Category: News

Gov Okpebholo launches Back-to-Farm Initiative to boost food production in Edo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched the Back-to-Farm Initiative to enhance food production across the state’s three senatorial districts.   Speaking at the Iguoriakhi Farm Settlement in Ovia South West Local Government Area, Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reviving agriculture, empowering farmers, and ensuring food security for Edo residents and beyond.   He emphasized that the initiative would not remain a mere policy but would be fully implemented to yield tangible results. “I want to thank our farmers who have been dedicated to agriculture. This time,…

Spark News Honours Gov Aiyedatiwa, Senators Barau, Kalu, Hanga as Best Performing Leaders

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has been named Spark News Daily’s Best Performing Governor for 2024, recognizing his impactful leadership and developmental strides. Similarly, Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin (Kano North), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North), and Senator Rufai Sani Hanga (Kano Central) have been honoured as the Best Performing Senators for their outstanding contributions to governance and legislative excellence. The awards were announced following Spark Media & Entertainment Ventures’ first quarterly consultative meeting, which involved its editorial board, staff, and associates. The organization,…

FCT NUJ Mourns Veteran Journalist, Gabriel Gwajime

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a senior journalist, Elder Gabriel Gwajime, who died on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Abuja after a brief illness. He was 60 years old. Until his demise, Gwajime was a respected media professional, worked with the Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative (CWAI). He had also held various editorial positions in several Nigerian mainstream newspapers and was a Board member of the Guild of Civil Societies and Media Executives for Equity, Justice, and Transparency in Nigeria…

CAC Registrar-General signs 2025 Performance Contract, reaffirms commitment to Economic growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Registrar-General/CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has reaffirmed his commitment to achieving the objectives of the 2025 Roadmap set by the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. Magaji made this declaration after signing the 2025 Roadmap Performance Contract alongside other heads of agencies under the ministry. He described the initiative as a strategic step towards enhancing performance, improving service delivery, and fostering economic growth, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative.   “The Corporate Affairs Commission is fully aligned with the vision…

Customs CG, Wale Adeniyi commended for Outstanding Leadership in Combating Smuggling

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Wale Adeniyi, has received praise for his exceptional leadership in the fight against smuggling since his appointment. The commendation came from Ade Osijo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Historical Publishers International, during an unscheduled courtesy visit to the Nigeria Customs House in Abuja.   Osijo, in his visit, acknowledged the transformative impact of Adeniyi’s leadership in tackling smuggling and strengthening the operations of the NCS.   In response, Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer (NPRO) of the Nigeria…

Seme Area Command Welcomes New Customs Area Controller, Benedict Oramalugo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seme Area Command has officially welcomed Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo, as its new Customs Area Controller, following the retirement of his predecessor. The handing-over ceremony took place on 11 February 2025 at the ECOWAS Complex of the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post (JBP), with journalists in attendance.   In his inaugural address, Comptroller Oramalugo expressed deep appreciation for the officers of the Command, commending them for their continued dedication and service. He assured officers, stakeholders, and the border community of his commitment to consolidating on the policy…

Dr Sulaiman Argungu visits NBET, calls for enhanced collaboration in Nigeria’s Power Sector

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The management of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) company, on Tuesday, received its newly-appointed Chairman, Dr. Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, the National Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at NBET’s headquarters in Abuja.   The reception, attended by the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Johnson Akinnawo, FCA, along with the Board of Directors and senior management staff of the company, marked Dr. Argungu’s familiarization with NBET’s operations. Mr. Akinnawo introduced Dr. Argungu to the Board and provided a detailed overview of NBET’s strategic objectives and ongoing initiatives.…

NIN now mandatory for social services, palliatives – SGF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has emphasized that Nigerians will require the National Identification Number (NIN) to access social services and palliatives meant for the poor and vulnerable. Senator Akume, represented by Professor Babatunde Bolaji, made this known while declaring open an Inter-Ministerial retreat on the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. He reaffirmed that providing a comprehensive digital identity for all Nigerians remains a key priority of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He called…

Emir of Borgu rallies Traditional Rulers to strengthen fight against Human Trafficking

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Emir of Borgu, Niger State, His Royal Highness Dr. Muhammed Sani Dantoro, has vowed to mobilize traditional rulers in Niger State to support the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in combating human trafficking and violence against persons.   During a courtesy visit to the Director General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, the Emir emphasized the need for heightened awareness and vigilance to curb the activities of traffickers. He pledged to use his influence to sensitize traditional institutions on…

100 Days in Office: Okpebholo to renovate 100 schools

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to make an immediate impact in the education sector, Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has commenced the renovation and reconstruction of 100 schools across the state to commemorate his first 100 days in office. The Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs. Onomen Goodness Briggs, disclosed this while inspecting some of the ongoing projects. She urged communities, parents, and residents to help prevent vandalism of school facilities, noting that Governor Okpebholo has included perimeter fencing in the renovation plans to enhance security.…