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Oyo Mobilization Agency Celebrates Jerry Gana At 80

Oyo Mobilization Agency Celebrates Jerry Gana At 80

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State Mobilization Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED), has celebrated former head of defunct Mass Mobilisation for Self Reliance (MAMSER), Professor Jerry Gana, on his 80th birthday. OYMASED, in a statement by its Director General (DG), Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, on Monday, described Professor Gana as father of mobilization in Nigeria. “OYMASED celebrates one of Nigeria's distinguished statesmen, iconic scholar and father of mobilization in Nigeria, Professor Jerry Gana, as he clocks 80. Professor Jerry Gana's life has been defined by decades of distinguished service to the nation,” Thomas said. The statement added that Professor Gana “contributed…
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Badaru’s Exit: US Reportedly Seeks Matawalle’s Sack Next

Badaru’s Exit: US Reportedly Seeks Matawalle’s Sack Next

*Before It Enters Into Any Security Cooperation With Nigeria *Tinubu In Dilemma Over 2027 Calculations, Govt Source Says *How Badaru Helped Shoot Self In Foot *President Nominates Gen Chris Musa To Replace Badaru Following the 'resignation' of Defence Minister, Abubakar Badaru, from President Bola Tinubu's cabinet, his colleague and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, may be next to go. Badaru said he resigned on health grounds, but activist and muck-raking newspaper publisher, Omoyele Sowore, said he was sacked by Tinubu. Reports say the Donald Trump administration,to which the Federal Government (FG) turned to for a security collaboration in…
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Nnamdi Kanu “All Smiles” In Sokoto Prison As Otti Assures Of Moves To Free Him

Nnamdi Kanu “All Smiles” In Sokoto Prison As Otti Assures Of Moves To Free Him

Contrary to some media reports, Nnamdi Kanu is in high spirits and "all smiles" in Sokoto Correctional Facility as he serves the life imprisonment sentence slammed on him by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja. His state of being came to light in a statement issued Sunday night by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to Abia State Governor Alex Otti. The governor had paid a visit to Kanu yesterday in the facility. There was fortified security presence during the visit. Kanu, a Nigerian-Briton, hails from Abia State. During the meeting, Otti urged the leader of the Indigenous People…
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World AIDS Day: How US, Donor Aid Cuts Affect HIV Mgt In Nigeria, Africa

World AIDS Day: How US, Donor Aid Cuts Affect HIV Mgt In Nigeria, Africa

*Raises Concerns Over New Infections, Fresh Deaths As the world celebrates World AIDS Day today, it has emerged that Nigeria leads South Africa, Uganda, Cote d'Ivoire and Tanzania among countries that have increased domestic investment in HIV/AIDS funding and management, as the effects of the US withdrawal from funding bite home across much of Africa. Global body, UNAIDS, applauded the five countries' political will and response by their leadership as exemplary, urging other countries to step up to the plate. Stories of the devastating impact of US, British and wider European aid cuts on the fight against HIV – particularly…
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Oyo Ex-Council Chairmen Congratulate Florence Ajimobi On Ambassadorial Appointment

Oyo Ex-Council Chairmen Congratulate Florence Ajimobi On Ambassadorial Appointment

A forum of former Local Government Chairmen who served during the administration of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State,has congratulated the state's former First Lady, Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, on her recent appointment as a non-career ambassador by President Bola Tinubu. The forum, popularly known as Team Koseleri, in a statement issued and signed by the group’s Coordinator, Hon. Yekeen Popoola, described the appointment as well-deserved, timely, and a testament to Mrs. Ajimobi’s record of service, integrity, and commitment to national development. Popoola noted that Mrs. Ajimobi has remained an exemplary leader whose influence extends beyond Oyo State,…
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Insecurity: Northern Govs Converge On Kaduna For Crucial Meeting

Insecurity: Northern Govs Converge On Kaduna For Crucial Meeting

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The 19 Governors of Northern states are scheduled to meet today (Monday, 1 December) over the roiling insecurity in the region. Under their umbrella Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), led by the Governor of Gombe State, Malam Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya, the meeting will hold at the iconic Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. A statement by Ibraheem Musa, media aide to Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, disclosed these. Musa added that Gov. Sani will serve as host of the meeting. The statement further added that "the high-level gathering will also include traditional rulers, security experts, and…
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Tinubu’s Spending Of Over N17.5Trn On Pipeline Security National Scandal -Atiku (READ THE PRESS STATEMENT HERE)

Tinubu’s Spending Of Over N17.5Trn On Pipeline Security National Scandal -Atiku (READ THE PRESS STATEMENT HERE)

PRESS RELEASE Tinubu’s Expenditure Of ₦17.5 Trillion On Questionable Pipeline Security Is More Than 12 Years Of Fuel Subsidy *President merely robbed Nigerians to pay cronies The report that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spent a humongous ₦17.5 trillion in just 12 months on “securing fuel pipelines and others” stands as one of the most brazen financial scandals in our nation’s history. For clarity, Nigeria spent roughly ₦18 trillion on fuel subsidy over a period of twelve years — a national programme that directly cushioned millions of Nigerians, stabilised the transport sector, and helped keep food prices manageable.…
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Enugu Moves For Legal Efficiency, As ASUU Urges Review Of ESUT Academics’ Decade-Long Stagnant Pay

Enugu Moves For Legal Efficiency, As ASUU Urges Review Of ESUT Academics’ Decade-Long Stagnant Pay

By Sylvia Udegbunam, Enugu Enugu State Ministry of Justice organized a one-day capacity-building workshop for its law officers, aimed at enhancing legal efficiency and strengthening justice delivery across the state. The workshop, held in partnership with Nigerian Bar Association Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE), was described as impactful by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barr. Ikechukwu Ezenwukwa. Also serving as the Solicitor-General, Ezenwukwa emphasized that the training would help law officers update their legal knowledge, sharpen their skills, and reinforce their commitment to ethical service delivery. In his remarks, Ezenwukwa explained that the workshop offered a valuable platform…
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Arsenal’s Armada Held By 10-man Chelsea, PSG Overthrown By Unfancied Lens, Madrid Drop Points As Barca Overtake (SEE RESULTS FROM MAJOR DOMESTIC LEAGUES ACROSS EUROPE, SUNDAY 30 NOV)

Arsenal’s Armada Held By 10-man Chelsea, PSG Overthrown By Unfancied Lens, Madrid Drop Points As Barca Overtake (SEE RESULTS FROM MAJOR DOMESTIC LEAGUES ACROSS EUROPE, SUNDAY 30 NOV)

*Finally, Isak Scores For Liverpool Arsenal would surely have taken a draw beforehand against a Chelsea team that have emerged as surprise title rivals in recent weeks – and especially when they realised they had to play without William Saliba, who injured himself in training on Saturday. It was a different story on Sunday, 30 November when, in the 38th minute, Chelsea were reduced to 10 men after Moisés Caicedo’s X-rated challenge on Mikel Merino. It was one of those that made you wince upon each replay, the stand-in Arsenal striker fortunate to emerge unscathed. It was Chelsea’s sixth red…
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Americans Are Helping Hungry Neighbors In Unusual Ways, Here’s How (PERHAPS, A LESSON FOR THOSE IN MANY COUNTRIES)

Americans Are Helping Hungry Neighbors In Unusual Ways, Here’s How (PERHAPS, A LESSON FOR THOSE IN MANY COUNTRIES)

By Lidia Bastianich I traveled to US to highlight food. What I found was community. When I came to the United States as a young refugee, my family had very little – except for the kindness of the neighbors who welcomed us. They brought us food, helped my mother find work and reminded us, in a new and uncertain world, that we were not alone. Those early experiences shaped my life and my cooking. And memories of them came rushing back as I traveled across the country this year filming my new PBS special. In every place I visited –…
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