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Edo 2020: APC Campaign Gets Boost As Traditional Council Donates N2m
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Edo State APC Governorship Campaign Council, on Sunday, received a boost as the Eziobe Traditional Council of Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state donated ₦2m to the campaign.
Head of the Eziobe Traditional Council, the Otu of Igarra, High Chief Joseph Mayaki Akpeji, presenting the cheque to the APC Candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu in Benin City, remarked that they had promised to assist the party with ₦1m, but decided to increase the money due to the enormous finances required to drive a successful governorship campaign, just as he praised the integrity and resourcefulness of the candidate .
The High Chief, who was represented by the Afekhai of Igarra, Elder Attagun Illeya, said they were encouraged to support the APC candidate because they believed he would fulfil his electioneering promises.
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They also assured him of victory at the polls, noting that they have never supported an aspiration that failed.
Meanwhile, Pastor Ize-Iyamu said the kind gesture and those of plenty others have clearly demonstrated that Edo people have accepted and keyed into their vision and mission to reposition the state.
He revealed the gesture has further committed him to speedily revamp the moribund Ojirami Dam, attract investors to explore vast deposits of natural resources, provide other social amenities and address security challenges in the area.
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Further thanking the donors, he promised that the APC would put the money into judicious use. Other prominent members of the delegation at the presentation were, Mr Jude Gadimoh, Hon. Sani Collins Ojo, Ukana Andrew, Bashiru Ozi-Yakubu, and Lasisi Amunega.
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BREAKING: Former Inspector-General Of Police, Solomon Arase, Is Dead
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August 31, 2025By
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Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja.
As of the time of filing this report, neither his family nor the Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement confirming the development.Japan trip
Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was later appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).Japan trip
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Before becoming IGP, he headed the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the police force’s top intelligence unit.
Born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Arase studied Political Science at Ahmadu Bello University, graduating in 1980, and joined the Nigeria Police Force on December 1, 1981.
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Shock As Adeleke Employs Roadside puff-puff Hawker As Govt House Chef
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday shocked a female puff-puff seller during a rally in Osogbo by buying all her snacks with ₦50,000 and offering her employment as a chef at the Government House.
This happened when Osun public servants trooped out in their thousands in what they called an appreciation solidarity rally in support of the governor for his support and care since he took over state governance.
It was observed that the governor, who sat in the bus, had sighted the woman who was among the crowd cheering him.
He immediately beckoned to the woman carrying a plastic container filled with puff-puff on her head and asked how much it would cost to buy all the snacks.
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The female hawker, who was visibly surprised and star-struck at the level of her proximity to the governor, found it difficult to even tell the governor how much she sold the snacks.
Surprisingly, Adeleke handed her a bundle of ₦50,000 to the cheers of the crowd.
The lucky woman knelt down in appreciation of the governor’s generosity.
Excited onlookers quickly rushed to share the snacks in the plastic already purchased by the governor.
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The governor invited the vendor inside the vehicle where one of his officials questioned her academic background, and she revealed that she holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education.
Adeleke further asked about the dishes she could prepare and instructed his aides to take her contact details for employment as a chef in the Government House.
Confirming the development, the Commissioner II at the Osun State Civil Service Commission, Olaniyan Taofeek, shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “The moment Gov. Adeleke turned the life of a puff-puff seller into a Government House chef.”
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A Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Media, Oni Gbenga Lawrence, also corroborated the incident in a post on X, stating: “Moment Governor Ademola Adeleke turned the life of a puff-puff seller to Government Chef… not only ₦50k but he invited her into his car and employed her as chef in the Government House.”
The Guardian correspondent, who was at the scene of the welcome rally, made efforts to interview the lucky vendor, but they did not yield as she was not allowed to alight from the bus throughout the event.
(The Guardian)
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Katsina Govt Revokes Licenses Of All Private, Community Schools
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August 30, 2025By
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The Katsina State Government has withdrawn the operating licenses of all private and community schools in the state, with effect from August 13, 2025.
The announcement came through a circular issued by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and signed by Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa.
The ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Malam Sani Danjuma, released the document in Katsina on Saturday.
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According to the circular, the move is part of the government’s effort to strengthen quality assurance and standardization within the education sector.
“The withdrawal of licenses is aimed at ensuring that schools operate in line with approved standards and provide quality education to students,” Danjuma said.
The circular also outlined a review of fees for license application, registration, and annual renewal.
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“Owners of affected schools are required to obtain fresh licenses by submitting proof of payment to the ministry on or before September 30, 2025.”
The statement also added that school operators have been warned not to increase tuition or other charges without government approval.
The ministry further promised to issue additional guidelines soon, including categorization of schools and the revised fee structure.
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