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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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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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Okpebholo: Confounding Doubters, Redefining Leadership In Edo By Fred Itua

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As I set out to pen this piece on this serene Sunday afternoon, my mind is drawn to the profound epistle of Apostle Paul to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 1:27-29: “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That…

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Accolades For Gov Okpebholo, As Residents Celebrate Security Reforms, Safest Yuletide In A Decade

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Residents across Edo State have commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his security reforms, describing the 2024 Yuletide season as the safest in nearly a decade. The accolades came when residents assessed the Governor’s first 60 days in office as contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Fred Itua and made available to journalists. The residents highlighted the Governor’s firm stance against cultism and thuggery, which they credited with ending inter-cult wars that had claimed over 100 lives between September and early November 2024. Speaking…

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NUJ FCT Council Condemns Attack on Journalist At PDP Secretariat

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council Council, has strongly condemned the assault on Mr Ndubuisi Orji, a correspondent for The Sun Newspaper, by one Emmanuel Okoronkwo, a staff member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The union demands an unreserved apology from the party within 48 hours or face the consequences. The incident took place on Monday, January 5, 2025, at the PDP National Secretariat Wadata Plaza Wuse Zone 5 when the journalist was about to enter the press centre located within the secretariat. In a statement signed…

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Yala Council Chair Pledges Support For Youths Devt

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The Executive Chairman of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, Hon Dr Fred Okem, has pledged to provide total support to Youths in the council as his administration progresses rapidly to boost their development. Dr Okem made the pledge during a recent visit by Everistus Ikpa and other members of Ukelle Renaissance to invite the chairman to grace the maiden Ukelle Development Summit. In a chat with correspondents in his country home of Lemma-Ukelle, the chairman reiterated his commitment to; “charting reasonable causes that would jolt the younger…

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