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100 Days In Office: Oborevwori inaugurates multiple projects in Delta
By Anne Azuka
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Thursday, inaugurated multi-billion naira projects at the Dennis Osadebe University, Anwai-Asaba, as part of activities to mark his first 100 days in office.
The Governor who also commissioned 29 network of roads with 31.45 line drains around Madonna College road in Asaba and Okpanam areas of Oshimili South and Oshimili North Local Government Council areas of the state, blamed the abandonment of projects across the country on failure or refusal of political leaders to continue with projects started by their predecessors.
The projects inaugurated at the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, include; 500 and double 250 seater auditoriums, faculty building and furnishing of Faculty of Agriculture, Administrative building; Vice-Chancellors lodge; gate entrance and main entrance access road at the University.
Speaking separately during the inauguration of the projects, initiated by the previous administration at the University, Governor Oborevwori noted that government was a continuum and it was the duty of successive administrations to continue and complete projects initiated by their predecessors for the collective good of the people.
He commended his predecessors in the state for continuing with projects they met while also executing new projects and particularly lauded the immediate past administration of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for initiating the projects.
Oborevwori said: “My joy knows no bounds as we commission this 500-seater Auditorium, two 250-seater Auditorium, building and furnishing of the Faculty of Agriculture, administrative building, main gate building, and internal roads in this citadel of learning.
“There are two reasons for my happiness today, first is that I promised Deltans in my inaugural speech that I will ensure that all ongoing projects embarked upon by the previous administration would be completed alongside new initiatives.
“Government is a continuum and it is the duty of successive administrations to put the resources of the state to good use by ensuring that projects are completed in a timely and prudent manner”.
He explained that “One of the reasons for abandoned projects in our country is because of the failure or refusal of political leaders to continue with projects started by their predecessors.
“And this is usually informed by the fear that their predecessors will get the credit. However, this should not be the case if the focus of the leader is on the collective good of all.
“I am proud to say that in Delta State, we have had a history of successive governors building on the legacies of their predecessors. It is my honour and privilege to continue with that noble tradition as I give credit to the immediate past Governor of the state, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, for his vision and foresight in initiating these projects.”
While underscoring the importance of education to the growth, development and advancement of modern society, Governor Oborevwori assured that his administration would continue to give moral and institutional support for the development of the three new universities.
“The second reason for my joy is that the completion of these projects underscores our commitment to the educational advancement of our people.
“Education and knowledge are two cornerstones of progress in any modern society. The emplacement of skilled and professional competencies for all the citizens and residents of the state is one of the priorities of this administration.
“It is also gratifying to note that enrollment into the university has continued to grow. This is undeniable proof that the decision to establish this university and two others in Ozoro and Agbor is justified.
“Our people are eager for quality education and we are glad that we have provided more opportunities for them to actualize their dreams.
“This administration shall continue to give the necessary moral and institutional support necessary to transform these institutions to centres of excellence in terms of their overall outlook and scholarship potentials”, he said.
The elated Governor, challenged the University authority to prioritise curriculum development and innovation to make graduates meet up with challenging technological trends.
Governor Oborevwori said: “I implore the Governing Council and the Board of the university to prioritise curriculum development and innovation.
“In a time of rapid economic and technological change, the challenge is to develop courses and programmes that will enable the graduates to forge the strongest career paths, learn new skills, solve real world business problems, and develop the abilities and expertise to be in tune with global trends.
“This calls for hands-on and work-integrated learning as a direct response to the demand for professionals with market-relevant skills.
“Graduates from our universities must be well equipped with business knowledge and competencies in critical thinking, interpersonal skills, communication, ability to work in teams, entrepreneurial skills, as well as self, social, and ethical awareness”.
In his remarks, the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari commended the Governor for transforming a bush into a citadel of learning with seven faculties and 40 programmes to cater for the growing population of the state.
Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Benjamin Oghojafor in his welcome address, said the establishment of the three new Universities was born out of the need to grant more access to higher education for Deltans, adding that the university was already filling the gap by providing excellent skills in various areas of learning to curb the high rate of unemployment in the country.
He said the university’s academic programmes were one of the most sought after in the state, pointing out that they were in talks with the NUC to increase the school’s admission quota.
Earlier at the road and erosion control inauguration, Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze said that the completion of the project was a great relief to people of the area who had been plagued by massive flooding and erosion challenges.
Chairman Oshimili South Local Government Council, Dr Kelvin Ezenyili and his Oshimili North counterpart, Hon. Innocent Eseweze commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for consolidating on the achievements of the past administration in completing ongoing projects across the two local government areas.
They pledged the support and cooperation of the people of Oshimili South and North to the administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda.
September 8, 2023
Gov. Bello’s Enormous Achievements: Gateway To APC’s Victory at 11/11/2023 POLLS.
By Noah Ocheni
“Governance is a process of social management between the rulers and the ruled in a political community” -The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
If one examines the journey of Kogi State from creation on 27th August, 1991 till date, reflecting on the corresponding evidences of development, Gov Bello becomes a golden fish that has no hiding place.
As at today, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello who took over the governance of Kogi State from Capt Idris Wada in January 2016 has left indelible mark in the history of the development of Kogi State.
According to Kofi Annan (cited in UNDP 1997;20), “without good governance, without the rule of law, predictable administration, legitimate power and responsive regulation, no amount of funding and charity will set us on the path of prosperity”
Gov Bello embraced the above school of thought, got a comprehensive blue print on insecurity, culture and tourism, Youths and sports development in the state.
Insecurity: In the spirit of if you see something, say something, Governor Yahaya Bello used aggressive diplomacy with tactical influence of security operatives to barricades and curb insecurity in Kogi.
“Kogi State is no longer safe for criminals” – Bello’s crackdown on insecurity has not only made Kogi state a new Haven for the citizenry but won him an award as the best Governor on security matters.
It was summarized by the former Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, rtd. that Gov Bello is a dependable ally on in the war against insecurity.
Culture and Tourism:
He has been branded as ‘culture friendly’ due to his untiring efforts at revitalizing culture and tourism. Consequently, Kogi State represented Nigeria at Congo Brazaville (2016) and India (2021) cultural events respectively.
Youths and Sports: In 2019, Gov Bello approved, established and supported the registration and certification of Youth Clubs/Associations and Youth Organizations.
Governor Yahaya Bello sponsored our Youths to attend different Skills Acquisition Training organized by Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports in Plateau and Ogun States respectively.
In the same vein, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has enjoyed the support of his Excellency through government’s award and employment of two (2) outstanding corp members, under the interpretation and implementation of of the relevant sections of the National Youth Policy for Nigeria (2019-2023) Edition and the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (with amendments 2011).
Just at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 of the NYSC held at the State’s Orientation Camp, Asanya, in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, on Tuesday, 4th September 2023,
Governor Yahaya Bello approved 100 per cent increment in the allowance of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to Kogi State for their mandatory one-year service.
The Governor also announced a donation of N37.7 million as logistics support for the Youth Corps members as they move to their respective places of primary assignments and called on private sector employers to prioritise their welfare.
He successfully sponsored sensitization and awareness campaign against youth restiveness and cultism, under His Excellency’s New Direction Agenda. Similarly was the free and fair election that produced the leadership of the State Chapter of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) under his watch.
HEALTH SECTOR: The New Direction Administration of Gov Bello invested hugely in the health sector. In this regards,
government has prioritised the provision of modern medical equipment, supplies, and drugs to healthcare facilities in the state.
The massive health infrastructural development includes, the establishment of The Reference Hospital, Okene, with the state of the art medical equipment of global standard and the clinical complex of Prince Abubakar Audu University Teaching Hospital, Anyigba.
September 8, 2023
APC-IGG Congratulates Tinubu/Shettima On Election Tribunal Verdict
By Jabiru Hassan, Kano.
APC Initiative For Good Governance (APC-IGG) have issued a congratulatory message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice Senator Kashim Shettima on their recent election victory by the Presidential Election Tribunal held Wednesday.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the judgement, the national coordinator of the initiative, Ambassador Musa Mohammed Tsoken disclosed that the judiciary remained a backbone of the democracy where the election tribunals are always committed to the protection of the mandate of the electorated.
He reassured that President Bola Tinubu and his Vice would makes Nigeria great through their collective efforts and readiness to serve their electorates in every sector, where he called on the
good people of Nigeria to gives their utmost contribution towards the development of this great country.
Ambassador Tsoken commended the Secretary to the Government of the federation (SGF) Senator Dr. George Akume for his professionalism towards the progress of this country without bias, adding that “George Akume as our SGF remained our pride and we are certain that Nigeria would go well”. He lamented.
” On behalf of the national executives of our great initiative, the zonal and states coordinators as well as the local governments and wards leaders, I congratulates our President, his Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our dynamic Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima for winning in the presidential election tribunal and I called on the well meaning citizens to join our train in Salvaging our fatherland”. He concluded.
In another development, the stakeholders of the Support group, APC Initiative For Good Governance announces thatv APC-IGG is partnering with over 1000 support groups as evidence in her national President massive engagements in galvanising and also to ensure the sustainability of Asiwaju-Shettima APC led administration.
In this respect the Initiative in collaboration with other sister support groups to under the aegis of Asiwaju-Shettima Coalition For Good Governance which the national President Amb Musa Tsoken is coordinating the North-East and Barr Dr Adebayo Abdurraheem Shittu is coordinating in the national level inter alia.
The Good Governance Initiatives therefore call on H.E. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint Amb Musa Muhammed Tsoken as Honourable Minister for Youths from Taraba State hence he has large youths coverage in the country and is a true youths activist as can be seen in his numerous activities and campaigns for youths and women empowerment.
September 8, 2023
Married Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Conduct with Teen Students at Christian School
By Milcah Tanimu
In a troubling case, an Alabama math teacher at a private Christian school faces serious allegations of engaging in sexual activity with two teenage boys who had previously been her students, as detailed in an arrest warrant .
The accused, Chrystal Frost, 35, a married mother of three, recently resigned from her position at Crenshaw Christian Academy, which is renowned as the “Home of the Cougars” due to its football team’s moniker. Her resignation followed an alleged incident where explicit photos were exchanged with a student via Snapchat.
The police report indicates that Frost sent an obscene photo and requested a revealing image from the student. Subsequently, the school received an anonymous tip regarding a 15-year-old student, identified as GT, possessing a nude photo of the math teacher on his phone, which he had shared with some classmates.
The situation escalated further when an administrator confronted Frost. During this encounter, she allegedly admitted to sending a different explicit photo, this time to the cheerleaders, wherein she pulled her Nike shorts high, revealing her buttocks, and sent it as a jest.
Frost tendered her resignation on August 24. The school promptly reported the incident to the Luverne Police Department, leading to an official investigation.
In an unsettling twist, GT shared with another student that he had been intimately involved with the teacher, divulging that she had initiated the illicit relationship. In an interview conducted on August 29, GT admitted to receiving the lewd photo from Frost and revealed that she had offered him sexual encounters. These encounters occurred on a piece of land owned by GT’s family in Pike County, with at least four such meetings taking place.
On a separate occasion, during a chore-related visit to feed the dogs, Frost allegedly performed oral sex on GT inside a vehicle. The student claimed to have terminated the disturbing relationship in early summer.
Subsequently, authorities identified a second teenager, a 16-year-old student referred to as AP, who had been Frost’s student during the prior school year. The allegations suggest that Frost employed similar tactics with this student as well.
Following his transition to homeschooling, Frost purportedly sent AP a photo of her breasts and inquired about potential locations for sexual activity. The two met on a farm only once, engaging in oral sex and intercourse. Remarkably, during their encounter, Frost maintained complete silence from arrival to the conclusion of the sexual contact. Afterward, she allegedly sent two additional explicit photos before blocking AP on Snapchat.
Frost now faces multiple charges, including traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sexual act, electronic solicitation of a child, two counts of a school employee engaging in a sex act, and two counts of a school employee distributing obscene material to a student.
September 8, 2023
How to Prevent Unauthorized Tracking on Your Phone
By Milcah Tanimu
Imagine someone spying on your every move, listening to your conversations, and possibly accessing your personal data without your consent. How would you feel if this were happening to you, and would you even know if it were? Marybeth from Wilmington, Delaware, raised this intriguing question:
“Is there a way to determine if someone has installed tracking software on your phone?
– Marybeth, Wilmington, DE”
This is an essential concern, as safeguarding your privacy is paramount. Sharing your location from your cell phone should occur only with your consent and trusted individuals, not with those who seek to track you without your knowledge.
**Detecting Tracking Software on Your Phone**
First and foremost, let’s address Marybeth’s question directly: yes, there are ways to determine if someone has installed tracking software on your phone. Here are some signs to look out for:
**1. Strange or Inappropriate Pop-ups:** Continuous pop-ups, particularly those featuring bright, flashing ads or inappropriate content, can be a clear indicator that your phone has been compromised.
**2. Unusual Texts or Calls:** If you notice texts or calls from your phone that you didn’t initiate, it could be a sign of hacking.
**3. Increased Data Usage:** If your phone behavior remains consistent, but your data usage suddenly spikes, it’s a cause for investigation.
**4. Unrecognized Apps:** The appearance of new apps on your phone after you’ve owned it for a while may indicate the presence of malware.
**5. Rapid Battery Drainage:** If your phone’s battery drains faster than usual, despite consistent usage patterns, hacking may be a factor.
**6. Orange or Green Dots:** If you see orange or green dots at the top of your phone screen, it could signify that someone is listening to or recording you.
**What to Do If You Suspect You’ve Been Hacked**
If you suspect your phone has been hacked and someone is tracking you, here are steps you can take:
– **Contact Law Enforcement:** If you believe you’ve been hacked, especially with location tracking involved, seek assistance from law enforcement.
– **Inform Contacts:** Notify your contacts that your phone has been compromised, advising them not to click on any suspicious links they may have received from you.
– **Delete Suspicious Apps:** Remove any unfamiliar apps that didn’t come from trusted sources like the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
– **Review App Permissions:** Check which apps have access to your location and revoke permissions for apps you don’t want to track you.
**Preventing Your Phone from Being Tracked**
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of your phone being tracked:
**1. Use Antivirus Software:** Install reputable antivirus software on your devices. It not only blocks tracking malware but also helps prevent you from clicking on malicious links that could compromise your personal information.
**2. Utilize a VPN:** Consider using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to protect your online activities and obscure your location. A VPN prevents websites from easily tracking your physical location through your IP address.
**3. Avoid Public Wi-Fi:** If you’re not using a VPN, refrain from using public Wi-Fi networks, as they are vulnerable to hacking attempts. Cybercriminals often set up rogue hotspots with generic names to lure unsuspecting users.
**4. Manage Location Settings for Apps:** Even if you’ve turned off location tracking in your phone’s settings, some apps may still access your location. Review and adjust location permissions for each app to prevent unnecessary tracking.
**5. Check Your Google Account:** Ensure that your Google account settings do not enable location tracking without your consent. Review your location history and adjust settings accordingly.
**6. Use Strong Passwords:** Lock your phone when not in use and create strong, unique passwords for your accounts and devices. Avoid using the same password for multiple accounts.
**7. Enable Biometrics and 2-Factor Authentication:** Implement biometric security measures like facial recognition or fingerprint scanning, and activate 2-factor authentication (2FA) for added protection.
**8. Keep Your Phone and Apps Updated:** Regularly check for software and app updates, as they often include crucial security enhancements to thwart potential hacking attempts.
**9. Consider Private Browsing:** Use privacy-focused browsers to reduce the risk of data tracking and targeted advertising. Alternatives to mainstream browsers offer more anonymity.
In conclusion, while it’s possible for your phone to be tracked, taking these precautions significantly reduces the risk. Protecting your privacy is essential in our increasingly digital world, and staying vigilant against potential threats is key to maintaining your online security.
September 8, 2023
IGP Announces Significant Reorganization: DIG to Lead FIB, ACPs to Head Formations
By Milcah Tanimu
In a significant shakeup within the law enforcement sector, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has appointed a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to take charge of the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB), while Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) will assume leadership roles within various police formations.
This move is likely to have a substantial impact on the structure and operations of the police force, as the FIB plays a crucial role in intelligence gathering and analysis, and the ACPs hold key positions within different police units.
The appointment of a DIG to head the FIB suggests an emphasis on intelligence-driven policing, which can be instrumental in addressing various security challenges. Additionally, placing ACPs in charge of formations could lead to changes in leadership dynamics and potentially influence the implementation of law enforcement policies at the grassroots level.
The specific details of this reorganization, including the names of individuals appointed to these positions and the reasons behind these changes, will likely become clearer as more information is released by the Nigerian Police Force and relevant authorities.
September 7, 2023
President Tinubu Meets Nigerian Diaspora in India Ahead of G-20 Leaders’ Summi
By Milcah Tanimu
President Bola Tinubu has held a meeting with members of the Nigerian diaspora in India at the Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi in preparation for his participation in the G-20 Leaders’ Summit.
Accompanied by a delegation of ministers, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani, and Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment Doris Uzoka-Anite, President Tinubu is currently on a six-day official visit to India. The visit is set to culminate with the G-20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled for September 9 – 10, 2023.
September 7, 2023
LP Party Faction Accuses Peter Obi of Diverting $15 Million Campaign Funds
By Milcah Tanimu
A controversy is brewing within the Labour Party (LP) as the Lamidi Apapa faction has leveled accusations against the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alleging that he siphoned off $15 million and N12 billion that were designated for his campaign.
According to the faction, Obi is alleged to have used these funds to support Julius Abure, the embattled Chairman of the party, and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This revelation was made through a statement issued by Abayomi Arabambi, the spokesman for the Apapa faction.
The statement asserted, in part: “Our previous stance has now been substantiated, indicating that Peter Obi had solely intended to misappropriate the donations made to our party for the 2023 general election, which amounted to a staggering sum of $15 million and N12 billion. Peter Obi purportedly utilized these funds to alleviate the poverty within the Abure lineage and to provide support to Julius Abure and the irresponsible, irredentist supporters of IPOB.”
Furthermore, the faction accused Peter Obi of fraudulent misappropriation of funds meant for LP’s representatives across the country, alleging that these representatives had failed to carry out their duties at polling units.
It is noteworthy that the LP has been embroiled in a leadership struggle between the Apapa faction and the faction led by Julius Abure since the party’s defeat in the presidential election.
September 7, 2023
Teaching Indigenous Languages Would Enhance Learning, Says Educationist
The Director, Education Support Services, Ministry of Education, Benue State, Mr Titus Anho has disclosed that teaching Indigenous Languages in schools would add value to the education of learners in the state.
The Director who made this disclosure while fielding questions from Day Break in his office in Makurdi, explained that, teaching of the local languages would enhance learning, stressing that it will enable the learners to learn faster.
” It is better people should start learning in their languages. People are making mistakes by teaching their children in the languages that are not theirs, and then it becomes a problem because some of the things you meet in those languages are not obtainable in your own language.
We have done some renovations. We are trying to change the current text books we have in English into Tiv language. For example we have General Mathematics and we are changing the entire concept into Tiv language. We intend to change the key subjects into Tiv language.”
Continuing, the Director maintained that the Ministry of Education in Benue State has contacted the National Institute for Nigerian Languages, stressing that the Institute gave a proposal to the ministry, indicating interest to train teachers in the state in indigenous languages on Graduate Conversion Programs, GCP.
The Educationist who called on schools to take advantage of the program which is domiciled with the Benue State University and Government Model College as centers and send their teachers for training for a specific period of time and be certificated to teach the indigenous languages.
” So we are urging schools to key into this policy, since it is no longer something that is optional again, it is compulsory that all schools must key in. We are going to monitor compliance by schools when the next session begins. So we are urging the general public and institutions who have existing staff to send them for this training.”
September 7, 2023
Edu Hails President Tinubu’s Victory At Election Tribunal
By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Minister For Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.
Dr. Edu expressed delight that yesterday’s Presidential Election Tribunal Court’s judgement is an affirmation of Tinubu as the duly elected President of Nigeria.
She stressed that it was a re-validation Nigerians love for for him and reaffirmation of the popular mandate they bestowed on him on February 25th, 2023.
“Let me on behalf of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Congratulate Mr. President and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his well-deserved election tribunal victory.”
“As the then National Women Leader of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) I joined Mr President to campaign across the 36 states and Abuja and I know how Nigerians accepted his Renewed Hope Agenda. He will not fail Nigerians.”
“Now that the Court had spoken overwhelmingly, the petitioners should join Mr. President to alleviate the Poverty and renew the hopes of millions of Nigerians which will help to reduce the Humanitarian crisis across the Country, Edu said.
The minister noted that the victory is a double victory as he marks 100 days of exceptional leadership to Nigeria, adding that the victory is deserving, and proper.
It reaffirms and re-validates the love Nigerians have for our dear president which they demonstrated in February with the overwhelming and popular mandate they bestowed on him”, the Minister said.
Dr. Edu further described the Tribunal judgment as “a triumph of truth over pernicious propaganda and a vindication of a man whom God has chosen to pull our country from the doldrums.
The Minister called on the defeated petitioners to place love for the country above sentiments and partisan strivings, accept the tribunal’s verdict with utmost equanimity, and support the president in his efforts to build a better country.
“Let me use this medium to appeal to my brothers who lost at the polls and also at the tribunal to place love for the country above politics and sentiments and join hands with the president to build a greater country.’
“We have no other country except Nigeria and we all, irrespective of party affiliation, religion, or tribe owe it a duty to make our country work”, the Minister said.
September 7, 2023