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NDDC: Group Berates Enikuomehin Over Akeredolu’s Nominee

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Benson Enikuomehin, a former representative of Ondo State on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has come under fire from the people of Ilaje over his assertion that candidates from the state are not from the oil-producing community.

The people under the auspices of Ilaje Unity Forum, claimed that Enikuomehin given his exposure should have known Hon. Gbenga Edema, who served as the most recent chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, OSOPADEC, is not only qualified but also from an oil-producing community.

In response to Enikuomehin’s interview on Galaxy Television, the group issued a statement, which was made available to reporters in Akure, the state capital, and was signed by its chairman, Stephen Jatuwase, and secretary, Olabanji Orogbemi, describing Enikuomehin’s claims as unfounded and spurious.

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The group said that Edema, who is from the oil-producing community of Ogogoro in the state’s Ilaje Local Government Area, is perfectly qualified to serve as the next Managing Director of NDDC.

Jatuwase insisted that Enikuomehin openly displayed and revealed his ignorance of events in his local government while stating that it is Ondo State’s turn to produce the Managing Director of the Commission.

The group emphasized that the matter of Edema’s ability to serve in organizations in charge of areas that produce oil had been appropriately and sufficiently resolved as a result of a lawsuit filed at the Ondo State High Court in 2017.

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Jatuwase noted that Edema presided over OSOPADEC honourably and spotlessly from 2017 to 2021, adding that Edema was selected for the NDDC position by the President and subsequently screened and confirmed by the Senate in accordance with Section 12 (1) of the NDDC Act.

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The group also urged President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate the NDDC board as soon as possible to help it begin its mission, which is to fully develop the Niger Delta region.

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“We watch the interview of Benson Enikuomehin on Galaxy Television and we were dismay at the level of ignorance displayed in his attempt of shying away from the truth.

“For a lawyer to have exhibited such level of ignorance despite existing court ruling shows that he has totally lost touch with facts on ground.

“Being a lawyer that he claimed, Enikuomehin ought to be aware that the issue of Edema not being from the oil producing area of Ondo State had been laid to rest as far back in 2017 in Suit No HOK/27/2017. Otunba Erejuwa & 6 Ors. v. Governor of Ondo State & 2 Ors.”

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Out-of-school: Bauchi Education Ministry Takes ‘Back To School’ Campaign To Markets

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The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has launched a sensitization campaign on the importance of education across selected market places in the state.

The campaign aims to encourage school enrolment and showcase the infrastructural facilities provided by the Bauchi state government to ensure a conducive environment for learning and teaching in the state.

Speaking during the flag off of the campaign at Gadan-Maiwa Community, Dr. Mohammed Lawal, the state’s Commissioner for Education, emphasized that the marketplaces are ideal locations to promote education, as it is a hub of activity where people gather to buy and sell.

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He highlighted the various infrastructural facilities provided by the government, which he said included the mega schools, provision of qualified teachers, and educational materials to woo parents to enroll their wards into school.

The Commissioner noted that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children.

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Lawal stated that the government has implemented a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme to support the education of girl children, which he said, has recorded significant success.

READ ALSO:Bauchi Begins Production Of Exercise Books, Chalks For Schools

He therefore urged parents to take advantage of the government’s efforts and send their children to school.

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The commissioner also commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his commitment to education and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.

On their part, the village head of Gadan-Maiwa, Safiyanu Ahmed, and the Chairman of Gadan-Maiwa motor Park, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, lauded the government’s initiative and urged parents to support the effort.

The duo also appealed for more teachers to be employed to improve education in the state.

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How My Fiancée kept Me From Temptations – Singer Spyro

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Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has revealed that his fiancée, Janet Atom, keeps him him grounded and away from temptations.

The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner shared that before meeting his fiancée he was “tempted” by ladies, especially in Lekki.

Hailing his fiancée as his “Jesus baddie,” he appreciated her for changing his life.

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The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God! My very own Jesus baddie @_callme_njure.

“Thank you again for saving me from Lekki girls o, na me know wettin my eyes see.”

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Recall that Spyro recently engaged Janet Atom. He disclosed that he met her at a nightclub while announcing their engagement in September.

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Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]

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Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was reportedly involved in a heated altercation at a hotel in Abuja following an alleged N200,000 disagreement.

According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation began in the early hours of Tuesday inside Phyna’s hotel room in Abuja, before spilling into the lobby, attracting the attention of guests and staff.

Sources claimed the dispute stemmed from an unsettled financial issue involving N200,000, which quickly escalated into a shouting match.

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The argument reportedly intensified when neither party was willing to back down, leading to pushing and chaos within the hotel premises.

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Eyewitnesses further alleged that the situation worsened after others connected to the individuals involved joined the confrontation, turning the verbal exchange into a physical clash.

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Security personnel and police officers were eventually called in to restore order, using teargas to disperse the crowd.

The incident comes shortly after Phyna returned to the public eye following a brief break to mourn the death of her sister, who died in an accident involving a Dangote truck.

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