Day: December 19, 2024

NUJ FCT Council mourns Member’s Wife, Temidayo Fateman

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Temidayo Fateman, wife of Mr. Emmanuel Fateman, a journalist with Inside Source Magazine. Mrs. Fateman passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Alliance Hospital, Garki, Abuja, after a brief illness. She was 41 years old. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Council’s Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ described the late Temidayo as a woman of humility, dedication, and compassion, whose life was an inspiration to…

CMD,University of Abuja Teaching Hospital ,Ekele Bags Leadership Award

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By Abubakar Yusuf.   The Association of Residents Doctors (ARD) , University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada UATH has described Professor Bisala Ahmed Ekele, Chief Medical Director of the hospital as an asset, having transformed the tertiary health institution in the last seven years.   The body made this assertion on Tuesday, December , 17th, 2024, while conferring on Professor Bisala Ahmed Ekele ‘merit award’ in recognition of his support to the association over the years.   They lauded the efforts at repositioning the hospital in the area of infrastructure,…

Niger Police deploys Personnel, Assets for Yuletide Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has announced the deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state to ensure a peaceful and secure celebration of the Yuletide season.   In a press statement released on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, Niger State, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, disclosed that the Command is taking proactive measures to address the increased human and vehicular movements, as well as the heightened religious and socio-economic activities typical of the festive period.   The CP directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to…

Senate passes N49.7 Trillion 2025 Budget for Second Reading

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By Fatima Abubakar, Abuja   The Nigerian Senate has passed the second reading of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, valued at N49.7 trillion, making it the largest budget in the nation’s history. The budget, titled “The Restoration Budget: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” aimed to drive economic recovery, security, and infrastructure development.   Sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, the bill authorized withdrawals from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to meet statutory transfers, debt servicing, recurrent, and capital expenditure for the 2025 fiscal year.   A detailed breakdown of the budget included:  …

Tinubu, Ganduje Lead Call for Youth Empowerment at TPI National Skills Acquisition Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment, poverty, and idleness in Nigeria. Speaking through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, at the opening of the National Skills Acquisition Conference organized by The Progressive Institute (TPI), Tinubu described the initiative as critical to his government’s renewed hope agenda.   The three-day conference, held at the Banquet Hall in Abuja, focused on vocational skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and developmental challenges, underscoring the importance of empowering Nigerian youths to drive the country’s economic growth.…

Ibadan Funfair Stampede:House of Oduduwa sympathizes with Oyo Govt, Organizers, Victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Oduduwa has extended its condolences to the Oyo State Government, the organizers of the ill-fated Ibadan funfair, and the families of the victims who lost their lives in the tragic stampede. The incident, which occurred during an event organized by Agidigbo Radio and Women in Need of Guidance and Support (WINGS), has plunged the state into mourning.   In a statement signed by Otunba Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, the House of Oduduwa expressed deep grief over the loss of…

Ibadan Stampede: MURIC Condemns Tragedy, Questions Event’s Motive, and Demands Transparency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the stampede that occurred on Wednesday, 18th December 2024, during a children’s funfair at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan. The tragic incident claimed the lives of 32 children and left several others injured. In a statement released on Thursday, 19th December 2024, MURIC’s General Secretary, Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event. According to eyewitness accounts, the stampede happened during a crowded…

Edo Gov to Empower Traders with Interest-Free Loans, Launch Massive Mechanized Farming in 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the commencement of an interest-free loan initiative for traders across the State’s three Senatorial Districts, set to begin in January 2025. The announcement was made at the New Festival Hall, Government House, during a visit by the Edo State Association of Commodity Market Women and Men (ESACM).   Governor Okpebholo emphasized the critical role of traders in the State’s economic development, noting that the initiative would provide financial relief and business expansion opportunities without the burden of high-interest rates.   “Our traders…

An Accidental Christmas Story By Azu Ishiekwene

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If I’ve learned anything these past 35 years of journalism, it’s looking for a story in every situation. It wasn’t different when I left home for the airport on December 14, except that this time, the story found me. My Uber driver started the conversation: “Are you Mr. Azu of LEADERSHIP?” he asked.   I confirmed I was but didn’t make much of his question since he could have gotten the information from Truecaller. I also found from my Truecaller that he was identified as “Doc. Jibrin.” However, in a…

Beacon of hope In Edo By Fred Itua

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As nations continue to compete in technological, scientific and academic breakthroughs through various incentives, stakeholders in Nigeria have been worried that the nation has not paid much attention to this area as many deserving graduates are often left uncelebrated. The social media space had in recent times been flooded with reports of best graduating students of universities being rewarded with as low as N1,000 cash, while many of our first class graduates roam the streets in endless search for job opportunities. This, which clearly contrasts the reality in other sectors…