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Soludo, Wike, Zulum, Dauda Lawal, Adeleke, Wamakko, Bosun Tijani, Ned Nwoko, Uju Ihejrika, Muktar Aliyu Betara, Ooni, CDS Musa, Allen Onyema, Justices Mariam Muktar, Mary Odili, PTAD, NHRC, Davido, Ruth Kadiri, others for ‘Nigeria’s Pride Awards’
Governors Babagana Zulum, Chukwuma Soludo, Dauda Lawal, Bala Mohammed, Ademola Adeleke, Bassey Edet Otu, Ministers Nyesom Wike, Tijani Bosun, CDS Christopher Musa; senators Aliyu Wamakko, Ned Nwoko, Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Air Peace CEO, Allen Onyema, Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara and the CEO of Brittainia-U Group, Chief Mrs. Uju Ihejrika, award-winning singer Davido and Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri, are among personalities that have been nominated for the maiden edition of Nigeria’s Pride Awards, alongside some federal agencies and corporate organisations.
Also nominated for the Awards scheduled for November this year, are the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, two other House members as well as Kano Airport cleaner, Auwal Dankode and hotel worker, Ngozi Kekwaru, among others. The awards ceremony is being organized by African Leadership Scorecard Magazine, in collaboration with ‘The Beauties of Nigeria TV.’
In a statement on behalf of the Organising Committee, the Facilitator, Bonaventure Phillips Melah, who is also the Publisher/CEO of African Leadership Scorecard Magazine and The Beauties of Nigeria TV, said although Nigeria is a country in need of quality leadership, the few who are doing well need to be celebrated as a way to encourage them to do more while spurring others to wake up.
According to the statement, the NAHCO and Hotel workers were nominated to be honoured for finding $10,000 and $70,000, respectively, which they found at their work places and returned the money to the owners. For Davido, the nominees praised the multiple award-winning-entertainer, for uplifting hundreds of upcoming singers and other artists, the same with Ruth Kadiri
Members of the Awards Organising Committee are Bonaventure Phillips Melah, Facilitator; Ahaziah Suleiman (Former Executive Director, Voice of Nigeria), Chairman; Hajia Medina Dauda-Nadabo, (Bureau Coordinator/Prpgrammes Officer, Voice of America, VOA), Secretary; Victorson Agbenson (Deputy Director News, FRCN), Omotola Oleyede, Chudi Brass and Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed (Ex-Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Kaduna/Katsina/Kano Zone).
See Full List of Nominees and Categories
1. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike- Overall Best Nigerian Minister.
2. Communications Minister, Bosun Tijani- Outstanding Minister of the Year
3. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa- Shield of the Nation
4. Prof. Chukwuma Soludo- Best Governor on Empowerment
5. Dr. Dauda Lawal- Best Governor on Urban Renewal
6. Sen. Bassey Edet Otu- Best Governor on Agric/Food Security
7, Sen. Ademola Adeleke- Best Governor Infrastructure
8. Prof. Babagana Zulum- Most People-Oriented Governor
9. Senator Bala Mohammed- Best Governor on Urban Transformation
10. Sen. Ned Munir Nwoko- Protector of the Environment.
11. Senator Aliyu Wamakko- Champion of Poverty Eradication.
12. Ooni of Ife- Exemplary Custodian of African Values
13. Retired Justice Mariam Aloma Muktar- Mother of Justice in Nigeria
14. Justice Mary Odili- Pillar of Truth and Justice
15. Mrs. Uju Ihejrika- Most Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
16. Chief Mike Ozekhome- Most Fearless Advocate
17. Amb. John Metchie- Prince of Peace and Reconciliation
18. Mrs. Adaora Umeoji-Light of the Girl-Child
19. Hon. Benjamin Kalu- Champion of Equity
20. Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara
21. Hon. Ali Isa- B.C Grassroots Empowerment Lawmaker
22. Dr. Chioma Ejikeme- Pensioners’ Angel
23. Chief Nduka Obiagbena- Nigeria’s Media Pathfinder
24. Dr. Tony Ojukwu- Champion of Human Rights
25. Dr. Yemi Esan- Best Head of Civil Service Award
26. Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC- Most Innovative Agency
27. Jaiz Bank- Most People-Oriented Bank
28. Social Insurance Trust Funds, NSITF- Most Employee-Friendly Agency
29. Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND- Most Educational Institution of the Year.
30. Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC- Most Inclusive Educational Institution.
31. Rural Electrification Agency, REA- Best Rural Connectivity Agency
32. PTAD- Best Reforms/ICT Compliance Agency
33. NHRC- Most Committed Agency of the Year.
34. David Adeleke (Davido)- Outstanding Humanity Entertainment Artist of the Year.
35. Ruth Kadiri- Inspirational Actress of the Year
36. Auwal Dankode- Hope
of the Future Award- Male
37. Ngozi Kekwara- Hope of the Future Award (Female).
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
Details later…..
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
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