Year: 2024

Breaking the Silence: Ending violence against women and girls, by Fa’izatu Aliyu Doma

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Violence against women and girls is fast assuming the magnitude of a global pandemic. In other words, it is a crisis that transcends borders, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. According to the United Nations, one in three women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. This overwhelming statistic is a compelling reminder of the urgent need to address this pervasive issue. Violence against women and girls takes many forms, including murder, domestic violence, rape, female genital mutilation and human trafficking. These acts of violence are often perpetrated by…

FO Onyeka assumes Command at Tincan Island Port, targets Revenue Growth, Trade Compliance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant leadership transition, Comptroller F.O. Onyeka has taken over as the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Tincan Island Port Area Command. This followed the elevation of his predecessor, Comptroller D.A. Nnadi, mni, to the rank of Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Comptroller Onyeka is expected to bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, with a strong academic background in Political Science and Public Administration, complemented by extensive training within and outside Nigeria. Known for his innovative approach and dedication…

NCS Board Confirms Appointment of 1 DCG, 8 ACGs, Promotes 4,291 Senior Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a major shake-up within the Service, confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and Eight Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs) while promoting 4,291 senior officers. The decisions were made during the 61st regular board meeting held on December 18, 2024, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. In a statement issued by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, the appointments aimed to fill vacancies created by retirements…

NUJ FCT Council Mourns Sudden Demise of Former Secretary,Rafat Idris

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has announced with deep sorrow the sudden death of its former Secretary, Mrs. Rafat Idris, who passed away in the early hours of Friday, December 20, 2024, in Abuja after a brief illness. In a statement issued by the Council Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ described Mrs. Idris’s death as a shocking and irreplaceable loss to the journalism profession. “The NUJ FCT Council received the news of the sudden death of our former Secretary, Mrs. Rafat Salami, today with a rude…

MURIC Abuja mourns passing of Journalist, Humanitarian,Hajiya Rafat Idris Salami

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) Abuja Branch announced with deep sorrow the passing of Hajiya Rafat Salami, a devoted member, staff of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Ex-Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, and an advocate for children with special needs. She answered the call of Allah on the sacred night of Jumaat, December 19, 2024, in Abuja. Hajiya Rafat Salami was a woman of exceptional impact whose legacy will be remembered across many fields. She was a tireless advocate for children with autism and special needs,…

Friday Sermon: A Message To The Hushpuppi’s (Abbas) Parents! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions. Dear brothers and sisters! Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, commonly known as Hushpuppi, Hush, or Ray Hushpuppi is a Dubai-based Nigerian Instagram influencer, self-acclaimed real estate mogul, and convicted felon. Born 11 October, 1982 (age 42 years), in Lagos, Nigeria. He married Shawana Nakesia Chapman in 2018. He was popularly known as Hushpuppi,…

NUJ FCT Council mourns Member’s Wife, Temidayo Fateman

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Temidayo Fateman, wife of Mr. Emmanuel Fateman, a journalist with Inside Source Magazine. Mrs. Fateman passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Alliance Hospital, Garki, Abuja, after a brief illness. She was 41 years old. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Council’s Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ described the late Temidayo as a woman of humility, dedication, and compassion, whose life was an inspiration to…

CMD,University of Abuja Teaching Hospital ,Ekele Bags Leadership Award

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By Abubakar Yusuf.   The Association of Residents Doctors (ARD) , University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada UATH has described Professor Bisala Ahmed Ekele, Chief Medical Director of the hospital as an asset, having transformed the tertiary health institution in the last seven years.   The body made this assertion on Tuesday, December , 17th, 2024, while conferring on Professor Bisala Ahmed Ekele ‘merit award’ in recognition of his support to the association over the years.   They lauded the efforts at repositioning the hospital in the area of infrastructure,…

Niger Police deploys Personnel, Assets for Yuletide Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has announced the deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state to ensure a peaceful and secure celebration of the Yuletide season.   In a press statement released on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, Niger State, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, disclosed that the Command is taking proactive measures to address the increased human and vehicular movements, as well as the heightened religious and socio-economic activities typical of the festive period.   The CP directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to…

Senate passes N49.7 Trillion 2025 Budget for Second Reading

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By Fatima Abubakar, Abuja   The Nigerian Senate has passed the second reading of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, valued at N49.7 trillion, making it the largest budget in the nation’s history. The budget, titled “The Restoration Budget: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” aimed to drive economic recovery, security, and infrastructure development.   Sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, the bill authorized withdrawals from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to meet statutory transfers, debt servicing, recurrent, and capital expenditure for the 2025 fiscal year.   A detailed breakdown of the budget included:  …