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Benue, Kebbi, Delta, Kaduna CPs, RRS Commander, Others Felicitate with Ogunsan on NAOSNP Man of the Year Award
Benue, Kebbi, Delta, Kaduna CPs, RRS Commander, Others Felicitate with Ogunsan on NAOSNP Award
Accolades have continued to trail the Chairman, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, on his well deserved award as the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) Man of the Year.
Among the latest of congratulatory messages to honour the celebrated philanthropist were from distinguished Commissioners of Police from various states of the Federation including Wale Abass of Benue State, Ari Mohammed Ali of Delta State, Ahmed Kontagora of Kebbi State and Yekini Ayoku of Kaduna State. Others are CP Jonathan Towuru, who is in charge of Ports Authority, Western Command, Apapa and CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Lagos.
In their separate congratulatory messages, the senior Police officers noted that Ogunsan is well fitted for the award as a result of his unequalled humanitarian tendencies and passion to ensure that security is maintained at all levels of human existence, especially in Lagos State..
“The Award is no doubt a fitting recognition of your selfless service in the security sector. The Invaluable role you have played and will to play to play in the nation’s security space has not gone unnoticed. It is hoped that you will continue to place at the service of our fatherland, your deep wealth of knowledge and experience in your professional calling and vocation. Be assured, history and posterity will have a pride of place to record your patriotic contributions as we work collectively towards securing our people,” the Kaduna State CP, Yekini Ayoku revealed.
In his remarks, the CP Towuru of the Ports Authority Command said:
“While celebrating your achievements within the security sector and the due recognition accorded, it is expedient to remind your humble self that there is still much work to be done. The challenges are enormous as can be gleaned from the theme of this year’s conference, but not insurmountable with active collaborations of all stakeholders.
“I rejoice with you once more and also accept my congratulations on this great and noble achievements.”
Ogunsan is expected to receive his award among other awardees during NAOSNP National Security Conference billed to hold on Wednesday September 21, 2022 at the prestigious Civic Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos.
The theme of the even is Crime Prevention and Intelligence Gathering: Institutionalising Citizen Participation, Technology and Way Forward, and will be chaired by an elder statesman and former Governor of Ogun State, Otunbe Segun Osoba.
Other dignitaries expected at the meet are former Minister of External Affairs and Military Administrator of old Imo State, General Ike Nwachukwu (Retd.), Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chief of Army Staff, General Farouk Yahaya; Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba; Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and a host of others.
Co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has declared her readiness to become a card-carrying member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The activist said this on Wednesday, hours after Peter Obi defected from the Labour Party to the ADC in Enugu.
She called on well-meaning Nigerians to come together in unity to salvage the country come 2027 general elections.
“I have never been a card-carrying member of any political party, but I will be a card-carrying member of the ADC.
“Enough is enough. There’s no more time for us to keep shedding tears. We have cried too much.
“From this moment going forward, we will fight for Nigeria. We will have a great nation.
“ADC will take Nigeria to a point where the son-of-a-nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody,” she said.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has officially wed Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
The announcement was made public on Friday by a facebook user and member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, via a celebratory social media post.
He confirmed the union between the high-ranking government official and the former Olori of the Ife Kingdom.
The Dajoh family described the union as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” as they formally welcomed her into their fold in Benue State.
In a statement that quickly went viral, the Dajoh family expressed their collective joy, signalling a significant chapter for the SGF’s household.
“We, the entire Dajoh Family, happily join our daddy, uncle and brother, His Excellency, The Secretary To The Government Of The Federation, Sen. George Akume Jugu Dajoh in welcoming his new and uncommon wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh, into the Dajoh family,” the post read.
The family further extended their appreciation to the political associates and supporters of the SGF, urging them to remain steadfast in their loyalty to him as he embarks on this personal journey.
“We appreciate and thank the fans and supporters of Sen. Akume for always standing by him. We enjoin every one of you to continue to support his Excellency even in this beautiful union with Queen Zaynab,” the post further read.
Queen Zaynab, who was previously known as Olori Wuraola during her 17-month marriage to the Ooni of Ife (which ended in 2017), was ushered into her new home with deep cultural reverence.
The Dajoh family emphasised the importance of their ancestral roots in Mbakor and the wider Benue State.
“Welcome to Benue State, the Food Basket of the Nation, welcome to Mbakor, the seat of leadership of the Tiv nation and welcome to the Dajoh family, the home of your darling husband. Welcome home, Queen Zaynab,” the statement concluded.
The announcement coincided with the festive period, as the family used the opportunity to wish Nigerians a happy holiday season.
“We wish you all a happy Christmas Celebration and a Prosperous New Year,” the post read.
Akume, a former Governor of Benue State and a politician, currently serves as a key figure in the President Bola Tinubu administration.
The news of his marriage to Queen Zaynab—a prominent humanitarian and former royal—has become a major talking point across the country’s social and political circles.
When contacted on the telephone on Friday, Akume’s spokesman, Yomi Odunuga, confirmed the marriage.
He, however, said contrary to reports that the wedding was held on December 24, the marriage is over a year old.
“I can confirm the marriage. However, contrary to the rumour that the marriage was concretised in Gboko on Christmas eve when the couple appeared together at an event to celebrate Christmas, it was actually a marriage that is over a year old,” Odunuga said.
Source: The Punch
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has appointed a renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, isiting professor as part of the drive to reposition the institution on the global academic stage.
Also appointed visiting professors are African Development Bank (AfDB) executive, Prof Kevin Urama, and Prof James Robinson of the University of Chicago.
The appointments were announced through official letters dated December 18, 2025 and signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Simon Ortuanya.
Among the roles expected of the trio, according to the letters, included teaching engagements, research collaboration, mentorship, and strategic academic interactions.
Adichie, it was gathered, was appointed based on her outstanding contributions to literature, creative writing, and global intellectual discourse.
According to the university, Adichie’s visiting professorial would enrich the arts and humanities of the institution through lectures, scholarly engagements, and mentorship of students and young academics.
Prof Urama, a renowned development economist and senior official at the African Development Bank, was appointed because of his “versatile expertise in development economics, climate policy, and evidence-based policymaking”.
“His engagement is expected to strengthen teaching, research, and policy-oriented programmes, particularly in economics, development studies, and related disciplines,” UNN said.
On Prof James Robinson, a political economist at the University of Chicago, UNN said his appointment was intended to deepen academic collaboration, advance research, and expose students and lecturers “to cutting-edge global scholarship in political economy and development studies”.
The acting Public Relations Officer of the institution, Inya Agha Egwu, said that the appointments align with the commitment of “the vice-chancellor to attracting eminent global scholars and industry leaders to UNN, in line with the vision of its founding fathers”.
He said: “The University of Nigeria was founded to be a globally competitive institution; the latest appointments represent a significant step towards reclaiming that legacy and enhancing its global relevance.”
Inya said the visiting professorships are designed to promote knowledge exchange, strengthen international linkages, and bridge the gap between theory, policy, and practice, adding that the latest appointments “bring the number to four visiting professors appointed by the vice-chancellor in December 2025”.
