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Benue SUBEC Boss Hosts BESS Games Finals as Wurukum School Emerges Overall Champion

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 By Genesis ogiri  MAKURDI — The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Commission (SUBEC) has hosted the 2024/2025 Basic Education School Sports (BESS) Games State Finals at LGEA Primary School, Mbakunde, with the support of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The competition provided a platform for young pupils to demonstrate their sporting talents, with participants commended for displaying discipline, courage, teamwork and determination throughout the games. LGEA Primary School, Wurukum, Makurdi, emerged as the overall champion, an achievement described as a testament to the importance of creating opportunities for children to discover, develop and confidently express their potential through sports and other extracurricular activities. The SUBEC Chairman expressed appreciation to Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia for providing a Digital Learning Centre and a fully equipped Smart Classroom for the winning school. Ac...
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Hope Raisers Global Foundation Concludes Four-Week Summer Splash AI STEM Education Project in Waru

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Hope Raisers Global Foundation, under the leadership of its Founder, Ambassador Angonimi David-Imeh, has successfully concluded the 2026 edition of the Summer Splash AI STEM Education Project in Waru, Abuja, following four weeks of intensive learning, creativity, innovation and meaningful engagement with children and other beneficiaries. The project commenced with an opening ceremony that provided the children with an opportunity to take centre stage and dramatise a storyline inspired by their personal experiences, realities, dreams and understanding of the world around them. The organisers said the creative presentation reflected the project's commitment to giving children a platform to express themselves while building confidence and imagination. For four weeks, facilitators engaged the beneficiaries through interactive learning sessions, practical activities and STEM-focused exercises designed to stimulate curiosity and innovation. The...
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Stakeholders Seek Inclusion, Good Governance to Strengthen National Security at Ebi’s Summit

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Stakeholders have called for greater inclusion, good governance and ethical leadership as critical measures to strengthen national security and build a safer, more stable and prosperous Nigeria. The call was made at the Empower Her for Governance Summit, organised by the iTeach Africa Initiative and convened by its Director-General and Founder, Ebimoboere (Ebi) Alaibe Elezieanya, in Abuja. The summit was held under the theme, “Empower Her for Governance: Advancing Women’s Leadership for Inclusive Governance and Security.” The gathering brought together stakeholders from government, the security sector, civil society and development organisations to examine the relationship between women’s leadership, inclusive governance, development and national security. Speaking at the summit, Ebimoboere said national security is ultimately about people, their lives, dignity, freedom and their right to live without fear. She stressed that i...
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Oyo PDP Senatorial Candidate BASA Urges FG to Invest in Citizen Welfare at Abuja Summit

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate for Oyo South, Hon. Bolanle Amina Sarumi Aliyu (BASA), has urged the Federal Government to prioritise citizen welfare and human capital development as key components of effective governance and national security. BASA made the call while speaking during a panel session at a security and governance summit held at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, where stakeholders gathered to deliberate on inclusion, leadership, governance and national security. She said the welfare of citizens should remain central to government policies, stressing that a secure and stable society requires investment in its people and improved social and economic conditions. BASA particularly called on the Federal Government to improve the welfare and working conditions of security personnel, noting that those entrusted with protecting lives and property require adequate support, trainin...
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Accolade as Princess Dr. Victoria Ibokette Receives Honorary Fellowship from Marcus Garvey Institute International

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By Genesis ogiri  UYO —  Princess Dr. Victoria Ibokette, FICRPC, FICSP, D.PEACE, has received the prestigious Honorary Fellowship of the Marcus Garvey Institute International, Chicago, USA, in recognition of her outstanding leadership, humanitarian service, peace advocacy and valuable contributions to society. The distinguished honour was formally conferred on her during the 139th Posthumous Birthday, Pardon and Awards Celebration of the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, held on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Civil Service Auditorium, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The ceremony attracted dignitaries from government, academia, traditional institutions, civil society and the wider community. The event was organised by the Universal Negro Improvement Association–African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) and the Marcus Garvey Drillers Foundation School (MGDFS), in conjunction with the Marcus Garvey Institute International. The celebration honoured t...
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Accolade as Amb. Dr. Abubakar Fauziya Ibrahim Honoured With Honorary Black Belt Award in Abuja

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA, Nigeria — August 15, 2026: It was a moment of honour and recognition as Amb. Dr. Abubakar Fauziya Ibrahim, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of She Deserves Empowerment Foundation, received a prestigious Honorary Black Belt Award from World Tong-Il Moo-Do Global Protector in Abuja. The colourful ceremony, held at the NAF Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja, brought together distinguished personalities from the diplomatic, military, sports and professional communities to celebrate excellence, leadership, discipline, peace and character development. Held under the theme, “Uniting the World Through Martial Arts, Peace and Character Development,” the event highlighted the role of martial arts in promoting discipline, unity, peaceful coexistence and responsible leadership. Amb. Dr. Fauziya Ibrahim received the honorary award amid applause from dignitaries and guests. The accolade further recognised her commitment to service, wome...
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Accolade as Amb. Memunat Hassan Ahmed Receives Award of Excellence from PWE FCT Chapter

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  By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA, August 16, 2026 — There was a wave of accolades and commendation as the Founder and National Coordinator of the Progressive Women Empowerment Group (PWE), Amb. Memunat Hassan Ahmed, received an Award of Excellence from the FCT Chapter of the organisation. The award was presented during the inauguration ceremony of the PWE FCT Chapter in recognition of Ahmed’s dedication, leadership, commitment and contributions to the growth of the organisation and the empowerment of women and youths. The recognition, according to the organisers, reflects Ahmed’s unwavering efforts towards strengthening PWE’s grassroots structures and advancing its vision of creating opportunities for women and young people to contribute meaningfully to society. Expressing appreciation for the honour, Ahmed thanked the FCT Chapter for recognising her efforts, describing the award as both a celebration of her contributions and a greater responsibility to continue serving a...
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