth Registration Centres in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, on Saturday. Alhaji Sama’illa Makama, Chairman of the Commission, made the call during a supervisory visit to Birth Registration Centres in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, on Saturday.
Niger
Two youths, Mohammed Ahmed and Yusuf Shu’aibu, were on Friday arraigned at a Minna Magistrate Court for allegedly robbing a motorcyclist, Danladi Zarki. Two youths, Mohammed Ahmed and Yusuf Shu’aibu, were on Friday arraigned at a Minna Magistrate Court for allegedly robbing a motorcyclist, Danladi Zarki.
The prosecutor, Tanimu Bako, told the court that Zarki reported the incident on June 13about 7pm at Lapai police station.The prosecutor, Tanimu Bako, told the court that Zarki reported the incident on June 13about 7pm at Lapai police station.
Bako told the court that the suspects allegedly beat up the complainant with a cutlass and a stick during the attack.Bako told the court that the suspects allegedly beat up the complainant with a cutlass and a stick during the attack.
He said the complainant also alleged that the suspects dispossessed him of his motorcycle, valued at 100,000, a Nokia handset, valued at N5,000 and N2,000 cash. He said the complainant also alleged that the suspects dispossessed him of his motorcycle, valued at 100,000, a Nokia handset, valued at N5,000 and N2,000 cash.
Ondo
The Ondo State government spent N1 billion to provide infrastructures in rural communities, the Commissioner for Community Development and Co-operative Services, Mr Clement Faboyede, has said.The Ondo State government spent N1 billion to provide infrastructures in rural communities, the Commissioner for Community Development and Co-operative Services, Mr Clement Faboyede, has said.
He told the House of Assembly Committee on Community Development on Friday in Akure during a visit to his office that the ministry had reached out to 80 communities in 15 local government areas.He told the House of Assembly Committee on Community Development on Friday in Akure during a visit to his office that the ministry had reached out to 80 communities in 15 local government areas.
The commissioner said different development projects were executed in the areas based on the request of the communities.The commissioner said different development projects were executed in the areas based on the request of the communities.
OYO
The Muslim Congress (TMC), a religious organisation, has called for a durable solution to the plight of refugees and Internally Displaced People (IDP) across the globe.The Muslim Congress (TMC), a religious organisation, has called for a durable solution to the plight of refugees and Internally Displaced People (IDP) across the globe.
The organisation made the call in a statement signed by its President, Mr. Luqman AbdurRaheem on Saturday in Ibadan, to commemorate the World Refugee Day. The organisation made the call in a statement signed by its President, Mr. Luqman AbdurRaheem on Saturday in Ibadan, to commemorate the World Refugee Day.
Yobe
Alhaji Shettima Saleh, former All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) governorship aspirant and immediate past Commissioner for Rural Development in Yobe, on Saturday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Alhaji Shettima Saleh, former All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) governorship aspirant and immediate past Commissioner for Rural Development in Yobe, on Saturday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Saleh, who obtained the PDP membership card at the Sarkin Kasuwa Ward in Gashua, said PDP had greater democratic processes and potentials of developing the state at a faster rate.Saleh, who obtained the PDP membership card at the Sarkin Kasuwa Ward in Gashua, said PDP had greater democratic processes and potentials of developing the state at a faster rate.
The former ANPP stalwart said ANPP had derailed from the basic principles of democracy and commitment to improve the lives of the people.The former ANPP stalwart said ANPP had derailed from the basic principles of democracy and commitment to improve the lives of the people.
Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has commended the efforts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to apprehend and prosecute the immediate past governors of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, over an alleged N80.2 billion fraud.
This is just as she also hailed the EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, for ceding 14 properties that were initially forfeited to the federal government to the government and people of Enugu State.
Reacting to Bello’s excuse for not honouring the EFCC’s invitation, the lawmaker emphasized the need for the commission to investigate other corrupt public officials to avoid the impression that their actions against former governor were meant to witch hunt him.
In a now-viral video, the EFCC chairman had claimed Belloh told him that a female senator (name withheld) allegedly gathered journalists to humiliate him anytime he was at the agency’s Abuja office for interrogation.
“I called Yahaya Bello, as a serving governor, to come to my office to clear himself. I shouldn’t have done that. But he said because a certain senator had planted over 100 journalists in my office, he would not come.
“I told him that he would be allowed to use my private gate to give him a cover, but he said my men should come to his village to interrogate him,” Olukoyede was quoted as saying.
But Senator Natasha in a statement signed by her Chief Press Secretary, Arogbonlo Israel and issued at the weekend in Abuja, reminded Yahaya Bello of the importance of respecting Nigeria’s laws and constitution, given his former position as the chief security officer of Kogi.
“I was surprised to hear that Yahaya Bello evaded the invitation from the EFCC, despite having served as Kogi’s former chief security officer. As a former governor, he should understand the importance of respecting Nigeria’s laws and constitution.
“It’s a well-known fact that ‘he who comes into equity must come with clean hands’. As such, I advise him to honour the invitation and clear his name while he still has the chance.
“I’d also like to take this moment to appreciate the diligence of the EFCC in handling the case so far. No Nigerian is above the law, and therefore the agency must see this case through to the end if they are to gain the trust of both Nigerians and the international community in the fight against corruption,” she said.
Worried over the latest depreciation of the Naira against major foreign currencies, the Senate through its Committee on Finance, has stated that the Legislature is exploring a range of policy options to mitigate the impact of Naira depreciation and foster economic stability in the country.
These, according to the committee, in a statement signed by its chairman, Senator Sani Musa (APC Niger East) and released yesterday, includes robust oversight of fiscal policies, engagement with key stakeholders, and the formulation of targeted interventions to support key sectors of the economy.
Senator Musa said the statement became necessary “to address the current state of the economy and the need for concerted efforts at tackling the instability and continuous depreciation of the Naira.”
This is even as he hoped that the “economic managers will adhere strictly to the norms and standards set by this administration to ensure that we achieve the desired outcomes in taking Nigeria to its economic growth and prosperity”, pledging the support of the National Assembly to the executive arm of government to achieve the set goals.
He, however, urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and resilient as they navigate these uncertain times, saying “together, we can overcome the challenges facing our economy and chart a path towards prosperity for all.”
The statement titled: “State of the Nation Economy and Naira Depreciation’, reads “The Nigerian economy is facing significant challenges, exacerbated by both internal and external factors.
“Despite efforts to stabilize and bolster economic growth, the numerous initiatives and bold but necessary steps and policy decisions taken by President Bola Tinubu, the persistent depreciation of the Naira against major foreign currencies has become a pressing concern.
“The recent depreciation of the Naira underscores the need for proactive measures to safeguard the stability and resilience of our currency.
“The Senate Committee on Finance is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to implement effective policies and strategies.
“It is imperative that we address the root causes of Naira depreciation, including but not limited to fluctuations in global oil prices, fiscal deficits, and structural imbalances in the economy.”
The Senator, representing Rivers West Senatorial District at National Assembly Sen.Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo has advocated for legislative backings to enforce immunisation as a pre-condition for admission into nursing, primary and secondary schools in Nigeria.
Banigo made the assertion recently in a statement to commemorate this year’s week-long immunisation campaign in line with the World Health Organisation advocacy.
Banigo, a Harvard-trained Public Health personnel, explained that such legislation would strengthen the National Immunisation Policy in the administration of vaccines, saves lives, helps in the child normal growth, prevents serious illness and disabilities such as poliomyelitis .
The former Deputy Governor of Rivers State who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), noted that Nigeria must attain at least, 90 percent vaccine coverage for all childhood and adolescence; stressing that a fully vaccinated child should have received BCG, Mussels and three doses of DTP and Polio .
She emphasised the need for collective efforts by stakeholders in the campaign against preventable diseases .
The theme for this year’s World Immunisation Week is “Humanly Possible: Saving Lives Through Immunisation” while the national theme is “Vaccine Works For All”.
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