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Nigerian Bags Market Bubbles As Lelook Overhauls Multi-million Naira Skills Centre

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Lelook Bags Academy, a training hub for leading bag-making industry in Nigeria, today,  said that  it will continue to prioritise standards and training of young people in a bid to give them head start in life skills development through bag making techniques. The Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Lelook Bags Academy, Chief (Mrs.) Chinwe Ezenwa said when she played host to the Executive and members of Women of Worth, who had paid a facility visit to the academy complex in Abuja that the initiative was birthed by passion and determination to restore the dignity of survivors of gender based violence in the country.  She stressed that the entrepreneurial skills acquisition has not only provided a global platform for these young Nigerians, to thrive but also empowered then to speak for themselves and challenge forces that tend to violate their rights and other women around the world.  According to Mrs. Ezenwa, “fashion remain integral parts of Africans, women dress-sense may b
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Governor Inuwa Yahaya Pays Condolence Visit On Haruna Mamuda Family Over Son's Death

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Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON  has paid a condolence visit to Alhaji Haruna Mamuda Gadam over the demise of his son, Dr. Sagir Haruna Mamuda who died recently in Lagos after a protracted illness on Wednesday.  In his remarks during the condolence visit, Governor Inuwa Yahaya noted that losing a biological child is one of the devastating moments for every parent,  lamenting that the demise of Dr. Sagir, a medical doctor, is a huge loss,  not only for his family,  but Gombe State in general.   According to a statement signed by the Director-General (Press Affairs) Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, made available on Wednesday May 15, 2024, the governor said, "This is a difficult moment for every parent to bear, but as Muslims, his demise should not make us forget that every soul must taste death as ordained by Allah (SWT)".  "I want to use this medium, on behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, convey my heartfelt condolences to the
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Time Ticks For Ganduje To Quit APC National Chair, As North Central Stakeholders Mount Pressure

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Time is running out for Abdullahi Ganduje as national chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), according to sources within the party, a reliable source confirmed.  Governors elected on the platform of the party are said to have resolved to persuade President Bola Tinubu to sacrifice the former governor of Kano State and allow a replacement from any of the states in the North Central zone of the country. The governors are said to have found a replacement- a Christian from Nasarawa State, that they intend to sell to the president. Although the sources did not disclose any specific reason for the decision, it was gathered that the frontiers of this mission may have based their agitation on fair and equitable zoning arrangement. A former national vice chairman (North West) of the APC, Malam Salihu Lukman, who kicked against giving the chairmanship of the party to Ganduje, has repeatedly said that the zoning formula of the party cedes the office of the national cha
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Presidential CNG Initiative Rolls Out Pre-launch Activities Ahead Nationwide Deployment

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The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), has announced a series of activities leading up to the highly anticipated nationwide deployment plan launch of the programme on May 29, 2024. It would be recalled  the Presidential directive on Monday that all Ministries and Agencies should embrace CNGI. Michael O. Oluwagbemi, the Programme Director/Chief Executive, in a statement on Wednesday, said, “PCNGI is embarking on an extensive pre-launch itinerary aimed at engaging stakeholders, showcasing critical gas supply projects, and facilitating the conversion and refueling infrastructure across the nation.” The schedule of activities is as follows: – May 15: Southwest-1 Stakeholder Event @ Lagos, incorporating Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos states. – May 15-22: Presidential (Virtual) Commissioning of Critical Gas Supply Projects @ NNPCL. – May 16: Jets and Mikano Factory Inspection with the Labour Ministry, Labour Unions & Media. – May 17: South-South & South East Stakeholder Event @ P
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National Youth Alliance Names Media, Publicity Management Team

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  The National Youth Alliance (NYA) has announced the appointment of a Media and Publicity Management Team to oversee its communication strategy and public image. The team, which was appointed on May 12, 2024 by the NYA National Chairman, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, is chaired by Comrade Obande Gideon, who serves as the NYA Publicity Secretary. Hon. Oladipupo Ogunseye, the NYA National Director of New Media, will serve as Co-Chairman, while Comrade Osinachi Mbaoma, the NYA Admin and Broadcast Media Director, will act as Secretary. Comrade Dickson, the Senior Special Assistant to the Chairman on Media and Publicity, was also named as a member in the team. The Media and Publicity Management Team is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communication strategy that promotes the NYA's mission, vision, and activities. The team will also manage the organization's public image, engage with the media, and coordinate publicity campaigns. A statement sign
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SMEs: Gov Yusuf flags-off Monthly Women Empowerment In Kano

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*Over 5,000 beneficiaries set to receive   N50,000 monthly  Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has initiated a monthly empowerment programme providing N50,000 to 5,200 women in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor's spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa yesterday. Addressing the audience during the launch of the initiative at the Government House in Kano on Tuesday, the governor announced that each of the 5,200 women spread across the 44 Local Government areas of the state would receive the cash, totaling N260 million, every month until the conclusion of his tenure. Governor Yusuf described the grant as a starting point for the recipients to establish small-scale enterprises, thereby improving their economic standing in light of the familial responsibilities they bear. He elucidated that the program, managed by the Community Re-orientation Committee (CRC), entails assisting 100 women from each of the 36 rural Local Governments and
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NSGF Chairman Receives Northern Governors' Wives, Calls For Intensified Development Efforts Amidst Regional Challenges

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The Chairman of Northern States Governors' Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has advocated for intensified efforts in education, healthcare, and human capital development through entrepreneurship and skill acquisition in advancing the living standards and prosperity of the region According to a statement signed by the Director-General (Press Affairs) Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, made available today,  the Governor made the call while receiving members of the 19 Northern Governors' Wives Forum, NGWF on a courtesy visit at the Government House,  Gombe.   He acknowledged the numerous challenges facing the northern region which hinder it's progress, stressing the importance of collaboration between NSGF and NGWF in overcoming these challenges. Governor Inuwa expressed specific concern on the alarming rate of out-of-school children in the North and its negative impact on socio-economic development. "It is unfortunate
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