President Bola Tinubu arrived back in Abuja on Saturday, concluding his two-week vacation in the United Kingdom.

The President landed at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport at 7:20 pm, where he was greeted by top officials, including:

– Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila
– National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu
– Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun
– Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu
– Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
– National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje

During his vacation, President Tinubu briefly visited Paris, France, for an important engagement on October 11.

Before departing for the UK on October 2, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the President would use the vacation as a working retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms.

President Tinubu’s return marks the end of his yearly leave, and he is expected to resume his presidential duties immediately.

Peoples Conscience, an online newspaper, has unveiled its prestigious Ibarapa Debate Competition sixth edition, inviting senior secondary school students from public and private schools in Ibarapa Land to participate.

The competition commences with an online screening exercise, culminating in a grand finale on January 2, 2025. Top performers will demonstrate their debating prowess, vying for prestigious awards.

The innovative idea was initiated to promote academic excellence, critical thinking and teamwork among senior secondary school students in Ibarapa Land.

The organisation called on parents and lovers of good education to key into the initiative to achieve its ultimate purpose for the growth and development of the region.

The organisers further stated that the modality for the sixth edition will be released very soon, reiterating that the screening exercise for the sixth edition would be done online.

In what promises to be a historic event, the picturesque Idere Hills in Idere town, the very centre of Ibarapa region, Oyo State is set to welcome a minimum of 5,000 tourists in a single tour come March 2025. The event, which aims to break the Guinness World Record for the largest number of tourists visiting a destination at once, is being spearheaded by Tojum Hospitality in collaboration with various public and private organizations.

Mr Sunday Olugbenga, CEO of Tojum Hospitality and initiator of the monumental project, emphasized the significance of the event, calling for the support and participation of hiking enthusiasts and adventure seekers to achieve the record-breaking feat.

“Mobilizing 5,000 tourists is achievable with your support and participation. We are excited to bring this opportunity to the global stage, showcasing Idere Hills and all its natural beauty,” Olugbenga said in a statement.

The event is expected to draw both local and international tourists, placing Idere Hills and Oyo State in the spotlight as a must-visit destination in Nigeria. This will also be accompanied with avalanche of socio-economic advantages within and around the host communities.

Below is the link provided for prospective participants to register ahead of time:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ1BeM8xY1SyMPcVCdZtcBGQ6oH5ewCGogReRqL39-v-vrcw/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more information, interested parties can contact Sunday Olugbenga directly at 08035367918.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event from Peoples Conscience.