Month: January 2025

LET THE POOR HEAR: AGBESE CONDEMNS CLOSURE OF JOY FM

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  Hon. Philip Agbese, the honourable member representing Ado/ Okpokwu/ Ogbadibo Federal Constituency strongly condemns the unwarranted closure of Joy FM Radio Station, Otukpo, by the Benue State Government. He said the brazen attack on the press is a disturbing trend under the Alia administration, which threatens the very fabric of our democracy. Agbese said the commando-style invasion of the station by armed policemen, led by the Chairman of Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) is a gross abuse of power. The rough handling of staff on duty and the forced…

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Education Under Attack: Rep. Agbese Condemns Senseless Burning of Schools in Okpoga

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The office of the Deputy Spokesman, 10th House of Representatives, is outraged and deeply disturbed by the malicious burning of two blocks of classrooms at UBE JSS Ugwu Okpoga and Government Secondary School, both in Okpoga, Okpokwu Local Government. This dastardly act is not only an affront to the educational aspirations of young children but also a slap in the face of our collective humanity. The Enone Servant, Rep. Philip Agbese, strongly condemns this heinous crime and demands that the security agencies leave no stone unturned in unraveling the mystery…

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NUJ FCT Council Commends FCT Minister Over Infrastructural Devt

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…decries rising cost of living The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has commended the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his visible efforts in improving infrastructural development within the FCT. While commending the minister over his developmental strides, the union urged for more economic reforms for citizens in the FCT This was made known in a communiqué released following the Council’s historic first Congress, held on Saturday at the Council’s Secretariat in Utako, Abuja. The Congressmen used the occasion to discuss the state…

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There Is No Budget Infraction In My Ministry – MSD Perm Sec

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The permanent Secretary, Ministry of Steel Development Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwa has refuted claims by the National Assembly that there are infractions in the ministry’s 2024 budget implementation. He said the ministry did not have sufficient funds to implement projects in 2024, so he wonders where the issue of ghost projects emanated from. Isokpunwu who expressed surprise at the claims of members of the committee said the ministry of steel development has consistently complied with civil service rules in the implementation of its budget over time. He disclosed that strategy…

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C’River Assembly Passes Local Government Amendment Bill 2025

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into law the Local Government Amendment Bill 2025. The bill was passed following deliberations on the report presented by the Joint Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution, as well as Public Accounts. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Joint Committee, Hon. Eyo Bassey (representing Bakassi), explained that the State Local Government Law of 2007, which was first amended in 2008 and further amended in 2011, had been harmonized…

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African Women In Dialogue Meets In Johannesburg, South Africa January 27-31

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As the World’s Women prepare to convene in New York in March for CSW, to celebrate BEIJING +30, 30 years after the WCW 95 in Beijing; the initiative of AFWID to assemble African women to discuss the issues and concerns of Women on our continent is a call to action. The meeting is bringing voices across the African Region, and across age groups including women who participated at the WCW 1995 (Beijing Veterans) to review progress made since 1995. AFWID 2025 is truly significant as it would will review the…

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Halima Babangida Launches Foundation to Honour Late Mother’s Legacy

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…Support Less Privileged The memory of Maryam Babangida, the late wife of former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, was celebrated in Minna on 18th January, 2025, as her youngest daughter, Halima, unveiled her new charity, the Halymah Ibrahim Babangida Foundation. The event, held at the El-Amin University auditorium, saw a large turnout of widows, students, and community members eager to benefit from the foundation’s empowerment initiatives, scholarships, and entrepreneurship support. Although the event was set to begin at 10am, attendees arrived as early as 8am, hoping to receive help from…

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NSUK Geology, Mining Alumni Strengthen Ties With Department Through Donations, Future Plans

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The alumni of the Geology and Mining Department, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the department through donations and strategic initiatives. During a visit to the university on Monday, January 13, 2025, the alumni delegation donated 20 compasses to the department and unveiled plans to bridge skill gaps among students. While receiving the delegation, the head of the geology and mining department, NSUK,Dr. Aisha Kana expressed gratitude for the donation, emphasising its significance. “This donation is invaluable to us and these items will go a…

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Governor Okpebholo Is A Blessing To Edo State

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Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State has shown that he is a blessing to the State with his policy, appointments, flagging off roads construction in the three Senatorial districts and his love for the people of the state. Governor Monday Okpebholo has started working and fulfilling his five (5) points agenda that he promised the good people of the state since he took oath of office. In security, he has shown total commitment because he promised the people of Edo State that he will provide security and…

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