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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ITree Group of Schools, Ilorin Holds Memorable End of the Year Graduation Ceremony

By Victor Okoye The ITree Group of Schools, Ilorin recently hosted a heartwarming and inspiring End of the Year Graduation Ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the lives of both primary and secondary school students. The event, held in a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere, brought together students, teachers, parents, and distinguished guests to honour the achievements of the graduating pupils and students while also preparing them for the next phase of their academic journey. A Tradition of Celebration and Transition Mrs. Evelyn Balogun, an educationist and Executive Director of ITree Group of Schools, opened the evening by emphasizing the importance of tradition in the school's academic calendar. She noted that it is customary for the school to host a dinner event a...

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31Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Dino joins ADC

Senator Dino Melaye has formally joined African Democratic Congress (ADC) party barely two hours after announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The ex-Kogi Senator announcing his defection to the ADC in a video in his confirmed X handle.IHe is captured in the video with the caption “SDM fully ADC”, Melaye..and was received by some chieftains of the ADC opposition party. He was handed the ADC’s membership card before being congratulated by the party chieftains. It would be recalled that Sen. Dino Melaye, exited from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s lack of potency and capacity as reasons for his membership withdrawal. This was contained in a resignation letter addressed to his Ward Chairman in ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi St...

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31Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NOA Cautions Nigerians on Responsible Use of U.S. Visa

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Thursday cautioned Nigerians on the responsible use of United States visas. NOA in a statement signed by Bala Musa, Director of Communication and Media, urged Nigerians with US visa to strictly comply with the stated purpose of travel and visa classifications. Musa who quoted NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the Agency underscored the need for Nigerians to avoid misusing U.S. visas, warning that such actions not only violate immigration laws but also tarnish the country’s global image. Onilu noted that visa approval does not signify the end of U.S. security screening, stressing that the activities of visa holders are monitored even after they enter the United States. “U.S. authorities maintain a robust system of continu...

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31Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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VON apologises for erroneous WAFCON report, unveils editorial reforms

The Voice of Nigeria has apologised for its false report published on its website during the final match of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, in which the Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated Morocco 3–2 to clinch a record-extending tenth title. The apology was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director General/CEO of VON, Jibrin Ndace, who acknowledged the incident and outlined ongoing measures to address it. Ndace described the premature and inaccurate report—announcing Nigeria’s loss before the game concluded—as both “erroneous” and “deeply unfortunate.” “Dear Esteemed Nigerians and Friends of Voice of Nigeria, on behalf of the management and staff of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who reached out with concern, support...

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31Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Appeal Court Affirms Lucky Aiyedatiwa as Ondo Governor

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure on Thursday affirmed Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the duly elected governor of Ondo State. The three-member panel dismissed appeals challenging Aiyedatiwa’s victory in the November 16, 2024 governorship election, upholding earlier judgments from the Federal High Court that had rejected the legal challenges for lack of merit and procedural irregularities. The appeals had been filed by opponents questioning the validity of Aiyedatiwa’s candidacy and electoral victory, including allegations related to forgery and impersonation. However, the appeal court agreed that the appeals were not properly constituted and were filed outside the constitutional time limits. The court also reaffirmed that the appellants lacked the legal standing to challenge the nominat...

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31Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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IPMAN President Adewoyin Endorses Dangote’s Call To Ban Petroleum Imports, Commends Refinery Achievement, And Urges Boost In Local Refining

The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin has fully backed Aliko Dangote’s appeal to the federal government to enforce a ban on the importation of petroleum products into Nigeria. Adewoyin also commended Dangote for the successful establishment and operation of the Dangote Refinery, a landmark achievement that has positioned Nigeria as a petroleum producer rather than a continual importer. Highlighting the significance of Dangote’s refinery, Adewoyin stated, “There is nothing like monopoly here. Others, both from Nigeria and elsewhere in the world, can come and build theirs in Nigeria. Just as it is in the cement industry, nobody has a monopoly. Shell and Total should build refineries in Nigeria or leave...

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31Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIGERIAN CIVIL SOCIETY GROUP CRITICIZES PRESIDENT TINUBU’S EXCESSIVE CASH GIFTS TO SUPER FALCONS FOLLOWING WAFCON VICTORY

The Nigerian Civil Society's Alliance for Democratic Change (NSCADC) has criticized the recent announcement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to award substantial cash gifts to members of the Super Falcons team following their triumph at the just-concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja by the group’s Northern Convener, Amb. Abdul Datti Abdul, the NSCADC described the President’s gesture as extravagant and insensitive, given the prevailing harsh economic realities faced by most Nigerians. “President Tinubu should have exercised better discretion, considering the dire economic situation in the country. Lavish cash rewards to 24 players and 11 team officials are tone-deaf to the struggles of hardworking Nigerians—especially ci...

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30Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Minister urges NIPR to fostal national unity, strengthen bilateral relationships

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has urged the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to leverage strategic communication to promote Nigeria’s image and strengthen its bilateral relations on the global stage.Tuggar made the call in a message delivered by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Mr Alkasim Abdulkadir, during the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) Retreat on Tuesday in Abuja.The NRMG, an initiative of NIPR, aims to reshape Nigeria’s global perception and national narrative.He stated that in an era of contested and often manipulated media spaces, the role of public relations professionals had become critical, not just in managing reputations but in defining Nigeria’s story with clarity, integrity, an...

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30Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Strengthening research capacity key to fighting sickle cell disease -VC

From Left, Prof. Obiageli Nnodu Co-Principal Investigator PACTS and Director CESRTA, Prof. Imelda Bates, Principal Investigator PACTS, Prof. Rhoda Mundi Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor University of Abuja and Justin Pulford, Capacity Strengthening Lead at a workshop in University of Abuja. By Uche Bibilari The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, Prof. Patricia Lar, says building research capacity empowers the university with knowledge to create lasting impact in the fight against Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).Lar, who was represented by her Senior Special Assistant on Academic Matters, Prof. Rhoda Mundi, said this during a workshop on Tuesday in AbujaThe workshop has its theme as, “Strengthening Institutional Research Capacity and Safeguarding”. Th...

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29Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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I’ll Continue to Support and Promote Educational Development of Oyo State, Says Araba Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II

The Araba of Ibadanland, Araba Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, has pledged to continue supporting and promoting educational development in Oyo State, emphasizing the importance of merging Western education with indigenous cultural values. Speaking at the End-of-Year party for Isese Light Kiddies Nursery and Primary School in Omi-Adio, Ibadan — the school he founded — Araba Odegbola highlighted the school’s mission to foster educational growth while preserving Yoruba traditional beliefs. “The establishment of the first Isese school in Ibadan is no doubt a significant cultural revival. We aim to contribute to the educational development of the state while promoting Yoruba traditional beliefs, which have faced challenges from others,” he said. Araba, who is also the Olu-Isese of Ibada...

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29Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIGERIAN CIVIL SOCIETY BERATES AMBIGUOUS COURT RULING

By NAN The Nigeria Civil Society's Alliance for Democratic Change (NCSADC), a prominent socio-political pressure group, has strongly criticized what it describes as an ambiguous and unenforceable ruling recently delivered by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by the group’s Northern Coordinator, Ambassador Abdul Abdul, the NCSADC condemned the July 4th judgment in the case involving Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Akpoti and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, where the former was suspended under controversial circumstances. According to the group, “The world must be reminded that Justice Binta Nyako erred gravely by issuing a ruling that defies logic, legal tradition, and the principles of fairness. The judgment was not only...

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29Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIGERIAN CIVIL SOCIETY BERATES UNENFORCEABLE COURT VERDICT

By NAN An apex sicio-political civil society pressure group, the Nigeria Civil Society's Alliance for Democratic Change (NCSADC), has berated the unenforceable and ambiguous court ruling recently given by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by the group's Northern Coordinator, Comrade Abdulmumini Abdulsalami, the vintage civil society group said it cited, reviewed, and disagreed with the July 4th double-mouthed ruling handed down by Justice Binta Nyako in the case of Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Akpoti and Senate President Godswill Akpabio in which the latter illegally suspended the former. According to the group; "the world must be reminded that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court grossly erred by handing an ambig...

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29Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SON intensifies effort towards eradicating substandard electrical product in Nigeria

By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is intensifying efforts towards eliminating the circulation of substandard electrical products in the country. The Director- General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, said this at a Stakeholders Sensitisation Forum for manufacturers, importers and vendors at the Zuba Electrical and Electronics Market on Monday in Abuja. The theme of the event was “Driving Economic Growth in the Electrical/Electronics Sector through Standards and Quality Assurance. Okeke was represented by Dr Marline Waziri, North Central Coordinator for SON. He commended members of the Abuja Electrical Materials Dealers’ Welfare Association for their efforts towards ensuring standards in the subsector. He applauded the association’s recent decision to pr...

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28Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Educationist urges FG to overhaul policies for private schools to thrive

By Philomina Attah Ms Ramatu Aliyu, the Director of GEMSland Private School, Abuja, has called on the Federal Government to enact education policies that would create a friendly environment for private school owners. Aliyu made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the school’s graduation ceremony for its class of 2025 in Abuja. According to her, government should also support, rather than stifle, private education across the country. Aliyu also reflected on the school’s mission and the hurdles faced by private educators in Nigeria. “Education is the bedrock of any nation. The future of Nigeria depends on it. “We urge the Federal Government to help us thrive so we can continue to nurture loyal, capable, and innovative citizens prepared for t...

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27Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Joint Gombe State, LGA’s Development Council approves execution of multi billion naira projects in rural communities

The 6th meeting of the Gombe State Joint Development Project Council has approved the execution of several infrastructural projects aimed at improving the living conditions of rural communities across the State. Briefing newsmen shortly after the meeting that was chaired by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the State Commissioner for Local Governments, Abdulkadir Mohammed Waziri, explained that the Council took far reaching decisions intended to improving infrastructures for the rural dwellers in the State. Giving details of the projects, the Director-General of the Joint Project Development Agency, Mahmood Yusuf, disclosed some of the key approvals from the Council meeting. He explained that approval was granted for the installation of solar-powered streetlights across the newly ...

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27Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gombe Governor Hails Emergence of Prof. Nentawe as APC National Chairman

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has congratulated Professor Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This followed the official endorsement of Professor Nentawe, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, from Plateau State, at the just-concluded National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja on Thursday, 24/07/2025. Governor Inuwa Yahaya described Prof. Yilwatda as a thoroughbred politician with the right blend of vibrancy, intellect, vision and character needed to steer the APC toward a new era of credibility, unity and purposeful leadership. According to Governor Inuwa Yahaya, the newly elected party chairman brings with him a rich combination of academic excellence, bu...

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27Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NOA partners Sports Commission to promote patriotism, national cohesion

BY NAN The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called for a strategic partnership with the National Sports Commission (NSC) to leverage the unifying power of sports in promoting patriotism, national cohesion, unity, and national identity among Nigerians. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of NOA, made the call during a courtesy visit with his management team to Malam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the NSC, on Thursday in Abuja.Issa-Onilu, represented by Mr David Akoji, Director of Special Duties and State Operations, congratulated Dikko on the progressive innovations he brought into NSC and the sport sector.He emphasised the unique ability of sports to unite the nation.“We want to leverage on the unifying effect that sports has on Nigerians. A lot of people tend to emphasis on our...

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27Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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5m jobs to be created in waste sector in 2025 – NASWDEN

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Founding Chairman, National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN), Alhaji Suleiman Lateef, said over five million jobs will be created in the scrap/waste sector in 2025.Lateef made this known at the inauguration of a Caretaker Committee for the association in Abuja.According to Lateef who doubled as Founding Chairman of Board of Trustee (BOT), the association plays significant roles in contributing to the development of the country’s economy.“We educate our members on their role as employers of labour in the country.“We have created about 10 million jobs, but we aim to add five million to make it 15 million before the end of this year,” he said.Lateef said the association members are law abiding and do not encourage vandalism...

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27Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NOA calls for synergy, collaboration to tackle insecurity

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged enhanced synergy and collaboration among security agencies and stakeholders to combat insecurity, and protect lives and property in the country. The Director-General of NOA,  Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call at a one-day sensitisation programme against the rising trend of insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Issa-Onilu was represented at the event by the Director , Community Safety Awareness and Compliance,  Mrs Theresa Nnalue. Issa-Onilu explained that section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, stipulates that the security of lives and property is the primary responsibility of go...

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27Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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VON to begin broadcast in Chinese language- Ndace

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Ndace, says preparations are on to begin broadcasting in Mandarin, China’s official language.Ndace made this known when he led the VON management team on a courtesy visit to the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yu Dunhai in Abuja.Ndace said that adding Mandarin would increase the VON’s broadcast languages to nine.He explained that currently, VON broadcasts in eight languages which include Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Fulfude,  English, French, Arabic and Swahili.“The purpose of our visit is to get the final nod so that we can move very fast. Me and my team have set all the instruments in motion to ensure that once we begin, it will be sustained.“The initiative aligns with the agenda of President Bola Ti...

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