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By Our Correspondent  Caleb University Imota Lagos has at its 17th Matriculation, at the Imota Main Campus, renewed its partnership with parents for the strategic development of the University. According to A statement by Olawale Adekoya, an information, Media and Publication Specialist, for Caleb University, Imota, said a Special Guest at the ceremony, popular veteran Nollywood actor and representative of the parents, Mr Yemi Solade, extolled the quality of education offered by Caleb University, and acknowledged the remarkable developments in the school. Mr. Solade who has three masters degrees and acted in major movies and festivals locally and internationally, including Nigeria's entry at Festac '77 - _Langbodo,_ promised to be an ambassador of the University considering its uniqueness in raising a generation of graduates of character and learning. In his address, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Nosa Owens-Ibie, urged the matriculating students to remain sensitive in their relatio...

.. Demand for 500Million Naira Damages Ogun state businessman Alhaji Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun  has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC and Arise Television on the libelous publication by an undercover Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, saying that the allegations are designed for the purpose of causing inconvenience, danger, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred against him. In a letter written to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun by his counsel, Ola  Folalu of  Law Fix Chambers said the  publication where Alhaji Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun's name were mentioned amount to character assassination with calculated view to achieve damaging effects against IBD Dende and his businesses within and outside Nigeria.  Recalled that an undercover Journalist Fisayo Soyombo last week in his write up titled "Undercover as a smuggler" alleged that Egungbohun was a smuggler of Rice, turkey and...

By Our Correspondent  In a significant turn of events, the Lamidi Apapa-led Labour Party has elected Bar Uwadiae Asemota Anderson,  as its gubernatorial candidate for Edo state. The decision was made during the party primaries held at the Golden Tulip Hotel Etete, GRA Benin City, Edo state. Anderson, a season lawyer secured ab affirmation with 188 votes, showcasing strong support within the party. The primaries were conducted by Chief Electoral Officer, Comrade Roland Daramola, and the Secretary of the electoral committee, Bishop Favour Reuben on behalf of the National Working Committee However, a twist occurred as another candidate, Olumide Akpata, emerged from the Julius Abure led faction of Labour Party, declaring victory with 316 votes in a separate exercise held in Benin City. This conflicting outcome led to a heated dispute within the party. National Publicity Secretary, Comrade(Dr) Abayomi Arabambi, expressed dissatisfaction, denouncing Akpata's candidacy as "ultra vire...

… Cautions APC Members Against Divisive Statement The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ogun State has congratulated the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on the recent Supreme Court Verdict which affirmed his victory at the polls. The IPAC lauded the verdict of the Supreme Court today at a press briefing held in Abeokuta the state capital, which affirmed his election on March 25, 2023 governorship election. IPAC said the Supreme Court Verdict has laid to rest the election matters in the State calling on all the gladiators including Hon Ladi Adebutu and his Party, PDP to join hands with the governor in lifting the State to greater heights. IPAC congratulates Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, for the victory of the Supreme Court and urges him to continue to demonstrate good leadership in Ogun State and remain focused on transforming the State. IPAC which is the umbrella body of all political parties in the State warned politicians against further widening the existing gulf and divis...

By Our Correspondent Ogun state’s foremost university of medical sciences, Gerar University of Medical Sciences, has appointed Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of Sifax group, as its first Chancellor.   In a statement signed by Inemesit Hanson, Public Relation specialist to Gerar University, the Vice Chancellor of Gerar University, Prof. 'Niran Adetoro believes that the appointment of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi as the first Chancellor of the university is a great step in the right direction. While on the visit of the University, the newly appointed Chancellor, who showed his excitement on the level of development going on in the Institution, said the visit has afforded him opportunity to assess the infrastructure on ground in the university as well as inspect the facilities in the faculties of Basic and Allied Health Sciences.  The Chancellor showed his excitement at the fact that the University is taking off to it's permanent site as the approval of all its Nine take-off programmes by...

By Our Correspondent   The Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has passed a vote of confidece on Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Abayomi Arabambi, spokesperson of the LP faction, in a statement on Saturday, said the party is proud of the “achievements” recorded by Yakubu and INEC during the 2023 polls. The statement comes hours after the Julius Abure-led faction of the LP, in an open letter addressed to Yakubu, called on the electoral umpire to reject any form of compromise. In its reaction, the Apapa-led LP faction said the allegations against INEC were totally “unfortunate and unfounded”. “Labour Party attention has been drawn to an open letter online addressed to you on frivolous allegations against your respected office and personality where the restrained Former National Chairman Julius ABURE media aides deliberately orchestrated bland and false narratives about the proceedings inside the court of Appeal, Igbosere...