Year: 2026

FUOYE VC, Prof. Ogunwole, Reaffirms Commitment to Structured Growth as Agric Faculty Highlights Progress, Needs

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Photo: FUOYE VC, Prof. Ogunwole By Otitoju Femi The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to structured, merit-driven development, as he received members of the Faculty of Agriculture for a strategic engagement on the faculty’s progress and pressing needs. Welcoming the delegation, the VC disclosed that the university management had already planned a visit to the faculty, describing the meeting as timely and significant. “I want to thank you for coming. We were already planning to visit you. You…

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Gas Explosion: Otu Visits Scene, Orders Free Treatment for Victims

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Photo: Gov. Otu, at the scene of the explosion By Mandy Park Governor Bassey Otu has visited the site of a gas fire explosion at Edibe Edibe in Calabar South, describing the incident as shocking and assuring victims of immediate government intervention. The governor, who assessed the level of damage at the scene, lamented the scale of destruction caused by the explosion, noting that both lives and property were affected. “What I’ve seen here is shocking. It’s a huge, huge damage,” Otu said. He expressed concern over the siting of…

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Gov. Otti to deliver TheNiche Annual Lecture

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Photo: Gov. Alex Otti By: Daniel Kanu Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, will deliver the fifth edition of TheNiche Annual Lecture, scheduled to hold on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos. The annual lecture series, organised by the TheNiche Foundation for Development Journalism, has grown into a prominent platform for policy dialogue, bringing together political leaders, economists, academics, diplomats, and members of the business community to interrogate pressing national issues and propose actionable solutions. This year’s edition will be chaired by…

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Obi Greets Muslims on Eid al-Fitr, Urges Sustained Spirit of Ramadan

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party Nigeria, Peter Obi, has felicitated with Nigerian Muslims on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, calling on them to sustain the virtues of the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message issued on Thursday, signed by Ibrahim Umar, spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), Obi congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the 30-day fast, describing the occasion as a powerful reminder of faith, discipline, selflessness and devotion to Almighty Allah.…

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2027 polls: Resign on or before march 26th, 2026 – Governor Otu orders EXCO members, other appointees

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Photo: Governor Otu By Mandy Park The Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has ordered members of the Cross River State Executive Council and other political appointees interested in contesting for any elective position in the 2027 General Election to resign their appointments on or before March 26, 2026. The governor gave the order at the Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday in Calabar, the state capital. In a Facebook post after the meeting, Otu said: “As Governor of Cross River State, I have directed that…

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Two Revolutionary Hinges: Obi and Sowore

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Photo: Valentine Obienyem By: Valentine Obienyem I first became aware of the exploits of Mr. Omoyele Sowore during his days as a student activist. At 54, I believe we belong to roughly the same generational cohort. Over the years, I have followed his trajectory with mixed feelings – at times with admiration, at others with a measure of unease – particularly through Sahara Reporters. The platform, in my observation, has often been sharply critical of Mr. Peter Obi. My first personal encounter with Sowore was in Rhode Island, at a…

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Ilupeju Community Donates Over N300m Facilities to FUOYE Institute Of Nursing Sciences 

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Photo: Prof Ogunwole, FUOYE VC By Bunmi Olarewaju The Ilupeju community in Ekiti State has handed over buildings and equipment valued at over N300 million to the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) to support the take-off of its Institute of Nursing Sciences. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, described the gesture as a landmark demonstration of the community’s commitment to education and human capital development. Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Tajudeen Bolanle Opoola, Ogunwole made the remarks during the formal handover ceremony held in Ilupeju-Ekiti.…

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Odunzeh Unveils Reform Agenda Ahead of 2027, Calls for End to Mediocrity in Politics

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Photo: Hon. Uche Odunzeh By Mandy Park A political figure and reform advocate, Hon. Uche Ben Odunzeh, has outlined a forward-looking vision for governance ahead of the 2027 elections, calling for a decisive shift away from what he described as “waste and unproductive celebration of mediocrity” in Nigeria’s political culture. Speaking as part of his “Project 2027” initiative, Odunzeh stressed the need to overhaul the nation’s electoral orientation, urging citizens to prioritize competence, credibility, and long-term development over superficial displays of political strength. According to him, meaningful change can only…

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Opinion: Unregulated Food Environment: Nigeria is Eating Itself to Death

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Photo: Humphrey Ukeaja By Humphrey Ukeaja There is a quiet epidemic running alongside Nigeria’s more publicised health crises. It does not arrive in sudden outbreaks or make international emergency headlines. It builds slowly, meal by meal, sip by sip, until it arrives as a stroke at the age of 45, a diabetes diagnosis at 38 years, a hypertension prescription that a household cannot reasonably afford. Non-communicable diseases now account for 29 percent of all deaths in Nigeria. Cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and diet-related cancers are rising rapidly among…

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Rep Akiba Congratulates Gov Otu on NIPR National Patron Investiture

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Photo: Gov Otu at the NIPR investiture By: Mandy Park The Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Bassey Akiba, has congratulated Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, on his investiture as National Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. In a statement made available to the media, Akiba described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of the governor’s commitment to excellence in governance, strategic communication, and people-centred leadership. He commended Otu’s efforts in fostering public trust, promoting inclusiveness, and strengthening government-citizen relations through effective…

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