Day: March 2, 2025

NiDCOM applauds Voke Ogueh on US Presidential Award for Excellence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has applauded Voke Ogueh (Gbemre) on her remarkable achievement as a recipient of the US President’s Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).   In a congratulatory message issued by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on behalf of the Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, NiDCOM described the award as a testament to the invaluable contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora to global development.   Dabiri-Erewa commended Voke for her dedication, passion for lifelong learning, and innovative approach…

Gov Fubara Orders LG Chairmen to Handover to HLGAs ….. Assures Rivers Residents of Commitment to Rule of Law

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has directed outgoing local government chairmen across the 23 councils to hand over the administration of their councils to Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) by Monday, March 3, 2025.   The directive followed the recent Supreme Court judgment, which outlawed caretaker arrangements in Nigeria’s local government system.   Governor Fubara made this announcement during a statewide broadcast from Government House, Port Harcourt, on Sunday evening. He emphasized that the measure was necessary to ensure smooth governance while awaiting fresh elections to be conducted…

CGC Adewale Adeniyi bags Sun Newspaper Public Service Award ….. unveils Community Development Initiatives

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honoured with the Sun Newspaper Public Service Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to national development.   The award ceremony, held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Lagos, attracted prominent dignitaries, including Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, and several captains of industry and royal fathers.…

Moro Ojomo visits NiDCOM, pledges to empower Nigerian Youths

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigerian-born American football player, Moro Ojomo, has pledged to invest in Nigerian youths by establishing a youth academy to prepare them for global sports competitions, including the 2028 Olympics. Ojomo made the promise during a visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Headquarters in Abuja, where he was received by the Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, alongside his family. Dabiri-Erewa applauded Ojomo for his remarkable achievement in winning the 2025 National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, described him as an inspiration to young Nigerians.   “This…

The Subtle Foreign Brainwashing of Nigerian Youths, by Hassan Gimba

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Has anybody wondered why the generality of the first set of our educated citizens revered the United Kingdom and aped the white Briton? They saw the mode of dressing, manner of speech, behavioural nuances, and general etiquette of the Briton as the epitome of civilisation.   It took some coups and counter-coups, the death of some British-trained political and military leaders, and a civil war, coupled with the British diminishing international political and economic influence on the one hand and the United States of America becoming a world power on…

Wike’s Shuttles in Abuja, By Abubakar Yusuf

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For Nzenwo Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, his vision and mission to transform the landscape of FCT and Improve on its existing facilities is non- negotiable. In the last 22 months of this administration in FCT, from the provision of infrastructures to social security and economic development of the nation’s capital had been his topmost priority. His drive to address both economic and social security that is capable of ridden the FCT and it’s area councils of criminals and criminal elements led to the donation…

Tell My People, “I Will Remember My Covenant With You”: Declares Rev. Babatunde Idowu

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Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon   In a vibrant church atmosphere filled with the uplifting melodies of the choir, at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, the congregation prepared themselves to receive an empowering message of faith and restoration from Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu.   On this significant March Sunday, his sermon titled “Divine Intervention Unto Restoration” echoed deeply with the diverse audience, promising hope amidst life’s challenges.   Rev. Idowu, widely recognized for his insightful teachings and compassionate communication style, intertwined timeless biblical truths with practical applications that spoke…

Obasa, Aláàfin Ṣàngó and the capture of Lagos By Festus Adedayo

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On Wednesday, February 25, 2025, a very toxic but innocuous advertorial was published in the Punch newspaper. It was authored by a group which called itself De Renaissance Patriots Foundation. Entitled Systematic Marginalization of Lagos State Indigenes, and signed by Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (rtd.) and Yomi Tokosi, the advertorial explains the legislative gangsterism currently going on in Lagos State, ex-Speaker Mudashiru Obasa’s impudent audacity and President Bola Tinubu’s nauseating silence on the civilian coup ongoing in the State of Aquatic Splendour. The only fitting narrative that can explain the…

Ramadan Series, Day 02: Do Not Hesitate, Submit All Your Problems To Allah The Almighty! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Sunday, Ramadan 02, 1446 AH (02/03/2025)   In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and grant him peace; and likewise, his family, his Companions and all those who truly and sincerely follow him until the Day of Resurrection.   Dear brothers and sisters! There are instances in life when you feel all alone. I don’t mean it in literal sense. What I mean…