Year: 2024

BOAT MISHAP: 22 bodies recovered,as search operation continues

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The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed the recovery of 22 bodies after the boat mishap that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities in the Agaie local government area of Niger State.   It was earlier on Thursday reported that at least eight people died following the boat accident in the early hours of Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River Niger.   Eyewitnesses had said the boat, belonging to one Musa Dangana, was carrying over 200 passengers, including market women and farm labourers, on their way…

Gov Okpebholo hails Tinubu over remedial works on Ekpoma section of Benin Express Way

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has appreciated the developmental efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with regards to the ongoing construction works on the Ekpoma section of the Benin Express Way. Governor Okpebholo who inspected ongoing works on the road alongside the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo State, Emperor Jarret Teneb, as well as other top government officials, said the level of work done was impressive. The Governor said he was honoured and happy that his party, the APC is bringing good governance and the…

Wole Olanipekun and the cartography of compassion By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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_“Salus populi suprema lex esto” – Cicero._ The commissioning of The Wole Olanipekun Senate Building at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere, Ekiti State, last Thursday, has again testified to the power of visionary leadership and the boundless potential of human generosity. In a world where the pursuit of knowledge is often overshadowed by the pursuit of power and wealth, Wole Olanipekun’s commitment to the ‘civilizing mission’ of education is a breath of fresh air. This iconic Senate Building stands as a beacon of hope…

TRENDING VIDEO: Wike fast transforming the narrative of governance ….. As work still ongoing in FCT at midnight

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Action packed FCT minister, Nyesom Wike is fast transforming the narrative of governance as captured in a trending video online showing construction workers working at midnight.   In the video, work was still ongoing at 12. midnight to meet up with the FCT Minister’s deadline. WATCH THE VIDEO:   Recall Wike was dubbed Mr Projects because of the massive projects he embarked upon in his home state, Rivers State.   He bagged the award of the Most Consistent Governor in projects facilitation across Nigeria and earned himself an award as…

ACC John Onoja Attah named Nigeria’s Most Outstanding Security Officer of 2024

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Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been recognized as Nigeria’s Most Outstanding Security Officer of the Year at the 2024 Security and Emergency Management Awards (SAEMA). The award ceremony, held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, was attended by top government officials, security experts, and dignitaries. Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwarbin Musa, presented the award to ACC Onoja in acknowledgment of his exceptional efforts in tackling illegal mining activities and safeguarding national resources.   Impactful…

Tinubu celebrates Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment as WTO DG, says Global Trust earned

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, on her unanimous re-election today as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).   The renowned development economist and global finance expert made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the 164-nation-member WTO.   Her first term as the seventh Director-General of the WTO will expire on August 31, 2025, while the second term begins September 1.   The Nigerian leader noted with delight that Dr…

Friday Sermon: Real Ahlis-Sunnah Wal-Jama’ah (Sunnists) Are Not Extremists! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Islam prohibits extremism and strongly condemns it. The extremists deviate from the path and methodology of Muslims because they neglect the Sunnah of Islam and emphasize only on its mandatories. In this regard, three men came to the houses of the wives of the Prophet…

Dr Chichebe Akachukwu leads NASRDA’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Revolution

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The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has taken a giant leap forward with the inauguration of its Advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Laboratory in Abuja. At the helm of this innovative project is Dr. Chichebe Akachukwu, Director of the Advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Center.   According to Dr. Akachukwu, the laboratory’s materials are largely sourced locally, demonstrating NASRDA’s commitment to indigenous capacity development.¹ He explained that some Unmanned Vehicles, like the Pocopter, will be used for surveillance, entertainment, and precision farming. “The idea is to do things by…

Gov Okpebholo approves 13th month salary for Civil Servants, automatic employment for First Class Graduates

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has graciously approved the payment of the “13th month” salary for Edo State workers.   The Governor has also approved the policy of automatic employment for First Class graduates of Edo extraction from any university in Nigeria and abroad into the State civil service to boost the quality of manpower in the system. Head of Service (HOS), Dr Anthony Okungbowa, said the Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is to ensure that quality manpower is brought into the system for effective and efficient service delivery that…

NCCSC hosts college community,displays colourful African Study Tour Exhibition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The richness of the African Culture was on full display as the Students of Senior Course 11 of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College Gwagwalada hosted the college community to an exhibition which was made possible through the African Study Tour initiative.   The event which was graced by the Commandant of the NCCSC, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs Kingsley Egwuh, the Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies Comptroller of Customs Oluyomi Abolaji Adebakin, Chief Instructors , Members of Directing and Administrative Staff was organized on Wednesday 27 November…