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Auchi Poly Mass Comm Class of 2006 Holds Maiden Reunion in Benin
The Alumni Association of Mass Communication Students (AMCOS) Class of 2006, Auchi Polytechnic, has held its maiden reunion, bringing together classmates nearly two decades after graduation for a weekend of reflection, reconnection and renewal.
The three-day event, which took place from Friday to Sunday at the Millennium Grand Hotel in Benin City, Edo State, saw members of the 2006 set reconnect, network and celebrate shared memories. Attendees, now thriving as broadcasters, entrepreneurs, consultants, investment experts and communication professionals, hailed from various parts of Nigeria and abroad.
In his welcome remarks, Interim President of the association, Mr Osunde Charles, described the gathering as a “homecoming of hearts,” urging members to rekindle the bonds forged during their days at Auchi Polytechnic.
“We’re not just reconnecting with familiar faces; we’re reigniting the flames of memories, friendships and experiences that shaped us,” Osunde said.
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“Our alma mater moulded us into who we are today, and this gathering reminds us of the journey, the lessons, and the lives we’ve built since then.”
He also paid tribute to departed classmates, noting: “To the memories of those who have gone on before us, we remember you. You live in our hearts.”
Highlights of the reunion included a fitness walk, networking cocktail, wellness and travel expos, and lectures focusing on entrepreneurship, personal finance and healthy living.
Speaking on “Sustainable Investment Opportunities”, Mr Aigbe Omoregie advised members to embrace financial discipline, with emphasis on proper bookkeeping and business integrity. He noted that transparency and accountability remain vital for success in today’s economy.
On her part, Dr Jane Uche, Chief Executive Officer of Ariya Wellness Hub, advocated for proactive health management among alumni. She encouraged the adoption of holistic and natural healthcare approaches, especially as members advance in age.
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Chairman of the Reunion Planning Committee, Mr Osasere Ehigiamusoe, expressed heartfelt appreciation to attendees, applauding their dedication in braving tough economic conditions to participate.
“Some of us travelled miles, even crossed the Atlantic, just to be part of this moment,” he said. “Your presence here shows that the spirit of AMCOS lives on.”
He further commended those who provided financial support to make the event a success, while urging members to build sustainable networks that offer social and economic value.
The association elected a new executive to steer its affairs for the next two years. The vote was widely regarded as a step toward formalising and strengthening the group’s presence beyond the reunion.
Attendees who spoke to the press described the reunion as both nostalgic and inspiring, with many pledging to contribute more actively to the growth and unity of the association.
As the curtain drew on the maiden reunion, members departed with renewed friendships and a shared vision — to turn nostalgia into collective strength for the future.
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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court
The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.
Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.
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The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.
They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.
The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.
In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.
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The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.
The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.
According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.
However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.
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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru
Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.
Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.
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La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.
The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.
The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.
He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.
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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.
DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.
A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.
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“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.
“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.
“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.
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