Month: November 2024

Gov Okpebholo mourns passing of Edo-born oldest Catholic priest

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commiserated with the Catholic Community in Edo, following the demise of the Most Senior Reverend Father in Nigeria, Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, who died at the age of 104.   Governor Okpebholo said the exemplary life of late Fr. Oleghe is a worthy lesson for Nigerians   He said his humility, sacrifices, and lives touched by Fr. Oleghe will never be forgotten, even as he prayed to God to grant his family, the Catholic Community in Nigeria, especially Auchi Diocese, the fortitude to shoulder…

Ohaneze group petitions Ajayi, DG, DSS, demands probe into release of bunkering vessel by Navy.

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By Nnena John   The Ohaneze Stakeholders Assembly (OSA) has alerted the Director General, Department of State Security DSS, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi to launch a grand probe into the circumstances that led to the release of one of the confiscated ship by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) accused of crude oil theft by the Nigerian Navy , ‘MT Lady Matilda’. In a release signed Ikechuckwu Nwolisa and Okonkwo Chimdi , President and Secretary of the organization respectively from Enugu, they said it is high time delicate issues like…

NITDA DG advocates Innovation for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has reiterated the critical role of innovation in driving Nigeria’s sustainable development, economic diversification, and global competitiveness. Inuwa stated this while delivering a keynote address at the 8th Annual Research Fair and Exhibition of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), where he called on academia, industry leaders, and policymakers to embrace disruptive transformational innovation as a tool for addressing the nation’s challenges and unlocking its immense potential. Speaking on the theme, “Disruptive Transformational Innovation; Shaping the Future,” Inuwa commended…

Authors unveil book in honour of Tinubu in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

It was a rare privilege,as a book about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was launched at the Presidential Villa Banquet Hall on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.   The Book titled “The Architect of Renewal: The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Story” which chronicled the essence and political trajectory of President Tinubu was an idea that came into reality by five authors: Hon. Femi ODERE, Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President on Stakeholders’ Engagement and Mobilization; Hon. Temitope Ajayi, SSA to the President on Media and Publicity; Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, DG National Orientation…

UBEC; Consolidating Collaborations with KOICA To Promote Basic Education, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

Aside it’s supports in the area of infrastructure, administration and provision of books, the new trend of promotion of smart Education has received a boost from the international body , Korea International Cooperation Agency , KOICA.   In line with the well articulated Memorandum of Understanding MOU existing between the Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC under the leadership of Dr Hamid Bobboyi and the international body , spanned over the years , it has continued to intervene in all areas that could impact positively on Basic Education in Nigeria.  …

Imaan: Refocusing 16 Days Global Activism Against Gender Based Violence, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

Last week during the commemoration of the World Children’s Day organised by the Ministry in conjunction by the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, the new Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman -Ibrahim fsi reiterated the commitment to children’s protection and rights from all forms of vulnerable activities prevalent around the globe with Nigeria not in exception . This , according to her , was in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a view to confronting all innuendos been faced by…

Appoint Rochas Okorocha as SEDC chairman, South-east youths urge Tinubu

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By Nsikak Ekpenyong, Abuja     The Southeast Development Youth Stakeholders Forum (SEDYSF), a coalition of youth groups from Nigeria’s southeastern region, has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint Senator Rochas Okorocha as Chairman of the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC).   The youth group, in a passionate appeal, described Okorocha as the best candidate to lead the commission tasked with spearheading the region’s development agenda.   Speaking during a press conference in Abuja, SEDYSF President Comrade John Uba and Secretary Ambassador Ugokwe Ugokwe emphasised the need for a leader…

XpressRide launches in Nigeria, promises jobs nationwide in 774 LGAs

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By Nsikak Ekpenyong   Nigeria, XpressRide, a global ride-hailing service, has officially launched in Nigeria, with a strong commitment to creating employment opportunities across the country. The company aims to empower individuals, particularly in the transportation sector, by providing job opportunities in all 36 states and 774 local government areas. XpressRide’s expansion is part of its broader mission to tap into the growing demand for affordable and reliable transportation services in Africa. The announcement was made during the official launch event held in Nigeria on November 24, 2024, where Ismaila…

JUST IN: Dangote refinery reduces price of petrol to N970 per litre

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in its ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N970 per litre for oil marketers.   The group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, made the revelation known on Sunday.   He said the price was slashed from N990/litre to N970/litre “to appreciate the good people of Nigeria”   “As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the Refinery a…

Oil Theft: Security Expert charges Tinubu to probe Military Chiefs

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A security expert of international repute, Dr Jackson Lekan Ojo has called on President Bola Tinubu to probe the top echelon of the military over their alleged involvement in oil theft in Niger Delta.   Speaking to Journalists in Port Harcourt, River State, Dr Ojo said it is disturbing that the Federal Government has not done anything about the outcry of two Niger Delta activists, Asari Dokubo and General Tompolo that military officers, especially the Navy, are involved in the stealing of oil.   According to him, “Tompolo came and…