Month: November 2025

Adebowale Adedokun; One Year On, Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, Efficiency in BPP, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The appointment of Dr Adebowale Adedokun as the new Director General, Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in November, 2024, was greeted with loud ovation, particularly with his versed and on the job experience spanned for over two decades, and determination to transform the hitherto, moribund organization. With Dr Adebowale Adedokun as the new helmsman, transparency, accountability and efficiency became the core of it’s transformation and innovations under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The on the job experience of the new Director…

Hajj Institute graduates first set of Arabic-Proficient Hajj Managers, marks milestone in pilgrimage administration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Hajj Institute of Nigeria, Abuja, on Tuesday graduated its first stream of participants from the newly introduced Arabic Language Proficiency Course for Hajj managers an initiative designed to strengthen communication, service delivery, and overall management of Nigerian pilgrims during the annual Hajj. The graduation ceremony, held at the Hajj House Conference Room, was attended by officials, facilitators, and stakeholders in Hajj administration. In his welcome address, the Rector of the Institute, Professor Muhammad Nasirudeen Maiturare, described the programme as a major milestone in the ongoing reforms aimed at professionalising…

Tinubu mourns Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, hails him as a moral compass, advocate of peace

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who died on Thursday at the age of 101.   In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the late leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood as a towering figure in Islamic scholarship whose life was defined by teaching, preaching, and unwavering commitment to moral values.   The President said the death of Sheikh Bauchi is “monumental,” noting that…

Barau Jibrin mourns Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, describes his death as a national loss

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who died early Thursday.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau said the revered scholar’s death has created “a huge vacuum that will be difficult to fill,” noting that Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi spent decades rendering invaluable service to Islam, humanity, and the global Muslim community.   He described the late spiritual leader as a towering…

Tinubu has the capacity to defeat Terrorists — Atus declares

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the Atum Humanitarian, Anti-Corruption and Charitable Initiative (AHACCI), Hon. Ismaila Yusuf Atus, has expressed strong confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will overcome terrorism, banditry, and other security challenges confronting Nigeria.   Speaking during a media interaction, Atus said the security situation worsened under previous administrations but noted that President Tinubu has demonstrated the political will required to restore peace and stability. He recalled that under late former President Muhammadu Buhari, violent crimes such as kidnappings and attacks escalated across the country.   “We all know what…

Nigeria condemns military coup in Guinea-Bissau, demands immediate restoration of constitutional order

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the military coup in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, described it as an unacceptable and unconstitutional seizure of power that threatens democratic stability in West Africa.   In a statement issued on Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria expressed “profound dismay and deep concern” over the military insurrection, stressed that it undermined democratic progress not only in Guinea-Bissau but across the entire ECOWAS region.   According to the statement, the action of the…

ACOE @ 3: IPCR DG Ochogwu calls for stronger online media to combat misinformation, insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has urged stakeholders across the country to intensify efforts toward strengthening Nigeria’s online media landscape as the nation confronts rising misinformation and insecurity.   Speaking in Abuja during the third anniversary celebration of the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE), Ochogwu represented by the Deputy Director in the Office of the DG, Chukwuemeka Mbah delivered a keynote address titled “Strengthening Corporate Online Media for National Development.”   He described the theme as timely and visionary, noting…

ACOE@3: Odusote, FRSC Corps Marshal, Others honoured for Exemplary Service as Akingboye calls for Ethics, Accountability in Online Media

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) on Tuesday honoured distinguished Nigerians for outstanding contributions to public service, humanitarian advancement, and national unity as it marked its third investiture anniversary in Abuja.   ACOE Chairman, Shola Akingboye, said the awards reflect the association’s commitment to national development and its mission to translate principles and policies into impactful programmes. He stressed that the recognitions were strictly merit-based and aligned with ACOE’s vision of promoting excellence across Nigeria’s corporate online media landscape.   One of the ceremony’s key highlights was the recognition…

Tinubu nominates Oke, Are, Dalhatu as Non-Career Ambassadors to U.S, U.K, France

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate the names of three non-career ambassadors nominated to represent Nigeria in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.   The nominees are Ambassador Ayodele Oke, Retired Colonel Lateef Kayode Are, and Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu. Their postings will be confirmed after Senate screening.   Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu previously served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, following his initial appointment in 2016.   Ambassador Ayodele Oke, an alumnus of Emory University, Atlanta,…

Tinubu declares national security emergency, orders massive recruitment into Army, Police

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a national security emergency, directing an immediate large-scale recruitment drive across Nigeria’s security agencies to tackle rising threats across the country.   In a State House statement issued on Wednesday, the President authorised the Nigeria Police Force to recruit an additional 20,000 personnel, raising the total new intake to 50,000 officers. He also approved expanded recruitment for the Nigerian Army as part of efforts to strengthen frontline operations nationwide.   The President further granted approval for the police to utilise National Youth Service Corps…