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ECOWAS Parliament: Speaker Ibrahima Advocates for Stronger Policies On Health, Education in West Africa

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By Gloria Ikibah 
 
Speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS, Hon. Memounatou Ibrahima, has emphasized the importance policies that will enhance health and education for the development of the Sub-region.
 
 
Speaking at the opening of a delocalised meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament Joint Committee on Health/Education, Science and Culture/Telecommunications and Information Technology/Industry and Private Sector in Conakry, Republic of Guinea, Speaker Ibrahima highlighted the numerous challenges Member States face, including limited resources, inadequate health infrastructure, and significant health disparities.
 
The theme for the meeting is “Promoting Health Services and Education In West Africa: The Role of ECOWAS Parliament”, brings members of these committees to exchange experiences and best practices in advancing health and education across the region.
 
She said: “ECOWAS plays a key role in harmonizing health policies across Member States. However, challenges such as managing epidemics, coordinating efforts among countries, and adequately training health professionals persist.
 
“It is essential that we collaborate to overcome these obstacles and ensure that our citizens have access to quality healthcare and education.”
 
The Speaker underscored the importance of health education, describing it as a critical preventive measure aimed at reducing premature deaths related to diseases and accidents often linked to behavior and lifestyle choices. “By investing in health education, we empower our citizens to make informed decisions about their health and well-being,” she noted.
 
The Speaker also expressed her appreciation to the Guinean Government for the warm reception extended to the Parliament members.
 
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the highest authorities of this brotherly nation for the warm, typically African welcome we have received since arriving in Guinea. We are confident that this meeting will be successful and will contribute positively to the development of our region”, she added.
 
The recommendations from this meeting will be presented to the ECOWAS Parliament for consideration and possible implementation.
 
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Tinubu promotes acting COAS Oluyede to Lieutenant General

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By Francesca Hangeior.

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday decorated the acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, as Lieutenant General.

It was gathered that the short ceremony took place in the President’s office complex at the State House, Abuja.

“President Tinubu decorates acting Chief of Army Staff, Oluyede, as Lt. General,” a snippet from the president’s communications team read Tuesday.

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Tinubu had appointed Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff last Wednesday, even as his predecessor, Taoreed Lagbaja, remains indisposed for weeks.

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Oyebanji, others mourn death of Ekiti chief judge

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By Francesca Hangeior.

There was a lull in the Ekiti State Judiciary headquarters in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday following the death of the state Chief Judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye.

Adeyeye, who was inaugurated as the Ekiti State Chief Judge on October 11, 2021, passed away on Monday at the age of 64.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, also expressed condolences on Adeyeye’s demise.

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Oyebanji, in a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described Adeyeye’s death as “heartrending and a colossal loss for the state.”

The governor said, “With the death of the late Justice Adeyeye, the Judiciary in Ekiti State, in particular, and Nigeria in general, has lost a great pillar and an asset whose worth is invaluable.”

Oyebanji described the late Chief Judge as a firm and forthright jurist who demonstrated an unwavering dedication to the principles of equity and justice.

He noted that Adeyeye worked hard for a vibrant and independent Judiciary in his lifetime, which allowed that arm of government to contribute to good governance and the defence of the rights of citizens.

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The governor added that the late Justice Adeyeye did his best in advocating better welfare for judicial officers and staff members of the Ekiti State Judiciary to ensure effective service delivery and the smooth running of the justice sector.

He stated, “This is indeed a great loss to our dear state. On behalf of the government and people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the family of the late Hon. Justice Adeyeye and pray that the good Lord will console and comfort them, and grant the dear departed eternal rest.”

The Chief Registrar of the Ekiti State Judiciary, Olanike Adegoke, described the late Chief Judge as “a respected jurist who dedicated his life to upholding the principles of fairness, equity, and justice.”

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Sex tape: Equatorial Guinea Govt suspends Minister, staff

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By Francesca Hangeior.

 

The Equatorial Guinean Government has announced the suspension of Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a politician and a former head of his country’s anti-graft National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF).

Reports broke out exposing the numerous tapes. In the sex tape, about 400 woman were recorded allegedly involving Mr Engonga, the son of Baltasar Engonga Edjoo—the current president of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC)—and numerous women surfaced online.

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Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teddy Nguema, in a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Monday, also announced the immediate suspension of the women (staff of the agency) involved in the explicit videos, some of which were filmed in the offices.

Nguema stated that the government is implementing strict measures against such acts, viewing them as a grave violation of the Code of Conduct and the Public Ethics Law.

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