Month: August 2026

You Are Doing Well, Don’t Be Distracted’ – FUOYE VC Told

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By Sunday Saanu Vice Chancellor, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole has been commended for his leadership styles, with a charge to keep up the good work and refuse to be distracted by various spurious petitions and allegations designed to confuse him by those who hate progress. A prominent Nigerian businessman and the founder of Yem-Kem International, Dr. Akintunde Isola Ayeni gave this charge while hosting FUOYE Management team in his office at Oye-Ekiti. Dr. Ayeni, a distinguished indigene of Oye-Ekiti and a prominent stakeholder in the community…

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Nigeria Has All It Needs to Prosper, Requires Competent Leadership — Obi

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By Mandy Park Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said Nigeria possesses the human and natural resources required to become a prosperous nation, but requires competent, honest and purposeful leadership to harness its enormous potential. Obi made the assertion while participating as a guest and panellist alongside other presidential candidates and representatives at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The 2026 NBA conference, themed “Beyond Limits,” was held from August 21…

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FUOYE Staff Jubilate as Ogunwole Pays Outstanding Salary Arrears

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Photo: Prof Ogunwole By Toye Fisher There was jubilation at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, as members of staff who had been owed several months of salary arrears received alerts confirming the payment of their outstanding entitlements. The affected workers, who were employed by the university between 2019 and 2021, were reportedly owed between four and 18 months’ salaries, leaving many of them in prolonged financial uncertainty. The payment, which has brought considerable relief to the beneficiaries, was attributed to the intervention of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joshua Ogunwole,…

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NDC leaders hold fresh talks to finalise 2027 campaign plans  

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Photo: Senator Dickson By Mandy Park  The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has called for unity within the party as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Senator Dickson said he had met with the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, alongside the National Chairman and other party leaders. He described the meeting as part of ongoing consultations and deliberations on issues concerning both the party and…

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Police Invite VeryDarkMan Over Allegations Linking Checkpoint Officers to Kidnappers

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Photo: Martins Otse, VeryDarkMan By Mandy Park The Nigeria Police Force has invited social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence supporting allegations he made against police officers at the recent Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference in Port Harcourt. VDM had reportedly alleged during the conference that some police officers manning checkpoints along major highways identify wealthy travellers and allegedly pass information about their identities and movements to kidnappers and bandits, thereby facilitating abductions for ransom. Reacting to the allegation, the Police Force, in…

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Governor Otu’s Performance, Strongest Case for Second Term — Dr. Ekpenyong

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Photo: Governor Otu By Kingsley Agim The Director-General (DG) of Neighbour2Neighbour Grassroots Network, Dr. Bobby Ekpenyong, has described Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s performance in office as the strongest justification for his re-election in 2027, saying the Governor deserves a second term to consolidate the development gains recorded across Cross River State. Ekpenyong said the Otu administration had, in the last three years, demonstrated commitment to improving security, infrastructure, workers’ welfare, agriculture and the state’s investment climate, arguing that continuity was necessary to sustain the momentum. He said one of the…

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Senator Umeh Attends High-level Strategic Pension Development Roundtable In London

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Photo: Senator Umeh  and some stakeholders In London Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Victor Umeh, KSJI, KSS, OFR, was among distinguished participants at a Two-Day Strategic Pension Development Roundtable between JPMorgan and the Nigerian Pension Commission (PenCom), held in London, United Kingdom, on 24th and 25th August, 2026. The high-level engagement brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s pension industry, deepening investment opportunities and positioning the sector to contribute more effectively to national economic growth and development. Discussions during the two-day…

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Mintage Africa Unveiled in Abuja to Drive Wealth Creation, Entrepreneurship for African Youth

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By Mandy Park A new continental platform focused on wealth creation rather than aid, Mintage Africa, was officially launched on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Ventures Park, Maitama, Abuja. The launch drew young entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders for conversations centred on repositioning Africa for sustainable economic growth through entrepreneurship, innovation, and mentorship. ‘Africa Must Shift From Aid to Wealth’ Delivering the keynote, Dipo Fisho, serial entrepreneur, business mogul, author, pastor and Co-Founder of Mintage Africa, said the continent must urgently move away from dependency on poverty alleviation…

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Gov Otu Celebrates Ekpenyong at 41, Salutes His Legislative Strides

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Photo : Senator Ekpenyong By Eucheria Ekene Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has felicitated with the Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr., on the occasion of his 41st birthday, describing him as a “remarkable young leader” whose contributions to the development of the state and nation continue to inspire confidence and hope. In a goodwill message released by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, marking the milestone, Governor Otu described Ekpenyong’s 41st birthday…

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Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Dies at 80

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Photo: Dolly Parton By Mandy Park Country music legend, singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 80. Parton died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, her family announced. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, who served as her head of security for more than two decades, announced her death in a video shared on social media. The death of Parton brings to an end a remarkable career spanning about seven decades, during which she became…

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