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Ben Adaji: And Death strikes on a journalism hero
Ben Adaji: And Death strikes on a journalism hero 4 MIN READ Opinion …Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas mourns with NUJ, family By Emmanuel Bello ENCONIUMS have continued to pour in torrentially following the news of Ben Adaji’s demise. Apart from how the veteran journalist passed on, many recalled their last moments with him. “I saw him a few days ago,” one of the sympathisers cried out. She recalled he was in high spirits, especially with his efforts to get into partisan politics.
Achieving Religious Harmony In Taraba: The Kefas Formula - By Emmanuel Bello
TARABA state is one of the largest geographical spaces in the federation – so large that over a hundred ethnic groups live here. It is also home to many adherents of Christianity and Islam. The late Abdulmumuni Vaki used to say Taraba is a three in one state. The bold politician that he was, late Vaki, added “idol worshippers” to the mix. But for policy makers and especially governors, walking the tight rope of the dominant two faiths is always a Herculean one.
Governor Kefas, town meeting & the Taraba revolution
Governor Kefas, town meeting & the Taraba revolution 4 MIN READ Opinion By Emmanuel Bello TARABA state governor, Agbu Kefas, devoted the last 3 days to hard-hitting town hall meetings in the state. The initial idea was for a full day at each local government in the state. A slight change in schedule scaled it down to zonal meetings where all the LGAs in a zone can meet and articulate a common front.
Nigeria: Being Online Now Costs Like Food
If survival in Nigeria were a game, it would be a brutal one—where the rules keep changing, and the price of staying in the game keeps rising. Right now, two heavyweight contenders are fighting for dominance in the ring of price hikes: telecom tariffs and food prices. And in the middle of this unrelenting battle? The average Nigerian, struggling to keep up. Imagine picking up your phone to make a simple call, only to realize your airtime vanishes twice as fast.
Kefas' Foreign Trips, Globalisation and Armchair Critics
101 Share Reading some juvenile objections to the foreign trips of Taraba’s helmsman, Agbu Kefas leaves me wondering what type of medieval caves some people still live in. Anyone in the 21st century would understand that we now live in a global village: the proverbial environment where no one can be an isolated island.
NOA Intensifies Campaign On Preventive Infectious Diseases
In a bid to curb the spread of infectious diseases across Nigeria, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified its integrated preventive campaign against three seasonal but infectious diseases namely Cholera, Meningitis and Lassa fever. Director General of the Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu told heads of state offices involved in the campaigns that lack of awareness of the required preventive measures contribute to the recurrence of the epidemic around Nigeria every year.
Nigerians Groan Over Rising Police Extortion, Checkpoints On Highways
Nigerians on Monday took to social media to voice their outrage against some members of the Nigeria Police Force, accusing them of exploiting illegal methods like mounting checkpoints and stop-and-search operations to extort travellers during long-distance trips on major highways.
10 interesting titbits from the North East Governors summit
By Emmanuel Bello 1. The governors were united in purpose like never before. The outward symbol of that bond was the uniform attire they resplendently wore. It is by far the most poignant outing in its 10 years history. 2. The choice of Bauchi as a venue was also symbolic as this was the historical cultural and political headquarters of the North East region. Meeting there carried all the weight of this historical import. 3. The region has enthroned the spirit of joint effort in tackling crises.
10 things to expect from planned Kefas Endowment Fund
The Taraba state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, launched an endowment fund to rebuild conflict-torn communities across the state. Here are 10 things to expect from the endowment fund: 1. It’s targeted at local government areas that have experienced crises, resulting in displacements, loss of homes, worship places, markets, and other structures. It is money aimed at rebuilding. 2.
Gov Kefas, the media: an unending romance one year on
It would soon be one year since the media lavishly covered Dr. Agbu Kefas when he was sworn in as governor of Taraba state. It was a holistic coverage spanning all news outlets. You could sense that the media was thrilled by the soldier turned civilian who became governor in his seemingly young political career. His youthful energies, soft approach, and transparency are stuff media buffs easily connect with.
With brand new tractors, security, Taraba set to feed the country
Taraba state has no business with food insecurity. In fact, the state should be feeding itself and the rest of the country. This has always been the declaration by the governor of Taraba state, Dr Agbu Kefas. The former soldier turned politician often wondered what is holding the state down to achieve its full potentials as far as food is concerned.
NSA Confirms Escape Of Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance Executive, Officials Arrested
NSA Confirms Escape Of Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance Executive, Officials Arrested by References1: 1:20pm Re: NSA Confirms Escape Of Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance Executive, Officials Arrested by Zulu11zulu: 1:22pm 2 Likes 1 Share Re: NSA Confirms Escape Of Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance Executive, Officials Arrested by FreeStuffsNG: 1:23pm Yinmu. He can run abi escape but can't hide forever. All Nigeria wants is the requested information details.
Gov Kefas and political sagacity
Believe it or not, the initial reluctance by some people to accept the candidacy of Dr Agbu Kefas last year was premised on what they view as his lack of experience in politics. They have since been wondering what they were thinking back then. For the soldier turned politician have not only surpassed all expectations of the political class but also carved a niche uniquely his. How the political class arrogantly arrives at the conclusion that someone is not a politician baffles me.
The Trials of Brother Kefas
By Emmanuel Bello As it finally ended in praise yesterday at the Supreme Court, I couldn’t but reflect on practically the long road to freedom both for Governor Agbu Kefas and the rest of us. What an experience! Let me attempt a summary. Memory lane. In 2014, Lt Colonel Agbu Kefas(rtd) told me he’s running for governor of Taraba state. He had just finished his tenure as Chairman, Governing Board of the NIMASA- a very highly placed federal board.
Why Kefas Visited All The Military Service Chiefs
By Emmanuel Bello In an unprecedented move by anyone in his position, Gov. Agbu Kefas has actually visited all the military service chiefs in Abuja. At the heart of these trips is just one mission: the need for better security in Taraba state. In all the trips, the governor makes a point of carrying everyone along. He does not walk alone: National Assembly members, state Assembly members, his commissioners, elders, women, and youths of the state all go with him.
Why Kefas visited all the military service chiefs
By Emmanuel Bello In an unprecedented move by any one in his position, Gov. Agbu Kefas has actually visited all the military service chiefs in Abuja. At the heart of these trips is just one mission: the need for better security in Taraba state. In all the trips, the governor makes a point of carrying everyone along. He does not walk alone: National Assembly members, state Assembly members, his commissioners, elders, women and youths of the state all go with him.
Security: That bipartisan push by Gov Kefas
By Emmanuel Bello When it comes to the issue of the security of Taraba people, Governor Agbu Kefas normally gets somewhat fanatical. He leaves no stone unturned. He is prepared to partner with anyone, go to the great lengths and expend all energies in the cause. He consider this his main forte in the scheme of things. A failure here is never going to happen or be tolerated. No, not under his watch.
Taraba: Inside the Kefas Security Plan
Donate to and support MelodyInter Kindly Donate to and support MelodyInter [Button id="2"] [Button id="1"] By Emmanuel Bello A former military intelligence officer, Taraba’s current strong man, Dr Agbu Kefas, knows how this works. Security and all its intricate nuances has been his oyster over the decades. Academic laurels apart, Dr Kefas has had sufficient time to put to practice what was honed in the classroom.
Kefas and the science of restarting Taraba
Donate to and support MelodyInter Kindly Donate to and support MelodyInter By Emmanuel Bello “I’m starting afresh”, said the latest sensation in Taraba state, Governor Agbu Kefas. He was responding to questions on the spate of policy pronouncements he has been making lately. Since he took over, the retired soldier turned politician has continued to drop surprising changes like a man in a hurry. He’s an iconoclast too.
Taraba Govt House as a symbol of newness
Donate to and support MelodyInter Kindly Donate to and support MelodyInter By Emmanuel Bello Years later, I finally waltzed into Government House, Jalingo this weekend in company of my childhood pal, Dr Agbu Kefas, who is now governor of Taraba state. Since Dr. Kefas took over, he’s been doing his best to give the place a befitting look. He tells me the Government House is the face of any regime’s agenda. He said, “Emma, I can’t be talking of moving forward when this place looks like a museum.
Taraba Govt House as a symbol of newness
By Emmanuel Bello Years later, I finally waltzed into Government House, Jalingo this weekend in company of my childhood pal, Dr Agbu Kefas, who is now governor of Taraba state. Since Dr. Kefas took over, he’s been doing his best to give the place a befitting look. He tells me the Government House is the face of any regime’s agenda. He said, “Emma, I can’t be talking of moving forward when this place looks like a museum. Charity begins at home. My efforts at developments must begin here.” He’s right.
Kefas- hitting the ground running
By Emmanuel Bello A good weekend they say is heralded by great weekdays. And in the case of Taraba state Governor Elect, Lt Col. Agbu Kefas (rtd), nothing could have been truer. Right after he got his certificate of return, the swashbuckling ex soldier has been doing many things consider the right moves. His utterances, his mannerisms and even social interactions presents him as one prepared for the job.
Deploying smart contracts to the polygon and Ethereum blockchain using hardhat and ethers.js.
Contents: Introduction: What are smart contracts? Prerequisites What is a blockchain test network? Create a hardhat project. Write smart contract. Set up Metamask wallet Request faucet funds. Create App in Alchemy. Install dotenv and ethers.js Connect Ethereum account and alchemy to the project. Compile smart contract. Deploy smart contract to Goerli. Polygon: What is Polygon? Add polygon to hardhat config and Metamask wallet. Deploy to Polygon. Conclusion. Further reading and references.
Sale Mamman: Making the right decisions at Power House
Sale Mamman: Making the right decisions at Power House NEWS DIGEST–Have you met the honourable minister of power, Eng Sale Mamman? I have and nothing has made me more confident that President Muhammadu Buhari has got his Man Friday in the power sector at last like the encounter. Tall, regal and soft-spoken, you see the wheels practically turning in the minister’s head as he patiently listens to you.
The EFCC'S Arrest/Detention Of Senator Shehu Sani
The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers & Advocates (COPA) in keeping to its mandate to be the conscience of the nation and stand in the gap for good governance, human rights and fruitful political leadership deem it fit to make public its reservation and suspicion of the arrest of Senator Shehu Sani by the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Court: Community wins land dispute suit against Suleja Emirate
By Our Reporter A High Court, sitting in Suleja has delivered judgement, over a land dispute, in favour of the Nupe community in Suleja Local Government, filed by the leader of Nupe residents, late Alhaji Nda Isah Abdullahi and 327 others against the Village Head of Numba Koro, Abdullahi Barde, Suleja Emirate Council and others.
The Fulani herdsmen and the Nigerian conundrum
The Nigerian state is once again faced with the maddening and barbaric onslaught of the marauding Fulani herdsmen, whose nomadic enterprise has left blood and deaths on their path in most cities in the country, and most recently in the middle belt region; Adamawa, Benue and Taraba states.
Akuuka: When Royalty Remains Gloriously Radiant At 82
You can’t tell by merely looking at His Majesty, the Aku Uka, Dr Shekarau Angyu Masa Ibi, CON, that he has spent 82 years already on this earth today. It is a prayerful birthday today for the Octogenarian first class traditional ruler. 82! Yet, His Majesty looks more youthful than what the calendar says. The thoroughness of His Majesty’s grasp of issues, the keenness of his intellect, his love for humanity, the strength of his voice and the spring in his walk belies all of that.
2019: Group picks expression of interest, nomination forms for Buhari
The Nigeria Consolidation Ambassadors’ Network, a group, on Wednesday in Abuja picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for President Muhamnadu Buhari to re-contest the presidency in 2019. This made President Buhari the first aspirant to pick the forms as the APC commenced sales of the forms to aspirants for the 2019 general elections. Buhari had in April declared his intention to seek re-election at the APC National Executive Committee (NEC).
Why Gov Darius, PDP Are Winning Elections In Taraba
Winning two fierce by-elections battles back to back for his party the PDP, while working to keep the state prosperous, has helped etched Governor Darius Ishaku in the political consciousness of Taraba state as a man who, against all odds, gets the job done. The red capped power broker is getting it right politically especially with winning tough polls.
Senator Saraki, look at mirror, it's your face that's in it, By Garba Shehu Newsdiaryonline
The Presidency wishes to respond to the false to accusations by Senator Bukola Saraki who alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is to blame for the delay in approving the supplementary budget for INEC. On the contrary, the Senate President should look into the mirror and what he will see is his own face. He is solely to be held responsible for deliberately driving the nation to this cliff edge as far as the preparations for next elections are concerned.
Aremu calls for issue-based politics, decries personalisation of public space
A frontline Labour Party governorship aspirant for Kwara State in the 2019 elections and a NEC Member of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Issa Aremu has called on politicians to ensure that the 2019 election was based issues of development and security not about persons and individuals.
The Companion urges NASS to pass INEC budget without delay
The Companion, an association of Muslim men in business and the professions has urged members of the National Assembly to pass the budget of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) without delay so as to ensure a smooth electoral process next year. The call was contained in an Eid-el-Kabir message by the National Amir (President) of the association, Alhaji Thabit Wale Sonaike and issued Sunday.
Senators to APC: Saraki not cause of your failure
Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Hamma Misau and his counterpart in the Committee on Banking, Finance and Other Financial Insitutions, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim have advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leaders to desist from looking for scapegoats for the failure to fulfill their promises to the electorate by constantly blaming Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki.
Hon. Dasuki supports Sokoto flood victims with N1m
Member, representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki Sunday donated N1 million to victims of the flood disaster in Kebbe local government area of Sokoto state. The incident, which occurred Friday rendered many homeless as well as destroyed farmlands, animals, etc. Represented by Alhaji Attahiru Dan-Madi, Dasuki commiserated with the victims and called on well-meaning individuals to come to the aid of the victims.
NIRSAL launches new agric insurance product for smallholder farmers
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has developed a new insurance product to mitigate the impact and losses of agricultural yields and market price risks for smallholder farmers. A statement signed by Ms Anne Ihugba, Head, Corporate Communications of NIRSAL in Abuja on Sunday, said the new insurance product is known as the NIRSAL Comprehensive Index Insurance (NCII).
Sallah: I-G directs robust security arrangement
The Inspector-General of Police ( I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris has directed the implementation of robust security arrangements throughout the country during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. A statement by the Force Spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood on Sunday in Abuja, said the arrangement is aimed at ensuring a hitch-free celebration.
Sen. Adamu calls for forensic audit of NASS budgetary allocations
Senator Abdullahi Adamu (APC-Nasarawa) has called for probe into budgetary allocations to the National Assembly. Adamu made the call while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday. He said an audit had become necessary in view the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki’s refusal to vacate his seat after defecting from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
IBEDC invested over N2.5bn on expansion project to boost power supply
The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Sunday said it had invested over N2.5billion on network expansion to boost power supply to its customers. The company’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr John Ayodele said in Lagos that this was contrary to claims that the company had refused to invest in its network.
NUT gives 21-days ultimatum to Edo over poor education funding
The Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the State Government to provide adequate funding for education. The ultimatum is contained in a nine-point communiqué, issued in Benin on Sunday. The document was signed by the Chairman of the NUT in the state, Mr Pius Okhueleigbe, and the Acting Secretary, Mr Mike Itua.
We need solutions not sympathy over Zamfara banditry, says Emir
The Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed, says the people of the emirate need solution to the persistent banditry in the town and not sympathy or condolences. Mohammed made the statement on Sunday in Zurmi when members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its National President, Mr Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN), visited him in his palace. Mahmoud led members of the NBA to Zamfara on a fact-finding mission with regard to the latest killings in the state by armed bandits.
Zamfara banditry claims 3,000 lives, gulps N17bn in 7 years, says SSG
The ongoing banditry in Zamfara has claimed over 3,000 lives with the State Government spending some N17 billion in the past seven years on fighting the problem. The Secretary to the Government of Zamfara, Prof. Abdullahi Shinkafi, made the disclosure on Sunday in Gusau at a town hall meeting, organised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The meeting was called to find a lasting solution to the worsening insecurity in the state.
Breaking: 252 Special /Advisers, Assistants resign appointments in Sokoto
Two hundred and fifty-two Special Advisers and Assistants in the service of the administration of Aminu Tambuwal Sunday, announced their resignation with immediate effect. Addressing a Press Conference, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki Haske, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, said they were no longer interested in working in the government of Tambuwal. They also said they were not ready to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sallah: Kaduna Senatorial aspirant, Usman cautions against reckless conduct
A front-line aspirant for Kaduna Central Senatorial seat, Lawal Adamu Usman, has called on the people of Kaduna state and Nigeria, especially the youth to conduct themselves peacefully as Muslims celebrate the coming Eidil Kabir.
Arafat: Saraki urges pilgrims to pray for peaceful elections, economic recovery
Senate President Bukola Saraki has charged Nigerian pilgrims currently performing this year’s hajj to use the significance of the Arafat Day, Monday to pray for peaceful, credible, free and fair elections in 2019.
SPDC progresses clean-up in Aghoro, Odimodi
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has disclosed that it had recovered over 95 percent of spilled oil from the recent spill incidents on sections of the Trans Ramos Pipeline (TRP) in Aghoro community, Bayelsa State, and in Odimodi community in Delta State. The pipeline, which has remained shut-in since the incidents, supplies crude to the SPDC Joint Venture-owned Forcados Oil Terminal in western Niger Delta for export.
Dariusiyya: Why Gov Darius, PDP are winning elections in Taraba, By Emmanuel Bello
Winning two fierce by-elections battles back to back for his party the PDP, while working to keep the state prosperous, has helped etched Governor Darius Ishaku in the political consciousness of Taraba state as a man who, against all odds, gets the job done. The red capped power broker is getting it right politically especially with winning tough polls.
Abiola's Posthumous Honour And The 2019 Election Politics By Omoshola Deji
Nigerians assembled at the polls on June 12, 1993 to expunge dictatorship and usher in purposeful leadership. The widely acclaimed free, fair and credible presidential election, presumably won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, was annulled by the Gen. Ibrahim Babangida led military regime. Abiola was incarcerated by successive military government(s) till he died in a questionable manner on July 7, 1998.
Breaking: How Sen. Adeola escaped kidnap - Media Aide
Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC-Lagos) on Wednesday allegedly escaped an attempted kidnap in the hands of unknown men who stormed the Senate and made away with the mace during plenary. The Special Adviser to Adeola on Media, Mr Kayode Odunaro, made this known in an interview in Abuja. Odunaro, who said he witnessed the near abduction of the senator, said that his principal escaped narrowly. According to him, the lawmaker sustained injury to his head in the course of his escape.
Breaking: Ekweremadu meets Osinbajo on senate invasion, missing mace
The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, on Wednesday briefed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the forceful removal of the Senate mace by some hoodlums on Wednesday morning. He was in company of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang. Ekweremadu told State House Correspondent that the briefing was aimed at preventing future occurrence of such act in the legislature to forestall breakdown of law and order.
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