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Senator Oluremi Tinubu applauds Women in Edo State
Canvasses support for the elderly and widows
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has participated at the 2023 Imo Women August Meeting.
At the event which was well attended by women from all over Imo state, Senator Oluremi Tinubu lauded the efforts of women in shaping the society saying they must not relent in giving directions to younger women.
She emphasized the need to acknowledge the accomplishments of younger women which are undoubtedly inspiring and the fact that the role the elderly women play in shaping society cannot be done away with.
“ At this years celebration which has as its theme, Women Supporting Each Other,
Making Things Happen, we must take cognizance of the experiences, struggles, and triumphs of our older women, which have paved the way for the progress we enjoy today “.
“ The support we are advocating is what we have come to present today through the Renewed Hope Initiative’s RHI Social Investment Agenda by celebrating the widows at this event “.
The First Lady assured of the Federal Governments commitment to addressing the various challenges confronting the Nation noting that the aim of President Bola Tinubu is to make Nigerian a more prosperous nation that everyone would be proud to belong.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu used the opportunity of the occasion to canvass for support for Gov Hope Uzodinma’s re-election bid come November 2023.
She says if he is re-elected, the people of Imo state are in for more transformative governance and a greater lease of life.
In his remarks at the event, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma appreciated all the Imo women with assurances of a greater deal even as he has chosen a female as his running mate in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.
The wife of the governor Barr Chioma Uzodinma thanked the First Lady for doing the women of Imo proud by being the Special Guest of Honor at the Annual Women August meeting.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu went on to give support to 500 elderly women and widows with bags of rice, bags of semo, fabrics and N50,000 each.
There was the march past by various women groups and cultural displays.
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NMMA shortlist 972 entries for 2026 awards
NMMA was founded by a former Chairman of Daily Times, the late Alhaji Babatunde Jose, who led the organisation for 10 years.
The Nigerian Media Merit Award (NMMA) said that it has shortlisted 972 of 1,112 entries for this year’s awards.
The Chairman of the NMMA Panel of Assessors, Otunba Dele Adetiba, said that the entries for the 34th edition cut across print, radio, and television categories.
Chairman of the NMMA Board of Trustees, Prof. Dayo Duyile, said that the award was established in 1990 to promote professionalism, ethical journalism and excellence among media practitioners.
Duyile, a veteran journalist and academic, said the NMMA was founded by a former Chairman of Daily Times, the late Alhaji Babatunde Jose, who led the organisation for 10 years.
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Nigerian Law school student dies after falling from hostel rooftop
The deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
•Faith Alayande
A Nigerian Law School student identified as Faith Alayande, is dead after she fell from the rooftop at Lagos campus.
In a statement on Monday, Aderonke Osho, secretary to the council and director of administration, said that the deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
Osho said preliminary findings revealed that the student died from injuries sustained after falling from the rooftop of the campus hostel around 4am on Friday.
The Nigerian Law School is deeply saddened by this tragic development.
“Management is working closely with the appropriate authorities and the family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, ensure that all necessary procedures are duly followed, and provide further information as appropriate.”
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Ekwulobia Suspends New Yam Festival for Kidnap Billionaire Son
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
• Joseph Ezeokafor
Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has cancelled its New Yam festival celebration billed for September 4, 2026.
Ohibaba.com learned that this is because of the kidnap of billionaire businessman and owner of Jezco Group of Companies, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor.
Ezeokafor was kidnapped in Awka on Tuesday last week when he stepped out of his house without his security details to attend to his spiritual need, where he goes to offer prays.
Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the development said that serious operation is currently ongoing to save the elder statesman.
His kidnap has sent his community into mourning, causing the postponement of the new Yam festival, an annual festival which holds on a static date every year.
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
“The Igwe said the community of Ekwulobia cannot celebrate while their son remains in the custody of the kidnappers,” the source said.
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