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Benue SUBEB Chairman, Dr. Grace Adagba Flags Off National Learning Assessment, Urges Credible Data Collection

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By Genesis Ogiri MAKURDI, BENUE STATE — The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, has officially flagged off the 2026 National Learning Assessment (NLA) in Benue State, describing the exercise as a critical step toward strengthening evidence-based educational planning and improving learning outcomes across the state. The exercise commenced on Monday with the training of assessors at the Benue SUBEB headquarters in Makurdi, in line with the declaration of National Learning Assessment Week, scheduled for June 29 to July 5, 2026, by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. The assessment is being implemented through a collaborative effort involving the Federal Ministry of Education, the World Bank, UBEC, and UNICEF. Addressing participants during the training,   Dr. Adagba said the National Learning Assessment represents a strategic intervention designed to generate credible data on learn...
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Dr. Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama Raises Alarm Over Alleged Irregular Issuance of NDC Nomination Forms

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By Genesis Ogiri | State House Correspondent ABUJA – A House of Representatives aspirant for Oredo Federal Constituency on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama, has alleged irregularities in the issuance of the party's nomination forms, warning that any process conducted outside the party's constitution and the provisions of the Electoral Act could expose the party to avoidable legal disputes. In a statement titled "Irregular Issuance of NDC Nomination Forms in Oredo Federal Constituency," the NDC aspirant expressed concern over what he described as procedural breaches in the party's nomination process, urging the leadership of the party to uphold transparency, internal democracy and strict compliance with electoral laws. Dr. Ogbeide-Ihama alleged that some aspirants within the party were issued nomination forms outside the established procedures prescribed by the party's constitution. According to him, ...
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Cross-Carpeting and Party Primaries: Oredo NDC Rep Aspirant, Dr. Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama, Calls for Strict Adherence to Electoral Laws

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By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA – The House of Representatives aspirant for Oredo Federal Constituency on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama, has called for unwavering adherence to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2026, stressing that respect for constitutional order and internal party democracy remains indispensable to the integrity of Nigeria's electoral process. Dr. Ogbeide-Ihama made the call in a comprehensive opinion article titled, "Cross-Carpeting, Party Primaries & The Law: What the Electoral Act 2026 Says About a Sitting Lawmaker Who Lost APC Primaries, Then Joined NDC," in which he examined the constitutional and electoral implications of a serving State House of Assembly member allegedly moving across multiple political parties within a single legislative tenure. While deliberately withholding the identity of the individual referenced in the article, leadership and...
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Amb. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole Celebrates Birthday with Multi-City Empowerment of 2,000 Nigerians

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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — In an extraordinary display of compassion, visionary leadership and purposeful philanthropy, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mary Crown Foundation, Ambassador Dr. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole commemorated her birthday anniversary on Friday, June 26, 2026, by empowering more than 5,000 vulnerable Nigerians through a multi-city humanitarian outreach spanning Abuja, Ibadan, Ilorin and  New Jersey, United States. The large-scale intervention, which has become an annual signature of the Foundation, reflected Dr. Gbadewole's unwavering commitment to poverty alleviation, entrepreneurship development and inclusive social welfare. The empowerment programme was conducted simultaneously across the four cities, with thousands participating both physically and virtually, underscoring the Foundation's growing humanitarian influence beyond Nigeria's shores. The colourful grand finale was held at Staff Community School, Asokoro, Abuja, wh...
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Dr. Zion Ameh Abba: Mental Health Drives Enterprise Growth at MaryCrown Empowerment Summit

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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Nigerian-born mental health advocate and public health expert, Dr. Zion Ameh Abba , has urged entrepreneurs to regard mental wellness as a strategic pillar of enterprise development, declaring that sustainable business growth is anchored not only on financial capital but also on psychological resilience, emotional intelligence, and effective stress management. He made the call while delivering a keynote address at the MaryCrown Foundation Empowerment Summit in Abuja. As the Founder and Executive Director of the Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI) , Dr. Ameh said the entrepreneurial journey is inherently demanding, making stress an unavoidable reality for business owners. He stressed that success is determined not by the absence of pressure but by an entrepreneur's capacity to recognise stressors, manage emotional challenges, and maintain sound decision-making under difficult circumstances. Speaking on the theme of stress and producti...
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Focus Africa Series @10: Celebrating a Decade of Impact and Africa’s Emerging Leadership Renaissance

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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA - The 10th Anniversary Celebration of Focus Africa Series unfolded as a magnificent convergence of ideas, influence and continental aspiration, reaffirming the organisation’s growing stature as a foremost platform for promoting African excellence, leadership renewal, innovation and sustainable development. Held at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, the anniversary gathering drew an impressive assembly of policymakers, diplomats, scholars, captains of industry, faith leaders, development practitioners, entrepreneurs, young professionals and distinguished guests from across Africa. It was a celebration not only of a decade of institutional achievement, but of the enduring African spirit—resilient, resourceful and resolutely committed to a future of shared progress. In his anniversary address, the President of Focus Africa Series, Prof. Succex Ibeh, described the milestone as a defining chapter in the organisation’s journey of shaping conv...
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Encomium Flows as Barr. Sheila Gbogidi Named Emerging African Woman Leader at Focus Africa Women Forum

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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA - Barr. Ambassador Sheila Gbogidi has been named an emerging leader among Africa’s leading women at the Focus Africa Women Forum, a high-profile recognition ceremony held as part of the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Focus Africa Series at the Banquet Hall of Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. Beneath the shimmering lights of the hall, where some of the continent’s finest voices in leadership, enterprise and social development converged, her recognition unfolded as a fitting tribute to a woman whose journey has become a quiet but powerful testament to service, resilience and transformational impact. The event convened a distinguished gathering of policymakers, business leaders, development advocates and prominent personalities from across the continent to celebrate women whose contributions are shaping institutions, expanding opportunities and advancing Africa’s development agenda. As her name was announced, Barr. Gbogidi rose with quiet...
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