Day: November 3, 2025

Smooth transition as Aisha Abbas becomes 23rd NOWA National President ….. Pledges to build on Ogalla’s legacy, advance welfare of Naval families

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA) on Monday, 3 November 2025, witnessed a seamless change of leadership as Hajiya Aisha Abbas officially assumed office as the 23rd National President of the Association. She succeeded Mrs Ijeoma Blessing Ogalla, who was represented at the ceremony by the former National Vice President, Mrs Zainab Daniel Akpan, during a formal handing and taking-over ceremony held in Abuja. In her valedictory remarks, Mrs Zainab Daniel Akpan expressed gratitude to Almighty God for His grace throughout what she described as a successful and impactful tenure.…

Navy reshuffles Top Brass as 65 Rear Admirals get new postings

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment and redeployment of 65 Rear Admirals to key positions across the Nigerian Navy, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), and Tri-Service Institutions in what is seen as one of the most extensive shake-ups in recent years.   The large-scale postings, announced on Thursday, 30 October 2025, reflected the renewed drive of the Nigerian Navy to strengthen operational efficiency and enhance its capacity to fulfil constitutional responsibilities under the leadership of Vice Admiral Abbas, the 23rd indigenous Chief of…

Trump’s wrath of Oedipus By Lasisi Olagunju

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Mr Donald Trump and his Generals are buckling their armour to wipe out terrorists who kill Christians in Nigeria. “I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet…” the American president tweeted yesterday. Nigerians who heard Trump probably wondered where he is going to start from. People abducting people, people killing people are everywhere in Nigeria: North-East, North-West, North-Central, the South – everywhere. The forests are deeply infested; the cities have them thick behind seedy walls.…

FG moves to end NARD strike, assures continuity of care in federal hospitals …Health Ministry expresses regret, says services ongoing despite industrial action

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has expressed regret over the ongoing strike action by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), assuring Nigerians that every effort is being made to ensure a quick resolution and full restoration of services.   In a statement issued on Monday, November 3, 2025, the ministry said it remained committed to dialogue and constructive engagement with the leadership of NARD to address outstanding issues in a manner that prioritises both healthcare workers’ welfare and uninterrupted patient care.   “The Federal…

FG reaffirms commitment to end Lead Poisoning …As Nigeria commemorates 2025 National Lead Poisoning Elimination Day

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to eliminating lead poisoning in Nigeria and protecting the nation’s children from the devastating effects of lead exposure. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, made this known in Abuja during the Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate the 2025 National Lead Poisoning Elimination Day, with the theme “No Safe Level: Act Now to End Lead Exposure.” The Minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom said the commemoration…

Senator Manu flags off foreign scholarship for 30 Taraba students, urges them to be good Ambassadors

Lukman Laleye Babalola

After six months of rigorous screening and examinations, 30 students from Taraba State have been selected for the Haruna Manu Foundation (HMF) Foreign Scholarship Scheme, designed to sponsor master’s degree programmes in pure sciences and engineering across four top universities in India.   At a send-forth ceremony held at the weekend in Abuja, Senator Haruna Manu, who represents Taraba Central Senatorial District and is founder of the scheme, urged the beneficiaries to be exemplary Nigerians abroad and return with certificates that will make the state and the nation proud.  …

NYSC DG advocates Ethical Data Culture, says credibility of mobilisation depends on human integrity …As Stakeholders, JAMB, NUC, NBTE, NERD chart roadmap for credible education data system

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General OO Nafiu, has called for stronger ethical discipline and digital integrity among institutions and officials handling the mobilisation of graduates for national service, stressed that the credibility of Nigeria’s mobilisation process depend not only on technology but also on human character. He made the call on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop held at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja, with the theme: “Enhancing Data Integrity for Credible Mobilisation for National Service in Contemporary Times.”…

NOA hails Security, Enforcement agencies, as Nigeria reports 12% drop in violent crimes, ₦566bn corruption recoveries

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced a significant improvement in Nigeria’s security and anti-corruption performance indicators for October 2025, showing a 12 percent decline in violent-crime fatalities and over ₦566 billion recovered from corruption proceeds within two years.   The announcement came during the October edition of the Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB) a monthly inter-agency platform coordinated by the NOA to promote transparency, public trust, and citizen engagement on national security, law enforcement, and governance issues.     Speaking at the session in Abuja, the Director-General of the…

Nigeria hosts G20 Africa Outreach meeting to drive Industrial, Agricultural Transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria will today host the G20 Africa Outreach Meeting on Industrialisation and Agriculture at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, under the 2025 G20 South Africa Presidency.   The high-level gathering is expected to bring together ministers, ambassadors, development partners, and experts from across Africa and G20 member countries to advance discussions on inclusive growth and sustainable industrialisation across the continent.   Confirming the development, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the event will be co-chaired by Ambassador Bukar Hamman, Nigeria’s G20 Sherpa, and Mr. Ben Joubert,…