Entrepreneurship, the crucible of innovation and progress, is not a path for the faint-hearted. It’s a journey fraught with challenges, unpredictability, and risks. Only those with unwavering determination and a unique set of traits can hope to navigate this turbulent landscape and emerge as successful entrepreneurs. These individuals are cut from a different cloth, armed with a relentless drive and an unquenchable thirst for success. Let’s delve into the core traits that define these remarkable trailblazers. Resilience: The journey of an entrepreneur is peppered with failures, setbacks, and disappointments. It’s their ability to bounce back, to rise stronger after each…
Author: Francis Francis
Football, often referred to as “the beautiful game,” has witnessed countless remarkable moments and incredible records throughout its history. From the greatest goalscorers to the longest unbeaten streaks, the sport boasts an array of records that captivate fans worldwide. Here, we’ll take a closer look at twenty amazing football records that highlight the skill, endurance, and passion that define the world’s most popular sport. Most International Goals – Ali Daei Ali Daei, the Iranian legend, holds the record for the most international goals scored. With an astonishing 109 goals in 149 appearances, he has surpassed all other footballers in this…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the newly elected Executives of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing led by Comrade Ughere Blessed. Oborevwori, whose congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, also congratulated Okoloko Paul, Deputy President; Egheneji Oghenegweke, General Secretary; Aboyi Lawson, Publicity Secretary; Agbubi Ejovwoke Emmanuel, Chief Whip; and 17 others who were elected unopposed. He expressed optimism that the Ughere-led UPU, Youth Wing, would contribute its quota to the growth and advancement of the Urhobo nation, given the experience and pedigree of the elected…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris has pledged the commitment of the current administration to deploy more recent technology in the media industry. Alhaji Mohammed Idris stated this while declaring open AFRICAST 2023 holding in Lagos. The Minister explained that with technology, signals and transmission s would become clearer. He appealed to content producers and professionals to support the fight against fake news, misinformation and disinformation especially in the social media space. The event had content producers and Manufacturers from over thirty countries of the world.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has said officials of the Town Planning Office and other regulatory authorities must ensure strict compliance with the town planning and urban development laws. Governor Oborevwori said that a safe, secure and flood-free environment required the cooperation and strong partnership of the regulatory officials and the public. He made the call, Monday, when the National President and Executive members of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, led by Mr. Nathaniel Atebije, visited him at Government House, Asaba. He said the theme of the Conference “Planning Nigerian Settlements for Climate Change Adaptation and Flood Resilience,” was…
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has expressed commitment to deepening partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) towards mobilizing multi-lateral funding and technical support for planned Nationwide Urban Renewal and Slum Upgrading Program under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the government. A statement by the ministry said the program aims to improve living conditions in Nigeria’s urban areas and transform informal settlements into vibrant, integrated neighborhoods with access to essential services, while preventing the proliferation of slums. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa stated this during a meeting with a delegation…
The Lagos State Government has frowned at the use of illicit drugs and unwholesome fraternity among the youths in recent times. A statement by the government said the present administration enjoined students across the State to stay away from anyone or activity that encourages the use of drugs, cultism and all other vices capable of derailing their journey in life. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli- Balogun gave the advice on behalf of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State to the students in Epe Axis while on an unscheduled inspection of schools in…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has pledged to make functional healthcare systems readily available to Deltans, no matter where they reside. Governor Oborevwori gave the pledge on Thursday when he received an advocacy visit, the State Coordinator of the World Health Organisation WHO, Dr (Mrs) Faith Ireye, and her delegation at Government House, Asaba. He commended the WHO and all other health partners for their consistent support to the growth and development of the health sector in the state and country, assuring that he would continue to support their operations to ensure health and overall well being of all Deltans.…
The South-South Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State is a shining example of what leadership is all about. Orbih stated this Wednesday, when he led the South-South zonal working Committee of the party on a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Asaba. Orbih said they were in the state to formally congratulate Governor Oborevwori on his victory at the poll and its subsequent affirmation at the election petitions tribunal. He described Governor Oborevwori as a product and symbol of loyalty and commitment to the party and…
Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has assured Labour unions that the Federal Government would always give adequate attention to their grievances and concerns with a view to a successful resolution of them. Lalong, who spoke in his office when he received the leadership of Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI), led by its national president, Comrade Olusoji Oluwole, on a courtesy visit to him, stated that the Federal Government has already initiated processes to ensure that challenges faced by Nigerian workers are handled expeditiously. The Minister reassured the Association that their concerns…
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Musa Ahmed Dangiwa, has called on the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) to champion ethics and excellence within the construction and building sector in Nigeria. Dangiwa made this call during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Institute to his office in Abuja on Tuesday. Emphasizing the vital role that the Institute plays in maintaining and elevating industry standards within the construction and building sector in Nigeria, the Minister stressed the importance of setting and upholding high ethical and professional standards among its members, urging NIQS to take stringent disciplinary actions…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has expressed the Ministry’s readiness to partner Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) to tackle Food and Nutrition Security, post-harvest losses among others. The Minister made this known during a courtesy visit to his office by the Country Director GAIN, Dr. Micheal Ojo, in Abuja, recently. He pointed out that food security was one priority of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda which focuses on Agriculture and Food Security as well as good nutrition. In his words, “We were given the mandate to ensure that the country is food secured…
Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced Chika Eguma Ekwodu, an undergraduate student of Rivers State University to two years imprisonment for impersonation and obtaining money by false pretences. In a statement yesterday, the EFCC said the offence contravenes Section 22(2) (b) (ii) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2) (b) (iv) of the same Act. He was prosecuted by the EFCC on two -count charges bordering on impersonation and obtaining money by false pretences. One of the count charges read: “That…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that it is not in the interest of the government to stifle freedom of expression but to promote healthy communication; adding that information is critical to the survival of any country. The Minister made the remark when he received a team from Google West Africa, on a courtesy call to his office. The Minister believed that it is important to have a platform where people can express themselves freely, but added that freedom comes with enormous responsibility which should not translate to an avenue for the creation of anarchy…
The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam has stressed the need to explore avenues for collaboration with Turkey in the areas of intelligence sharing and capacity building to combat transnational crimes. A statement by Bolaji Kazeem, Deputy Director of Press, said Ibrahim stated this during the visit of the Embassy of Turkey in Nigeria led by Ambassador Hidayet Bayraktar to the Headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja. The Minister pointed out that the Nigeria Police Force will require the intervention of Turkey in the area of procurement and use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for precise mapping surveillance and…
President Bola Tinubu has sent messages of sympathy and condolences to the leadership and members of the House of Representatives over the tragic death of a lawmaker representing Isa/Sabon Birni federal constituency of Sokoto State, Hon. Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga. A statement by his special assistant on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale said Danbuga died in the early hours of Wednesday following a brief illness. President Tinubu said the death had created a void in his immediate family and robbed the people of his constituency of quality and uncompromising representation in the House of Representatives. “His victory at the polls was,…
Mr. Olabode Shuaeeb Agoro, on Tuesday, formally stepped into office as the 22nd Head of Service (HOS) of the Lagos State Civil Service, succeeding Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who voluntarily retired last September after about five years at the saddle. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu superintended the event where the 56-year-old Agoro took the oath before members of the State Executive Council, House of Assembly lawmakers, Body of Permanent Secretaries and political leaders. Also, heads of State Government’s parastatals, retired Heads of Service, state employees in different cadres and traditional rulers thronged the Banquet Hall in the State House, Alausa, where the ceremony…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori on Monday directed that workers be promoted as and when due, with payment of necessary financial obligations, to avoid piling up promotion arrears. Governor Oborevwori gave the directive when he received on courtesy call, Judges of the State Judiciary, led by the Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Diai at Government House, Asaba. He said his administration approved over N600 million monthly at N10,000 each per worker to be paid as palliative for three months in the first instance to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal on workers. Governor Oborevwori said: “On the issue of…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 11, 2023 Kogi State governorship election, Senator Dino Melaye, has officially opened a platform for all the workers of Kogi State who were sacked by the outgoing administration of Governor Yahaya Bello. Senator Melaye, who revealed this action during his interface with Council of Ulama in Lokoja Local Government, promised to review the cases of all those who were summarily relieved of their duties and unjustifiably thrown into the labour market. According to him, the existential challenges in the state became heightened when the means of livelihood of many Kogites were…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has charged online publishers to promote positive reports on Nigeria on social media, saying it is crucial to the Socio-Economic growth and development of the country. The minister stated this while addressing members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) during her 7th Annual Conference with the theme: Roadmap for socio-economic recovery and sustainability, on Thursday in Abuja. He explained that one strategic component of the roadmap for socio-economic recovery and sustainability should be the projection of the country in a good light, adding that by so doing, foreign direct…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said his administration was irrevocably committed to advancing urban-rural integration, through the construction of critical road infrastructure and urban renewal. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remark at the 63rd Independence Day anniversary of the nation at the Cenotaph Asaba, the State capital. He paid glowing tributes to the Country’s founding fathers and prayed for God’s protection and blessings upon security agencies, as they fight to ward off all security threats against the nation. He said his administration was just four months old but had done quite a lot in completing ongoing projects inherited…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated the commitment of his administration to ensuring that priority attention is given to School Safety as part of efforts of the State Government towards achieving the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda. Mr. Governor stated this in his address delivered recently at the inaugural “Beacon of Safety Award” (BOS Award) organised by the Safe School Lagos (SSLAG), an arm of the Lagos State Safety Commission, in collaboration with Safe School Alliance, commending the Awardees for their commitment to enhancing safety in Lagos Schools. He stressed the need for more schools to comply with the safety initiatives…
Delta State Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Victor Ebonka, has denied deducting N4 million from retired local government workers and primary school teachers in the state. Ebonka who spoke to Journalists in Asaba, described the allegations as outright falsehood and challenged the retirees behind the allegation to invite any investigating authority into the matter. The ALGON boss said the N40 billion loan facilitated and guaranteed by the state government on behalf of ALGON, was meant to pay accrued benefits of retired local government workers, primary school teachers and staff of the Local Education Authorities.…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) are partnering to strengthen the on-going Reform in Energy Sector to improve productivity and add value to the economy. The Director General, BPP, Mamman Ahmadu, while welcoming the AfDB team in his office, led by Dr. Patrick Owuori, the Regional Procurement Coordinator, advised them on the way to scale hurdles and succeed in the project. Mamman pointed out that, emphasis should be placed on quality while implementing the project, adding that, ‘’Government projects need to last for a long time and not just for a short period of…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration has zero tolerance for sub-standard projects and urged appointees to strive for excellence by engaging only contractors with proven track record of performance. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge while inaugurating the boards of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency at Government House, Asaba. Members of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency include; Emmanuel Okoro – Chairman; Chief Patrick Ukah – Director General; while Mr Chukwuedo Chekwube; Engr Ogaga Akpomedaye and Mrs Endurance Ibru are members. The Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency…
Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Tanko Sununu has called on stake holders, Federal, State, Local authorities, and the private sector to collaborate efforts towards immediate, aggressive and intensive enrollment drive as part of efforts towards the eradication of the out of school children syndrome in Nigeria. Sununu said the National target is to reduce out of school children numbers by at least a quota in the next two years. According to Dr Sununu, commitment and team work by stakeholders are critical elements needed to eradicate the phenomenal. Speaking yesterday during the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of the…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume has assured that Nigerians have fully embraced democracy with its core values and practices as the best form of government despite political tremors and waves of coup in some parts of ECOWAS Sub-region. The SGF stated this at a Press Briefing on Monday at the National Press Center, Abuja, as part of activities to kick-start the 63rd Independence Anniversary of Nigeria He said democracy affords citizens the opportunity, through elective structures and processes, to participate effectively in the affairs of their country. “The relationship between the people and government in…
The Lagos State rising star Ezenwa Chinanza, a student of Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi, has won three medals in weightlifting event in the ongoing National Youth Games at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State. She picked the first two gold medals for Lagos in clean and jerk. Cecelia competed in Group A Class 45 among her foes from Bayelsa, Edo, Adamawa, Osun, Abia Rivers and Cross River states to grab a bronze medal in snatch lifting (53). Cecelia did not allow her attempt in snatch to hold her down as she landed two gold medals in clean and…
Minister of State for education, Tanko Yusuf Sununu has appealed to students, parents and lecturers in the nation’s institutions of higher learning to shun acts capable of disrupting the academic session as schools get set for resumption. Sununu who made the appeal ahead of the resumption of academic activities in tertiary institutions said the show of restraint is in the interest of all stakeholders, and system stability. The Minister was speaking to newsmen when the leadership of the congress of university Academics paid him a courtesy call. The Minister noted that his Ministry is having constructive dialogue and consultation with…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has stated that the State government under his watch is committed to peaceful coexistence and the protection of human rights, offering hope for the future of Benue and Nigeria. Governor Alia stated this at the Benue State Government House on Thursday, during the occasion to mark the 2023 International Day of Peace. The Governor who described peace as not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of harmony, understanding, and justice, explained that his administration has institutionalized a framework to support peace-building and peace enforcement initiatives in the state, adding that he has…
