Day: August 27, 2024

Adeola Odutola College Alumni elects new Leaders,promises new dawn

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Adeola Odutola College Old Student Association (AOCOSA) 79-84 Set has elected new set of Executives that will run the affairs of the association for another two years 2024-2026.   Announcing the result of the keenly contested on-line election, Mr. Abdur- Rahman Balogun, Chairman of the Electoral Committee declared Mr. Alade Harrison Onabanjo as the newly elected President for the Set having been unanimously elected with 100 per cent of the votes cast.   Other elected officers are Mr. Abdulazeez Olawale Balogun for the post of the Vice President with…

FG set to introduce NYSC equivalent for NCE graduates

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The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry Of Youth Development has announced plans to develop a new training programme for graduates of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), similar to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande Wisdom , stated this at the opening ceremony of the BEMORE OYO 2024 Summer Bootcamp in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, August 26, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The Minister revealed that the ministry intended to collaborate with the Ministry of…

Dabiri-Erewa mourns passing of Maiyegun, Nigeria’s First Olympic Medalist

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condoled with Nigerians, especially those in Austria, over the demise of Nigeria’s first Olympic medallist, Pa Nojim Maiyegun who died at the age of 85.   In a condolence message, NIDCOM Director of Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun said Dabiri-Erewa, described Maiyegun as a true patriot who devoted all his life to the service of his fatherland.   Dabiri-Erewa, who recalled his heroic and patriotic performance at the Olympic that won him the first Nigeria’s Olympic medallist, said Nigeria would not forget…

NDVC hails President Tinubu for the Historic $10 Billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund

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The Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council (NDVC) commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government of Nigeria for the unprecedented launch of the USD $10 Billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund Multi-Sectoral Investment through the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment.   This significant financial initiative allowed Nigerians in the Diaspora to play a developmental role in driving their home country’s economy by helping to accelerate the injection of private sector and foreign direct investments in the Nigerian economy.   The transformative initiative was launched earlier this year, and the request…

Allah Is All-Forgiving And All-Merciful, He Can Forgive All Sins! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger.   Dear brothers and sisters! It is important to acknowledge and accept that making mistakes is a normal part of being human. We all have moments where we may turn away from certain beliefs or values but the important thing is to turn back…

Armed Forces of Nigeria,Vanguard of Economic Stability – Finance Minister says …… visits Defence Headquarters

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has today, 27 August 2024 received the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Mr Wale Edun at the Defence Headquarters ( DHQ), Abuja. The CDS who received the Minister in his office assured him of the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) readiness to continually defend Democracy in Nigeria. General Musa showed appreciation to the minister for his support to the AFN towards the unhindered discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. He added that to a greater…

MISSING/FOUND CHILD : FCT Police reunites missing child, Kingsley Anwulike with family

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The FCT Police Command has announced that the 10 year-old boy, Kingsley Anwulike Ifeanyi who was declared missing by the Command on 17th August,2024 has been found   Kingsley Anwulike Ifeanyi, has been reunited with his uncle, Mr Chisom Anwulike, on 26th August,2024 at the Command Headquarters.   Meanwhile , FCT Police Command has expressed appreciation to the media and other well meaning members of the public for their support in locating the family of the missing boy.    

CLIMATE CHANGE: Youth Minister flags-off 2024 NYSC Tree Planting Campaign

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister for Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim has harped on the need to protect the environment from the negative effects of climate change.   She said climate change is exerting profound impact on Nigeria just like the rest of the world, as climatic variation is physically evident in desertification, resulting from droughts, among others which has also affected food supply.   The Minister disclosed this today while flagging off the 2024 NYSC Tree Planting Campaign, with the theme; “Each One Plant And Nurture One”, held at the Nasarawa State…

SDP Chairman charges Media Practitioners to hold Government Accountable …… Pledges Partnership with ACOE

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has called on media practitioners to play a more assertive role in holding the government accountable to prevent ongoing recklessness in Nigeria. This call was made during a meeting with the leadership of the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) on Monday, August 26, 2024, in Abuja. Alhaji Gabam stressed the importance of accurate and comprehensive reporting to ensure that both the government and its agencies remain answerable to the people. Alhaji Gabam warmly welcomed the ACOE delegation,…

NFF announces German, Bruno Labbadia, as 37th Head Coach of Super Eagles

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The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.   NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said in the early hours of Tuesday: “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect.” Born in Darmstadt, Germany on 8th February 1966, Labbadia, who won two caps…