Month: March 2025

Thelema Lion Foundation, NHRC Host 2025 Women Arise Symposium to Empower Vulnerable Women

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Thelema Lion Foundation, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), organized the 2025 Women Arise Symposium to mark International Women’s Day. Themed “Accelerating Action Towards Uplifting Vulnerable Women in Nigeria,” the event focused on empowering women through financial support and skill acquisition. Dr. Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary of NHRC, was represented at the event by Hajia Rabi Anwar, Director of Legal Services and Enforcement. He emphasized the need to protect vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, and commended Thelema Lion Foundation for its humanitarian efforts. He also…

Security Operatives Rescue Rev. Fr. Ekeli in Edo After Intense Operation

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A joint team of security operatives in Edo State has successfully rescued Reverend Father Philip Ekeli, who was kidnapped alongside a seminarian, Peter Andrew, on March 3, 2025, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Iviukha, Etsako East Local Government Area. The Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, a retired Commissioner of Police, commended the combined efforts of security agencies, stating that the operatives engaged in extensive bush combing, which led to the victim’s rescue on March 13, 2025, in Amughe Community after 10 days in captivity. Ibadin disclosed…

Peter Black Daily Independent Award Well Deserved, Idama , Taniowho.

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By Our Reporter All roads lead to Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, for the formal investiture presentation of the Humanitarian Personality of the Year 2024 Award to the celebrated philanthropist and accomplished captain of industry, Mr. Peter Omoh Dunia, popularly known as Peter Black. The prestigious award was bestowed on the Edo State-born Chairman of Ocean Wave Group, by the management of a frontline national newspaper, Daily Independent, in recognition of his unparalleled contributions to humanity. His exceptional commitment to humanitarian concerns, especially his attention and…

IGP Egbetokun reaffirms commitment to Press Freedom, strengthens partnership with Media

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to press freedom and the protection of civic space in a democratic society. This reaffirmation came during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, to the IGP at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. The visit underscored the importance of fostering collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the media to enhance transparency, accountability, and the dissemination of factual information to the…

Friday Sermon: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), The Best Of Allah’s Creation (Ashrafil Bariyyah)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   Verily, all praise is for Allah. We praise Him, we seek His assistance and we ask for His forgiveness. And we seek refuge in Him from the evils of ourselves. Whoever Allah guides, none can misguide. Whoever He misguides, none can guide. And I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.   Dear brothers and sisters! If we scan the human history, the one…

Land Dispute: Lawyer sues EFCC Chairman, IGP, AGF, demands N500million compensation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Abuja-based lawyer, Alexander Oketa, has filed a lawsuit against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, alongside the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), over an alleged illegal takeover of a disputed land in Abuja.   The case, which centered on a land dispute between Jona Brothers Construction Limited and Chief Michael Adeojo, Chairman of Elizade Motors, has escalated following claims that EFCC operatives forcefully sealed off the property at Plot 680-689, Cadastral…

NCC, USPF, ITU, UK FCDO partner to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), through the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO), has reiterated its commitment to bridging the digital divide in Nigeria. Speaking at the Industry-Focused Stakeholder’s Engagement Session held at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, highlighted the critical role of partnerships in delivering sustainable telecommunication infrastructure to unserved and underserved communities. Themed “Strengthening Partnership for Sustainable Telecommunication…

Military eliminates 74 terrorists, rescues 61 hostages in sweeping operations across Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have intensified crackdown on terrorism, insurgency, and criminal activities, achieving significant victories in various military operations across the country.   Major General Markus Kangye, Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), disclosed in a statement that between February 5 and March 13, 2025, troops neutralized 74 terrorists, arrested 130 suspected criminals, and rescued 61 kidnapped victims in different regions. Additionally, 31 oil thieves were apprehended, while numerous illegal refining sites and criminal hideouts were dismantled.   In the Northeast, sustained military operations led to the surrender of…

NCoS Boss, Nwakuche pledges reforms to tackle Prison Congestion, ensure speedy trials

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By James Isaac, Abuja   The number of inmates on death row in Nigeria has risen to 3,688, marking an increase of 98 prisoners within six months, the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, has disclosed.   Speaking during his screening before the Senate Committee on Interior, chaired by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Nwakuche described the worsening congestion in correctional facilities as a major crisis, calling for urgent collaboration among security and judicial agencies to expedite justice delivery.   He attributed part of the problem to…

Niger Police Command presents ₦51million to families of fallen officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has disbursed cheques worth over ₦51 million to 30 families of police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2023. The Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, presented the cheques on behalf of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as part of the Force’s welfare initiative. The payments, totaling ₦51,539,621.45, were drawn from key police welfare schemes, including the Group Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident, and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. These initiatives aimed to provide financial relief and support to…