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Peter Obi Pledges ₦120M for Girl-Child Education on International Day of the Girl Child
Today, 11th October, marks the International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of education and empowerment for girls.
In celebration of this occasion, Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, began his efforts early on 6th October with a visit to Holy Rosary Secondary School, an all-girls institution in Nsugbe.
During his visit, Obi pledged ₦120 million towards the educational and health support of the Holy Rosary sisters, whose mission ccentreson promoting girl-child education.
Out of this sum, ₦20 million was allocated specifically to the school.
Peter Obi also announced plans to visit more girls’ schools in the coming weeks to further commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child.
He emphasized the critical need to invest in girls’ education, describing it as essential for societal progress.
Educated girls, he noted, grow into empowered women who can significantly impact their communities and break the cycles of poverty and inequality.
He called for collective support towards initiatives that ensure every girl has access to quality education, paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future.
The theme for this year’s celebration, ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future,’ highlights the urgency of supporting girls’ leadership and amplifying their voices in shaping the world.
Obi urged everyone to listen to girls, invest in effective solutions, and champion their empowerment.
With his substantial pledge, Peter Obi is taking a concrete step towards building a world where every girl has the opportunity to realize her full potential.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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