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OUTREACH: Senator Manu concludes 2-day ICT program for constituents, distributes over 500 laptops to students (Video/Photos)

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5 hours ago

November 22, 2024

The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District, Manu Haruna has concluded a two-day ICT training for students across his constituency.

The two-day intensive program finally came to an end on Thursday with all the participants smiling home with over 500 laptops distributed by representatives of the Senator across three local governments areas in Taraba Central.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon Usman Aruwa encouraged the students to embrace ICT as it’s the leading light worldwide.

He said, “the entire exercise is to prepare the beneficiaries for the proposed Taraba State’s technology village being championed by the governor, Dr Agbu Kefas.

“You’re here today as beneficiaries of the Senator Manu’s sponsored program in preparation for the proposed Taraba Technology Village.

” I want you to be prepared because you have been adequately prepared for this massive project.

He explained all that the technology village entails and how they can further empower themselves with it in the near future.

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Also speaking in the same vein, Honourable Veronica Alhassan, Member House of Assembly Bali 1 Constituency Taraba State encouraged the students and advised them to see the Senator Manu move to empower themselves in future and become role models to others.

The outreach was carried out in the following locations: The program was held at Gassol local Government at C2C event Centre Jalingo

Bali and Kurmi local Government at Camp View Jalingo

Sardauna and Gashaka LGA at TUJ Jalingo.

Recall that Senator Manu had embarked on a similar exercise in his constituency where over 1000 benefited with starter packs as displayed on Thursday at the closing ceremony.

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Bill On 6 Years Single Term, Rotational Presidency/Governorship To Be Introduced – Rep Ugochinyere

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13 minutes ago

November 22, 2024

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By Gloria Ikibah

Leader of the opposition coalition Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere and 33 other members of the House of Representatives who sponsored the bill seeking to amend the 1999 constitution to provide for a single term of six years for the Offices of the President, State Governors and Local Government Areas Chairmen, have said the bill will be reintroduced again on the floor of the House.

In a statement issued by the lead sponsor and member representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives on Thursday in Abuja, Rep. Ugochinyere said all hope is not lost as more consultation will be done on the bill and represented at a later time.

Naijablitznews.com recalled that the bill which also seeks zonal rotation of presidential and governorship seats, as well as holding of the elections in one day was rejected at the plenary on Thursday 21 November, 2024.

Rep. Ugochinyere said, “the decision on the floor of the House today does not put an end to agitation and hope as they will realize this objective.

“The struggle to reform our constitutional democracy to be all inclusive and provide Avenue for justice, equity and fairness has not been lost. The decision on the floor of the House today not to allow the bill for 6 year single tenure for presidency/governorship and for power to rotate between north and south, all elections to hold in one day, not to scale 2nd reading does not put an end to agitation and hope that we will realize this objective.

“This is a temporary set back which does not affect the campaign for all inclusive democratic process. We are going to review these decision and find possible ways of reintroducing it after following due legislative procedures. All I can tell Nigerians is that we will continue the advocacy and convince our colleagues to see reason with us. If elections are held in one day, it will reduce cost, reduce rigging. If power rotates, it will help de-escalate. political tensions and six year single term will go a long way in helping elective leaders focus on delivering their democratic mandate. All hope is not lost, we will continue the advocacy and we hope that when reintroduced our colleagues will support it.”

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Trump Announces Pam Bondi For Attorney General after Rep Gaetz Withdrawal

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1 hour ago

November 22, 2024

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After Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida abandoned his quest for U.S. attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump wasted no time in choosing another candidate for the position.

On Thursday evening, Trump announced his decision on social media.

“I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States,” he posted on Twitter. “Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida Families,” according to him.

“Then, as Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl overdose deaths.”

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SAD! 38 Casualties As Gunmen Ambush Shiite Convoys

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1 hour ago

November 22, 2024

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No fewer than 38 people, most of them Shiite Muslims, were killed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday as gunmen ambushed convoys of vehicles that had been under the protection of security forces.

The attack was one of the deadliest in months of sectarian violence in the Kurram region, a scenic mountainous district bordering Afghanistan. Pakistan is overwhelmingly Sunni Muslim, but Kurram’s population of 800,000 is nearly half Shiite Muslim, contributing to a cauldron of tribal tensions.

Conflicts, often rooted in disputes over land, frequently escalate into deadly sectarian clashes. The violence highlights the government’s persistent struggle to maintain control in the region.

The vehicles had been traveling in opposite directions on the main road connecting Parachinar, a Shiite-majority town in Kurram, to Peshawar, the provincial capital 135 miles away.

The road, a vital lifeline for the district, had only recently reopened after being closed for three weeks because of an ambush on Oct. 12 that left at least 16 people dead.

During the closure, residents of Parachinar were cut off from essential supplies, including food and fuel, leading to a growing humanitarian crisis.