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Dame Patience Jonathan Pledges Support for First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu
Mrs Jonathan: (R-L:) Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan on a Solidarity visit to H.E First Lady of the Federation Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House.

Former First lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Dame Patience Jonathan has paid a solidarity visit to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, pledging her support for the first lady, while urging Nigerians to be confident in Oluremi Tinubu’s ability to deliver.
Mrs. Dame Patience Jonathan thanked Senator Oluremi Tinubu for how she has impacted the lives of Nigerian women so far, saying: ”it is imperative for her as a former president’s wife to also support and encourage Senator Oluremi Tinubu on things that would move the nation forward”.
Dame Jonathan commended women groups for their supports for President Bola Tinubu and his wife and pleaded that they should maintain their support for the government in order to sustain the patriotic efforts so far taken by government.
In her words, she said: ”You are one of the women that I looked forward to, because you can make Nigerian women proud, I am here to encourage and support you because we are one country and our country must move forward''.
Twenty four hours, I am with you, call me anytime, any day, I will work with you for the country to move forward and to be better, because it is our country we have no other place to go.
”When we talk about presidency, we have come and left, it is your turn, we that left must support you to achieve what you are here for like we have achived, so that Nigeria can move forward''.
”I use this opportunity to plead with the women of this country to support this government; she carried us along when she was a governor’s wife, now that she is a first lady, the sky is her limit”.
The First Lady, senator Oluremi Tinubu had earlier commended Dame Patience Jonathan for her support and advise.
“We thank God that she is here on a solidarity visit and for us to talk on how to move the nation forward. I appreciate her visit, her support and all the tips she is always giving,’’ the first lady said.
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NSEMA Recovers 153 Dead Body in Mokwa Flood
The director- general of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed this yesterday while giving the daily update on the Disaster.

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has announced the discoveries of more dead bodies under a bridge bringing the death toll to 153 in the Mokwa Flood.
The director- general of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed this yesterday while giving the daily update on the Disaster.
He said, “Two more dead bodies were recovered late yesterday (Saturday) under the bridge.
They were buried this morning (yesterday).”The director general said that with the latest development, the death toll has now been put at 153, and the affected population is now 3,018.
He said at Ndayako village, no death was recorded, but that 98 people were displaced and 58 houses were also washed away.
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US Says Withdrawal from Sahel Region Fueling Nigeria’s Terror Attacks
These attacks, coming after a considerable period of lull in terrorist activities, have targeted both civilians and security forces, leading to huge casualties and displacement

The Commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), US Marine Corps, Gen. Michael Langley, has said that the absence of his country’s intelligence and counterterrorism support, which had previously helped monitor and disrupt extremist networks across the Sahel, might have created security gaps that terrorist groups were now exploiting.
Langley disclosed this, weekend, during a digital press briefing after the “African Chiefs of Defence Conference” in Kenya.
Langley stated, “I’ll just say that since we left Niger in September of last year, we’re observing a rise in attacks by violent extremist organisations, not only in Niger but across the Sahel to include Nigeria as well as going into Burkina Faso and Mali.
“Now, this increase is measurable by both frequency and complexity of these attacks driven by persistent and socio-economic grievances and the proliferation of weapons and increased capable terrorist groups across the board.
“So, unfortunately, with our withdrawal from the region, we have lost our ability to monitor these terrorist groups closely but we continue to liaison with partners to provide what support we can.”
In Borno State, North-east Nigeria, Boko Haram and its faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have intensified their assaults.
In central Nigeria’s Benue and Plateau states, violence attributed to armed herders has also surged.
These attacks, coming after a considerable period of lull in terrorist activities, have targeted both civilians and security forces, leading to huge casualties and displacement.
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CASER Launches Prince Nduka Obaigbena National Secondary School Essay Competition

The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) is proud to announce the launch of the National Secondary School Essay Competition in honour of Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of the ThisDay/ARISE Group.
This is disclosed in a statement issued by Otunba Gbenga Onayiga , Chairman, Board of Trustees, CASER, and Frank Tietie, Esq Executive Director, CASER.
The maiden edition of the competition will be exclusive to students of Government College Ughelli (GCU), the alma mater of Prince Obaigbena.
It reads:
” This initiative celebrates his enduring contributions to the advancement of excellence in journalism and broadcasting across the African continent.
The annual competition aims to inspire secondary school students across Nigeria to develop strong writing skills, critical thinking, rigorous research, and a deep commitment to truth, the core principles of responsible journalism.
In an age increasingly challenged by misinformation, online abuse, and the erosion of ethical communication, this competition aims to guide young minds back to the values of integrity, clarity, and accuracy in expression.
Essay Review and Judging Panel
Submissions will be judged exclusively by *Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, a foremost Professor of Communication and Registrar of Baze University, Abuja.
*Professor Sunny Awhefada , a distinguished scholar from the Department of English and Literary Studies at Delta State University, Abraka, developed the evaluation criteria.
Prizes and Date of Award
The top three winning essays will receive the following cash prizes:•
1st Prize: ₦500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira)•
2nd Prize: ₦300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira)•
3rd Prize: ₦200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira)Winners will be announced and awarded on 14 July 2025, coinciding with the birthday anniversary of Prince Nduka Obaigbena.
Inaugural Edition: Government College Ughelli.
The maiden edition of the competition will be exclusive to students of Government College Ughelli (GCU), the alma mater of Prince Obaigbena.
To ensure a smooth rollout, a Local Organising Committee (LOC) comprising members of the GCU Old Boys has been constituted as follows:
1. Mike Akoreh – Chairman
2. Efe Onomake – Alternate Chairman
3. Charles (Charlie) Umuakpero – Secretary
4. Oghenevwoke Edjere – Member
5. Sunny Ahanmisi – Member
6.Anthony Mukoro -Member.
The committee will commence its duties immediately to coordinate all activities and ensure the successful implementation of the competition.”
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