Day: May 24, 2025

NNPC shuts down Port Harcourt Refinery for maintenance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) for planned maintenance, effective Saturday, May 24, 2025. In a statement issued by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. said the exercise is part of routine maintenance and a sustainability assessment aimed at ensuring the refinery operates at full capacity. “NNPC Ltd. remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering sustainable energy security for Nigeria,” the statement read. The company added that it is working closely with relevant stakeholders, including…

Niger Police rescues kidnapped victims from Sokoto, Munya

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in the ongoing fight against kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state with the rescue of a kidnapped victim from Sokoto and four others abducted in Munya Local Government Area. According to a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, operatives of 12PMF stationed at Mararaban Dan-daudu on Thursday, 22nd May 2025, at about 11:00am, discovered a young man, Mubarak Iliya, 23, wandering in…

Intimate Affairs: Before You Go Beat Up His Side Chic By Funke Egbemode

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How many times do I have to warn wives to desist from going to the territory of their husband’s side chic or mistress to fight, physically fight? It is dangerous, demeaning, disgraceful. Babe, you can gossip about her, report her to her friends or even call her out on social media (which is also dangerous). You can even report her to God in any way you know, but you must not, should never go to her territory to roll up your sleeves or get into the gutter to do combat.…

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms yield ₦1.3 Trillion Customs Revenue in Q1 2025 — Presidency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Presidency has announced that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated a record-breaking ₦1.3 trillion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, attributing the achievement to the bold economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under his Renewed Hope Agenda.   This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Friday, May 24, 2025, and signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. The statement formed part of a forthcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second year in office.  …

RIGAN congratulates new Director General National Institute for Sports,Hon Philip Shaibu …… Eyes Strategic Partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Research Institutes Games Association of Nigeria (RIGAN), the umbrella body of 37 Research and Development Institutes across various Federal Ministries, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu on his appointment as Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS). RIGAN, known for promoting sports development, research innovation, and talent discovery among member institutes, expressed optimism about enhanced synergy with the NIS under the new leadership.   “We look forward to working with the NIS under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu to elevate Nigerian…

Nigeria Customs honoured with multiple NIPR Awards for PR Excellence at NPRW 2025 … As CGC Adeniyi Bags Diamond Lifetime Honour, Exceptional Performance Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has emerged as a beacon of professional excellence, clinching multiple awards at the 2025 Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) hosted by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. At the high-profile event, the NCS received the Excellence in Professional Compliance Award – Corporate Category, a recognition of its unwavering adherence to communication ethics, transparency, and public accountability under the dynamic leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. In a notable highlight of the ceremony, the NIPR Governing Council bestowed…

Troops neutralize 192 Terrorists, arrest 122 suspects in sustained Counter-Terrorism Operations

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In a series of intensified counter-terrorism and anti-criminality operations across the country, Nigerian troops have neutralized no fewer than 192 terrorists and arrested 122 individuals linked to various forms of insecurity within the last week. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye,during the weekly media briefing held at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.   According to General Buba, the troops also successfully rescued 121 kidnapped victims and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in their continued efforts to combat terrorism, insurgency, and…

Nigeria’s governors: Halfway to where? (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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According to Kolapo Olatunde, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ekiti State Chairperson, Oyebanji’s achievements include prompt salary payments, pension defrayment, and welfare initiatives like car and housing loans for primary school workers. He also implemented the N70,000 minimum wage, promoted graduate teachers and reinstated sacked workers. “BAO has showcased his commitment to workers’ welfare and infrastructural development. He has our unalloyed support”, the NLC Chairman concluded.   Adewale Adeoye, representing the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), praises Oyebanji’s achievements, including affordable education, road construction and healthcare investment. He notes the governor’s…

Apapa Command showcases Customs Modernisation as ECOWAS Delegation hails CGC Adeniyi’s Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been lauded for the remarkable progress made in trade facilitation and technological transformation, particularly at the Apapa Area Command, under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. This commendation came during a facility tour on Thursday, May 22, 2025, by a joint delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the National Trade Facilitation Committee to the Apapa Command headquarters in Lagos.   Addressing the delegation, the Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, said…

COWA empowers 100 Women with Vocational Skills at Maiden Graduation Ceremony

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) recorded a significant milestone on Thursday, May 22, 2025, as it held the maiden graduation ceremony of the COWA Skills Acquisition Centre in Karu, Abuja. The historic event celebrated the first batch of 100 women wives of gallant Customs officers who successfully completed training in a variety of vocational skills. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and pride as graduates, adorned in ceremonial attire, processed into the venue amid applause. They had undergone intensive training in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), tailoring, hairdressing, adire…