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Ogun and Oyo State Assemblies Meet to Resolve Boundary Dispute

Ogun and Oyo State Assemblies Meet to Resolve Boundary Dispute

The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Daisi Elemide, mentioned that the boundary disagreement between the two states is a family matter that will be settled peacefully.

Elemide made this statement on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the Oyo State House of Assembly, led by Deputy Speaker Mohammed Fadeyi, who represents Ona-Ara State Constituency, at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The session was co-chaired by the Deputy Speakers of Ogun and Oyo States, Lateefat Ajayi and Fadeyi.

The Speaker during the meeting explained that “The unity, peaceful coexistence and development of the Southwest remained sacrosanct and so there is the need for the officials of the National Boundary Commission to be present at the next meeting.

“The team will also have to undertake a joint physical verification to the sites to address all the issues raised by the representatives of the affected boundary communities.”

Elemide urged the residents of the border communities to stay calm and maintain peace, assuring that the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, along with his Oyo counterpart, Seyi Makinde, would be properly informed about the advancements made by both State Houses of Assembly.

Fadeyi stated that their goal was to collaborate with their colleagues in Ogun to develop a permanent resolution to the boundary disputes between the two states.
He mentioned that this included communities and villages in Ibarapa East and Ibarapa Central, such as Elere, Ayegbede, Opeji, Ilugun, Atakan, and Aya, along with Iddo/Bakatari, Obete, Apojola, and others.

He stated that the matter was brought up as a matter of urgent public concern in the Oyo State House of Assembly, emphasizing the need to seek the collaboration of the Ogun State House of Assembly and the representatives of the affected villages to join forces with their Oyo counterparts in finding a legislative solution to the recurring conflicts.

Samsideen Lawal, the representative for Water Side State Constituency, along with James Mafe, the Director of Legislative Drafting in the State Ministry of Justice, and Oladele Ewulo, the State Surveyor General, highlighted the past efforts and progress made by both states in addressing the issues.

They pointed out that with the involvement of officials from the National Boundary Commission, the issues could be resolved peacefully.

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NEC sets up National Electrification Committee to end grid collapse

NEC has set up a National Electrification Committee to end the frequent collapse of Nigeria’s power grid

The National Economic Council (NEC) has in its resolve to end the frequent collapse of Nigeria’s power grid set up a National Electrification Committee.

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima who is the chairman of NEC disclosed this in a post he shared on his official X account on Thursday night.

“The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to reinforce implementation of the National Electrification Strategy in a bid to end the collapse of the nation’s power grid,” the post read.

“This is just as Vice President, Kashim Shettima who is the chairman of NEC told members of the council that access to energy is a fundamental right and not a privilege because electricity is the oxygen of economic growth.”

Accordingly, the council has constituted a committee on National Electrification to help address the challenges in the power sector.

The formation of the committee was among decisions taken by NEC at the end of its 146th meeting on Thursday chaired by Shettima at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The committee headed by Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu is to work towards deepening states’ engagements within the Electricity Reform Act 2023 and the National Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan.

VP Shettima added that the private sector distributed renewable energy generation is vital to increasing electricity access across Nigeria.

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Delta approves N713m for 2024 students bursary payment — Official

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has approved the sum of N713 million for the 2024  bursary award for 32,028 students in tertiary institutions in the country.

The Executive Secretary of the State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr. Godfrey Enita, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Asaba.

According to Enita, the governor’s approval for the year 2024, the bursary award will cover students of state origin in public and private universities.

“It also covers students in polytechnics, mono-technics, colleges of education, schools of nursing science, and other tertiary schools, including military and paramilitary institutions.

He described the governor’s gesture as rare and uncommon and should be applauded.

“The governor demonstrates his magnanimity and goodwill towards the well-being of the Delta students and youths in general.

“It also underscores his commitment towards educational advancement through financial assistance to students in diverse forms and through massive infrastructural development in schools across the state.

“It is hoped, as always, that beneficiaries of the state’s financial assistance schemes will continue to be worthy ambassadors of Delta wherever they find themselves,” he said.

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Labour Party Launches Grassroots Initiative to Empower Youths Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Labour Party (LP) has launched a nationwide initiative to strengthen grassroots mobilization and empower youth leaders as part of its strategic preparation for the 2027 general election.

This initiative aims to harness the energy and creativity of young Nigerians to drive change and secure the presidency.

Speaking at the Labour Party National Youth Leaders Conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the Director-General of the Labour Party Directorate of Mobilization and Integration, Marcel Ngogbehei, underscored the critical role of youth in shaping the country’s political future.

He emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration among youths, describing them as essential drivers of the transformation Nigeria urgently needs.

Ngogbehei highlighted the significance of grassroots leadership in fostering national unity and bridging divides among communities and stakeholders.

He noted that empowering youth leaders at the grassroots level is a vital step towards addressing Nigeria’s most pressing challenges, including security, economic empowerment, education, sustainable development, and good governance.

The Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive support to youth leaders.

This includes offering training programs to build their capacity, creating advocacy platforms to amplify their voices, and equipping them with tools to enhance their effectiveness.

According to Ngogbehei, these measures will help ensure that youth leaders are better prepared to lead mobilization efforts and contribute meaningfully to the party’s success in the coming elections.

Outlining the Labour Party’s vision, Ngogbehei reiterated the party’s dedication to creating a fair, inclusive, and accessible political space where young people play a central role in policy formulation and strategic decision-making.

He noted that the concerns, aspirations, and visions of young Nigerians must not only be heard but must also shape the direction of the party’s policies and strategies.

“The energy, creativity, and commitment you bring to our party are not only inspiring but essential as we work to build a stronger and more inclusive Labour Party and Nigeria,” Ngogbehei stated.

“Our nation is at a pivotal point, and your role as youth leaders cannot be understated. You are not just the voice of tomorrow—you are the force of today.

”He urged the participants at the conference to use the platform to strategize effectively, build networks, and develop actionable solutions to address the challenges facing the country. Ngogbehei emphasized that the success of the Labour Party’s mission depends on the active participation and leadership of its youth, who represent the future of Nigeria’s democracy.

The conference marked a significant step in the Labour Party’s efforts to position itself as a viable alternative in Nigeria’s political landscape, with young leaders at the forefront of its campaign for change.

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13th Women AFCON: Super Falcons to know group stage opponents on Friday

Nine-time champions Nigeria will know their opponents for the group phase of next year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations competition when the draw is conducted at the Technic Centre of the Mohamed VI Football Complex in Sale, outside Rabat, Morocco on Friday evening.

The field of 12 finalist-teams will be framed into three groups of four teams each, with the top two teams in each group, as well as the best two third-placed teams in the three groups, advancing to the quarter-finals of the competition scheduled for Morocco.

Of the 12 previous tournaments held since Nigeria hosted the inaugural in 1998, the Super Falcons have been victorious nine times, with Equatorial Guinea winning twice and South Africa sweeping to victory in the last edition, also hosted by Morocco in July 2022.

All the four top-placed teams in that last edition are also in the field of 12 this time, viz Cup holders South Africa, hosts Morocco, Zambia and Nigeria.

Also qualified are Ghana, Algeria, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tunisia, Senegal, Tanzania and Mali.

The 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals will take place 5th – 26th July 2025.

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NFF holds match commissioners’ seminar in Asaba

All is set for the Nigeria Football Federation’s match commissioners’ seminar (southern conference) for this year, which is billed to take place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State on Friday.

Chairman of the NFF Match Commissioners’ Appointment Committee, Alhaji Babagana Kalli, told thenff.com that the Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, will represent the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and declare the programme open on Friday morning.

Former Vice Chairman of the Imo State Football Association, Sir Emma Ochiagha and Secretary of the NFF Match Commissioners’ Appointment Committee, Mr. Danlami Alanana are the resource persons for the one-day event.

Alanana disclosed that the objective of the seminar is to re-acquaint the match commissioners in the Nigeria National League (NNL), the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) and the Nationwide League One (NLO) with both the rudiments and the fine points of match reporting, and to also emphasize the high importance of credible match reporting, as organizers always rely on their match reports to take decisions in case of crises or controversies.

Last year’s southern conference seminar (the first of its kind) was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while the northern conference seminar took place in the city of Kano. 

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Simon Ekpa to be extradited to Nigeria – Defence

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be extradited to Nigeria to face charges of terrorism brought against him.

Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, disclosed this on Thursday night, adding that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chris Musa, is pleased with Ekpa’s arrest in Finland, hoping it will pave the way for his extradition to Nigeria to face justice.

Gusau wrote: “CDS is happy with his arrest in Finland, with the hope this will be a step towards his extradition to Nigeria so that he will face justice.”

Ekpa’s arrest is connected to allegations of using social media platforms to spread separatist propaganda linked to IPOB, promoting violence against civilians and authorities in southeastern Nigeria.

The Finland district court in Lahti ordered his remand on probable cause for public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent in Nigeria, with offences dating back to August 23, 2021.

Additionally, Ekpa has been investigated for alleged financial crimes, including collecting funds through questionable means.

Four other suspects, accused of financing terrorism, are believed to have committed crimes in August 2022 in Lahti.

The Nigerian Government has been seeking Ekpa’s extradition, and the Defence Headquarters’ announcement makes it a good development in the case.

Ekpa’s extradition is expected to facilitate his trial in Nigeria, addressing concerns about his alleged role in promoting violence and separatism.

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