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Gen. Babangida Commiserates with Nigerians over Lagbaja

From Dan Amasingha, Minna
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has commiserated with the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen Bola Tinubu over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, on November 5.
In a statement signed by his media team from uphill, Minna on Thursday. His death, especially at this point in his life and career, is not only a profound loss to his immediate family but to our country as a whole. ”He was a fine officer and a dedicated leader of men whose sense of patriotism was exemplary”His vigorous effort at the frontline of the war to end banditry and insurgency has already borne good fruits, and it is unfortunate that he would not be around to see it through””Gen Babangida’s heart goes out to his beloved family, his officers and men, and the country that has once again lost a gallant army chief”He was one of the finest in the tradition of his brilliant predecessors. May his soul Rest In Perfect Peace”As the Nigerian Armed Forces continue to make the necessary sacrifice to safeguard our democracy, our territorial integrity, and our safetyHe joins other citizens in applauding the courage of their exemplary heroes.NEWS
Tinubu Mourns Renowned Professor of Political Science, Elaigwu

By James Samuel, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of the renowned Professor of Political Science and President of the Institute of Governance and Social Research (IGSR), Prof. Jonah Isawa Elaigwu, who passed away at the age of 77 on July 22.
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President also commiserated with the governments and people of Benue and Plateau states on the loss of the distinguished scholar, whose contributions to constitutional democracy, political economy, and federalism remain indelible. Tinubu noted Prof. Elaigwu’s patriotism, loyalty, and dedication, which fueled his passion for research, teaching, and training over the course of five decades. He served with distinction at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the University of Jos, and was a visiting professor at numerous universities worldwide.During his lifetime, Prof. Elaigwu served on several presidential committees and boards of educational institutions. He also provided consultancy services to federal and state governments, the National Assembly, and various state assemblies.He also provided policy guidance to multilateral institutions, including the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Centre for Development and Population Activities, the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements, the Department for International Development (DFID), and the British Council.Prof. Elaigwu authored numerous seminal papers on peacekeeping, human rights, politics, leadership, security, federalism, democracy, and good governance.Tinubu prays that Almighty God will grant the erudite scholar eternal rest and comfort his family.NEWS
Adeleke Receives Outstanding Award in Environmental Health

From Ayinde Akintade, Osogbo
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has been honoured with an award of “Outstanding Governor in the Field of Environmental Health” by the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), South-West Zone.The award was presented to Governor Adeleke at the 8th South-West Conference/Scientific Workshop, Osogbo 2025, which took place at the Leisure Spring Hotels, Osogbo.
The award recognizes Governor Ademola Adeleke’s exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development in Osun State. The state Commissioner for Health, Barrister Jola Akintola, who received the award on the Governor’s behalf, said, “I am privileged and delighted to receive this award on behalf of the Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke”.The Governor in his address said, “This recognition underscores the significant strides Osun State has made in environmental health conservation and sustainable practices as well as healthy living”.The Governor said his administration will continue to prioritize environmental health through strategic policies and innovative programs designed to meet the specific needs of the state.”We have advocated for comprehensive waste management reforms, ensuring that our urban and rural areas are cleaner and healthier while our administration has made substantial progress in enhancing waste management systems, alternative water supply (motorized boreholes). Initiatives such as the implementation of advanced waste collection mechanisms, collaborations with private waste management entities, and community based waste degradation programmes have significantly improved sanitation standards throughout the state”.In his opening address, President of the EHOAN South-West, Sanitarian Dr. Akinwumi Temitope, appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke of the state in employing more Environmental Health Officers for them to fill up the vacancies in all the local government areas of the state.Sanitarian Akinwumi who described Adeleke as the most popular Governor in the country, commended his 5-integral action plan which has brought development revolution to the entire Osun State and for allowing Environmental Health Officers in Local Government areas of the state to supervised the drilling and installation of 664 motorized boreholes both first and second batches which was provided by the incumbent administration within the short period of Governor Adeleke’s assumption in office.The South-West President of EHOAN, while enumerating some of his achievements said, they are able to inaugurate South-West EHOAN Council of Elders, purchase of land for building of EHOAN South-West Secretariat at Badeku, Ibadan, Oyo State and foundation laying among others.While delivering royal message, the Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II ably represented by Oba Adekunle Adebowale described the environmental health officers as God sent towards protection of the people from untimely death, saying good environment will lead to healthy living.The State Head of Service, Samuel Ayanleye Aina who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Human Resources, charged the environmental health officers to be up and doing to their responsibilities and not relent towards making the entire Osun zero tolerance for dirty environment.The Conference was themed, “Circular Economy and Environmental Health Entrepreneurship: Pathways to innovations, Skills Development and National Growth”.The EHOAN 8th South-West Conference/Scientific Workshop in Osogbo brought together environmental health experts, policy makers and stakeholders to discuss and propose solutions to pressing environmental challenges at the global, national, State and local levels.
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ADC ‘ll Provide Opportunity for Everyone, Says Party Chieftain

From Ene Asuquo, Calabar
The former Governorship candidate of African Democratic Party (ADC) in the 2023 Governorship election in Cross River State, Effiong Nyong has said that the party will provide opportunity for Nigerians to reset the Country in the upcoming general elections in Nigeria come 2027Nyong, who had also served as the National Publicity Secretary South of the party, in an exclusive interview with DAILY ASSET in Calabar said the chances of ADC winning the 2027 polls is bright because Nigerians have come to the realization that there is no hope in the renewed hope agenda of Tinubu administration”Our chances of winning the 2027 general elections in the Country are very bright because of the failure of the current APC Government which has put Nigerians through hardship, frustration, suffering, hunger and serious pains”.
Nyong who is also a broadcaster slammed Tinubu led APC Government for not being realistic about the current situation the Nigeria people are passing through, rather the government is busy lying to Nigerians by putting more time on propaganda, giving people false hope when there is no hope, he stated.According to him, “a lot of people had thought that the worst government we would have experienced was Buhari administration, but here we are, two years after the things are getting worst””The cost of living in Nigeria is so high, yet this government keeps deceiving Nigerians and trying to kill opposition parties in the country”He condemned a situation where public health facilities are no longer affordable by the poor in the society except the rich, while APC government officials are busy flying in private jets”You look at such luxury in the midst of pains, sufferings and hardship in the Country while some live in affluence with taxpayers’ money”, he questioned.”Insecurity in the Country is very high, bandits and kidnappers are having their field day, Nigerians are living in fear and hopelessness, the government of the day is busy deceiving us that there is a renewed hope”He said ADC is fundamental, humanistic and will provide opportunity for Nigerians to reset the Country. He therefore called on Nigerians to be wise since APC has failed everybody.