Author: Austine Akhilomen

..We can’t go back to Egypt, we are giving our votes to PDP_ – Teachers_You must be sound to govern Edo_ – AgbebakuAs election to the office of the governor holds in two weeks time, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has strengthened the support base of Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, with the unanimous endorsement by teachers in Owan East and West LGAs in Edo State.The Speaker addressed large number of teachers in Sabongidda-Ora and Afuze, with the Assembly Boss lauding the teachers for…

…Shasore, Fagboun lead talks, DG LASRAB Urges virtual participation*In a bid to facilitate a robust understanding of the State’s cultural heritage and evolution, the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau, LASRAB will on Thursday hold a one-day symposium.The symposium which is a hybrid event with the theme “Lagos: Bridging Knowledge and Unraveling History”, is scheduled to hold at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton, Ikeja by 9am, while the following link: https://lasrab.techsphere.ng is made available for virtual attendance.The former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Supo Shasore (SAN) and Immediate past Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Professor…

By Augustine AkhilomenA human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has labeled the Godswil Akpabio-led Senate as only serving the interests of President Bola Tinubu.Effiong, who described the current Senate as the worst the nation has had, said via his X handle on Sunday that those who cast their vote for Tinubu are regretting their decision.“Akwa Ibom people that voted for Tinubu because of Godswill Akpabio, how’s this economy treating you people? I want to know how “your son” being in the government and occupying the office of the Senate President has changed your lives.“By the way, this present Senate is the…

The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, deported a total of 61 foreign nationals from the country in August 2024.This is according to a report released by the Service detailing its achievements for August 2024.NIS said the exercise is to address and curb the issue of irregular migration in the country.The report partly read, “The NIS eased out 61 foreign nationals to address irregular migration. The new Visa Policy facilitated 8,352 Visas on Arrival.”Recall that this is not the first time the Immigration Service has deported foreign nationals from the country.The NIS had between 2020 and 2022, deported 70 foreigners from Nigeria.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm regarding the activities of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin.In a statement released on Sunday, NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency claims the ministry is using its (NAFDAC) name to mislead and deceive the public.It emphasised that none of the products being advertised and sold by the organization are registered with the agency.It said, “NAFDAC wishes to alert the public on the activities of a faith-based organization – Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries – that uses NAFDAC name to…

One person has been confirmed dead in an accident that occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Maryland, Lagos State. According to eyewitness reports, the fatal accident involved a fuel tanker that ran over 10 vehicles, leaving one person dead opposite Kresta Laurel Plaza, Maryland.We gathered that the driver of the tanker was drunk and at high speed.“He was unaware of the fact that he had rammed into the vehicles. The person who died was avoiding being hit by the tanker. He jumped out of his vehicle. Unfortunately, the tanker ran over him, smashing his head to the ground,”…

By Augustine Akhilomen Super Eagles commenced their campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on a winning note after defeating Benin 3-0 at the Gidswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday.Goals from Victor Osimhen and a brace from Ademola Lookman was enough to earn the maximum points and avenge their 2-1 loss to Benin in the World Cup qualifiers. Details later…

By Augustine Akhilomen…Dismisses Call For ProtestThe Forum of Zonal Coordinators of the National Association of Nigerian Students says the group has not called for any protests or demonstrations, urging the general public to disregard any calls for protests made by non-students with ulterior motives.In a news conference on Saturday in Abuja, the Chairman of the Forum, Comrade Bilal Kurfi, denounced one Mr. Henry Okunomo, who called for a nationwide protest and the shutdown of the economic system.He said that the idea of protests being called by some non-students masquerading as our colleagues could destabilize the country, and this is not…

Nigeria’s Isau Ogunkunle has raked in a bronze medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in France.This has made the country secure the first Singles Paralympic Medal Since Sydney 2000, owing to Ogunkunle’s outstanding performances in the Men’s singles Class 4.Back then, Tajudeen Agunbiade and Alabi Olufemi brought home gold and bronze, respectively, in the Class 9 Men’s Singles. Ogunkunle has reignited the nation’s legacy in the sport, securing Nigeria’s fifth medal at Paris 2024.Although his run for gold came to an end in the semifinals, where he faced Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Kim Young-Gun, Ogunkunle put up a…

By Augustine AkhilomenThe Edo State Government hereby announces the postponement of the resumption of all public and private schools in the state, originally scheduled for Monday, 9th September 2024, until further notice.This comes following the hike in the price of fuel that was recently announced by the NNPCL amid the existing hardships biting many Nigerians.In a statement issued on Saturday by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, in Benin, the Edo govt directed that schools remain closed due to the tension arising from the recent increase in fuel prices and the challenges faced by parents and…