Day: September 8, 2025

Oshoba assumes duty as Apapa Customs Controller, pledges revenue growth, stakeholder collaboration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The newly appointed Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Apapa Command, Comptroller Oluwadare Oshoba, on Monday, September 8, 2025, formally assumed office with a pledge to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor by improving revenue collection, deepening enforcement, and strengthening stakeholder engagement at Nigeria’s premier port.   Speaking at the handing-over ceremony in Lagos, Comptroller Oshoba expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and the Management of the Service for entrusting him with the leadership of the Apapa Area Command.   He commended his predecessor, Assistant…

World Literacy Day: NOA calls for National commitment to Reading culture, Social cohesion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to embrace literacy as a cornerstone for strengthening national identity, fostering social cohesion, and reducing poverty across the country. In a statement signed by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director, Communication and Media, NOA, the Director General of the Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the 2025 World Literacy Day provided an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the transformative role of literacy in building an inclusive and equitable society. According to Issa-Onilu, literacy is not limited to the ability to read and write but…

Joint Security Briefing: NOA highlights key achievements of Security agencies in August

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Monday, September 8, 2025, hosted the second edition of the Monthly Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB) at its headquarters in Abuja, where security, intelligence, and regulatory agencies presented major operational successes recorded across the country in August. Speaking at the briefing, the Director General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to curbing insecurity while strengthening socio-economic stability. He commended the media for their partnership since the maiden edition, described journalists as “worthy allies in the task of securing the nation.” According…

Customs, Defence Bureau unveil locally built Airboat for Anti-smuggling Operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) have successfully tested a locally developed airboat aimed at boosting maritime security and anti-smuggling operations. The exercise was held on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, at Jabi Lake, Abuja. The innovative vessel, designed to operate in shallow and difficult-to-access waterways, was showcased before officers from both agencies. Experts at the demonstration underscored its unique capabilities, described it as a valuable addition to Nigeria’s security infrastructure.   Speaking at the event, Comptroller Haniel Haddison, who oversee Special Duties at…

Kaigama decries deplorable Taraba roads, warns against Politicians’ desperation for 2027

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The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Reverend Ignatius Kaigama, has raised alarm over the deplorable condition of roads in Taraba State, described them as “death traps” that have claimed lives, destroyed property, and crippled livelihoods.   Speaking on Sunday at the national convention of the Confraternity of Mary Queen of All Hearts, held at Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, with the theme “The Cost of Discipleship”, Archbishop Kaigama lamented the neglect of critical infrastructure in his home state.   The cleric, who hails from the Jukun tribe, specifically cited the…

On El-Rufai, Aláròká and terrorists By Lasisi Olagunju

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Why did Bola Tinubu offend Nasir El-Rufai? He should have kept him. There are three principalities the Yoruba dread to offend: The first is Osó (wizard), the second is Àjé (witch); the third is the most dreaded, their name is Aláròká. How do I translate that into English? I cannot, but you will get to know what it means when you hear the Yoruba say: Eni gbé adìẹ òtòsì, ó gbé ti aláròká (Whoever steals a poor man’s chicken has stolen from the one who will shout about it from…