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Little Girl Joy Ogah Becomes Nigeria’s Vice President For One Day

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Little Girl Joy Ogah Becomes Nigeria’s Vice President

Little Girl Joy Ogah Becomes Nigeria’s Vice President For One Day

Little Girl Joy Ogah becomes Nigeria’s vice president for one day. In a symbolic gesture promoting mentorship and gender inclusion, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, ‘vacated’ his seat for a teenage girl, Joy Ogah, allowing her to act as Vice President of Nigeria for one day.

The inspiring event took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a courtesy visit by a delegation from PLAN International, led by its Director of Programme, Quality and Innovation, Helen Idiong.

The move, according to Shettima, reaffirmed the commitment of the Tinubu-led administration to advancing girl-child education and gender equality across Nigeria.

Addressing the delegation, Vice President Shettima emphasised President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to ensuring every Nigerian girl has access to quality education and equal opportunities.

“In President Bola Tinubu, you have an ally you can believe in and invest your trust in,” he said, stressing that the administration’s interventions including the school feeding programme remain vital to keeping children, especially girls, in school.

Shettima also hailed First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a shining example of the potential of an empowered girl-child.

“The First Lady is a symbol of how a properly empowered and supported girl-child can blossom into a great leader,” he said.

“I want to assure you, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that this government is gender-friendly. We believe in inclusivity. We cannot disenfranchise half of our population and expect to grow as a nation.”

After his remarks, Shettima invited Joy Ogah to take over his seat, symbolically assuming the role of Vice President for a day. From the country’s second-highest office, Ogah delivered a passionate message calling for collective action to advance the rights and education of girls in Nigeria.

“We must invest in education that is safe and inclusive for every child in Nigeria. When girls are protected, peace becomes possible,” she declared.

Citing the alarming statistics that 10.5 million Nigerian children are out of school, with over 60 percent being girls, Ogah urged government agencies, development partners, and citizens to work strategically in tackling the barriers to education.

She also called for the provision of free sanitary products, improved access to water and sanitation, and nutrition support in schools, noting that these are critical to keeping girls enrolled and focused.

Little Girl Joy Ogah Becomes Nigeria’s Vice President

Little Girl Joy Ogah Becomes Nigeria’s Vice President

“I may be the Vice President for a day, but the struggles I represent cannot end in a day,” Ogah said.
“They must continue in our policies, our classrooms, our conversations, and our budgets.”

The event, described by many observers as a powerful act of mentorship and inclusion, underscores the government’s ongoing collaboration with development partners in empowering girls and young women across Nigeria.

Through initiatives like this, the Tinubu administration continues to send a strong message that gender equality is not just a policy goal but a shared national responsibility.

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ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku

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ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party, Others Brought Insecurity, Hunger, Says Atiku

ADC is Nigeria’s only reliable political party, others brought insecurity, hunger, says Atiku. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only reliable political party in the country, noting that others have brought insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, during the official opening of the ADC state secretariat, Abubakar said the party is ready for a 2027 victory but urged Nigerians to unite to rescue the nation.

He also asked Taraba residents to take part in the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise, adding that their participation is crucial to reversing Nigeria’s worsening hardship.
“I am in Taraba to inaugurate our new party office of the ADC, and I want you to hold the party with integrity,” Channels Television quoted Atiku as saying.

“Do not allow anybody to deceive you with any other party, because we have tasted other political parties, and they brought nothing but insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment. “The youths and women should know that we are doing this for them to have a better future, and I am holding on to their promise. “ADC will win Taraba state and win Nigeria as the only reliable political party.”

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party

ADC Is Nigeria’s Only Reliable Political Party

 

Abubakar, who formally joined the ADC on Monday—17 months before the 2027 general election—said his experience across political platforms convinced him that the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties lack the capacity to rescue the country.

He resigned from the PDP on July 16, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the opposition party as his reason for leaving.

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Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development

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Akwa Ibom Governor Pledges Commitment To Tourism, Blue Economy Development

Akwa Ibom governor pledges commitment to tourism, blue economy development… commends Editi Effiong for projecting State’s tourism potentials

As part of his effort to encourage tourism and enhance the State’s blue economy, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to encourage and reward young professionals who are willing to collaborate with his administration in promoting the positive image of the State through the ARISE Agenda.

The Governor made this known while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after embarking on inspection of a locale of a movie, “The Black Book 2” (Old Scores), at Ishiet Beach/Market in Uruan Local Government Area.

He commended the movie Producer and Director, Mr. Editi Effiong, for his talent, vision, inspiration, and creative ability to project the tourism potentials and boost the economy of the State.

Governor Eno charged young Akwa Ibomites to shun divisive tendencies, be inspired, and emulate the creative effort of successful Akwa Ibom sons and daughters by joining hands to develop the tourism and blue economy of the State.

“The impression is amazing, seeing that we have one of our own trying to pull the world down here.

“I would love to thank and encourage him, and to let our young people see that Akwa Ibom has what it takes to drag the world’s attention.

“It depends on what you see. Someone can see this place and write one story about a swamp that has been abandoned and make all the noise. Another person sees this place and makes a great movie out of it that will market this place to the world and is able to attract the attention because of the work he has done here,” he said.

The State Chief Executive pledged his encouragement, support, and collaboration with Editi and other young Akwa Ibomites to enable them rise to the zenith of their calling.

“We are going to work with him. Editi is a young man I have known very well. This is one thing I say to our people in the diaspora, let’s partner. Come back home, whatever you see out there, bring it back here, and let’s work together.

“I think that is the story, and I am really impressed. If you know the number of people that have visited this State in the course of this film, the talents, and the caliber of artists that have been here, then this young man deserves an award and our support,” he added.

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On his part, the movie Producer and Director, Effiong, appreciated Governor Eno for his visionary leadership and passion for tourism development.

He expressed gratitude to the Governor for creating a hospitable and tourism friendly ecosystem to enhance talent exploration through the provision of good road network and quality modern facilities which distinguished the State as one of the most treasured locations in the country.

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EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

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EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.

Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.

“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation

The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.

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