Month: March 2025

First Lady Remi Tinubu named Grand Patron ,as Nigeria Customs set to fly flag at 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been named the Grand Patron of the 2025 African Women’s Club Volleyball Championship, with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) team set to represent the nation in the tournament, scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14, 2025. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, presented the offer to the First Lady, commended her dedication to the advancement of women in sports.   “There is a popular saying that when a woman puts her hand to the plough, the earth…

Wike’s ICT Gadgets in FCT, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The quest to upgrade , promote and advance Secondary Education by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike through technological advancement is undaunted, not minding some drawbacks brought about by the operators before his assumption of duty. Under his special arrangements and Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that is attracting massive infrastructure development, provision of equipment and manpower to the FCT secondary schools by discouraging the manual , local and outdated infrastructures, hence embarked by Wike led administration through massive construction, renovation and…

Natasha: The Conspiracy of Vultures, by Hassan Gimba

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“It’s a matter of taking the side of the weak against the strong, something the best people have always done.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe.   Not as many people know the popular novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852), which depicts the harsh conditions experienced by enslaved African Americans, as they know its author, Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe (June 14, 1811 – July 1, 1896). She was an American author and abolitionist. Coming from the religious Beecher family, her book reached an audience of millions as both a novel and a play.…

Ramadan Series (16): Truth Always Prevails Against The Forces Of Evil! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Sunday, Ramadan 16, 1446 AH (16/03/2025)   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! The forces of evil are notorious for plotting in order to tarnish the reputation of those who tread the path…

Customs intensifies crackdown on PMS smuggling in Adamawa … As Operation Whirlwind intercepts 916 Kegs worth ₦22.9million

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a renewed offensive against fuel smuggling, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 916 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at ₦22.9 million in Adamawa State. The operation, conducted under the special task force Operation Whirlwind, targeted smuggling hotspots in Maiha, Mubi, Gurin, and Belel.   Announcing the seizure during a press briefing on March 14, 2025, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, represented by the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Assistant Comptroller-General Hussein Ejibunu, disclosed that the confiscated PMS, stored in 25-litre kegs, totaled 22,900 litres. Ejibunu…

A Tribute to My Dearest Mother, a Princess of Oyo Kingdom

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March 15, 2019, will forever remain one of the most painful days of my life—the day I lost my beloved mother, a true princess of the Oyo Kingdom from the noble Ladigbolu descendants. Though six years have passed, the memories remain fresh, and the pain of her absence still lingers. That day, I was at the National Merit House, Abuja, with my colleagues from Save The Consumers Initiative (STCi), marking World Consumers Day. It was supposed to be a moment of celebration, but fate had a different plan. My phone…

NITDA expands iHatch Initiative Nationwide to boost Job creation, Digital Innovation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a strategic move to drive job creation, economic diversification, and digital innovation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the nationwide expansion of its iHatch initiative. The programme, designed to empower tech startups and hub managers, aligns with the federal government’s priority of reforming the economy through industrialization and digitization. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, made this known at the iHatch Cohort 4 Onsite Training for Hub Managers, held in Abuja. The training, organized in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and…

NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALIST (NUJ) @70 A Tribute to Courage: Upholding Justice and Protecting Press Freedom in Nigeria By Shua’ibu Usman Leman

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As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists – NUJ from 15th March 1955 to 15th March 2025, it is imperative that we pause to acknowledge and honour our fallen colleagues, tragic victims of impunity. Every act of violence against journalists – be it intimidation, harassment, or murder – constitutes a fundamental assault on the very principles of democracy and freedom of expression that we hold dear. As the esteemed journalist and advocate for press freedom, Anna Politkovskaya, astutely observed, “Without journalism, there are no freedoms.”…

25 Years After : FG, IPAC Collaborates to Deepen Nigeria’s Democracy .

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The Nigerian Government has pledged support for a film documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken democracy, as announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a meeting with the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abuja on Friday.   The documentary, conceived by IPAC, will chronicle Nigeria’s democratic journey, celebrating achievements and reflecting on challenges.   Minister Idris commended IPAC for its role in fostering democracy, emphasising the importance of political parties working together to strengthen national unity.   IPAC’s National Chairman, Honourable Yusuf Dantalle, accentuated…

2027: A crossroads of choice By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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We are at midterm, which means that the next electoral cycle has already started. Unfortunately, governance will begin to slow down as politicking and jockeying for advantage become more pronounced, distracting from the real work of administration and the quest to achieve sustainable development.   The ruling party currently holds a significant advantage, facing an ill-defined and unfocused array of interest groups lacking cohesion. Unlike parliamentary systems, presidential systems don’t truly have an ‘opposition’ concept. Instead, they offer a focused alternative platform, presenting a distinct and more positive stance than…