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Okpebholo supports 47 bereaved families, award scholarships, insurance benefits
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has presented cheques to over 47 families of deceased Edo State workers and awarded educational scholarships to one member from each of the bereaved families. The event, held at the Government House in Benin City, marked another major milestone in the State’s implementation of the Group Life Insurance Scheme in partnership with Tangerine Life…
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No christian genocide in Nigeria, Tinubu has achieved much- GMT leaders insist
The leadership of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu 2027 (GMT) has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s rising insecurity will soon abate following the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), as Minister of Defence. Speaking on Thursday in Ikeja at a special inter-faith prayer session for President Bola Tinubu and the nation, the Director-General of GMT, Hon.…
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BREAKING: Tinubu swears-in Musa as Defence Minister amid heightened security concerns
By Kunle Sanni- General Christopher Musa (Rtd) has been sworn in as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, coming just days after his confirmation by the Senate. Musa, who previously served as Chief of Defence Staff, arrived at the State House around 3 p.m. in the company of…
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BREAKING: Musa arrives Aso Villa for swearing-in as Defence Minister after Senate screening
By Kunle Sanni- The Minister of Defence-destignate Christopher Musa, arrived at the State House in Abuja on Thursday ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, following his confirmation by the Senate. He entered the Presidential Villa at about 3 p.m., accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Oluoyede Kayode. Musa, who previously served as the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff,…
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Tinubu hails Senate for swift confirmation of Musa as Defence Minister
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for the prompt confirmation of General Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a statement released on Thursday via his official X account, the President disclosed that he had forwarded General Musa’s name to the Senate two days earlier for screening and confirmation. He described the former Chief…
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LASU Matriculation : VC reaffirms zero tolerance for misconduct, recognises outstanding staff
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has conferred a special award of appreciation on Dr. Samson Olusegun Oyefolu, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, in recognition of his impactful contributions to the institution. The award was presented during the matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session held at the Buba…
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Writing residencies are invaluable, they offer writers the gift of time- Adeyemi
Solape Adetutu Adeyemi is a writer and Vice Chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Lagos Chapter. She spoke with Adeola Ogunrinde on the challenges of writing and publishing in Nigeria When did you start writing and what made you become a writer? I began writing quite early in life, at the age of 6 spurred by the novels I was…
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Insecurity a deliberate plot to undermine Tinubu’s administration, says Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday suggested that the escalating insecurity across the country may be part of a deliberate plot to destabilize Nigeria and distract President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The Governor made the remark while receiving leaders of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Edo State chapter, at Government House, Benin City. “No matter the intimidation, we will not…
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Senate launches probe into safe school initiative over rising attacks, abductions
The Senate on Wednesday opened an investigation into the Safe School Initiative (SSI), expressing concern that the programme has failed to prevent school attacks and abductions despite years of funding. Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Senator Orji Kalu, said the upper chamber is determined to uncover all issues surrounding the initiative and ensure full accountability. Kalu noted that over…
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2 dead in fatal collision on Lagos Island
Two individuals lost their lives on Wednesday in a fatal collision at Ilubirin, Simpson, on Lagos Island, in an accident authorities have attributed to excessive speed. The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). In a statement, spokesman Adebayo Taofiq described the crash as a “tragic reminder” of the dangers posed by reckless driving on the…
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