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Kano Peace Committee Inaugurates Football Academy to Mark 2024 International Peace Day

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The Kano Peace Committee (KPC) officially inaugurated the Kano Peace Committee Football Academy on September 23, 2024. The inauguration was part of activities commemorating the 2024 International Peace Day, themed “Cultivating the Culture of Peace.”

The ceremony was led by Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, Executive Director of Citizens for Development and Education (CDE), Convener of the Kano Peace Committee, and Head of the Nigeria for Peace Project (N4P). Speaking at the event, Waiya emphasized the critical need to engage the youth in peace-building initiatives, particularly in light of ongoing security challenges in the region.

“It is essential at this time of growing threats to peace and security to engage youths at every level, teaching them the importance of peace, social cohesion, and national unity. By fostering love for humanity, regardless of ethnic, regional, or religious backgrounds, we can build a peaceful and prosperous society,” Waiya said.

The Kano Peace Committee Football Academy is envisioned as a platform to nurture young football talents while instilling the values of peace and peaceful coexistence. Waiya highlighted that beyond sports, the academy would provide training on peace advocacy, transforming players into peace ambassadors within their communities and across Nigeria.

In addition to the formal inauguration, Amb. Ibrahim Waiya was unanimously endorsed as Chairman of the Academy, while Dr. Habib Abubakar Awais was nominated as the Secretary General. Both expressed commitment to driving the academy’s mission of fostering peace through sports.

The players, in turn, thanked the Kano Peace Committee for its unwavering efforts in promoting peace and security in Kano State, the northern region, and the nation at large.

The football academy is set to serve as a breeding ground for young talent, offering opportunities for players to excel locally, nationally, and internationally, while championing peace.

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Remi Tinubu Urges Unity for National Development

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The First Lady Remi Tinubu has said that all hands must be on deck to ensure the development of Nigeria.

The First Lady said this while visiting Enugu State to distribute professional kits to midwives in the state.

Speaking on harnessing and leveraging Nigeria’s diversity, Tinubu said it is important to build a safe and prosperous nations regardless of each other political affiliation.

She also highlighted that traditional leaders are closer to the grassroots and the government on the other hand.

She appealed to the traditional leaders to align with her vision to promote the health and well-being of the people, especially women.

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“As leaders, we are responsible to take care of all Nigeria, political affiliation notwithstanding.

“Nigeria is a beautiful country and no one should hinder anyone from visiting any part of the country to experience this. We pray our security will improve and Nigeria should get to that place of safety,” Tinubu said

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FRCN’s Ace Caster Yahaya Umar Passes On

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Ace Nigerian broadcaster, Yahaya Umar is dead. Umar is one of the most recognizable voices on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) network.

He was a constant anchor of the widely  monitored 7am and 10pm network news on the FRCN.

The news of the legendary renown broadcaster, Yahaya Umar Social have continued to generate reactions among some of his fans in Kaduna.

The broadcaster who is popularly called Umar Social was known for his unique voice and flare while handling the microphone.

Most lovers of Radio Nigeria Supreme FM Kaduna attest to the fact that Umar Social was a voice to reckon with in the 1900s as well as on Radio Nigeria Network Service.

 

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Senate To Move Presidential Inauguration Venue From Eagle Square To N’Assembly

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The Senate says it is considering a legislative move to institutionalise a presidential address every June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance.

This is just as it is also considering the change of venue of presidential inauguration to the National Assembly from the current Eagles Square venue.

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Tuesday, stating that the Senate is hoping to prepare a bill to formalise the President’s speech to the nation on that date.

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“We are hoping to bring a bill soon to institutionalise the President’s address on June 12 because of its historical importance.

“There can’t be a better time to address the nation through the parliament than on June 12, especially since it is a joint sitting of the National Assembly”, Bamidele said.

He further revealed that the proposed legislation would also seek to designate the National Assembly Complex as the venue for future presidential swearing-in ceremonies.

He added, “We are hoping, in that bill, to ensure that the swearing-in ceremony of the next President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, whom we believe is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be held within the arcade of the National Assembly.”

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