Day: December 9, 2024

Bashar Al-Assad: This Is How Allah Finishes And Destroys The Power Of Oppressors, Evil Men And Wicked People! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, may His peace and blessings be upon His final Messenger, Muhammad, his family, and his companions.   All praise be to the One that has granted His servants some victories against one of the most brutal oppressors of our time.   Dear brothers and sisters! Allah the Almighty says:   “And never think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers, oppressors, evil men and wicked people do. He only delays them for a Day when their eyes will stare [in horror].” [Qur’an, 14:42]  …

Gov Okpebholo launches Statewide Remodeling of Public Schools in Edo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has embarked on an ambitious project to remodel public schools across the three Senatorial Districts of the state. The initiative aims to improve the infrastructure and learning conditions in schools, signaling the administration’s commitment to revitalizing the education sector.   The Governor unveiled this plan on Monday during the distribution of notebooks, textbooks, and instructional materials in Benin City. The materials, donated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are being distributed across the state’s 18 Local Government Areas following the Governor’s directive.   Governor Okpebholo…

PDP Vice Chairman endorses Governor Okpebholo’s Early Achievements

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Benin City, Edo State – The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-South, Chief Dan Orbih, has lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for his remarkable strides within his first month in office. Chief Orbih, speaking as the father of the day at the first anniversary celebration of an online TV platform, expressed confidence in the Governor’s leadership, emphasizing his commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Edo State. “You have started well. Our prayer for you is to finish well,” Chief Orbih said. “For…

Agunbiade celebrates Dr Salimotu Oki on Doctoral Fellow Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Ibadan, Nigeria – A prominent member of the University College Hospital (UCH) Muslim Community and Ambassador for the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, has congratulated Dr. Mrs. Salimotu Omotolani Oki on her recent conferment as a Doctoral Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM). In a heartfelt message, Agunbiade commended Dr. Oki, who serve as the Deputy Director of Administration and Head of Human Resources at UCH, for her exceptional leadership and dedication to human capacity development. He described the recognition as a fitting testament…

Affirmative Action for Women is a Necessary Corrective Measure – Speaker Abbas

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has stressed that affirmative action for women is not a privilege but a critical corrective measure to ensure gender balance and fairness in Nigerian governance.   Speaking at a session with State Houses of Assembly Speakers marking the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Speaker Abbas emphasized the importance of integrating women’s and gender issues into Nigeria’s constitution, policies, and budgetary processes.   During the event at the National Assembly, Speaker Abbas highlighted the…

NiDCOM Congratulates Dr Bolu Ogunyemi on Historic Election as President of Canadian Medical Association

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a Nigerian-born dermatologist based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on his historic election as the President of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).   In a statement issued by the Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, described Ogunyemi’s achievement as a groundbreaking milestone, noting that he is the first Black individual to assume the prestigious position in the CMA’s 158-year history.   Dabiri-Erewa lauded Ogunyemi’s dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence,…

Ekpeye Advocacy Group accuses Gov Fubara of fact distortion over SP Bako’s murder, decries rising insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Ekpeye Advocacy Group in Ahoada, Rivers State, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of deliberately distorting facts surrounding the gruesome murder of SP Bako Amgbashim and the involvement of prominent Ekpeye kings.   In a statement signed by Olimini Chinuzoke (Convener) and Nnamdi Ezebalike (Director of Publicity), the group criticized the Governor’s comments made during the commissioning of the remodeled Government Girls Secondary School in Ahoada on December 6, 2024.   The group described Fubara’s claims that the arrest and prosecution of Ekpeye monarchs, including Eze Ekpeye Logbo HRM Kelvin…

NYSC DG charges Corps Members to Champion National Unity, Selfless Service

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has called on Corps Members to dedicate their service year to fostering national integration and contributing to the nation’s development. Speaking during his visit to the NYSC Orientation Camps in Umunna, Abia State, and Ikot-Idie, Akwa-Ibom State, the Director General underscored the need for Corps Members to embrace selflessness and patriotism in their endeavors.   He urged them to use the diversity of their backgrounds as a platform for promoting inter-tribal harmony and unity. “The NYSC…

Federal High Court Grants Dele Farotimi N50 Million bail, adjourns Cybercrime Case to January 2025

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Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria – The Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Monday, December 9, 2024, granted human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi bail of N50 million in a cybercrime case filed by the Inspector-General of Police.   Presided by Justice Babs O. Kuewumi, the court set stringent bail conditions, including a surety with a landed property of equivalent value. The trial has been adjourned to January 29, 2025, for further proceedings.   The case, with suit number FHC/AD/CR/104/2024, centered on allegations that Farotimi transmitted false and defamatory information online,…

NITDA DG tasks NYSC members to Champion Digital Literacy across Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bold effort to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to intensify their roles as champions of the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative. Speaking at a flagship event under NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0), Inuwa emphasized the initiative’s mission to equip underserved communities with vital digital skills, enabling broader access to opportunities in Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy.   NITDA Boss said “You are the…