Day: January 30, 2025

PDP’S DIRTY LAUNDRY EXPOSED: OSE ANENIH’S TESTIMONY SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH EDO GOVERNORSHIP TRIBUNAL

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The Edo Governorship tribunal Court case is getting intense. On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Ose Anenih took the stand, spilling the beans on the irregularities within the PDP. His testimony has left everyone wondering what’s coming next.   Anenih’s previous revelations have already given us a glimpse into the PDP’s inner workings, and many are expecting him to expose more about Asue Ighodalo’s election.   The PDP and Asue Ighodalo are already struggling to recover from the court’s previous decision. Anenih’s testimony has dealt another blow to their ambitions, revealing…

THE VALUE OF EDUCATION AND MONDAY OKPEBHOLO’S PASSION FOR TRANSFORMING EDO’S EDUCATION SECTOR By Lois Otse Adams

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Education is the bedrock of personal and societal progress, shaping critical thinking, character, and adaptability. It unlocks the potential of individuals, empowering them to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. As we reflect on the recent observance of International Education Day, it is an opportune moment to assess the state of education in Edo State and the transformative efforts led by His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo.   Growing up, I was privileged to experience quality education in a conducive environment-clean classrooms, well-equipped halls, and dedicated teachers were the norm. Sadly,…

Edo Guber Tribunal: More trouble for PDP, as witness admits contradictions in evidence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal resumed its sitting on Thursday, with a witness presented by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) admitted inconsistencies in the evidence submitted to challenge the election outcome.   The witness, Mr. Eseigbe Victor, who identified himself as a farmer and served as the PDP agent for Ward 9 in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, testified before the three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi. He stated that he received results from party agents stationed across 28 polling units in the ward.   However, under cross-examination…

Nigeria Customs Service cracks down on Economic Saboteurs,seizes 199,495 Litres of Smuggled Fuel

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strategic operation aimed at curbing economic sabotage, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully seized 199,495 litres of smuggled fuel in Adamawa State. The operation, conducted under Operation Whirlwind, resulted in the interception of petroleum products worth ₦199,495,000, as smugglers used tankers, jerry cans, and drums to move the contraband.   Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, condemned the actions of the smugglers, described them as a direct assault on Nigeria’s economy. Speaking in Yola, he stated, “These unpatriotic elements remain determined to undermine the well-articulated economic reforms of…

CGC honours Trade Modernisation Project Limited for Advancing Customs’ Technological Capabilities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday, 27 January 2025, honored Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited for its pivotal contributions to enhancing the technological capabilities of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The recognition, presented during the International Customs Day celebration at the Customs House, Maitama District, Abuja, underscored TMP’s role in modernizing customs operations, particularly through ICT-driven innovations such as the newly developed B’odogwu application.   In his speech, CGC Adeniyi emphasized that TMP’s partnership was instrumental in driving efficiency within NCS processes, noted that such collaborations…

NiDCOM, NPC partner to reconnect African Diaspora Descendants with Nigerian Ancestry

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a landmark initiative to strengthen ties with the African diaspora, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the National Population Commission (NPC) have partnered to document descendants of the Historic African Diaspora (HAD) with ancestral links to Nigeria.   At a strategic meeting in Abuja, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, emphasized the significance of this collaboration in enhancing diaspora engagement and fostering meaningful reintegration. She noted that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes purposeful diaspora engagement for national development. “This effort…

New Book,Healthful Hajj provides essential guide for A healthy and wholesome hajj experience

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Millions of Muslims embark on Hajj and Umrah each year, but many face physical and mental challenges due to inadequate preparation. The pilgrimage, being a large-scale religious gathering, also presents significant health risks, including the rapid spread of infectious diseases. To address these concerns, a new book titled HEALTHFUL HAJJ: A Wellness Guide to Hajj and Umrah is set for release on February 9, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. Authored by Dr. Mariam Vbamiunomhene Lawal, a seasoned pharmacist with over two decades of experience in hospital, academic, and research settings, the…

OPEN LETTER TO IGP EGBETOKUN

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My dear Inspector-General of police, In August 2023, few months after you came into office, you hosted some of us for dinner in Lagos, as part of your interactive sessions with cross sections of the society, unveiling your plans. I sat next to you. You spoke well with passion about your plans and l believed you and gave you my support. Then, CP Tunji Disu was your PSO before he was posted as the CP Rivers and later FCT. CP Disu, as your PSO was a great asset. I don’t…

CDS calls for regional unity at Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has called for unity and collaboration among leaders of the Lake Chad region to foster development and security. He made this appeal while addressing the 5th Meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum in Maiduguri on Monday.   General Musa commended the governors for their support of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in tackling security challenges in the region. He described the meeting as timely and pledged the military’s continued commitment…