BUHARI TO LEAD NIGERIAN DELEGATION TO COMMONWEALTH SUMMIT IN RWANDA

President Muhammadu Buhari will lead a Nigerian delegation to the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) billed to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, in the coming week. Stanislas Kamanzi, Rwanda High Commissioner to Nigeria, disclosed this at the pre- CHOGM 22 networking event held in Abuja. He said: “Rwanda and her people are poised to host one of the most high level global gatherings, the eminent leaders and their delegations, who will be in attendance. “It is my singular honour to express appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria and more particularly, to HE President Muhammadu Buhari for Honouring H.E President Paul Kagame’s invitation and for the important delegation he will be leading to Kigali.” The event will be held between June 20 and 26 under the theme ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming.’ Kamanzi said the event would serve as a platform to debate and make game changing decisions on issues of common interest, clustered in sub themes including: governance and rule of law; sustainability along the nexus between economy and the environment; health; technology and innovation; and youth. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, said the UK was now ready to hand over the chair of the Commonwealth to Rwanda after four years.

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Bridging Digital Divides: Empowering People with Special Needs and Uniting Communities Through Technology

By Abdullahi Abdulhafiz Aliyu In today’s fast-changing digital landscape, access to technology is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. Yet, for millions of Nigerians, especially people with special needs, the digital world remains out of reach due to systemic barriers and a lack of inclusive learning opportunities. My work as a journalist and digital advocate has focused on breaking these barriers, ensuring that technology serves as a tool for empowerment rather than exclusion. Through my engagement with individuals with disabilities and as the host of Duniyar Fasaha (Fasaha World) on Unity FM, I have worked to bridge the digital divide by providing foundational digital education to marginalized groups. By introducing people with special needs to basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet navigation, I have witnessed firsthand how technology can unlock new opportunities and transform lives. Digital Skills for Special Needs: A Path to Inclusion Inclu...

Tragedy in Bukuru: Trader Killed, Two Injured in JMDB Task Force Operation

A tragic incident occurred in Bukuru, Jos South LGA, on Monday, resulting in the death of a trader, Nasiru Abubakar, and injuring two others. The incident happened during an enforcement operation by the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) task force. The Nigerian Police Logo According to reports, the task force was attempting to disperse a group of criminal elements when a warning shot was fired, unfortunately hitting the trader. The incident also resulted in the destruction of several vehicles, with over five cars set ablaze. The Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, promptly visited the scene to assess the situation, and normalcy has been restored. The police command has issued a stern warning to individuals with criminal intentions, urging them to desist from their activities or flee the state.

All Is Set For APC Presidential Primary.

All is now set for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential primary in Abuja holding from Monday, June 6 to June 7 at the Eagle’s Square with six aspirants in the lead, Jasawa Times learned. The presidentail aspirant include the Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo; former Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, Ebonyi Gov. Dave Umahi; former Lagos Gov. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and ex-Minister of State for Education, Chief Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba. The Eagles Square is expected to host about 2,240 delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Expectedly, the influx of people into the FCT has increased, a development that has attracted more police presence at the Eagles Square and some hotels hosting the delegates and chieftains of the APC. Ahead of the event, the party’s National Chairman, Sen.Abdullahi Adamu on Sunday visited the Eagles Square where he expressed satisfaction with the facilities put in place by...

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