Year: 2024

Foreign Affairs Ministry, NiDCOM strengthen partnership for better Diaspora Engagement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Dunoma Umar Ahmed, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborating with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to fulfil its mandate through effective communication and advocacy. Dr. Ahmed gave the assurance during a strategic engagement with NiDCOM’s management team, led by Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja. “Diaspora Engagement is an integral component of the 4Ds (Democracy, Development, Demography and Diaspora) of the Foreign Policy Doctrine of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ahmed stated. The Permanent Secretary commended Hon.…

Young Abuja Doctor, Ahmad Sani commended for Selfless Service

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A renowned social entrepreneur and writer, Chief Haruna O. Abdullahi Haruspice, has commended Ahmad Sani, a medical doctor with the Federal Medical Center Jabi, Abuja, for his exceptional selfless service. “Dr. Ahmad Sani’s dedication to his patients is a testament to the power of compassion and empathy in healthcare,” he said. “He is an inspiration to us all, and his selflessness will have a lasting impact on our community.”   Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, in Abuja, Chief Haruspice said, “The young medical doctor embodies the perfect image of an…

Allow Ubah’s widow to succeed him – Ndume begs senate

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The lawmaker representing Borno South in the national assembly, Senator Ali Ndume has called on the Senate to consider the widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as his replacement for the Anambra South Senatorial District seat. He made the request during a Valedictory session on Tuesday, held in honor of the late senator. Ndume stressed the relevance of preserving Senator Ubah’s legacy and aspirations by entrusting his family with the responsibility of continuing his work. According to Ndume, such a decision would not only honor Ubah’s contributions to the…

Alhassan Adam Alhaji emerges winner of 2024 Nupe Literature Prizes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Kwara State Indigene,Alhassan Adam Alhaji has emerged winner of the 2024 Nupe Literature Prize.The Event took place at Kowa Schools Kpakungu, Minna Niger State. At the event, Zakari Isah Fujeregi from Gbako local government areas of Niger state emerged second position, and Rahmatu Mahmud Salihu from Bida emerged third position respectively. Speaking at the event the Director Indigenous Language Learning Centre, ILLEC Adamu Idris Manarakis said the Centre is fully ready to revamp the act of competition in among the students to enable them expressed thier talent of the…

JUST IN: Gov Okpebholo suspends Market Unions, Associations in Edo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended all Market Unions and Associations in Edo State with immediate effect. The Governor had also ordered the Police and other security agencies in the State to arrest defaulting leaders of the various suspended Unions and Associations without any delay.   The decision of the Governor was contained in a communication notice issued by the Secretary to State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, and dated 19th November 2024.   The Governor said the decision was informed by the disturbing activities of market Unions in…

Corps Members to serve in Banks, multinational companies,as FG lifts ban on posting

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The Federal Government has lifted the ban restricting the posting of members of the National Youth Service Corps to the public sector, allowing for Corps Members to now be posted to private sector organisations, including banks and oil and gas companies.   The new directive will take effect with the commencement of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course, according to a memo dated November 18, 2024, from the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande.   The policy shift, according to Olawande, is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader…

CAC partners Indian Professionals, business community to enhance company registration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is exploring partnerships with a select group of Indian professionals and entrepreneurs to enhance its operations.   The Registrar-General/CEO of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, revealed this today during a meeting with the Indian Business Community and professionals who were part of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Nigeria earlier this week.   The Registrar-General who received the delegation led by Rekha Sharma in his office said the visit would afford the Commission the opportunity to explore areas aimed at strengthening its…

ILLEC Nupe Language marks Eight years of Establishment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

On 19th November, 2016, Nupe Language began in a Classroom. The journey was like a nightmare. Manarakis intention was to get at least few people to join his four younger sisters to learn Nupe Language. To his surprised, a lot of people came to learn from him from various places. Professor Tswanya the then Vice Chancellor of IBBU Lapai was the first Professor to believe in his dream. He gave him some money to buy teaching materials. He confessed that his prophecy on Nupe Language is already failed. A young…

Gov Okpebholo flags off first flyover in Edo State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has flagged off the construction of a flyover bridge at Ramat Park, Benin City, the Edo State Capital, as part of immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city. Performing the ground-breaking ceremony, Governor Okpebholo said his administration will also construct two more flyover bridges at Dawson road Junction and Sapele road/Adesuwa road junction, all in Benin City. According to him, the completion of Ramat Park flyover in Benin City will transform the economy and social fortunes of the capital City and Edo…

Gov Okpebholo swears–in Commissioner for Health

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sworn in the new Commissioner for Heath, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole with a charge to take the sector to the next level. The event which held at the Executive Chambers of the Government House was attended by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Musa Ikhilor, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Gani Audu, Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, Permanent Secretaries among others. In his charge to the new Commissioner, Governor Okpebholo highlighted the many…