The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it will continue to support education as an essential building block for individuals to reach their full potential and for societies and economies to grow and flourish. Speaking during a sensitisation rally at Stella Maris College, Port Harcourt, the NDDC Director of Education, Dr (Mrs.) Awele Chukwudifu observed that rapid technological developments, especially in Artificial Intelligence, had made many more goals achievable. She highlighted the relevance of the theme “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation,” noting that it inspires reflections on the power of education to equip individuals…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
President Bola Tinubu has described former lawmaker representing Sagamu, Ikenne, and Remo North Federal Constituency, Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, as a hardworking woman whose contributions at the 9th and 10th Assemblies were unquantifiable. President Tinubu also expressed shock over the sudden death of the lawmaker, who died last week at the age of 59. The President made this statement at the burial service and prayer for the deceased Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, held at the Sagamu Central Mosque, Sagamu, on Friday. President Tinubu, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, commiserated…
Airtel Nigeria, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, under its Employee Volunteer Scheme (EVS), organized an Essay Competition, to commemorate the International Day of Education. The initiative, held at Airtel’s adopted schools across Nigeria, showcased exceptional talent and creativity among primary school pupils, emphasizing the company’s commitment to inspiring the next generation. The competition, which was open to pupils from Basic 4 to 6, focused on themes such as education, technology, and community development. The aim was to enhance writing skills, foster critical thinking, and encourage self-expression among students. After a rigorous selection process, the top participants…
Cuban Government has condemned the reintroduction by US President Donald Trump of tough economic warfare measures against Cuba, stating that it “proves the aggressiveness of US imperialism against the sovereignty, peace and welfare of the Cuban people.” A statement by the Cuban Revolutionary Government read: “US President Donald Trump lashes out against Cuba from day one and without pretext. The decision to reinstate the tough economic warfare measures against Cuba, which his predecessor removed just days before, proves the aggressiveness of US imperialism against the sovereignty, peace and welfare of the Cuban people. These measures comprise the inclusion of our…
The United Nations has said the solution to crises across the Nigeria is development and peacebuilding efforts more than humanitarian interventions. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan at the UN House in Abuja, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall lamented that humanitarian assistance continues to reduce worldwide and efficiency is required in managing the fund available. Fall said: “Following the floods in Maiduguri and across Nigeria, we saw humanitarian and development partners, alongside the private sector pulling together to alleviate people’s suffering. “Overall, in 2024 the Humanitarian Response…
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has ordered the reactivation of broken-down equipment of the passport offices in the United States offices in Atlanta and New York. The Minister, in a statement by his spokesman, Alao Babatunde on Thursday said the order was necessary following the petition from Nigerians in the diaspora on the need to fix broken-down passport equipment in Atlanta and New York Consulates in the United States of America. The spokesman said the minister has therefore directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately deploy new printers to the passport offices in both cities. He said: “These…
By Folu Olamiti FNGEIn recent weeks, I have been struck by the profound loss of two remarkable individuals. First, the passing of Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola, a retired Supreme Court Judge with whom I shared a deep, daily connection. And now, the heartbreaking departure of my closest elder sister, Christie Oluwakaikunmi Adebamiwa.Writing this tribute to my cherished “egbon,” whom I affectionately called my “mama kekere” – my little mum – has been one of the most challenging tasks for my spirit. Mrs. Christie Oluwakaikunmi Adebamiwa (née Olamiti) was far more than a sister; she was a cornerstone of love and…
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have rescued nine pregnant women from a baby factory in Abuja. This was contained in a statement by Mr Vincent Adekoye, Press Officer, NAPTIP, made available to newsmen on Thursday, 23 January, 2025 in Abuja. Adekoye said the baby factory was situated at one of the sprawling estates in Ushafa area in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), just as he also disclosed that the raid on the facility followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen. According to him, the victims were locked up…
A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Omotosho on Thursday, 23 January, 2025 made an order proscribing the Lakurawa sect and other similar groups in any part of Nigeria, especially in the North West and North Central regions of the country. Justice Omotosho, in a ruling on the ex-parte originating summons filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, also declared the group as a terrorist organisation. The judge declared: “It is hereby ordered as follows: “That an order is hereby made declaring the activities of the Lakurawa Sect…
An Abuja magistrates’ court sitting in Jiwa in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Presided over by Justice J.C. Linda has sentenced a man named Mas’ud Yusuf to two years imprisonment without an option of a fine for cutting off his female friend’s finger after seeing her with one of his friends. Yusuf, who resides at Dei-Dei market, was arraigned before for causing grievous hurt and assault on his female friend contrary to sections 247 and 265 of the Penal Code. Earlier, the prosecuting counsel, J. N. Atinko, told the court that a woman, Fatima Muhammad Lawal, reported at the “A” police…