Year: 2024

Gov Okpebholo gives timeline for completion of abandoned Ebomisi Secondary School

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has given a timeline, within which he will rebuild the abandoned Ebomisi Secondary School in Ugbogiobo, Ovia North East Local Governments Area of Edo State.   The school was abandoned by the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, who was apparently angered by the support given to the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Governor Monday Okpebholo during the 21st September 2024 Governorship election in Edo State.   Governor Okpebholo, who visited the school on Monday as promised during his campaign, said his administration will…

Edo State Govt suspends consultancy services

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the immediate suspension of all consultancy services and related providers in the State’s public service. In a communication notice issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, “all financial transactions and related services with affected consultants and service providers are to be put on hold immediately, pending when a Review Committee, established by the Governor, submits its report. “All Accounting Officers, Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies are expected to take note and comply strictly with this directive.”

FEDOSIA congratulates Gov Ayedatiwa, sets agenda of Unity and Economic Development

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The Federation of Ondo Indigenes in Abuja(FEDOSIA) has expressed its congratulations to Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his victory in the Ondo State Governorship election held on Saturday, described the success a long walk to victory.   In a statement released by its General Secretary, ‘Sola Akingboye, on Sunday, the Federation’s Chairman, Mr Dipo Akinsola, commended the maturity and sense of responsibility demonstrated by all candidates before, during, and after the announcement of the results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

NCC trains Journalists on reporting trends in Telecoms sector …. restates support for healthy competition

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), last week conducted a 2-day capacity building training for Journalists e 44 see me by on emerging trends in telecoms and Information Communication Technology (ICT).   The training held in Lagos was designed to keep telecoms and ICT reporters abreast of emerging trends, regulatory strides and prospects in the telecoms industry.   The training which featured different sessions were handled by Senior officials from selected departments of the Commission , including experts in relevant fields.   In his opening remarks, NCC Director of Public Affairs,…

SDGs; Mulling Global Funding to Address 2020-2030 Agenda, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The Decade of Action Agenda is gradually approaching the climax , about five years to the global community decision to end not only multidimensional poverty, social inequality, gender disparity, economic quagmire among many others that encompassed the 17 SDGs goals .   The combination of domesticated efforts of the leadership of the SDGs in Nigeria under Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as the Senior Special Assistant to the President SSAP -SDGs along with the international communities and collaboration with the sub-nationals was aimed at driving the program to fruition.   This has…

Open Letter to the Former Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development By Abba Dukawa

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The letter emphasizes the importance of acknowledging Allah’s will in both success and adversity, . My concern over the ex-minister’s remarks blaming political factors for his removal and warned against public expressions of frustration or blame. I am also urged the former minister to reflect on his situation with faith and patience, avoiding actions or statements that might contradict Islamic principles. Let you remember rise and fall are part of a broader divine plan and called for introspection and reliance on Allah’s guidance.   As Muslims, we believe in Al-Qadar,…

Lakurawa, The Military, Farmers And Food Security, By Kazeem Akintunde

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A short video trended on social media last week of Nigerian Soldiers providing security for farmers as they harvested beans on their farms. Although less than 30 seconds long, the video speaks to the terrible state of insecurity in Nigeria. This is not the right time to be a farmer in Nigeria. As a farmer, you are confounded with different layers of challenges on a daily basis; from getting cheap and affordable fertilizer from those in government to being stuck in the age-long conflict between farmers and herders.   You…

Monday Lines ‘We collected money, and we voted’ By Lasisi Olagunju

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Nigeria is a ring of iniquity. And, the iniquitous didn’t start with it today. For several years, I covered the activities of several military governors and administrators in Oyo State. Each of those well-trained minds came with their peculiarities. Colonel Ahmed Usman (God bless his soul) was particularly voluble. Whenever he spoke, it was as he felt; he had no euphemism for whatever came to his mind. Anytime he did that, his media handlers were left horrified, scrambling and begging reporters for a soft landing. At a point, whispers of…

Ondo Election: Damagum will Extinguish PDP Unless…. Ologbondiyan

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Ex-National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has raised the alarm that the Acting National Chairman of the Party, Ambassador Umar Ilyasu Damagum, will extinguished life out of the PDP unless the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 28 elect a substantive National Chairman from the North Central as directed by Section 47 (6) of the party’s Constitution (2017 Amendment).   Ologbondiyan, who stated this while interfacing with the G12-Renaissance Group of the PDP in Abuja, on Sunday, said the consistent losses of the…

House celebrates Chidimma Adetshina, says she is A True Symbol of Hope And Possibility

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has congratulated Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held in Mexico, for her outstanding achievement as the first runner-up.   The 23-year-old’s remarkable journey to this global stage and her stellar performance exemplify the resilience, brilliance, and elegance that define the Nigerian spirit.   From her triumph as Miss Universe Nigeria (representing Taraba State), to being crowned Miss Universe Africa/Oceania on the international stage, she has proven herself to be not just a beauty queen but a true ambassador of Nigeria’s…