Day: July 4, 2025

FG unveils Strategic Reports to tackle gaps in Girl-Child Education

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has launched two strategic reports aimed at reforming and strengthening girl-child education in Nigeria.   The reports “State of Girl-Child Education in Ten States” and “Analysis of State-Level Financing of Girl-Child Education in Nigeria” were unveiled in Abuja by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting. Professor Ahmad said the documents would guide data-driven policy decisions, enhance budgetary planning, and drive targeted investments to ensure inclusive and equitable education for Nigerian girls. She also announced…

DICAN to host first International Diplomatic and Security Conference in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DICAN), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is set to host its maiden edition of the International Diplomatic and Security Conference in Abuja.   The high-profile event, which will take place at the Rotunda Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is aimed at examining Nigeria’s foreign policy trajectory amidst rising global uncertainties.   The conference, themed “Nigeria’s 4Ds Foreign Policy Strategy Amidst Global Security Challenges, Strategic Misperceptions, and the Age of Disinformation: The Role of Diplomacy, Intelligence, and Media in…

House of Reps Committee slams MSC over ₦3 Trillion Scandal, threatens sanctions for continued defiance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a leading global shipping firm, has once again defied the Nigerian Parliament by refusing to honour an invitation from the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions.   Despite being issued a mandatory summons to appear before the Committee on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, MSC failed to show up marking its second consecutive snub of the National Assembly.   The hearing followed a formal petition submitted by the Citizens WhistleBlowers Coalition (CWC) on June 18, 2025, which accused MSC of serious infractions including illegal and…

Senate flags gaps in past constitution amendments, seeks broader consensus on governance reforms …as Lagos, traditional rulers, state assemblies back ongoing review process

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate has expressed concern that previous amendments to the 1999 Constitution failed to resolve several critical governance issues affecting the Nigerian federation, despite multiple efforts by the National Assembly.   This observation was made on Friday in Lagos during the South-West zonal public hearing on the review of the Constitution, held at Water Crest Hotel, Ikeja. Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, represented by the Senate Leader and Committee Vice Chairman, Senator Opeyemi…

Tincan Customs surpasses ₦747billion revenue in H1 2025, seizes Drugs, Arms in major operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a significant revenue achievement, generating ₦747.08 billion in the first half of 2025.   According to a statement issued on Thursday, July 3, 2025, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Oscar Ivara, the figure reflected a 29.85% increase over the ₦575.36 billion collected during the same period in 2024.   Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, stated that the Command achieved 98.03% of its projected revenue target for the first six months of…

Women Groups Slam Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over “Obstinate Posture,” Say Her Conduct Is a National Embarrassment

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A coalition of women-led organizations has come down hard on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing her recent conduct as unbecoming, contemptuous, and a national disgrace to the cause of women in leadership across Nigeria.   The groups — Coalition for Democratic Women in Leadership, led by Ambassador Sarah Bulus, and the Northern Women Integrity Forum, headed by Hajia Amina Suleiman — issued a joint statement on Wednesday condemning what they termed as Senator Natasha’s “relentless slights against the system” and her “unrestrained contempt for constituted authority.”   The groups, which represent…

Budget Office, World Bank, and Partners move to strengthen Vaccine financing in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Budget Office of the Federation and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), in collaboration with the World Bank, Gavi, Results for Development (R4D), and the Vaccine Network for Disease Control, have jointly launched the Immunization Financing Policy Roundtable Series to address the pressing challenges facing vaccine financing in Nigeria. The inaugural session, which took place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Lake Greenfield Hotel in Abuja, focused on the theme “Sustainable Vaccine Financing in Nigeria’s Federal Arrangement.” The event brought together policymakers, development partners, and health sector…

CGC Adeniyi celebrates Legacy of Customs College Instructors at Reunion Event

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, on Monday, June 31, 2025, commenced a three-day reunion to honour past and present Directing Staff for their exceptional contributions to the intellectual and professional development of the Nigeria Customs Service.   The event kicked off with a Regimental Dinner held at the College cafeteria, drawing a distinguished audience of retired and serving senior Customs officers, military personnel, and special guests. The reunion was aimed at fostering camaraderie, strengthening institutional memory, and reigniting a shared sense of purpose among participants.   The…

Friday Sermon: Do Not Be Distracted By The Life Of This World! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget that our time in this world is limited. Many often avoid thinking about this and instead distract themselves with worldly pursuits. The Qur’an addresses this tendency. Allah the…

Plantain chips: Stop Sensational, Negative and False Publication Against Door-2-Door Campaign for President Tinubu – Adekanbi Charges Sahara Reporters

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By Our Reporter     The door to door grassroots movement has described as erroneous, frivolous publication relating its campaign for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “frying of plantain chips ,” stating that the body meant business to returning good and quality leadership in the President.   A statement on Friday issued by Comrade Sunday Adekanbi Asuku, the Protem National Coordinator on behalf of the Chairman , Chief Executive Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited TSSNL, the convener of the movement, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemukpolo Tompolo asked…