Danbatta: We're open to innovations, strategic collaboration for human capital - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has emphasised that they are always open to ideas, innovations and meaningful collaboration with strategic institutions for the development of human capacity in the country, reports ITREALMS.

Danbatta made this disclosure in an address to the management of Nile University of Nigeria, when they paid a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja recently.

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Migration Summit: Africans seek legal framework for regular migration - ITREALMS

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Participants at the just concluded maiden edition of the African Migration Summit (AMS) held in Ghana, said a legal framework is urgently needed for regular migration, reports ITREALMS.

Submissions by the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Sierra Leone, Alpha Timbo; Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State Nigeria; the International Organization for Migration, (IOM); Altec Global Incorporation, Canada and member, African Union Labour-Migration Advisory Committee, HE Dr Reverend A.K Ocansey top recommendations as parts of the fallouts of the recently concluded maiden edition of the African Migration Summit (AMS) held in Accra, Ghana.

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Anambra: RoW's waiver to attract investors says EVC - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has commended the Anambra State government for offering waiver for the right of way (RoW) for deployment of broadband which will make the state attractive to investors, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the Anambra State Broadband Infrastructure Development Stakeholders Forum in the state capital, Awka and held virtually, Danbatta said, this RoW waiver, would make Anambra State more attractive to network operators and attract investment in the infrastructure needed to support economic wellbeing of state.

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Polaris Bank N26m promo: Grand finale loading - ITREALMS

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The grand finale of the ongoing nationwide ‘Save & Win’ promo by the Polaris Bank is loading, reports ITREALMS.

The grand finale, ITREALMS gathered has been scheduled to hold in April 2021.

Also, ITREALMS gathered that at the end of the ‘Save & Win’ millionaire promo, a total of N26,000,000 would have been won by 188 Polaris Bank customers nationwide.

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Eha Amufu massacre: Ebonyi hospitals overwhelmed as death toll rises with photos (viewers discretion advised) - ITREALMS

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Given the rising number of death tolls in the latest suspected herdsmen attack on Ebonyi State communities, the hospitals in the environ are now overwhelmed, reports ITREALMS.

According to source from the environ, several persons were confirmed killed during a surprise Monday night attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on three communities in the Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

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UAE houses over $400m stolen Nigerian funds - ITREALMS

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Assets and funds worth over $400m stolen from Nigeria are kept in the United Arab Emirate, (UAE) by crooks, the country’s leading anti-corruption group said on Tuesday, reports ITREALMS.

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda, (HEDA Resource Centre) corroborated by foreign anti-corruption experts said during an international conference held in Abuja that over half of the $400m stolen funds are linked to only thirteen Nigerian top security officials.

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Fr. Ebido: Like Judas, like Nigerian political leaders, urges true repentance - ITREALMS

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Wednesday, Holy Week B (March 31, 2021) 

Your Daily Blessing: May God grant you the grace of true repentance and future of true greatness. Amen!

Read Isaiah 50:4-9; Matt 26:14-25; pray Psalm 69[68].

NARRATION: I wept the day Nigeria was declared the poverty capital of the world; with approximately 200 million people, it overtook India and China both with more than a billion people to feed and provide jobs and means of livelihood. 

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Zinox to power 95 South-East LGAs with high-speed Internet - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s foremost indigenous Information Technology powerhouse, Zinox Technologies Limited, is set to connect the entire South East region to the information super-highway, with the rollout of broadband connectivity in the 95 local government areas, reports ITREALMS.

The foregoing was disclosed by Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta on Tuesday while speaking at the Anambra State Broadband Infrastructure Development Stakeholders Forum.

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5m jobs: Why BAT advocates national employment & security policy - ITREALMS

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The 12th Bola Tinubu Colloquium marking Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s birthday was a well-attended event that focused on the important theme of national cohesion during these challenging times.

This was the first time the colloquium was held in the ancient and important city of Kano. 

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NITDA prescribes data safety @World Backup Day'21 - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) joins the public in celebrating the World Backup Day in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The World Backup Day, ITREALMS recalls, is usually marked on March 31 each year, but originally began as World Backup Month; an initiative of a hard drive company (Maxtor), which was later acquired by Seagate Technology.

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Nestle recommits to training Lagos journalists - ITREALMS

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The foods and beverages giant, Nestle Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed commitment to training of Lagos journalists especially those on nutrition, climate and environment beats, reports ITREALMS.

The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by Executive members of the Lagos State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday to the corporate headquarters of the company in Lagos.

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Easter special: TEC rolls out 6-month instalment on mobile devices - ITREAKMS

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The Tech Experience Centre (TEC), Africa’s foremost lifestyle and technology centre, has rolled out a six months’ zero-interest payment offer on various mobile devices and home appliances ahead of the Easter celebration.

The special offer, which runs until Saturday, April 10, 2021, is designed to afford shoppers the opportunity of making desired purchases, while enjoying the convenience and freedom of paying on instalment basis for six months.

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FG says Friday, Monday are Easter holidays - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government (FG) has declared Friday, April 2nd, and Monday, April 2021 as public holidays to celebrate Easter, reports ITREALMS.

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a statement on behalf of the Federal Government on Tuesday made available to ITREALMS, urged Christians to emulate the attributes of forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, humility, love, peace, and patience, which were demonstrated by Jesus Christ.

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Wakil, Asaju shine @NIEEE, bag fellowship - ITREALMS

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Two engineers and directors of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Engr. Bako Wakil and Engr. Olwatoyin Asaju, were outstandingly recognised with conferment of the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (FNIEEE) at the weekend, reports ITREALMS.

Wakil, is the Director, Technical Standards and Network Integrity, while Asaju is the current Director, Spectrum Administration Department at the Commission. 

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Nigeria's energy needs must match utilisation says Attah - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director of the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Engr. Tony Attah has asserted that Nigeria needs to match its energy needs through utilisation, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the pre-summit conference of the 2021 Nigeria International Petroleum Summit (NIPS) organised by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and sponsored by NLNG, said this has become necessary and boast the economy power of the country.

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How we choose our destiny says Fr. Ebido - ITREALMS

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Tuesday, Holy Week B (March 30, 2021) 

Your Daily Blessing: May goodness and mercy follow you all the days of your life. Amen!

Read Is 49:1-6; John 13:21-38; pray Psalm 70[69].

NARRATION:  A young woman asked me, “Father, why is that some people are so wicked, while others are so kind? Are they destined by God to be so?” I took a deep breath and answered simply, “No, God didn’t destine anyone wickedness and kindness. We choose our destiny.” 

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IPV6 Council, ATCON collaborate on deployment webinar - ITREALMS

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The Internet Protocol Version Six (IPv6) Council Nigeria is collaborating with the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) to host the 1st web seminar (webinar) on the state of IPv6 deployment in Nigeria on Thursday, April 8, 2021 by 10am, reports ITREALMS.

A joint press statement endorsed by the chairman of IPV 6 Council Nigeria and president of ATCON, Mr Muhammed Rudman and Engr. Ike Nnamani respectively in Lagos on Monday disclosed to ITREALMS that the webinar theme is on “National IPv6 Migration: Challenges and Prospects for the Nigerian/Africa Digital Transformation”.

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Odumosu appoints Femi Iwasokun, DPO Festac - ITREALMS

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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has appointed CSP Femi Olorundun Iwasokun as the Divisional Police Officer, Festac Division of the Lagos State Police Command on Friday 26th March, 2021, reports ITREALMS.

Press statement available to ITREALMS from the office of the Police Public Relations, Lagos State command, revealed that Iwasokun hailed from Akungba Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State. He bags BSc in Political Science from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State.

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Attah: Nigeria’s gas resources may mean nothing if…- - ITREALMS

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Managing Director of the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Engr. Tony Attah has declared that the large deposit of gas resources in Nigeria may amount to nothing if the gas is not developed and utilised urgently to meet the nation’s energy needs, reports ITREALMS.

Engr. Attah said this at the pre-summit conference of the 2021 Nigeria International Petroleum Summit (NIPS) organised by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and sponsored by NLNG.

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Again, Buhari heads to London for medical tourism - ITREALMS

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The President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has proceeded to London, the United Kingdom on Tuesday March 30, 2021, for a routine reported medical check-up, reports ITREALMS.

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this to ITREALMS on Monday and said that its a routine check up.

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FirstGem 4.0: FirstBank reiterates roles in promoting women empowerment - ITREALMS

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider has announced the fourth edition of its annual FirstGem Conference, tagged FirstGem 4.0, reports ITREALMS.

The 2021 event is themed ‘The Art of Negotiation’ and convened to provide women with insights on the secrets of wealth management, investment and savings. It is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 31 March 2021.

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Truth about original sin of 'innocent' child says Fr. Ebido - ITREALMS

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Monday Holy Week B (March 29, 2021) 

Your Daily Blessing: May God grant you grace to live a life of transparency and truth. Amen!

Read Is 42:1-7; John 12:1-11, pray Ps 26[25].

NARRATION:  I have always marveled at the level of dishonesty in our dealings with one another. Parents recognize the truth about original sin once they observe the change in their little ‘innocent’ child as he/she begins to lie, steal cookies, and lie about it. If this is not properly handled, the child graduates from there to major vices. Truth telling therefore lies at the heart of character. 

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'Akobo flyover: Fijabi, learn to speak truth' - ITREALMS

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The Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has cautioned a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, to stick to speaking the truth at all times.

Adisa, who was reacting to comments credited to Fijabi when he featured on an IBR FM, Ibadan programme tagged BOTTOMLINE, said that since the truth is always constant, Governor Makinde’s actions and position cannot be muddled up in hay of lies by opposition elements.

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23m Nigerians: E-Commerce to the rescue? - ITREALMS

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Nigeria is currently mired in the throes of a worsening unemployment tide.

As you read this, the situation is so bad that out of every three Nigerians you encounter, one of them is unemployed. Numbers wise, Nigeria’s unemployment profile currently stands at about 33.3%.

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LASEMA discovers illegal oil bunker @Idimu - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), received a distress call via its Emergency toll-free line regarding illegal oil bunkering at the wooden bridge linking Idowu- Egba to Baruwa, Ipaja, on Sunday 28th, March 2021 and deployed its Emergency Responders at its Igando Office.

Confirming this development, the Director-General and chief, executive officer of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said that upon the arrival of the Dolphin Squad at the incident scene, it was discovered that about 30 sackbags neatly loaded with PMS were discovered floating on the Creek3 under the Wooden bridge.

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OPL 245: Italian ruling can't save oil giants from Nigeria, group insists - ITREALMS

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The partial freedom granted oil giants by Italian courts in the celebrated OPL 245 corruption case will not stop the prosecution of the accused in Nigeria, a foremost global anti-corruption coalition has said.

In a letter addressed to President Muhammad Buhari, the world acclaimed anti-corruption coalition said Nigeria should press on with the corruption charges and should not be cowed by any bully tactics of the oil giants who may see the Italy ruling as a shield.

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Exposed! Secret behind Governor Umahi's agenda - ITREALMS

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Lady Monica Eze the President and Founder of David Umahi Nweze Akubaraoha Ebonyi Transformation Agenda (DUNAETA), a nongovernmental Organization NGO based in Abakaliki whose main aim is the promotion of good governance anchored on Democratic principles has described the Governor of Ebonyi State His Excellency, Engr Chief David Nweze Umahi FNSE FNATE (Akubaraoha) as the embodiment and exhibition of Democratic benefits and most importantly God's Gift to Ebonyi State and entire Nigeria if one is to consider the daily miracles in areas of emancipation and development happening in Ebonyi State under his watch are anything to go by.

The level of turnaround going on in the areas of infrastructural development in the State is unprecedented and incomparable to what was obtainable since the creation of the State and in most States of Nigeria today.

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Fr. Ebido: Between Jesus passion and ours - ITREALMS

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Palm Sunday B, Holy Week (March 28, 2021) 

Your Daily Blessing: May God grant you power to overcome all difficulties in your life. Amen!

Read Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Phil 2:6-11; MK 14:1-15:47; pray Psalm 22[21].

NARRATION:  Today we once more come full circle to Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday), when we celebrate the triumphal entry of the Lord into Jerusalem – initiating the countdown to his arrest, suffering, death, and resurrection. It is very important we pay close attention to the details of how he handled himself in the events leading up to his death.

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Polaris Bank Webinar: Experts outline winning strategies for women to build wealth - ITREALMS

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The trio of accomplished Nigerians and leading authorities in government and finance sectors; Yewande Sadiku, Osayi Alile and Teju Abisoye have jointly enjoined Nigerian women to explore multiple investment opportunities available to build a sustainable wealth that would last generations, reports ITREALMS.

The trio gave the advice at a webinar organised by Polaris Bank on Tuesday in Lagos as part of activities lined up to celebrate the Women’s Month in line with the International Women’s Day celebration with the theme #choosetochallenge. The webinar which held under the aegis of the Bank’s gender-based product, Polaris Pearl, focused on understanding the role of investment in wealth creation and the importance of taking financial responsibility.

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Fr. Ebido harps on sacrifice God wants - ITREALMS

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Saturday, Fifth Week of Lent B (March 27, 2021) 

Your Daily Blessing: May God's blessing in your life multiply in proportion to how you bless others. Amen!

Read Ezek 37:21-28; John 11:45-56; pray Psalm 23[22]. 

NARRATION:  Chidi is the first of 8 children. His parents were poor but managed whatever their subsistent farming could offer to raise a large family. Food was never enough, but they managed to get by each passing day. It was therefore not surprising that when Chidi finished primary six (Grade 6), his father immediately sent him off to learn how to trade (“igba-boi”), a form of apprenticeship under a master-servant model common among the Igbos in the South-East of Nigeria. 

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Road Concession: FG issues notice for HDMI’s procurement process - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government has today issued the notice for the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI) to commence the procurement for the twelve Federal highway roads it intends to concession under its novel Highway Management Development Initiative (HMDI) conceived last year.

Accordingly, the Ministry has launched an e-portal commencing the procurement process for the twelve pilot Federal highway roads for concession.

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NNPC to maintain ex-depot price of PMS - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it would maintain its current ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) until the conclusion of ongoing engagement with the organized labour and other stakeholders.

Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, said the Corporation, at the moment, was bearing the burden of importing refined petroleum products as the supplier of last resort to guarantee energy security for the nation.

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Easter Special Patrols: FRSC deploys 25, 224 personnel, 580 patrol vehicles, 92 ambulances - ITREALMS

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed a total of 25,224 personnel to cover the various highways across the country as part of its Easter special patrols, reports ITREALMS.

The monitors deployed, ITREALMS gathered, would ensure compliance to the operational guidelines of the special patrol scheduled to commence from 31 March and terminate on 1 April, 2021.

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Corruption fight: EFCC urges Nigerians abroad to join hands with Buhari - ITREALMS

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Nigerians abroad have been asked to join the President, General Mohammadu Buhari retired, in the anti-corruption campaign in order to improve the floundering image of the country, cut waste and aid investment inflow. Nigeria is believed to lose billions of dollars to crooks who feast on public funds.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa spoke at the virtual training organised for Nigerians in Diaspora on Thursday.

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Fayemi disclaims 'No room for presidential aspirants above 60yrs' - ITREALMS

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The Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has disclaimed a story published on Blueprint entitled "No room for presidential aspirants above 60 years" declaring that his aide, Makinde Araoye is on his own, reports ITREALMS.

His chief press secretary, Mr. Yinka Oyebode told ITREALMS on Friday that the attention of the Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Fayemi has been drawn to a news report in the Blueprint Newspaper of March 26, 2021 edition, which is also being circulated across the social media.

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We're blocking loopholes to save Oyo’s resources, commends Prof. Alonge - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration resolve to continuously block all the loopholes in government so as to prevent wastages in the state and save resources that can be channeled towards development.

The governor stated this while speaking at the public presentation of two books authored by the immediate past Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Professor Temitope Alonge, titled ’Public Private Partnership in Health' and Driven by Passion, Enabled by Grace.’

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Makinde modernises Okada, tricycle, commissions ultra-modern loading points - ITREALMS

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The Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday, commissioned the Ultra-Modern Okada and Tricycle also known as Keke NAPEP; Loading Points in Ibadan, the state capital, reports ITREALMS.

The governor, who addressed Keke and motorcycle riders at Agodi Gate area, venue of the event, said that the loading points would facilitate easy transportation of residents in the state capital.

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Billions expected @24-hr prayer expedition with Pastor Chris - ITREALMS

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The fifth edition of the epochal Global Day of Prayer with the man of God, Reverend (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome, but the first in 2021, is set to take airwaves from 6pm GMT +1(1pm EST) on Friday, March 26th through to Saturday, March 27th, 2021, reports ITREALMS.

This edition, ITREALMS gathered also marks the one year anniversary of the Global Day of Prayer.

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Seek you friends closer than brothers says Fr. Ebido - ITREALMS

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Friday, Fifth Week of Lent B (March 26, 2021) 

Your Daily Blessing: May the Lord lead you to true friends that will enrich your life. Amen!

Read Jer 20:10-13; John 10:31-42; pray Psalm 18[17].

NARRATION:  Perhaps you have had the experience of dropping the name of someone you know from a particular town in the presence of another friend who happen to be from the same town or locality only to get a cold reception. The reason is that they may be enemies! 

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Star products on showcase @Konga’s Battle of Brands - ITREALMS

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Excitement is at fever-pitch levels as Battle of the Brands, a much-anticipated campaign exclusive to Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-Commerce giant, goes live today, Friday March 26, 2021.

A week-long fiesta, Battle of the Brands will run till Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

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Africa FinTech, Access reaffirm commitment to roundtable talk - ITREALMS

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As part of its mandate to be Africa’s foremost thought leader in the Fintech ecosystem, the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF) has announced its first edition of the 2021 AFF Roundtable Talk on Friday, March 26 2021.

The quarterly event, organised in partnership with Access Bank Plc is themed ‘Let’s talk tech resilience 2021’ in keeping with the digital-led future envisaged post COVID-19. AFF’s Roundtable Talk gathers attendees virtually across the globe including Africa’s leading minds in venture capital, technology, innovation and startups – to understand and inspire disruptive technology-driven solutions in the financial services industry.

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Airtel sponsors ‘The Voice Nigeria Season 3’ - ITREALMS

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Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced its sponsorship of leading international singing competition, ‘The Voice Nigeria Season 3’, which is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

The music competition, which launched in Nigeria in 2016, aims to discover and nurture new talents, offering them a credible platform to be positioned at the forefront of the country’s music industry, whilst preparing them for the global stage.

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MARAN honours Ajayi, Lagos Council Chairman @lecture - ITREALMS

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The Maritime Reporters' Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has honoured the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council at a reception with a lecture, reports ITREALMS.

The reception which took place Thursday recognised Ajayi alongside other former Presidents of MARAN.

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NNPC records 80.12% rise in December trading surplus - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced an increase of 80.12% in trading surplus for the month of December 2020 which stands at ₦24.19billion compared to the ₦13.43billion surplus recorded in November 2020.

This is contained in the December 2020 edition of the NNPC Monthly Financial and Operations Report (MFOR), according to a press release by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the Corporation, Dr. Kennie Obateru.

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'Overcrowding still a major problem in custodial centres' - ITREALMS

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Despite the enactment of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) Act 2019 which provides for non-custodial sentencing, overcrowding of inmates is still major problem confronting the service, Acting Comptroller General of Corrections, John Mrabure said on Wednesday.

The Acting CG said since the implementation of the Act began, personnel of the service have been blind to the full potentials of the new law and require training to grasp the full provisions of the law.

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Fr. Ebido: Between sin, blood of goats and bulls - ITREALMS

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Thursday, Fifth Week of Lent B (March 25, 2021) 

Your Daily Blessing: May God grant you this day the grace of true repentance, and to surrender your life to Jesus. Amen!

Read Isaiah 7:10-14, 8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38; pray Psalm 40[39].

NARRATION:  I watched recently a social media video where a young witchdoctor (Dibia, Babalawo) was advertising his powers and threatening someone he calls by name, and finished off with some incantations and the shooting of dane gun announcing the ‘gods he serves have gone to do his bidding’. 

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FRSC debunks media report on purported beration by SSG - ITREALMS

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has refuted media reports which berated the agency purportedly by the Secretary to the State Government in Katsina State, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, saying it was out of contest and complete falsehood, reports ITREALMS.

Reacting to the report, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Mr. Bisi Kazeem, told ITREALMS that their has been drawn to a fabricated and fake statement credited to the Secretary to the Government of Katsina State Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, in a publication by one Agaju Madugba which was published in the Sun News of Tuesday, 24 March, 2021. 

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