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In court, a top PDP official collapses [PHOTO/VIDEO]

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Chika Nwoba, the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, collapsed outside the court in Abakaliki where he is being arraigned on Wednesday.

According to reports, he was brought into the courtroom by officers and men from the Ebonyi State Police Command at about 2:45 p.m., but the court’s sitting time was shifted due to Nwoba’s health.

As a result, he was escorted out of the courthouse by the police and later returned, allowing the court session to resume for the second time.

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Inside a police patrol van, the PDP Publicity Secretary appeared pale, tired, dizzy, and weak, as if awaiting arraignment.

The court session had just begun at the time of filing this report.

Here is a link to the video.

Moghalu claimed he forgot to notify Buhari of his intention to run for President

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Kingsley Moghalu, a presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), tweeted about the 2023 presidential election on Wednesday.

The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) claimed he forgot to inform President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to run for president.

The post was ostensibly in response to All Progressives Congress (APC) leader Bola Tinubu and Ebonyi Governor Dave Umahi’s visits to the State House.

On Monday and Tuesday, the two told Buhari in separate meetings that they would run for the party’s ticket.

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“I completely forgot to tell President @Mbuhari that I’m running for President.” But I informed Nigerians, including him, so no wahala!” wrote Moghalu.

Some people were offended by the tweet, and some responded with photos of him handing out biscuits to children, while others made jokes or offered advice.

“Twitter doesn’t win elections,” says Lolofirstclass. That day, many of them will be online warriors. Send people to start spreading your message from street to street, churches to churches, universities to universities, markets to markets, and even viewing centers.”

“If you came out during the #Endsars protest to stand with the youths, your campaign is done now, but all of una hide una head now una need us,” GenesisClothin2 says.

“You’ll have to do more advocacy,” Desmond Stephen says. Outside of Twitter, most people don’t know who you are.”

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“First, try running for Federal Hon to see how popular and accepted you are among your people,” Okunola Smart says.

“Find your way to the villa with your face mask,” Olatunde Olaleye says. Then take some photos with Buhari.”

In October 2021, Moghalu joined the ADC. Ralph Nwosu, the National Chairman, stated that Nigeria requires “servants and dedicated leaders” like him.

Moghalu, a lawyer and political economist, is one of the Third Force’s leaders. In 2019, he ran for President of the Young Progressives Party (YPP).

Moghalu was the United Nations’ Special Envoy for Africa’s Post-COVID Development Finance.

He was elected to the Academic Council on the United Nations System’s Board of Directors in June 2021. (ACUNS).

Kingsley Moghalu, a presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), tweeted about the 2023 presidential election on Wednesday.

The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) claimed he forgot to inform President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to run for president.

The post was ostensibly in response to All Progressives Congress (APC) leader Bola Tinubu and Ebonyi Governor Dave Umahi’s visits to the State House.

On Monday and Tuesday, the two told Buhari in separate meetings that they would run for the party’s ticket.

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“I completely forgot to tell President @Mbuhari that I’m running for President.” But I informed Nigerians, including him, so no wahala!” wrote Moghalu.

Some people were offended by the tweet, and some responded with photos of him handing out biscuits to children, while others made jokes or offered advice.

“Twitter doesn’t win elections,” says Lolofirstclass. That day, many of them will be online warriors. Send people to start spreading your message from street to street, churches to churches, universities to universities, markets to markets, and even viewing centers.”

“If you came out during the #Endsars protest to stand with the youths, your campaign is done now, but all of una hide una head now una need us,” GenesisClothin2 says.

“You’ll have to do more advocacy,” Desmond Stephen says. Outside of Twitter, most people don’t know who you are.”

“First, try running for Federal Hon to see how popular and accepted you are among your people,” Okunola Smart says.

“Find your way to the villa with your face mask,” Olatunde Olaleye says. Then take some photos with Buhari.”

In October 2021, Moghalu joined the ADC. Ralph Nwosu, the National Chairman, stated that Nigeria requires “servants and dedicated leaders” like him.

Read Also: Bishop Oyedepo on why we’ll keep flying aircraft forever

Moghalu, a lawyer and political economist, is one of the Third Force’s leaders. In 2019, he ran for President of the Young Progressives Party (YPP).

Moghalu was the United Nations’ Special Envoy for Africa’s Post-COVID Development Finance.

He was elected to the Academic Council on the United Nations System’s Board of Directors in June 2021. (ACUNS).

Bishop Oyedepo on why we’ll keep flying aircraft forever

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Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church, claims that his ministry’s current wealth is a result of his many years of service to God.

On Tuesday, during the ongoing 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, the richest African pastor said that purchasing a plane does not put the church under pressure, and that they will continue to fly indefinitely.

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He urged the congregation to remain committed to God’s service, emphasizing that the fruit of their labor would be heard in the end.

“The labor of many of us in the faith who have refused to give up and bow out for several years will come to light this year,” he says.

“We weren’t driving a brand-new car when God gave us a plane, and to demonstrate that it was God who gave us, we’ve been flying ever since.”

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“A plane in this Church is not a serious matter.” It does not require any attention, and it has never necessitated prayer.

“Wherever God leads you, there will be no pressure. Simply keep going. Keep going without stopping or parking. “Whatever the process looks like, the end is always sweeter.”

Gunmen kidnap a journalist from his home in Nasarawa

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Salisu Maki, a journalist from Nasarawa state who worked for the state-owned media Nasarawa Broadcasting Service in Lafia town, was kidnapped by gunmen.
On Tuesday, nine gunmen stormed Maki’s home, shooting sporadically into the air to frighten people away while kidnapping the victim.

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Eyewitnesses said the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. on Akurba road in the Lafia local government area of Nasarawa State, as the victim had just returned from work.
“He was kidnapped after arriving at his house from the office where he worked the night shift,” one of Maki’s neighbors said.
“When the man returned home after working hours, the gunmen stormed the compound, opened fire, and took him away,” an eyewitness said.

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Raham Nansel, the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident.
According to the spokesperson, Adesina Soyemi, the Commissioner of Police, has dispatched various police formations in search of the group in order to save the victim.

Guinea’s borders open to Mali hit by ECOWAS sanctions

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Guinea’s military junta says it will keep its borders open to Mali, despite ECOWAS sanctions against Bamako.

Guinea’s ruling junta’s spokesperson announced on national television that the country’s borders with neighboring Mali would remain open. Colonel Mamady Doumbouya’s government is at odds with the Ecowas group, which decided on Sunday to freeze Malian assets at the region’s central bank and order the closure of land borders, among other sanctions.

“The National Committee for Reconciliation and Development (CNRD) wishes to inform the public and international opinion that the Republic of Guinea was not involved in the decision of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government at their 4th extraordinary summit.” As a result, the committee reaffirms that the Republic of Guinea’s air, land, and sea borders remain open to all sister nations in accordance with its Pan-Africanist vision,” said Aminata Diallo, a CNRD spokeswoman.

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Guinea’s decision is an outlier; following a military coup in September, the country was suspended from the 15-member regional bloc.

Malian authorities eventually stated that they remained open to dialogue with Ecowas after announcing retaliatory measures.

The regional group demanded that elections be held in February, but the military regime claimed that widespread insecurity was too much of a problem to keep to the schedule.

The country has been fighting a brutal jihadist insurgency since 2012, which began in Burkina Faso and then spread to Niger.

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In Mali, there is no agreement on the issue, with some supporting the postponement of elections and others advocating for their holding.

Nigeria is the winner of the Open Government Partnership Impact Award

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Nigeria has been named a winner of the 2021 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Impact Award for Africa and the Middle East Region for the Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITIimplementation )’s of Beneficial Ownership Transparency (B.O.T.) in the extractive sector and broader Beneficial Ownership Transparency by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in the OGP National Action Plan (NAP).

It will be recalled that the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, directed the Nigeria OGP Secretariat to prepare and submit Nigeria’s entry for the 2021 OGP Impact Award in order to highlight Nigeria’s efforts to promote transparency in the extractive industry and on a larger scale in the corporate space, including the establishment of a public register of beneficial owners of corporate entities.

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“Opacity in Nigeria’s extractives sector has decimated communities, destroyed lives, and led to the rise of militancy in oil-producing regions,” the OGP Global Support Unit said in announcing Nigeria as a winner. To improve corporate accountability and transparency, the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) was passed in 2020, making it mandatory to disclose persons with significant control of companies in a register of beneficial owners. It will allow government officials to track the proceeds of corruption and redirect the funds for the benefit of the country.”

The Co-chairs of the Nigeria OGP National Steering Committee, Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, and Dr Tayo Aduloju, spoke on behalf of the Nigeria OGP National Steering Committee and welcomed the recognition of Nigeria’s progress while acknowledging the long road ahead.

“Beneficial Ownership Transparency will make more information about the individuals who own or control registered legal entities and arrangements available to those who can use it effectively,” said Prince Clem Agba, Minister of State for Budget and National Planning. Beneficial Ownership Transparency through the public register of beneficial owners, he continued, can help disrupt the opacity on which criminals rely to perpetrate financial crimes by making Beneficial Ownership information available to authorities, businesses, and the general public. Information about beneficial owners of companies and entities will be made available to financial and regulatory authorities, as well as the general public, through a public register of Beneficial Owners.

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The person who ultimately owns or controls an asset is referred to as a beneficial owner (for example, a property or a company). I’d like to express my gratitude to President Buhari for his political leadership, which has enabled NEITI and CAC to pursue this commitment aggressively. Mr. President signed the CAMA law, which now gives legal support to this critical initiative.”

“The OGP impact award reflects what is possible when we mobilize the collective capacity of society to solve our most formidable challenges,” said Dr Tayo Aduloju, Chief Operations Officer of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) and Non-State Actor Co-Chair. The OGP Beneficial Ownership initiative has led us on a national reform journey in which civil society, the private sector, and government have come together to form a common ground for action. The comprehensive legal framework for not just open government, but open private sector has been established with the passage of the two landmark acts, CAMA 2020 and PIA 2020, and significant compliance as envisaged by the OGP National Action Plan I and II for extractive industries transparency and broader corporate transparency for final beneficiary owners has begun in Nigeria. He expressed gratitude to the OGP Global Community for recognizing the significant milestone and supporting Nigeria throughout the process.”

“Nigeria is among nine of the global EITI implementing countries of the Opening Extractives initiative,” said Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The award is impressive and encouraging, especially given the government’s political will and vast resources to reposition the extractive industry to benefit all Nigerians. I’d like to express my gratitude to the OGP National Steering Committee, sister agencies, particularly CAC, as well as civil society organizations and donors for their help. Nigeria’s path to beneficial ownership transparency followed a pattern. NEITI created a Beneficial Ownership Register for extractive industries companies in December 2019, making it the first in Africa to do so. Nigeria passed the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in 2021, which included extensive provisions for beneficial ownership disclosures. Nigeria is also one of nine countries participating in the global EITI initiative. When Beneficial Ownership is fully integrated into Nigeria’s governance culture, public trust, citizen confidence, and revenue growth will all increase.”

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In a similar vein, Alhaji Garba Abubakar, the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), outlined the next stage of BOT implementation, saying, “The Corporate Affairs Commission is designed to be a part of history as Nigeria celebrates the award.” The President signed the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 into law, which establishes a legal framework for Beneficial Ownership Information Disclosure in Nigeria. The second phase of deployment will focus on ensuring compliance with global standards, with a focus on collecting, storing, publishing, and sharing high-quality Beneficial Ownership Data among implementing countries.”

The Open Government Partnership, a multilateral and multinational initiative aimed at promoting government transparency, participation, and collaboration, honors open government reformers around the world and recognizes the impact of their work on governance. “This award is a testament to President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption commitments made at the London Anti-Corruption Summit in May 2016.”

The Federal Government’s commitment to the implementation of Open Government Partnership principles, the World Bank’s support, Open Ownership, the commitment of the Corporate Affairs Commission, NEITI, and other relevant stakeholders have all contributed to Nigeria’s Beneficial Ownership milestone.

As part of President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to Open Government Partnership, NEITI led the Extractive Industries Thematic Group that implemented Beneficial Ownership disclosures in the extractive sector. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the defunct Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and Civil Society Actors collaborated with NEITI.

Nigeria has produced two National Action Plans between 2017 and 2021 with actionable commitments on improving fiscal transparency, enhancing extractive transparency, ensuring citizens’ access to information, and increasing citizens’ engagement in policy formulation since joining the Open Government Partnership in 2016. In 2019, Nigeria took the first steps toward Beneficial Ownership Transparency by releasing a roadmap that was incorporated into the national development plan to guide adoption and implementation.

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Nigeria’s Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) was passed in 2020, making it mandatory to disclose persons with significant control of companies in a beneficial ownership register in order to improve corporate accountability and transparency. The CAMA Act 2020 enables public authorities to track and redirect the proceeds of corruption for national benefit. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is authorized by the CAMA Act to create an open register and collect information on beneficial owners.

 World Safety Organization partnered with NYSC to ensure safe environment

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The World Safety Organization (WSO) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the need for all Nigerians to be more aware of safe living habits and the environment.

During the signing of the MoU at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, Mr Soji Olalokun, President of the World Safety Organisation, said the partnership would provide capacity building in health, safety, security, environment, emergency preparedness and response, accident prevention technology, and other areas for Corps volunteers.

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The safety emergency response readiness, according to Olalokun, is aimed at equipping Nigerians to create healthy habits and environments at work, in schools, and in all public places.

“Every Corps volunteer contributes to the Scheme’s success through the World Safety Organization.”

It plans to collaborate and facilitate a two-day ‘Train the Trainers’ activity during the Orientation Course for One Hundred Corps Volunteers who will be posted to fifty schools in pairs within the benefiting pilot states of Kogi, FCT, Rivers, Edo, Lagos, and Ekiti, with the hope of eventually covering the remaining states,” Olalokun said.

The WSO President had previously praised Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, the NYSC Director-General, for his transformational efforts in the scheme and described it as a powerful tool for national development.

Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, NYSC Director-General, spoke through Director, Legal Services, Barrister Tijani Ibrahim, and pledged the Scheme’s support for the partnership’s success.

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During the event, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, Director of Legal Services, Barrister Tijani Ibrahim, Director of Community Development and Special Projects, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Salawu, Acting Director of Special Duties, Alhaji Musa Abubakar, and a number of other staff members were honored as World Safety Organization Ambassadors.

Makinde: Ibadan traditional institution must return to its original concept

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On Tuesday, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State addressed the controversy surrounding the installation of the next Olubadan of Ibadan land, saying that his administration will ensure that the traditional institution of Ibadan is restored to its original concept.

Noting that the current controversy stems from actions taken by the previous government, which the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, opposed, the governor of Oyo state stated that he will stand for and carry out what the late Olubadan stood for.

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“For standing for truth and boldly telling the last administration that certain things being done were not right,” he declared, the late Olubadan had etched his name in the history of Ibadan and its chieftaincy.

While paying a condolence visit to the family of Oba Saliu Adetunji, Makinde stated that his administration will ensure that there will never be another controversy over who will be the next Olubadan.

He chastised those who stirred up controversy over the emergence of the next Olubadan, urging everyone to understand what Oba Adetunji stood for.

Makinde announced that the late Olubadan would be given a royal, befitting state burial, adding that his administration is committed to preserving the integrity and sanctity of the Ibadan traditional institution.

“Those who are using the death of the Olubadan to stir up controversy over who should be the next Olubadan or not; whether the case is in court or not, let me state unequivocally that the traditional institution of Ibadan must return to its original concept.”

“This will be the last time there is a debate over who should be installed as the next Olubadan.

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“As a government, I am assuring Ibadan indigenes and lovers of Ibadan that I will uphold what the Kabiyesi stood for,” he said.

“Anyone who cares about himself should pay attention to it.” I know Baba is watching us and will support us in doing what is necessary to preserve the integrity and sanctity of Ibadan’s traditional institution.

“Baba stood for truth; if he didn’t, he wouldn’t have boldly told the previous administration that certain things they were doing were wrong.” Power is difficult to control unless one’s heart has been touched by God.

“Baba stood up to power and stood for truth on Ibadan’s traditional institution.” That’s what sparked the whole thing. Even though Baba is no longer with us, what he stood for lives on.

“Without acknowledging what Baba stood for, the history of the traditional institution in Ibadan will be incomplete.” What we can do as children is give Baba a royal and proper burial. That is exactly what the government will do.”

He chastised those who blamed him for not being present when the Olubadan joined his ancestors, claiming that he made sure Adetunji received the best medical care possible.

“When I heard about the death of the Olubadan, a lot of people said I should come home,” Makinde said. Those people are ignorant because I was talking to medical personnel the entire time Baba was sick, at the Infectious Diseases Centre in Olodo.

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“I also gave them permission to allow Baba’s aides to accompany him.” Professor Alonge was assigned to provide me with daily reports, which I delegated to him. As a result, they are not the ones to advise us on how to care for our elderly. “We did what had to be done.”

One of the late monarch’s sons, Abdulroheem Adetunji, said in his remarks that his father stood for truth and urged Makinde to protect the Ibadan traditional institution.

This came as he prayed for God’s wisdom and guidance for the Oyo governor to make the right decisions in the coming days regarding the Olubadan controversy.

NyesomN Wike: God will not forgive the PDP if we fail to save Nigeria from socio-economic hardship

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Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, says God will not forgive the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if it fails to rescue Nigerians from the socio-economic hardships brought on by the APC-led Federal Government’s policies.

He emphasized that for the PDP to achieve this goal, all governors of the main opposition party must work together.

This was stated by the governor during a courtesy visit to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at Government House in Ibadan on Tuesday.

He explained that he was in the state to express his gratitude to Governor Makinde, who served as secretary of the PDP Convention Planning Committee, for organizing what Nigerians hailed as the best convention in the party’s history.
Governor Wike stated that now that the party has a new national leadership, the governors and other members of the party must remain united in order to form a formidable team to depose the APC in 2023.

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He was quoted in a statement by his spokesman, Kelvin Ebiri, as saying, “It is important for us as a party to unite because Nigerians are waiting for PDP.” “We can’t afford to miss out on this opportunity, and the governors must work together and support the party.”

“It makes no difference who the presidential candidate is. I can assure you that if the party and the governors are united, victory will be ours.”

According to the governor, millions of Nigerians are living in abject poverty as a result of the country’s harsh socioeconomic policies, and they are desperately looking to the PDP to help them.

“As a party, we must sit down and make the best decision that will make Nigerians happy and help us win the election.” Anything we do that does not result in us winning the election is pointless because we still want Nigerians to suffer.

“The suffering of Nigerians must come to an end. They have suffered enough at the hands of the APC, and God will punish the PDP if Nigeria is not rescued,” he said.

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Governor Wike urged those fanning the flames of discord over zoning issues to stay away from the party.

Various stakeholders, he claims, will meet to choose a presidential candidate who can win the election for the PDP at the right time.

The governor also urged party members to be ready to support the PDP’s presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, whoever that may be.

He also took the opportunity to express his condolences to Governor Makinde and the people of Oyo State over the death of the Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, and to pray that God grant the people wisdom and courage as they navigate the process of electing a new Olubadan.

Governor Makinde responded by saying that the APC-led Federal Government’s nearly seven-year reign has been a national disaster.

He bemoaned the fact that the Nigerian economy, which had been growing at a rate of 5% to 6%, had suddenly stalled due to the government’s inept policies.

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“We went through a recession and then came out of it. “We thought it was over; we went back into recession, and the population is growing at an alarming rate,” said the governor.

Regarding the PDP presidential candidate, he advised those seeking the presidency to run not for the sake of power, but for the sake of making the country prosperous.

Governor Makinde also praised Governor Wike for empathizing with the Oyo State government and people in the wake of the Olubadan’s death.

FG will commission the Digital Nigeria Centre in Osun On Friday

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On Friday, the Federal Government will open a Digital Nigeria Centre (DNC) in Osun State.

The DNC project will be launched in Ilesa, Aregbesola’s hometown, by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami and his Interior counterpart, Rauf Aregbesola.

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced on Tuesday that Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola would be a Special Guest of Honor.

The DNC, formerly known as School Knowledge Centre, aims to increase ICT literacy among school teachers and students, provide a platform for accessing online educational resources, equip students with ICT skills, facilitate ICT adoption in teaching and learning, and increase pass rates in mathematics, English language, and other science subjects, according to the statement.

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“This project is located at the Ijesa Muslim Grammar School, Ilesa, and is the first to be commissioned in Osun State since the project was renamed DNC,” the statement continued.

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