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FG Trains Financial Operators In Bauchi
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The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation has begun a 3-day capacity building training for about 100 public financial management operators in Bauchi state on International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the training in Bauchi on Monday, Mr Sylva Okolieaboh, Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, said that the training is a nationwide exercise for financial operators in the three tiers of government in all the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
He observed that due to certain drawbacks, not all entities of government at all levels have been able to effectively migrate from Cash Basis Accounting to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Accrual Basis of Accounting.
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He identified inadequate manpower as one of the drawbacks, adding that the Sub-committee has made concerted efforts to continue to build capacities at verious levels of government to drive IPSAS full implementation.
Represented by the Deputy Accountant General, Operations, Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, Okolieaboh said he was highly delighted that the capacity building had been sustained, adding that the 2022 exercise was carefully packaged to address key contemporary issues on effective migration strategies for entities on IPSAS.
“As part of the efforts of the Sub-committee, relevant reference materials including accounting policies to be adopted, guidelines on the recognition of legacy assets, highlight of what is needed to know on IPSAS and other financial reporting publications and templates have been developed to further enhance the proficiency of key finance operators.
“The theme of the programme ‘continuous capacity building on IPSAS implementation’ for public financial management operators in the three tiers of government shows that the Sub-committee continues to demonstrate commitment to its promise of training and retraining finance operators.
“This is to improve their competencies and skills in the preparation and presentation of IPSAS accrual accounting compliant General Purpose Financial Statements,” he said.
According to him, when IPSAS is fully implemented, it is believed that Nigeria as a nation would be able to demonstrate higher accountability and stewardship in the management of public resources.
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He, however, urged the participants who were drawn from the state and local government services to pay close attention to the presentations that would be presented in order to equip themselves with the challenges ahead of the full implementation of IPSAS at all levels of governance in the country.
The participants of the capacity building includes treasurers, cashiers, financial officers of ministry and department from local government and state services.
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Online Reports On Protest False, Intent To Tarnish Our Image – AAU Ekpoma
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The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has debunked recent online reports alleging a protest by students of the institution over exam delays, unpaid lecturers, and inaction by the university administration.
The institution described the claims as a “false narrative” allegedlybbeing peddled by “mischief makers” intent on undermining the university’s reputation for personal gains.
Speaking at a press briefing in Benin on Monday, Otunba Mike Aladenika,
Principal Assistant Registrar/Head of Information & Public Relations, AAU, Ekpoma, said what occurred at the main gate was not a protest, but rather a gathering of part-time students from the Directorate of Sciences and Humanities (DSH), who sought clarification on their academic programs.
“What happened that day was not a protest, but a gathering of part-time students who wanted to know their academic positions, but the management promptly responded to their concerns, providing further information and assurances that satisfied the students.
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“There was no protest that warranted tension in the university, contrary to the erroneous report,” he added.
Aladenika further noted that those behind the online publication were previously instrumental in bringing about the now-defunct Special Intervention Team (SIT) regime, stressing that they may be attempting to reignite tensions to destabilize the current administration.
“Clearly, the intention is to tarnish our institution’s reputation,” he said.
“The current administration, led by Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, inherited a deeply troubled part-time programme beset with challenges, including un-cleared staff claims and delayed examinations.
“These issues were largely as a result of poor funding over the past eight years and restrictive policies imposed by the SIT.
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“Despite these obstacles, the administration has recorded substantial achievements in revitalizing the Directorate of Sciences and Humanities,” he added.
He disclosed that the 2022/2023 first semester lectures, delayed by 11 months, commenced in March 2024 and were concluded with examinations in January 2025, adding that the second semester followed from February 26 to May 2, 2025, paving the way for the commencement of a new academic session.
Aladenika maintained that the institution has implemented a new result release policy, highlighting interventions by the Edo State Government.
“By implementing these changes, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma demonstrates its commitment to improving academic processes and student experience.
“Beyond the faculties and departments sourcing alternative power supplies, the state government has announced plans to provide a 1.5-megawatt alternative power supply to support all sectors of our main campus.
“Additionally, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) will be installing a solar plant, a testament to our university’s prominence in the South-South region.
“Notably, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma is the sole beneficiary of this initiative in the region,” he said.
“The Computer-Based Examinations (CBEs) for 100 Level students of the Directorate of Science and Humanities were processed and released within one week. All results for the 2023/2024 academic session are now available online,”
Aladenika, also said AAU, Ekpoma has entered into Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with a Chinese University for knowledge transfer and partnership.
“Furthermore, we’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Chinese university, paving the way for technology transfer and exchange programs.
“This partnership will undoubtedly enhance our academic and research capabilities,” He concluded.
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Obi In Benin, Donates N15m To St Philomena School of Nursing Sciences
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July 7, 2025By
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…says life without help to humanity, is not worth living
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Monday, July 7, 2025, donated a sum of N15 million to St. Philomena School of Nursing Sciences, Benin, as support to the school’s ongoing project, saying “life without support or help to humanity, is not worth living.”
The former governor of Anambra State said For the future of the country, “we need to invest in you (students of nursing),” predicting that “by year 2030, the world will be short of nurses to work in the hospital,” due to the high demand.
Obi, who described health, education, and pulling people out of poverty as the most important investment in any nation, disclosed that due to the premium he placed on health particularly nursing, out of the 52 weeks in a year, he visits at least one health facility every week, stressing that this act of visit and donation is not politically motivated but what he had been doing even before he came into politics.
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Obi said: “I’m here to support what you are doing. I’m here because, for the future of this country, we need to invest in you. Across Nigeria, I support over 50 school of nursing sciences. 52 two weeks of the year, every week I must visit a school of nursing sciences.
“My weekly visit to the schools is not because of politics, because people think it’s because of politics that I’m doing this, but no. I was doing this even before I came into politics.
“Life without support or help to humanity, is not worth living.
“Father didn’t ask me to come back; none of you called me to come back. I was the one who called Father last night that.
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“You might not know what you’re studying now. By the year 2030, the world will be short of nurses to work in the hospital. Because healthcare is the most important thing today.”
He continued: “Like I always say, school is the most important investment you can give to humanity: number one, education; number two, health. It is said that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. So, we must invest in health.
“The most important measurable developments are health, education, and pulling people out of poverty — and I am focused on all the three.
“You can’t talk about health without talking about the human capital infrastructure within it. The most important infrastructure in health are the nurses because they are the closest to the patients,” Obi added.
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When asked his presidential ambition and his alleged alignment with the newly formed coalition, Obi declined comment while he noted: “When I arrived the airport this morning, the journalist asked me why I’m Benin, and I said to them please I’m not in Benin for politics. I’m in Benin to talk about the future of Nigeria.
“We the politicians spend too much time talking about politics while leaving the Nigerian children and people to suffer. This is not what I’m here for.”
On his part, Rev. Fr. Jerome Idebe, while appreciating Obi for the kind gesture, noted that the donation will go a “long way in completing the project we started years ago.”
He assured the former Anambra State governor that the funds will be rightly channelled towards the betterment of the school and the students.
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What To Know About Rashidi Ladoja, The Next In To Become Olubadan
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July 7, 2025By
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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday joined his ancestors, paving the way for the emergence of former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the next in line to the throne.
Contents
Background and Education
Early Political Involvement
Banking Career
Governorship of Oyo State
Political Crisis and Impeachment
Court Victory and Return to Office
EFCC Arrest
Subsequent Governorship Contests
Retreat from Politics
Acceptance of Ceremonial Beaded Crown
Tribune Online reports that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending only a year as Olubadan. His death came just two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.
To become Olubadan, a candidate must belong to one of the two high-ranking traditional chieftaincy lines — the Balogun (military) and Otun (civil) lines.
The late Oba Olakulehin belonged to the Balogun line and had waited 38 years after becoming Jagun Balogun before ascending the throne.
With his passing, the line of succession now shifts to the Otun line, where High Chief Rashidi Ladoja currently holds the highest position as Otun Olubadan. However, Ladoja’s ascension to the throne of Olubadan is subject to the approval of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
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In this article, Nigerian Tribune compiled important things to know about the man expected to become the next Olubadan.
Background and Education
Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was born on September 24, 1944, in the Gambari area of Ibadan. He attended Ibadan Boys High School from 1958 to 1963 and Olivet Baptist High School between 1964 and 1965. He later studied chemical engineering at the University of Liège, Belgium, between 1966 and 1972.
Early Political Involvement
Ladoja was elected to the Nigerian Senate in 1993 during the short-lived Nigerian Third Republic, representing the United Nigeria Congress Party under the Abacha political transition.
Banking Career
In 2000, he rose to the position of director at Standard Trust Bank Limited before fully returning to politics.
Governorship of Oyo State
He was elected governor of Oyo State in April 2003 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and assumed office on May 29, 2003. His emergence was backed by the late Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu, a major PDP power broker in the state.
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Political Crisis and Impeachment
By August 2004, a power struggle between Ladoja and Adedibu over government appointments plunged the administration into crisis. This eventually led to Ladoja’s impeachment by Oyo State legislators on January 12, 2006. His deputy, Adebayo Alao-Akala, was sworn in as governor.
Court Victory and Return to Office
On November 1, 2006, the Court of Appeal declared the impeachment null and void, pending Supreme Court confirmation. The apex court upheld the verdict on November 11, 2006, and Ladoja officially resumed office on December 12, 2006.
EFCC Arrest
On August 28, 2008, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Ladoja over allegations of non-remittance of N1.9 billion from the sale of government shares during his administration. He was briefly remanded in prison by the Federal High Court in Lagos on August 30, 2008, and granted bail of N100 million on September 5.
Subsequent Governorship Contests
He ran as the Accord Party candidate in the 2011 and 2015 Oyo State governorship elections but lost both times to Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
Retreat from Politics
Ladoja later joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and then the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in 2018 before stepping away from partisan politics to focus on traditional duties.
Acceptance of Ceremonial Beaded Crown
On August 12, 2024, the late Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, presented the ceremonial beaded crown to High Chief Ladoja — a crown he had previously rejected during the administration of former Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
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