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Babalola decries 23.2 million unemployed Nigerians, empowers 45 graduates
Ayo Ola A philanthropist, Engineer Sunday Adebayo Babalola, has said that it is alarming that about 23.2 million Nigerians are unemployed. He warned that such a high unemployment level could heighten the current insecurity in some parts of Nigeria. He called on the federal, state, and local governments as well as other philanthropists, the…
Enogie of Ologbo vs Johnson Atseleghe, 7 others Adjourned To Feb 3rd, 2022
BY IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY. Legal fireworks in the suit between the Enogie of Ologbo, His Royal Highness, Prince Owen Jason Akenzua ( claimant/ applicant), suing for himself and on behalf of the people of Ologbo Dukedom and Chief Johnson Atseleghe ( the Iyatsere of warri ), and 6 others has been adjourned to…
Gov Obaseki Presents N214.2bn 2022 Budget Estimates To Edo Assembly
BY IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY. Governor Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday presented a budget proposal of N214.2 billion for the 2022 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval. The budget Christened ‘Budget of Renewal, Hope and Growth showed an increase of 32.9 percent over the 2021 approved budget of N161…
PDP Leaders Advocate North Central Should produce Next Presidential Candidate
The delegation of North Central for President 2023 has charged political leaders and stakeholders from other zones in the country to support the North Central to produce the next president of Nigeria in the spirit of fairness, equity and justice. The leader of the delegation who is a former Governor of Kwara State Alhaji…
Ogieneni Uses Vigilantes To Remove Our Sign Post Base On Rumours ——–Ayua Development Association
BY IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY. Iyagbugie Community Development Progressive Association, based in Ayua, Uzairue, has fired a strongly worded petition in which it accused the Ogieneni of continuously using some members of the local vigilante to remove the body’s sign post at Ayua, without any convincing justification for the action. The association alleged that armed…
ENDSARS report: White Paper can not alter or deviate from the report of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry – Olajengbesi
Ayo Ola An Abuja based legal practitioner, Mr. Pelumi Olajengbesi, has said that White Paper can not alter or deviate from the report of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry. He opined in a statement on Wednesday that the White Paper committee set up by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwolu, lacked the legal…
2023 Polls: Group drums support for North Central Presidency, throws weight behind Sen. Bukola Saraki
…declares Buhari’s administration worst since independence December 1, 2021 Chieftains and political leaders of thought, of the North Central geo-political zone of Nigeria, have reiterated their unflinching drive for a North Central presidency. The group made the call in Jos, capital city of Plateau state, earlier today, December 1st, 2021. While addressing the…
Appreciation Tour: Amb. Oladele John Nihi Payed Homage To The Olujumu of Ijumu Kingdom, HRH Oba Williams Michael Ayeni
Amb. Oladele John Nihi Payed a courtesy call on the paramount ruler of Ijumu Kingdom at his Palace in Iyara, Headquarter of Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. HRH, Oba Williams Michael Ayeni who was delighted to receive the Vice President West Africa, Pan-African Youth Union for the first time after winning his…
Suspended Okene Council Chairman Thanks Gov. Bello, Says I’m Not Guilty
I wish to express my profound gratitude to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alh. Yahaya Bello for the opportunity to have served the people of Okene Local Government in various capacity under your leadership. Your Excellency, i remain indebted to you and of course my prayers and loyalty to you remain…