Day: April 10, 2025

APC mourns Director of Administration, Dr Raif Adekunle Adeniji ….. Shuts National Secretariat till Monday in honour of Late Administrator

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of its Director of Administration at the National Secretariat, Dr. Raif Adekunle Adeniji.   In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC described the death of Dr. Adeniji as a devastating loss to the party, especially considering his immense contributions to party administration and grassroots mobilisation.   Dr. Adeniji, a native of Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State, was born on September 20, 1959. A devout Muslim, he was a…

Pakistani Defence Chief visits Defence Headquarters, seeks stronger Military Ties with Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Shahir Shamsad Mirza, on Wednesday, visited Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. During the high-level meeting, General Musa welcomed the Pakistani Defence Chief and commended the enduring partnership between the Nigerian Armed Forces and their Pakistani counterparts. He described the visit as a testament to the deepening strategic relationship between both nations.   The Nigerian…

Police rescue 17 kidnap victims, recover 21 AK-47 rifles, neutralize robbers in Kaduna

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major operational successes in Kaduna State, rescued 17 kidnapped victims, recovered 21 fabricated AK-47 rifles, and neutralized three suspected armed robbers in a series of coordinated operations on April 9, 2025. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday, noted that the operations aligned with the strategic vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to combat violent crimes and enhance public safety nationwide. According to Adejobi, the Kaduna State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in…

Journalist embarks on 72-Hour Interview Marathon to Promote Press Freedom

Lukman Laleye Babalola

An Abuja-based journalist, Livinus Chibuike Victor, is set to undertake a 72-hour marathon interview session aimed at promoting press freedom and highlighting the vital role of journalism in strengthening democracy.   The event, which doubled as a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest interview marathon, is scheduled to take place from April 17 to 20, 2025, at Harrow Park Golf Club, off Ahmadu Bello Way, behind Abia House, Central Business District, Abuja. Themed “Nigeria Our Strength,” the initiative seeks to draw attention to the challenges facing the media industry…

Paris Forum: Nigeria showcases Economic Reforms, Markets to woo French Investors

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated Nigeria’s readiness for increased foreign direct investment, urging French investors to explore emerging opportunities driven by the country’s wide-ranging economic reforms and investor-friendly environment.   Speaking at the Nigeria Business Forum in Paris on Thursday, Minister Idris emphasized that Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is implementing bold structural reforms aimed at revitalizing the economy and positioning the nation as a gateway to Africa’s consumer market.   The forum, organized by Business France, attracted over 200…

FG, Edo Govt Set Up Committee to Probe Uromi Killings

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government in collaboration with the Edo State Government has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent killings of hunters in Uromi, Edo State.   Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, made this known on Thursday while receiving a high-powered delegation from Kano State led by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, at the Government House in Benin City.   Governor Okpebholo said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deeply concerned about the Uromi incident and is committed to ensuring the safety of all Nigerians.   “This…

NAPTIP DG receives Martins Vincent Otse (VDM) to discuss human trafficking concerns

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello,on 10th April 2025, received Martins Vincent Otse, a.k.a. Verydarkman (VDM), a popular social media influencer renowned for his commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. Otse, accompanied by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, Esq., briefed the DG about his recent encounter with Nigerian girls working in deplorable conditions at a mining site in Côte d’Ivoire. Otse expressed grave concern over the exploitation and inhumane treatment the girls were subjected to by traffickers and called for…

NIMET warns of heavy rainfall in 2025, urges immediate action to prevent flooding in 6 States

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has issued a crucial warning for the 2025 rainy season, forecasting heavy rainfall and an increased risk of flooding in Lagos, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Cross River states. The agency is urging state governments, local councils, and vulnerable communities in these areas to take immediate action in preparation.   NIMET stressed the importance of strengthening disaster preparedness plans, improving early warning systems, and participating in national programmes focused on disaster risk reduction. This proactive approach, according to NIMET, is essential to reducing the vulnerability…

North East Lawmakers decry exclusion from FG’s $530m Agro-Industrial Project,demand immediate inclusion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Lawmakers under the aegis of the National Assembly North East Caucus have expressed deep concern over the exclusion of their region from the Federal Government’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project, a $530 million initiative designed to revolutionise Nigeria’s agricultural sector.   At a press briefing held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, the Caucus comprisiing Senators and Members of the House of Representatives from Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States called for the urgent inclusion of the North East in the programme,…

Finance Minister flags Off 4th WCO-WCA Donors’ Conference in Abuja …As CGC Adeniyi unveils Strategic Blueprint for Enhanced Regional Trade Efficiency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, hosted the 4th World Customs Organization (WCO) Donors’ Conference for the West and Central Africa (WCA) Region, reaffirmed its commitment to driving regional customs reform and trade facilitation. The high-profile conference, held at the Muhammadu Buhari Conference Hall in Abuja, marked the first post-pandemic edition of the WCO-WCA donor engagement and attracted customs leaders, donor agencies, diplomatic representatives, and industry stakeholders dedicated to modernising customs systems and promoting regional economic integration. Declaring the conference open, the Honourable Minister of Finance…