Day: June 14, 2025

Child Abuse: MURIC Commends Nigeria Police over arrest of Fauziya Gidado

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the Nigeria Police for arresting Fauziya Gidado, a woman accused of torturing and brutalizing her 14-year-old house help, Bashariya.   According to MURIC, Fauziya was arrested on Friday, June 13, 2025, at her Sokoto home and transferred to the Nigerian Police Headquarters in Abuja for further investigation.   The organization praised the police for their prompt action, saying it demonstrated a high standard of professionalism.   MURIC had previously demanded the arrest and prosecution of Fauziya, citing allegations of enslavement, subjugation, and severe…

2025 Democracy Day : Tompolo’s Grassroots’ PBAT Door 2 Door Kick starts Special Rally in Abuja

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By Our Reporter     The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Door to Door movement founded by High Chief (Dr ) Government Oweizide Ekpemukpolo Tompolo, the grand patron PBAT Door to Door movement and Protem National Coordinator , PBAT Door to Door movement said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is eminently deserved a second term in office to enable him move the country forward.     In a historic world press conference and rally to kick start the grassroot mobilization for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general…

UYOTA to Host Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit 2025 to Empower Young Entrepreneurs

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A non governmental organization, Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA) is set to host the Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit 2025, themed “Agriculture: The Key to Economic Empowerment, Sustainable Development and Food Security in Africa.” The summit, scheduled for November 2025, aimed to ignite youth interest in agribusiness and equip them with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive in the agricultural value chain. Speaking at a press conference, Prince Nnamdi Adigwe, Co-Founder of UYOTA, said the summit will serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and improved access to financing…

The underdevelopment of Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Presidential Aide Alubankudi’s gracious response to the first part of this intervention reflects the significance of roots, responsibility, and collective effort in nation-building. It also accentuates the complexities of development, community dynamics, and leadership’s role in shaping Ijebu-Jesa’s future. She has promised to visit Ijebu-Jesa very soon, looking forward to “engaging, listening, and contributing more directly to the development of our community.” Of course, this commitment provides a meaningful framework for exploring our hometown challenges. As we await further developments, a critical question arises: how did we get to this…

Customs CG Adeniyi Commends Ogun II Command for 40% Revenue Surge

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has lauded the Ogun II Area Command for its impressive revenue performance, achieving a 40% increase in revenue generation. The command generated ₦15.191 billion from January to April 2025, up from ₦9.165 billion in the same period in 2024. During a working visit to the Command Headquarters in Abeokuta, the CGC praised the command’s efforts and pledged support to address operational challenges. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Bisi Alade, highlighted the command’s structure and achievements, noting that the command oversees three Free…