Governor Buni from Yobe State thinks retirement starts a brand new life chapter instead of ending careers. He expressed this idea when Tonga Betara Bularafa, the newly picked Head of Civil Service, visited him at Government House on Thursday to say thanks. According to the governor, people should see retirement as their chance to keep growing, try new things, and make useful contributions.
Buni talked to the young government employees who came with the new Head of Service. He told them they should copy Bularafa's strong work habits, like staying disciplined, committed, and devoted to their jobs, if they want successful careers. The governor also ordered the creation of training sessions for government workers about to retire. These...
Governor Monday Okpebholo recently approved one billion naira as soft loans for market women across Edo State. He made this announcement during an event celebrating the 2025 International Women's Day in Benin City. The governor believes these loans will help the women expand their businesses, improve their lives, and strengthen the state economy. He explained that the financial support recognizes their loyalty, dedication, and contributions to moving the state forward.
The governor expressed his excitement about the Women's Day celebration, calling it the most colorful event he had attended at the Festival Hall since taking office. He emphasized how essential women are to society, saying men cannot succeed without women. The loan...
Former workers from NAHCO asked the government to include them when they handed out money from President Tinubu's $758 billion pension fund. Their spokesman, Sanmi Alademomi, talked to reporters in Lagos yesterday. He said these workers belonged to the Defined Benefits plan but never received what they deserved after the company went private many years ago.
Nearly a thousand retired staff members have waited over twenty years since NAHCO changed hands. They fought with both the company and pension officials at PTAD about missing payments. This argument has continued for more than four years without any solution for these elderly Americans who need their money.
These former employees finally went to court because they grew tired of...
Osun State leader Ademola Adeleke wants Christians everywhere to pray hard during Lent. He asks them to focus on bringing lasting peace to both his state and all of Nigeria. The governor believes this fasting time means a lot because it represents when Jesus started his mission. He told believers to use these forty days to heal broken friendships.
His official speaker, Olawale Rasheed, shared these thoughts with everyone on Saturday. Adeleke really hopes Christians will copy what Jesus did by reaching out to folks who struggle. He reminded everyone not to forget about making personal sacrifices. The message about showing kindness stands at the heart of everything.
Adeleke sent happy wishes to all Christians doing Lent across Osun...
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan refuses to accept her recent six-month suspension from the Senate. She firmly believes she remains a real senator despite what she calls an unfair punishment. Her recent statement makes clear she plans to fight back against this decision by the Senate leadership. She stands firm on her right to represent her district regardless of the official action taken against her.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan speaks out against what she sees as attempts to silence and shame victims. She believes the Senate totally ignored basic fairness when they decided to suspend her. The senator promises her voters she still plans to serve them fully until her term ends. She stated directly that she would continue working...
The Muteke family happily greeted businessman Wicknell Chivayo today when he arrived for traditional marriage payment talks. He posted a video showing everyone at the Muteke home in Marondera. Both families sang together and celebrated Wicknell and Lulu's relationship.
Chivayo wrote on Facebook alongside the video that a billionaire sat down, a billionaire clapped hands, and love always wins, with God being the greatest. Following custom, his relatives greeted the Muteke family elders by clapping their hands. Many people sat directly on the floor or crouched down during this process. After these greetings, the older family members shook hands with Wicknell.
One man who looked like he might be Lulu's dad shook hands with Wicknell and...
Wicknell Chivayo plans to pay $125,000 upfront as bride price for his future wife, Lucy "Lulu" Muteke. A video shows his middleman talking with her family about marriage arrangements. Chivayo wants everything settled quickly rather than following lengthy traditional steps. He sent his representative $50,000 cash plus another $75,000 waiting in his car.
His messenger told Lulu's parents that Chivayo truly loves their daughter and hopes they respect his time. He asked them to simply calculate their total price instead of charging separate small fees for different parts of the ceremony. Chivayo feels frustrated by the idea of paying hundreds for speaking rights or thousands for beard-touching privileges according to tradition. He prefers...
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, talked about what happened recently at the Senate. She described the Nigerian Senate as a "matured" organization that people must respect. She believes women should stay away from places where men might talk down to them.
Her media person, Busola Kukoyi, shared that Mrs. Tinubu made these statements when talking to news folks at the State House Abuja on Thursday. Many Nigerians wanted her thoughts because she spent 12 years as a Senator herself. They especially cared about her views on Senator Natasha's sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the following punishment.
The President's wife spoke just before International Women's Day arrived. She brushed off any...
The government jumped in after lawmakers kicked out Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Many female activists plan street demonstrations because they believe this hurts both democracy and women. Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim from the Women's Affairs office said officials would talk with everyone involved to fix things fairly. The Senate booted Senator Natasha for six months when they threw out her complaint about Senate boss Godswill Akpabio bothering her sexually.
Senate leaders claimed she made their group look bad. They rejected her harassment claims, saying she filed papers wrong. Several women groups, including the Coalition for Women in Governance, promise big protests unless the Senate brings her back. Their leader, Zainab Mohammed...
