Day: April 15, 2025

NiDCOM Chairman Congratulates Newly Elected NANSD Executives, Reaffirms Support for Nigerian Students Abroad

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated the newly elected executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANSD), commending their commitment to unity, progress, and leadership among Nigerian students overseas.   The congratulatory message followed the association’s successful general elections held on March 22, 2025, and the formal inauguration of the new executive council on April 12, 2025.   In a statement issued through the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the NiDCOM boss expressed satisfaction…

Tinubu Laying Solid Foundation for Nigeria’s Prosperity – Deputy Senate President Barau

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for laying a strong foundation for Nigeria’s long-term prosperity through his administration’s policy direction and development-focused initiatives.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau urged Nigerians to rally behind the President in his efforts to address the country’s long-standing socio-economic challenges.   “By May 29, it will be exactly two years since President Tinubu assumed office. Though we are not yet where we desire…

African Democracy must deliver Jobs, Justice, and Development — CoSPAL Secretary-General Oyewole

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Secretary-General of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), Ambassador ‘Dapo Oyewole, has charged African leaders to work collectively in strengthening democratic governance that is inclusive, responsive, and development-oriented. Delivering his valedictory address as a resident Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow at an expert forum hosted by the Bertelsmann Foundation in Berlin, Germany, Oyewole spoke on the theme “Strengthening Democracy & Good Governance in Africa in a Changing World Order.” He emphasized that Africa must position itself as an active player in the evolving global order rather than…

NITDA, SecDojo sign strategic MoU to boost Nigeria’s Cybersecurity capacity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of efforts to fortify Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and promote national cyber resilience, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with SecDojo SAS, a cybersecurity training and upskilling firm based in France.   The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed during the GITEX Africa 2025 event held in Marrakech, Morocco. Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, and Chief Executive Officer of SecDojo, Mr Younes Benzagmout, represented their respective organisations at the signing. The collaboration is designed to advance Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape through…

Public Relations: Shaping Perceptions and Building Relationships By Afolabi Olajuwon

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In an era characterized by rapid information dissemination and heightened public engagement, the role of public relations (PR) has become increasingly important. As both a strategic communication process and a management function, PR significantly influences perceptions and facilitates the development and maintenance of relationships between organizations and their publics.       I will be discussing the multifaceted dimensions of public relations, highlighting its critical importance in shaping perceptions and building meaningful relationships.       Public relations is often defined as the strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial…

The Use of Sex Enhancement Products in the North: A Call to Address Underlying Causes, By Dr Zainab Suleiman

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Many men and women in the North may face severe health challenges due to the use of kayamata and kayamaza concoctions. As doctors, we anticipate seeing more cases at the clinic .   When a society promotes a practice as a way of life, it becomes part of their culture. However, some tribes in other regions have successfully managed their homes without such practices.   The widespread use of kayamata and kayamaza in the North is alarming, with many prioritizing these products over good nutrition and medicine. These products can…

Disease, ignorance, and religious extremism can be deadly, especially in Nigeria and Africa,By Dr Zainab Suleiman

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I had a patient who wore a niqab to the labor ward – I’ve seen a lot in Nigeria! The next day after delivery, she informed us she was fasting. This is just a woman who had just given birth. Even God didn’t intend for religion to be that difficult; some people just choose to practice it that way. By noon, she went into hypoglycemic shock, her electrolyte levels were severely imbalanced, and we had to resuscitate her.   Another encounter was with a patient during Ramadan who, after I…

House of Reps commends Tincan Island Port Command over ₦347bn Q1 revenue performance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has pledged its continued support for the Tincan Island Port Command following its remarkable revenue performance in the first quarter of 2025.   During a recent oversight visit to the Command, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed that the Command generated a total of ₦347,935,672,475.50 between January and March 2025. This reflected a significant increase from the ₦303,791,379,473.67 recorded in the same period of 2024, amounting to a revenue growth of ₦44,144,293,001.83, or 14.54%.   Comptroller Onyeka noted that…

The Silent Epidemic: Anal Sex, Homosexuality, and the Erosion of Moral Values in Northern Nigeria, By Dr. Zainab Suleiman

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Anal sex has become a lucrative practice in some northern states. This practice is widespread and has become normalized. Others request others to join on a daily basis. They even have groups they belong to, where they make recommendations to men interested in having sex with a female through the anus for financial gain. Some men accustomed to anal sex, including those who practice homosexuality, find it easy to engage in anal sex with women for money. Such men sponsor the female’s lifestyle, spoil them with money, take them on…