Day: November 12, 2024

Tinubu congratulates Senator Okpebholo, on inauguration as Edo state Governor

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo on his inauguration today as the Governor of Edo State. In his message, President Tinubu urged Governor Okpebholo to diligently work to enhance the living standards of the people of Edo State and make a significant impact during his tenure. Following his triumph in the state governorship election held on September 21, 2024, Okpebholo officially took over from former governor Godwin Obaseki. Reflecting on the transition, President Tinubu noted that after eight years under Obaseki’s administration, Edo State…

HAJJ 2025: NAHCON inaugurates Two Committee for Screening and Inspection of Tour Operators’ offices

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Two committees have been inaugurated for the screening of applications and inspection of the offices of licensed tour operators by the Commissioner of Operations, Inspectorate, and Licensing, Prince Anofie Olarenwaju Elegushi, today, the 12th of November, 2025. The Screening of Application Committee will be headed by Alhaji Alidu Shutti, and the Inspection of Nationwide Offices Committee will be led by Alhaji Abdul-Ghaffar. According to the NAHCON Act 4, Section 1, as quoted by the Commissioner, the Commission is saddled with the responsibility to license, regulate, supervise, and perform oversight functions…

House Committee on Diaspora celebrates NIDCOM At 5

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, led by its Chairman, Hon. Tochukwu Chinedu Okere, has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for its exceptional achievements since its establishment five years ago.   Hon. Okere gave this commendation during the oversight visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission in Abuja.   Hon. Okere noted the efforts of Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described them as pivotal in fostering Diaspora engagement.   “The Commission has made impressive strides, and as we look toward 2025, the Committee is…

APC holds Ondo State Governorship Election Campaign Grand Finale On Wednesday

Emporium Reporters

The All Progressives Congress (APC)has scheduled its Ondo State Gubernatorial Campaign Grand Finale Rally, as follows:   Date: Wednesday, 13th November, 2024   Venue: MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure, Ondo State   Time: 10am   The Ondo state gubernatorial election is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 16th November, 2024.   Signed:   Felix Morka, Esq. National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC)

BREAKING: Monday Okpebholo sworn in as Edo State Governor

Emporium Reporters

Senator Monday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the governor of Edo State   The swearing-in took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.   The event had the presence of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the outgoing Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu, the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, and the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulraza Abdulrahman.   His swearing-in alongside his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, came two months after the duo clinched the ticket to the Dennis Osadebay House.  …