Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

FEC approves N1.4bn to equip youth farmers

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N1.4 billion for the procurement of equipment and agricultural inputs for the National Youth Farmers� Scheme. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that four contracts were awarded for the scheme and expressed optimism that the projects would encourage youths to go into agriculture. �The other memo on behalf of the president is…

APC releases timetable for Convention, begins sale of forms Feb. 14

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The All Progressives Congress APC says it will begin the sale of forms to aspirants vying for its national offices ahead of the National Convention from Feb. 14. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) announced this in a statement he issued on Wednesday in Abuja. �The APC CECPC at its 19th regular meeting on Wednesday Jan.19, 2022 at the party�s national secretariat considered and adopted the timetable/schedule of activities for the Feb.26, APC National Convention,� he said. According to him, the schedule of…

2 APC members killed in Enugu as police investigate shooting in office

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Police Command in Enugu State has confirmed the death of two All Progressives Congress (APC) members during an attack on the party�s office in Enugu by gunmen. The command�s Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, who gave the confirmation on Wednesday in Enugu, said that the gunmen also abducted one person while several other party faithful got bullet wounds. Ndukwe said that the yet-to-be identified armed hoodlums attacked the party�s Obeagu Ward 3 secretariat in Obeagu-Awkunanaw in Enugu South Local Government Area on Jan. 18 at about 7 p.m.…

Umahi�s removal: Court to deliver judgment in suit March 8 on Defection

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed March 8 for has fixed March 8 for judgment a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the removal of Ebonyi Governor, Dave Umahi. The PDP is asking the court to sack Umahi, alongside his deputy, Dr. Kelechi Igwe, from office on account of their defection from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after counsel to the parties adopted their processes and argued their case for and against the suit. The PDP,…

Gov. Matawalle of Zamfara appoints 250 additional political appointees

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has appointed 250 additional political appointees to aid governance in the state. The Director-General on Political Affairs and Inter Party Relations, Alhaji Mikailu Aliyu, made the disclosure while addressing newsmen in Gusau, on Wednesday. Aliyu said the rationale behind the appointment was to ensure that good governance reached the grassroots and communities. He said that since the inception of the administration, the governor had appointed 25 commissioners, 55 Special Advisers, 72 Directors-General and 12 board members. He said the 250 political appointees included eight directors-general…

FG inaugurates task force to revamp TV, Radio advertising market

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated a task force to bring the under-performing Nigeria TV and radio advertising market to higher productivity. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who inaugurated the 15-member Audience Measurement Implementation Task Force, said it could result in additional $400 million revenue or more in the industry in the next three years. He reiterated that the absence of a scientific audience measurement system had resulted in under-development in the broadcast and advertising industries and stunted their growth. �Nigeria�s broadcast advertising market…

Buhari to attend Gambian President, Adama Barrow�s inauguration Wednesday

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and Adama Barrow of Gambia

President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Wednesday, depart Abuja for Banjul, Republic of The Gambia, to attend the inauguration of Gambian President, Adama Barrow, following his re-election for a second term. Malam Garba Shehu, the president�s Media Aide, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Shehu said: �On the invitation of his host, President Buhari will be special guest of honour at the ceremonies to be attended by other African leaders at Independence Stadium, Bakau.�� Buhari, along with other ECOWAS leaders, played a leading role in the restoration…

Cameroonian fans support for Super Eagles� progression massive – Coordinator

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Super Eagles Coordinator Patrick Pascal has described the support from Garoua fans in Cameroon as crucial to the team�s progress at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Pascal disclosed this on Tuesday in Garoua ahead of the team�s last group �D� match against Guinea Bissau on Wednesday. �Garoua and Nigeria you know, we share the same border and I tell you the reception (Garoua) was warmly, very good and then we are very happy staying here. �You know the most important thing about being happy is for…

AFCON 2021: Mukansanga makes history, leads all-female referees

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Rwandan–born referee, Salima Rhadia Mukansanga, will make history when she becomes the first woman to referee a match at the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday. A statement on the CAF official website said Mukansanga, 35, will take charge of the group stage match between Zimbabwe and Guinea on Tuesday at 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT) at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde. She is part of the quartet selected as match officials at the match; making it the first time ever that an all-women team officiates…

Zamfara Gov. pledges new measures against security challenges, updates Buhari

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has updated President Muhammadu Buhari on current security developments in his state. Addressing State House correspondents after the meeting, the governor assured that the security challenges facing the state would soon be over following the assurances he got from the president. According to him, new measures will be applied towards finding a lasting solution to the insecurity problem troubling the State. He said: �Whenever I initiate an action, I usually inform the President and I have been getting support from him. �So, now I have come…