Day: May 8, 2025

Customs CG, AGF strengthen ties to enhance revenue generation, capacity building

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a move to deepen inter-agency collaboration and enhance national revenue performance, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, received the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, at the Customs Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. During the visit, CGC Adeniyi highlighted the strategic importance of the Office of the Accountant-General in Nigeria’s fiscal system, described the meeting as timely and symbolic. He emphasised the commitment of the Customs Service to supporting the nation’s economic stability through innovative revenue strategies and operational discipline.…

NNPCL GCEO, Dangote explore strategic energy collaboration to boost National Prosperity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Mr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, on Wednesday received the President/CEO of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and his delegation from Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) at the NNPC Towers, Abuja.   The high-level courtesy visit focused on exploring strategic areas of collaboration between the two major players in Nigeria’s energy sector, aimed at ensuring energy security and fostering sustainable economic growth for the country. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized the importance of a healthy partnership and constructive competition between NNPC Ltd.…

Dabiri-Erewa urges Nigerians in Diaspora to back ‘Nigeria First’ Policy for National Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians living abroad to support the newly introduced Nigeria First Policy, a presidential initiative aimed at prioritising national interest and promoting local content in governance. In a video message made available to the media on Thursday, Dabiri-Erewa highlighted that the policy, introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeks to drive national development by encouraging the use of locally made products and home-grown solutions, particularly in government procurement and policy implementation. According to her, the Nigeria First…

CAC, Mining Cadastre Office partner to boost Transparency and Compliance in mining sector

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) have formed a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening regulatory compliance and transparency in the mining industry.   This was the outcome of a courtesy visit by the Registrar-General/CEO of CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, to the Director-General/CEO of MCO, Engineer Obadiah Simon Nkom, on Wednesday in Abuja. Engineer Nkom welcomed the collaboration, noting that it would enhance inter-agency synergy and improve enforcement of relevant laws governing the mining sector. He disclosed that the MCO had fully automated its operations…

BREAKING: American-Born Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV

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Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born Catholic cleric, has been elected the new Pope by the College of Cardinals following the death of Pope Francis. He has chosen the papal name Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American-born pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church. White smoke billowing from the chimney of the Saint Peter’s Basilica earlier today signaled the successful conclusion of the papal conclave, sparking jubilation across Vatican City. The announcement was made shortly after, with Pope Leo XIV appearing at the balcony of the Basilica to address…

EKSU final-year student arrested for faking kidnap to celebrate birthday with boyfriend

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Helen Kayode, a final-year student of Ekiti State University (EKSU), has been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly faking her own kidnap in a bid to spend time with her boyfriend in Ado-Ekiti.   According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the incident caused widespread panic in Iworoko-Ekiti and Ado-Ekiti after Helen sent a distress message to her sister on May 1, claiming she had boarded the wrong bus and had been abducted.   Confirming the development, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, said…

Defamation na cruise By Simbo Olorunfemi

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The levity with which some Nigerians level accusations at others, flippantly throwing wild allegations that they obviously can’t prove around, is proof to me that many take it as a joke, forgetting that real lives, careers and reputation are involved.   By my reckoning, many people don’t take defamation seriously. That is so for a few reasons. Too many people get away with defamation without paying the price they ought to pay. Only a few are willing to go through the stress involved in seeking redress.   The Court system…

Edo Govt dismisses Peter Obi’s claims on Governorship Election, urges respect for Voters’ mandate

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has strongly refuted recent allegations made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, over the credibility of the September 21, 2025, governorship election in the state.   In a statement issued on Thursday, May 8, 2025, by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Mr. Fred Itua, the government described Obi’s claims as “unfounded” and “deeply disrespectful” to the people of Edo State who peacefully exercised their democratic rights.   “The Edo State Governorship Election was conducted in accordance with the…

Military Operations yield major gains as Top Terrorist neutralized, over N1.9Billion Oil theft foiled

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing operations across the country, including the neutralization of a high-profile terrorist leader, foiling of oil theft worth over N1.9 billion, arrest of hundreds of criminal elements, and rescue of kidnapped victims. Disclosing this at the monthly briefing held on 8 May 2025, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, revealed that the military remained resolute in its mandate to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity, counter terrorism, and protect citizens from emerging threats. According to him, troops…

NIMC launches NINAuth for seamless Digital Identity Verification across MDAs

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially launched the NIN Authentication Service (NINAuth), a cutting-edge digital solution designed to offer secure and seamless identity verification and authentication across all government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The initiative, approved by the Federal Government and backed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is a key part of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at strengthening the national digital identity infrastructure. The directive mandated the use of NINAuth by all MDAs for identity verification and authentication services. NINAuth offers an integrated suite of…