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Members of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) residing at the International Christian Centre, Home for the Needy, Uhogua Camp in Ovia North-East local government area of Edo State, experienced a joyous celebration as they marked the achievements of several first-class graduates and other students from various universities. This camp serves as a refuge for over 3,000 IDPs, including children, men, women, widows, and students hailing from different ethnic backgrounds across the country. Among the remarkable graduates, Amos Ishaku, a first-class graduate in Chemical Engineering from Edo State University, Iyamho, who had escaped from Boko Haram in 2014, expressed deep…

The police in Ogun State have made a significant discovery, rescuing two teenagers near the Oru Ijebu riverside where they were abandoned by their abductors. Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson of the Ogun police command, disclosed that Chindalu Umadi (17 years) and Udeba David (16 years) were found on September 3, approximately at 3:30 pm by police officers from the Oru Division in Ogun State. The courageous officers successfully rescued the two teenagers while on patrol, bringing an end to their traumatic ordeal. According to Odutola, the boys had been abducted earlier that day around 8:20 am in…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ogun State Command, has successfully apprehended a total of 112 individuals within the state.  Among them were 61 illegal migrants, consisting of 60 Cameroonians and one individual from Burkina Faso, who were intercepted in the areas of Ibafo and Sagamu.  Additionally, the operation resulted in the arrest of 51 Nigerians who were identified as accomplices in these activities. Bosede Olufunmilayo Olayemisi, the State Controller of the NIS, disclosed this information during the presentation of the suspects at the command’s office in Abeokuta. She emphasized that these illegal migrants posed a significant threat to national security…

Jamiu Folarin As the global threat of climate change continues to cast its shadow, countries find themselves grappling with an array of challenges stemming from this environmental crisis. Nigeria, in particular, has not been spared from the far-reaching consequences of climate change that have impacted Africa and the world at large. The implications of this phenomenon are extensive, ranging from food insecurity and water scarcity to floods, pollution, health concerns, deforestation, desertification, economic instability, displacement, and infrastructure damage. The cumulative effect of these challenges has contributed to a lowered standard of living for countless Nigerians, and in some tragic cases,…

BudgIT, a foremost civic-tech organization leading the advocacy for accountability, transparency, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the prestigious GovSpend Media Fellowship. According to a press statement from the organization signed by its Communications Associate, Nancy Odimegwu “After a rigorous selection process, these exceptional individuals have been selected for their outstanding potential to drive positive change in governance. “The GovSpend Media Fellowship aims to empower and support talented individuals in their pursuit to promote transparency and accountability in government. The selected participants for the 2023 GovSpend Media Fellowship are James Ojo from…

Moruf Afuape, a dedicated member of the House of Representatives representing Abeokuta South, Ogun State, widely known as Afoo, has initiated free summer coaching classes tagged “Afolabi Moruf Afuape Summer Coaching”. He also  donated  writing materials to the students within the state. This coaching class and donation exercise  marked as  its second edition and took place in two schools ;  Reverend Kuti Grammar School,Isabo,  and St. Peter Ake in Abeokuta. During the event, Moruf Afuape, a two-term commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, highlighted the programme’s mission to bolster education in the state.  He revealed that the program had…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken a significant step in the ongoing fight against drug abuse by appointing Dr. Tola Adenekan, a prominent leader and trainer of the Scout Association of Nigeria, as an advocate. The official decoration of Dr. Tola Adenekan took place in Abeokuta during a basic training course for scout leaders held at the Ogun State Scout Headquarters, Ita-Iyalode Abeokuta.  Mrs. Ibibia Odili, the Commandant of the NDLEA in Ogun State, had the honor of bestowing this recognition. Mrs. Odili explained that the NDLEA has identified eminent personalities who serve as…

The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has officially confirmed that it will deliver judgment on Wednesday, September 6, in response to the petitions filed by Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and the Allied Peoples Movement challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu. Initial rumors of the judgment date were quashed by lawyers close to the parties, who claimed they had not been notified as promised by PEPC Chairman, Justice Haruna Tsammani, when judgment was reserved on August 1.  However, a press statement from the chief registrar of the court, Umar Bangari, has now verified the date. The PEPC has announced that…

In an effort to shield Nigeria from the emerging trend of military involvement in governance across African nations, the renowned Boiling Point Arena is set to host an insightful online discussion on governance and nation-building. Distinguished figures, elder statesman Prof. Anthony Asiwaju, an Emeritus Professor of History with expertise in African Borderlands and Integration Studies, and retired former Deputy Chief of Defence Administration, Commodore Kunle Olawunmi, now an Associate Professor of Global Counter-Terrorism, are slated as discussants for the event. Scheduled for Sunday, September 10, 2023, this 11th installment of the Boiling Point Arena will dissect the topic:…

In a swift response to public outrage, the Rivers State Police Command has taken action against four policemen captured in a viral video assaulting a woman in Port Harcourt, Rivers. The distressing video, widely circulated on social media, depicted a woman with a bleeding lip, allegedly as a result of the assault by the four police officers in Port Harcourt. The individual who recorded the video, the victim’s sister, could be heard expressing her strong disapproval of the Nigerian police following the incident. The Rivers State Police Command officially confirmed the arrest of the implicated police officers in a post…