The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, for facilitating the rapid development of communities across the Niger Delta region. Senator Okpebholo gave the commendation during the 67th Anniversary Celebration of the Ayakoro Annual Festival of Relocation at the King Ikiomoye Paul Nathan Square in the Ayakoro community, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The Governor, who was the Chairman of the occasion, compared the movement of Ayakoro community from their original location to that of the Israelites, noting: “You have moved to a land…
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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says the Commission is boosting education and bridging the gender gap in science and technology by equipping young girls with the necessary skills to thrive in the modern world. Ogbuku, who spoke during the closing ceremony of the Girl Child Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM competition in Port Harcourt, explained that the initiative was aimed at fostering scientific and technological advancement among young girls in the Niger Delta region. The Managing Director, represented by the NDDC Director of Education, Dr (Mrs) Awele Chukwudifu, emphasised the importance…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says the Commission is boosting education and bridging the gender gap in science and technology by equipping young girls with the necessary skills to thrive in the modern world. Ogbuku, who spoke during the closing ceremony of the Girl Child Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM competition in Port Harcourt, explained that the initiative was aimed at fostering scientific and technological advancement among young girls in the Niger Delta region. The Managing Director, represented by the NDDC Director of Education, Dr (Mrs) Awele Chukwudifu, emphasised the importance…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to get tested and know their TB status. She spoke at the 2025 World TB Day Community Outreach held at the Sauka Village, Airport Road Abuja. She said ending TB by 2030 is a collective responsibility of Government, traditional and religious leaders, legislators, the youth, healthcare workers, private sector organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs) and international partners. “The statistics from the World Health Organization’s 2024 Global TB Report are alarming. In Nigeria, one person dies of TB every seven minutes. This means that, in the short…
First Lady The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians to get tested and know their TB status. She spoke at the 2025 World TB Day Community Outreach held at the Sauka Village, Airport Road Abuja. She said ending TB by 2030 is a collective responsibility of Government, traditional and religious leaders, legislators, the youth, healthcare workers, private sector organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs) and international partners. “The statistics from the World Health Organization’s 2024 Global TB Report are alarming. In Nigeria, one person dies of TB every seven minutes. This means that, in…
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, is not taking the forthcoming World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe lightly. He opened training for the team on Saturday, 22 March, 2025, same day the players arrived from Kigali, where they beat Rwanda 2-0 in a Group C encounter. According to a statement by the Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, Chelle is not carried away by the win over Rwanda and is demanding maximum concentration from the players prior to the Zimbabwe match. He added: “The coach has imposed restrictions in and around the team’s camp. No visitors, no journalists. “Sunday’s training is closed.…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, have announced a call for applications from qualified media practitioners (including content creators) to participate in the 4th edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP-4). The programme commences on May 19, 2025, on the Main Campus of the Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. In collaboration with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, MTN Nigeria launched MIP in 2022 to enable media practitioners gain deeper insight into the ever-evolving media landscape. The six-month fully funded certificate fellowship, which includes a study visit to the University…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that Islam is a religion that teaches love, understanding, and tolerance. He lamented the misrepresentation of Islam by a few adherents to promote extremism in the religion. Abiodun, who expressed this in a keynote address at the Annual Special Ramadan Iftar and Lecture held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, over the weekend, said the religion teaches peace, moderation, and justice and does not encourage compulsion or extremism. He said: “Extremism not only soils the image of Islam but undermines its very essence, which is submission to Allah in peace…
Kogi State Government has confirmed that 12 inmates have escaped in a jail break which occured in the early hours of Monday, 24 January, 2025. The incident took place at the Federal Correctional Centre, Kontokarfe. The government confirmed this development in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo who commended swift response of security agencies to the emergency calls by officials of the Correctional Centre. Fanwo described the incident as “unfortunate” and assured citizens that the state government is taking decisive steps to prevent a recurrence. According to him, the Kogi State government…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Dupe Jayesimi, has spoken about pains of being childless at the age of 60, saying she has no child to celebrate with her. During an emotional interview on ‘Talk to B’ podcast, Jayesimi shared her experience of living without a child. Speaking about her marital journey, the popular Yoruba actress explained that she lost her first pregnancy after her wedding in 1988. “Nobody celebrated me on my 60th birthday. I know how children celebrate their parents. But I have none to celebrate me or throw a party for me. On the day of my birthday, I gave…