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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…

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

Emporium Reporters

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…

ILLEC Nupe Language marks Eight years of Establishment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

On 19th November, 2016, Nupe Language began in a Classroom. The journey was like a nightmare. Manarakis intention was to get at least few people to join his four younger sisters to learn Nupe Language. To his surprised, a lot of people came to learn from him from various places. Professor Tswanya the then Vice Chancellor of IBBU Lapai was the first Professor to believe in his dream. He gave him some money to buy teaching materials. He confessed that his prophecy on Nupe Language is already failed. A young…

Gov Okpebholo flags off first flyover in Edo State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has flagged off the construction of a flyover bridge at Ramat Park, Benin City, the Edo State Capital, as part of immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city. Performing the ground-breaking ceremony, Governor Okpebholo said his administration will also construct two more flyover bridges at Dawson road Junction and Sapele road/Adesuwa road junction, all in Benin City. According to him, the completion of Ramat Park flyover in Benin City will transform the economy and social fortunes of the capital City and Edo…

Oke-Oroma Land Dispute:Gov Okpebholo to set up Probe Panel

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has taken steps to address the issues surrounding the Oke-Oroma land dispute, announcing his decision to set up a Commission of Inquiry.   The Governor stated this when he met with community leaders, residents, and victims of demolished structures at Oke-Oroma community in Benin City, Edo State capital.   Governor Okpebholo, accompanied by his Deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, said the commission of inquiry will investigate the issues and make appropriate recommendations.   He said if it is confirmed that the lands belong to the…

MURIC condemns arbitrary arrest of Muslims in Ogbomoso, asks Police to stop the trend

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has described the recent spate of arrests of Muslim youths in Ogbomoso as arbitrary, dangerous, odious and insidious. While pointing accusing finger at the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the group called on the Oyo State Police Command to stop the ugly trend and remain neutral. MURIC made the call on Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 in a press release signed by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The release read in full: “The Ogbomoso Muslim Youths Forum has cried out over…

MURIC applauds Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo over appointment of two muslims as CoS, SSG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed appreciation for the appointment of two Muslims as Chief of Staff (COS) and Secretary to the State Government (SSG) by the newly elected Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo.   This was stated in a statement issued on Monday, 18th November, 2024 by the Founder and Executive Director of the Islamic human rights organization, MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   The full statement read:   “The appointment of Mallam Gani Audu as Chief of Staff (COS) and Barr Umar Musa Ikhilor as Secretary…

Tinubu restructures Media and Communications Team

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.   The restructuring is as follows:   1. Mr. Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications.   2. Mr. Daniel Bwala – announced last week as Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication, is now Special Adviser Policy Communication.   These appointments, along with the existing role of Special Adviser,…