Month: November 2025

PHOTO: L-R: Public Relations Officer of Alakoto High School Old Students Association (AHSOSA), Amb. Ifeanyi Marshall Chinaka; Vice Principal Alakoto High School, Tolu Complex, Ajeromi Ifeledun LGA, Lagos State, Mrs Lamido Beatrice Adunni; President, AHSOSA, Mr. Chukwudi Uche; Principal, Alakoto High School, Mrs Adejumoke Rajkot, and General Secretary, AHSOSA, Stephen Akpeokhai, during the pre event press conference at Alakoto High School… recently. BY: Mandy Park The Alakoto High School Old Students Association (AHSOSA) has hinted of a renewed partnership with the Lagos State Government aimed at mentoring students and improving…

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Photo: MOUAU VC, Prof Iwe By: Mandy Park Concerned parents of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), have demanded transparency from the university’s management regarding the expenditure profile of Council Chairman, Comrade Fidelis Edeh. The parents, under the Aggrieved and Concerned Parents of Students of MOUAU, led by the Chairman, Hon Obinna Nwankwo allege that Edeh has been convening unauthorized “Special Council Meetings” to siphon public funds. They question the legality of these meetings, citing university regulations that only recognize Regular and Emergency Council meetings. The parents have given…

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Photo: Late Jimmy Cliff By Mandy Park Jamaican reggae and soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and actor, James Chambers, popularly known as Jimmy Cliff, has passed away at the age of 81. ​The family of the legendary musician announced his death on Monday on his official social media page. ​His wife, LaTifa Chambers, wrote on Instagram: “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. ​”I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have…

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu Editor Labour Party LP, presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi has said Nigeria is more naturally endowed than the US and UK, but poor leadership and weak institutions have hindered its development. Speaking at the 2025 Leadership Forum Conference in Abuja, Obi identified key challenges facing Nigeria. This according to him includes: Poor Human Development, Underinvestment in Education and Healthcare as well as inadequate Infrastructure. Said Óbi ” Life expectancy is among the lowest globally, with high infant mortality rates. “Medical professionals and academics…

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Photo: Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has reacted to the conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as an unfortunate development that could heighten national tension rather than ease it. In a statement on Thursday, Obi said the news of Kanu’s conviction should compel every well-meaning Nigerian to pause and reflect, especially “at a time like this,” when the country is grappling with severe economic hardship, escalating insecurity, and the consequences of prolonged poor governance. Obi reiterated his long-held position…

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Photo: Ayo Fayose and Olusegun Obasanjo By: Mandy Park Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an irresponsible old man hours after the latter graced his 65th birthday party. At Fayose’s birthday party in Lagos on Saturday, Obasanjo made some scathing remarks over the former governor’s abuses on his person but said he had forgiven Fayose. Obasanjo recalled how Fayose sent emissaries including former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, to midwife the reconciliation. He said: “You are not the best of my political children, but…

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PHOTO: Gov Abiodun By: Mandy Park In a collective effort to transform the agricultural landscape of Ogun State through agro-industrialization, increased productivity, job creation, and the reduction of rural poverty, the Ogun State Government, under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, has officially inaugurated a Multi-Stakeholder Agribusiness Forum (MAF). The forum is designed to strengthen private-sector participation across the agricultural value chain, enhance the sustainability of agribusiness operations, and foster an enabling policy environment for agribusiness growth in the state. The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, disclosed…

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Photo: Gov Nwifuru By Mandy Park Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru has stated that no pensioner of the state workforce who retired from the service of the state is owed a dime. Nwifuru made the disclosure at the just concluded 21st edition of the Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), in Abuja. The governor reiterated his commitment to boost the welfare and morale of workers, stressing that the overall wellbeing of workers and people of the state are integral part of his development agenda’s Charter of…

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