Zamfara Gov Orders Police Commissioner to Issue Gun Licences to Residents

The Zamfara State Government has advised the residents of the state to acquire guns to defend themselves against terrorist and bandit attacks.

This directive is contained in a Special Government Announcement signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Hon Ibrahim Magaji Dosara.

 

In the special announcement obtained on Sunday, the government said it had directed the State Commissioner of Police to issue licences to all those who qualify and are wishing to obtain such guns to defend themselves. 

It said that Zamfara State was ready to facilitate people, especially their farmers to secure basic weapons for defending themselves, adding that it will establish a centre for the collection of intelligence on the activities of informants.

The statement read in part, "Following increase in the activities of bandits in various parts of the state and the government commitment to ensure adequate security and protection of lives and property of the citizenry in the state, particularly during this rainy season, government has resolved to take further measures to deal with the recent escalating attacks, kidnapping and the criminal levies being enforced on our innocent communities.

"This act of terrorism has been a source of worry and concern to the people and government of the state. Therefore, in order to deal decisively with the situation in our respective communities, government has no option but to take the following measures:

"Government has henceforth, directed individuals to prepare and obtain guns to defend themselves against the bandits, as government has directed the state commissioner of police to issue licence to all those who qualify and are wishing to obtain such guns to defend themselves. Government is ready to facilitate people, especially our farmers to secure basic weapons for defending themselves. Government has already concluded arrangement to distribute 500 forms to each of the 19 Emirates in the state for those willing to obtain guns to defend themselves. 

"People must apply from the Commissioner of Police, licence to own guns and such other basic weapons to be used in defending themselves.

"A secretariat or centre will be established for the collection of intelligence on the activities of informants.

"People are strictly warned and advised to make sure that any information or intelligence about an informant must be true and nothing but the truth, as all information on such informants must carry correct data on the suspects, including their pictures, correct names, address, occupation and witness to testify the genuity of the information given, as government is taking punitive measures against anyone found as informant. Any person who gives wrong information against anybody will be served the same punishment with an informant and will be treated as such.

"Government has requested the state House of Assembly to pass, as matter of urgency, the informants bill before it, to enable government take the drastic measures on informants as contained in the bill."

E-Commerce Platforms Empowering Retail Businesses

 

Following the data from the National Bureau of Statistics as well as the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), that Micro and Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for about 96 percent of registered Nigerian businesses that employs about 75% of the national labour force, and contributes about 48% to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it is clear that the Micro and Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the bedrock of the economy.

It is as well worthy to note that e-commerce platforms operators in Nigeria are in no little way contributing to the promotion of MSMEs, as Alerzo, a leading e-commerce platform in Nigeria is making strides in empowering retail business owners with its various innovations including loan provisions.

With its cashless payment and lending platform – Alerzopay, Alerzo provides retailers, regardless of their economic situations, with working capital to keep their stores running and to drive financial inclusion to the excluded informal retailers. 

With the advanced POS terminals that run on Alerzopay platform, retailers can act as agents: processing customer deposits and withdrawals to purchase goods or use as spending cash and process value added services such as utility bill payments, etc. 

The integration of Alerzopay and the use of the POS machines in their customers' businesses improves their overall profit margins, as retailers receive commissions for each transaction carried out on the platform.

Emir of Keffi Set To Turban Tukur Buratai as 'Garkuwan Keffi' July 8

 

 

 

 

The Emir of keffi,  His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III in conjunction with the Keffi Emirate council is set to turban His Excellency, (Lt.Gen.Rtd) Ambassador Tukur Yusufu Buratai, former chief of Army staff as Garkuwan Keffi.

 

 

 

Information available to us revealed that the turbaning ceremony will hold on Friday, July 8th, 2022 at the Emir's palace, keffi, Nasarawa state by 2:30pm.

 

 

 

 

According to our source, the choice of Ambassador Buratai as the new Garkuwan was based on his spectacular achievements and contributions to Keffi and Nigeria in general.

 

 

 

 

It would be recalled that the Former Chief of Army Staff, Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai was conferred with an honorary chieftaincy title of Jagunmolu of Sakiland.He received the instruments/Certificate of Office from the Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Oyedepo on Saturday, May 7th, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

He was also conferred with the traditional tittle of Kauran Gusau, by the Emir of Gusau, Dr. Ibrahim Bello.

 

 

 

The tittle according to the emir was born out of the COAS efforts in stemming banditry; coupled with his zeal to quell insurgency in the northern part of the country.

Prophet Okafor Prays, as Grace Nation Holds Mid-Year Cross Over

It is the Spirit of God that gives inspiration to make wealth and be successful in Life, Although when God Position you for greatness you will definitely meets obstacles but when you understands the Legal technicality and The Principles of the Almighty God in the place of service, you exile in your endeavours

Speaking at the Day 3,  of the ongoing Mid year Cross Over Conference at Grace Nation International Headquarters in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria,  The Senior Pastor of the Church Popularly known as The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor said,  the remaining second half of the year according to what he hears from God shall be,  Months of Harvest for those who Promotes God's Kingdom,  the Man of God started further that the Kingdom is not about sentiment but Principles,  he added in as.much as you understand the Methodology and the Legal Technicality of Give and take,  you will definitely harvest in Multiples

In his sermon with theme "Breaking The Limit" Dr chris okafor Emphasised that when God assign you for greatness the enemies will like to limit you,  but it is good you know which weapon you can deploy to battle the limit, 

The man of God Continue that, there are various kind of Limit Projected by the Enemies,  he said some limits are Poverty,  sickness,  barrenness, altars and barriers,  but when you understand the source of such Limit,  to tackle it now become something with else,  Prayers and fastings is good but when you Practices Kingdom Partnership, when you partner with God, in return God too will Partner with you,  therefore you break out of any Limits,  God does not give to those who are not into Partner with him,  the Apostle of God remarked

There is an antidote to escape death and the simple but hard to abide is by worshiping God in Truth and in Spirit,  when you uses what God gave you to worship him, he marked you with the blood  and when the Death come and see your mark,  Death pass over,  i am a commited kingdom promoter, i service God like no Tomorrow this is the reason, anytime death came knocking, My families and myself Escape,  No matter how far they have gone in there  conclusion we escape,  Dr chris Okafor Concluded

It was a praise and worship jamboree at the Conference (Night Vigil) As foremost Popular Gospel Act with wonderful Solo Voice Who is also a Son of the Prophet Gabriel Peters dazzles faithfuls with his popular latest track and many more,  as faithfuls dance to there next Level and to Harvest bountifully in the second half of the year

The Realms of the Prophetic witness another tsunami in the kingdom of Darkness as acclaimed strong man behind many family predicaments were smoke out,  Leaving many demonic altars empty,, 

One of the interested scenero  was that of a woman who was fires a spiritual arrow on her leg,  she could not walk to church but after prayers and deliverance by God servant the arrow give way and the swollen leg come back to normal,  

So many mind blowing testimonies,  meanwhile 64 woman receives their miracle babies at the conference on Day 3,  Over 1000 Participants gave there lifes to christ,  this is the most important aspect of the conference, , 

The Special thanksgiving service for the annual conference Continue on 26th June 2022 at the international Headquarters of the church in Ojodu Berger lagos Nigeria, 

The sunday program is also tagged as the Cultural Sunday Service of the church where faithfuls and Participant are expected to Dress in the Native Attires

Nigerian Bakers Give Notice to Downtool *"there may be no N500 bread soon"

The Association of Master Bakers and Caterer of Nigeria has given a notice to embark on a nationwide strike due to the the unexpected increase in bakery materials and the ignore of the Federal Government in the matter.

The association made this known in a communiqué issued by its National Executive Council following a meeting of the council held in Abuja.

The communique which was obtained by newsmen on Friday, threatened that bakers would withdraw their services across the country from July 13, 2022.

They stated that the cost of flour, sugar and other materials used in bakery business has skyrocketed beyond the reach of many bakers.

A member of the bakers' association who didn't want to be identified by name, told The Status News that the lowest bread's could go for N1,000 should the bakers continue the production without the necessary government intervention.

Already, the smallest loaf of bread in Nigeria goes for N500 while the biggest costs as high as N1,200. This is against N350 and N750 each the cost before the increase in March 2022.

Soon, there won't be N500 bread, the source declared.

The bakers also stated that efforts to get government’s intervention in the matter had been proved abortive, as there have not been a positive response from the concerned ministries, departments and agencies of government.

The National President, Mansur Umar, who signed the communique, stated that the council reviewed the “neglect of the Federal Government in addressing the challenges facing our sector as captured in our letters acknowledged by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Nigeria and unproductive intervention of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

“Increase in prices of bakery materials especially flour and sugar having reached unprecedented levels, for example, flour is now between N25,000 and N27,500, so also other ingredients.

“The National Wheat Cultivation Committee already constituted is yet to be inaugurated after over one year. NAFDAC, SON, NESREA have turned the bakers into money making machine by charging our members outrageous levies even at this very challenging moment.

“Consequently, the NEC in session resolved that all zones, state, Local Governments and units of our association should commence full mobilisation of our members nationwide to embark on withdrawal of services starting from Wednesday July 13, 2022 for an initial period of two weeks.”

They, however, noted that its “members should await further directives.”

It was learnt that the hike in bakery materials was what led to the recent increase in the cost of bread and other items produced from flour.

IAWPA to Honour Apostle Mustapha Babasebioba with 'International Mayor of Peace' Award Sept 18

 

 

The International Association of World Peace Advocate (IAWPA) under the United Nations ECOSOC will be honouring a popular Nigerian man of God, Apostle (Dr.) Solomon Moses Oni Mustapha a.k.a. Babasebioba in few months time.

 

 

 

 

The 'International Mayor of Peace' award will be bestowed on the cleric who is described as "a man of peace, a man of great influence, a man with a noble character", at the Idi-Obi, Ibadan headquarters of his ministry, Seed of Christ Golden Church, in Oyo State on Sunday 18th of September 2022. The event will be held to commemorate United Nations International Day of Peace in Nigeria.

 

 

 

According to a statement sent from IAWPA, the 2022 prestigious award has been given to one person in Africa, His Excellency George O Wear, the Liberian president, making Apostle Mustapha the second personality to be so honoured.

 

 

 

 

Apostle Mustapha received his divine calling and left his native Ikole-Ekiti hometown in Ekiti State for Ibadan, Oyo State, both in Nigeria, where he began his ministry in 2004 with only his wife and two other female members.

 

 

 

The ministry has since spread across Nigeria and beyond.

Anambra Born Model, Biana, Wins 1st Miss Arts Nigeria Beauty & Empowerment Reality Show

 

 

The 1st Miss Arts Nigeria Beauty and Empowerment Reality Show 2022 has ended with an Anambra indigene, Biana Adaeze Oranu, crowned as the winner.

 

Queen Biana Oranu also known as Angel is a 20 year old native of Abate, Idemiri North LGA in Anambra State, who resides in Lagos. She’s a model under the management of FIC Models.

Angel is a reserved lady who during her stay in camp during the reality show was giving her best to every activity, she earned the interest of the judges and the crowd at the grand finale, hence, got her cumulative score rise above other contenders on the show inspite of recording low marks through voting.

 

The show which is aptly called MANBERS ’22 is an empowerment and beauty reality show  aimed at empowering the Nigeria girl-child through the beauty of arts and skills acquisition. It is by all means an avenue for the Nigerian girl to showcase and put to good use her creative talents as a tool for promoting national unity through promotion of the nation’s vast cultural heritage.

MANBERS is a brainchild of Oshodi Arts & Culture Gallery Foundation, a foundation owned by Oshodi Arts Gallery, reputed as the largest Arts collection centre in Nigeria.

 

30 finalists were camped for 14 days in Lagos to embark on a journey of skills acquisition, promotion of the Nigerian cultural diversity and building unity and cordial inhabitation.

During the camping, the 30 finalists had myriad activities as they worked together in groups named after legendary amazons in Nigeria history, Ladi Kwali, Margaret Ekpo, Queen Moremi, Queen Amina, Queen Nana Asma’u, and Flora Nwapa.

 

Every group is saddled with different tasks to measure and inculcate the spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

 

Also, to achieve the objective of the show which is to make the Nigerian girl-child independent, the contestants were taken through 6 skills, Make Up, photography, Batik, painting, catering, and social media marketing.

 

The ladies had a lot of fun in camp while they played games such as puzzles, local games, dancing competitions, and dramatic performances. They also had a feel of Lagos as they paid a courtesy visitation to the CEO of AKModel Groups and cheered themselves at Dan & Den Club, Beachside, Elegushi.

It was a colourful and tense moment during the grand finale ceremony as the 30 finalists, representing different States in Nigeria, cheered their fans and the judges with their beauty and cultural outfits. The finalists took everyone back to their source with lots of thrilling dance performances and songs.

 

The event became tense as it was time for the 8 carefully selected experienced professionals from different fields to judge, decide the fate of the 30 finalists and pick the 8 title holders. The 30 finalists are Abidemi Adegbasa (Miss Arts Imo), Biana Oranu (Miss Arts Anambra), Elizabeth Adekunle (Miss Arts Abuja), Joy Yakubu (Miss Arts Kogi), Ayomiposi Balogun (Miss Arts Nasarawa), Christianah Adenuoye (Miss Arts Benue), Oyinkansola Olatoye (Miss Arts Ogun), Boluwatife Bayode (Miss Arts Niger), Jennifer Otor (Miss Arts Delta), Oreofe Oguntola (Miss Arts Oyo).

Others include; Fathia Tijani (Miss Arts Ebonyi), Damilola Oloruntoba (Miss Arts Bauchi), Kolade Oshadare (Miss Arts Ondo), Nancy Idara (Miss Arts Akwa Ibom), Oluwakemisola Adesoba (Miss Arts Ekiti), Damilola Balogun (Miss Arts Sokoto), Mary Bamilosin (Miss Arts Kebbi), Bukola Agboola (Miss Arts Plateau), Faith George (Miss Arts Katsina), Ayomide Omotunde (Miss Arts Taraba), Clear Nwonye (Miss Arts Enugu), Oyindamola Bakare (Miss Arts Kaduna), Victoria Atitebi (Miss Arts Adamawa), Omotolani Adelakun (Miss Arts Eko), Pearl Praise Samuel (Miss Arts Edo), Faith Ozehudu (Miss Arts Abia), Oreoluwa Bamidele (Miss Arts Kwara), Pearl Ikhioya (Miss Arts Rivers), Regina Abisha (Miss Arts Cross River), and Comfort Akerele (Miss Arts Osun).

 

The top 8 contestants of the show were decorated, Oreoluwa Bamidele as Miss Arts Etiquette, Abidemi Adegbasa as Miss Arts Natural, Oyinkansola Olatoye as Miss Arts Tourism, Oreofe Oguntola as Miss Arts Culture, Ayomiposi Balogun as Miss Arts.

 

Unity, Omotolani Adelakun as Miss Arts 2nd Runner-up, Elizabeth Adekunle as Miss Arts 1st Runner-up, and Biana Oranu was crowned Miss Arts Nigeria 2022.

 

The top eight were selected among the 30 finalists of the show based on the cumulative score of their camp ratings, voting, and judges’ decisions on the Grand-finale.

 

The winner of the maiden edition, Biana Adaeze Oranu, who represented her State of Origin at the show, Anambra, was presented with a brand new car, a year’s salary of N1 million, 200k wardrobe allowance, an all-expense-paid trip to some tourist sites in Nigeria courtesy of the sponsor Oshodi Arts Gallery, a plot of land at Lekki corridor courtesy of AKModel Groups, and an all-expense-paid trip to Malaysia courtesy of Erelu Funmi Rotiba.

 

While the runners-up go home with a cash prize of N750,000 and N250,000 respectively plus a plot of land each at the Lekki corridor courtesy of AKModel Groups, visitation to tourist destinations in Nigeria. Other title holders of the show will be receiving N20,000 each in recognition of their creativity and talents.

 

Also honoured alongside the beauty queens is the Astute, industrious philanthropist, Princess Rosula Osula Mku-Atu, who was honoured as the Miss Arts Nigeria Beauty and Empowerment Reality Show 2022 Woman of the Year.

 

The head of the production company, Fanafillit Integrated Concepts, Olubode Mac Oserinde congratulated the winners and the finalists of the Miss Arts Nigeria Beauty and Empowerment Reality Show 2022 and advised the beautiful ladies to be catalysts of developmental change.

 

He also appreciated the brand supports of the show, Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Authority, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Primero Transport Services Ltd., Waptv, Shorjay Makeovers, Sangloos Media, HipTv, La Beauty Collections, Steve Ray, Beeth Concepts, Coach JonnyB, Olayinka Adire Allabela, Olumide Faturoti, Epee Tech Solutions, AKModel Group and a host of others for their relentless efforts and support with the search for the Miss Arts Nigeria 2022.