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7,000 Nigerians Stranded in Libya, Says NIDCOM Boss

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has disclosed that about 7,000 Nigerian migrants are currently stranded in Libya. She made this known during the official launch of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Strategic Plan for Nigeria (2025–2027), held in Abuja. In her remarks, IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, […]

FG Warns Project Coordinators: Borrowed Funds Must Deliver Value to Nigerians

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has cautioned project coordinators across the country to ensure that borrowed public funds are deployed prudently to deliver tangible value to citizens. Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, issued the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during the maiden retreat organized by his office for donor-funded project coordinators. Ogunjimi, represented by Director […]

Shettima Leads FG Delegation to Kogi, Condoles with Governor Ododo Over Father’s Passing

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday led a high-powered federal government delegation to Okene, Kogi State, to commiserate with Governor Usman Ododo on the passing of his father, Ahmed Ododo. Shettima, who was accompanied by Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, delivered President Bola Tinubu’s […]

Tinubu Hails Armed Forces, Calls for Stronger Security and Economic Reforms at TICAD 9

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their resilience in the fight against insurgency and criminality, noting that their sacrifices form the bedrock of peace and development in the country. Speaking during the plenary on Peace and Stability at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan, […]

AAU to Enjoy Uninterrupted Power Supply as Okpebholo Approves 1.5 Megawatts of Alternative Energy

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, is set to experience uninterrupted power supply following the approval of 1.5 megawatts of alternative energy by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The Vice Chancellor of AAU, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, disclosed this at a press briefing in Ekpoma, noting that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has also […]

Okpebholo Approves Five Commissioner-Designates for Edo State

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has announced that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the nomination of five individuals as Commissioner-Designates. The nominees are: Profiles of the Nominees Hon. (Barr.) Vincent Osas UwadiaeA distinguished legal practitioner and member of the International Bar Association, Hon. Uwadiae holds an LL.B (Hons) from Ambrose […]

Edo Govt Seals Properties, Uncovers Shrine in Crackdown on Cultism

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has intensified its campaign against cultism, criminal gangs, and ritual practices, sealing multiple properties linked to suspected cult leaders. The latest operation followed the discovery of a shrine in Egbaen community and a violent confrontation in Evboyare that left one person dead. The coordinated exercise, codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and […]

Stakeholders hold two day training in Edo on Operational Modalities of ATM in Nigeria

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

By Charles Kiseh Stakeholders in community health have held a two-day Step downtraining meeting on the Operational Modalities that will be used in the implementation of AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM) response in Nigeria. Participants for the meeting held in Benin City, Edo State were drawn from network of people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria […]