Year: 2024

Gov Okpebholo attends first NEC meeting

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday in Abuja, attended his first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The meeting was held at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja, where key economic issues were discussed. The meeting, attended by various State Governors, some Deputy Governors represented their principals and members of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team, aimed to address pressing national economic challenges. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, being his first meeting, was asked by the Vice President to give the…

Edo Central Senatorial Race: Group fingers Gbajabiamila, Tunji-Ojo as Henry Okojie’s sponsors …… Says Henry Okojie unfit to replace Okpebholo

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Barely two months after the gubernatorial election in Edo State, fresh tension has engulfed the state over the anticipated senatorial election in Edo Central Senatorial District to pick the successor to the state’s Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in the Senate. Okpebholo represented Edo Central Senatorial District on the banner of the governing party, All Progressives Congress (APC) before his election as of the state. Already, intensive manoeuvring and intrigues over the replacement of the governor in the Senate have begun within the major political parties, especially APC. In the governing…

NiDCOM Boss celebrates Young Ugo Ugochukwu’s victory at 2024 FIA FR World Cup

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Young Ugo Ugochukwu as he clinched the 2024 FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup title at the 71st Macau Grand Prix.   In her congratulatory message issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, elated Dabiri-Erewa described the victory as evidence of his resilience and quest for success.   The NiDCOM boss while applauding this epoch record breaking feat bringing glory to his country, which has not been achieved by anyone in the past 40 years,…

Ireland’s Ambassador reiterates support for ASE University

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Ireland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr Peter Ryan, has expressed his commitment to supporting African School of Economics (ASE), the Pan-African University of Excellence, in achieving its vision. The Ambassador made this commitment while paying a courtesy visit to the management of the University on Wednesday November 20, 2024 at the ASE Campus, Abuja. Ambassador Ryan noted that his country was ready to explore potential collaborations and partnerships with ASE with a view to achieving such shared goals of promoting education, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange between Irish universities and…

Foreign Affairs Ministry, NiDCOM strengthen partnership for better Diaspora Engagement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Dunoma Umar Ahmed, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborating with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to fulfil its mandate through effective communication and advocacy. Dr. Ahmed gave the assurance during a strategic engagement with NiDCOM’s management team, led by Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja. “Diaspora Engagement is an integral component of the 4Ds (Democracy, Development, Demography and Diaspora) of the Foreign Policy Doctrine of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ahmed stated. The Permanent Secretary commended Hon.…

Young Abuja Doctor, Ahmad Sani commended for Selfless Service

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A renowned social entrepreneur and writer, Chief Haruna O. Abdullahi Haruspice, has commended Ahmad Sani, a medical doctor with the Federal Medical Center Jabi, Abuja, for his exceptional selfless service. “Dr. Ahmad Sani’s dedication to his patients is a testament to the power of compassion and empathy in healthcare,” he said. “He is an inspiration to us all, and his selflessness will have a lasting impact on our community.”   Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, in Abuja, Chief Haruspice said, “The young medical doctor embodies the perfect image of an…

Allow Ubah’s widow to succeed him – Ndume begs senate

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The lawmaker representing Borno South in the national assembly, Senator Ali Ndume has called on the Senate to consider the widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as his replacement for the Anambra South Senatorial District seat. He made the request during a Valedictory session on Tuesday, held in honor of the late senator. Ndume stressed the relevance of preserving Senator Ubah’s legacy and aspirations by entrusting his family with the responsibility of continuing his work. According to Ndume, such a decision would not only honor Ubah’s contributions to the…

Alhassan Adam Alhaji emerges winner of 2024 Nupe Literature Prizes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Kwara State Indigene,Alhassan Adam Alhaji has emerged winner of the 2024 Nupe Literature Prize.The Event took place at Kowa Schools Kpakungu, Minna Niger State. At the event, Zakari Isah Fujeregi from Gbako local government areas of Niger state emerged second position, and Rahmatu Mahmud Salihu from Bida emerged third position respectively. Speaking at the event the Director Indigenous Language Learning Centre, ILLEC Adamu Idris Manarakis said the Centre is fully ready to revamp the act of competition in among the students to enable them expressed thier talent of the…

JUST IN: Gov Okpebholo suspends Market Unions, Associations in Edo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended all Market Unions and Associations in Edo State with immediate effect. The Governor had also ordered the Police and other security agencies in the State to arrest defaulting leaders of the various suspended Unions and Associations without any delay.   The decision of the Governor was contained in a communication notice issued by the Secretary to State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, and dated 19th November 2024.   The Governor said the decision was informed by the disturbing activities of market Unions in…

Corps Members to serve in Banks, multinational companies,as FG lifts ban on posting

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The Federal Government has lifted the ban restricting the posting of members of the National Youth Service Corps to the public sector, allowing for Corps Members to now be posted to private sector organisations, including banks and oil and gas companies.   The new directive will take effect with the commencement of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course, according to a memo dated November 18, 2024, from the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande.   The policy shift, according to Olawande, is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader…