Day: December 10, 2025

Nigeria reaffirms regional security commitment at ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council Meeting in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria joined other West African nations on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, at the 55th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level, where leaders and representatives convened in Abuja to review the region’s increasingly fragile political and security landscape.   The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, set the tone of the meeting in his opening remarks, highlighting the urgency for stronger collective action amid rising military interventions, declining electoral standards, escalating terrorist activities, and worsening humanitarian conditions across West…

CGC Adeniyi honoured with Outstanding Revenue Collection Award at NEAPS 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has been presented with the Outstanding Revenue Collection Award at the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said Adeniyi was selected from a pool of 44 distinguished honourees drawn from public institutions nationwide. He noted that the selection followed a rigorous performance assessment aimed at recognising individuals who demonstrate exceptional…

NHRC reaffirms strong commitment to Human Rights as Commission marks 30th Anniversary, honours Journalists, Development Partners

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights as it celebrated its 30th anniversary in Abuja. The milestone coincided with the 2025 International Human Rights Day and featured a symbolic Health and Fitness Walk for Human Rights that brought together Commission staff, journalists, civil society actors and development partners. The early-morning walk, led by the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief (Dr.) Tony Ojukwu, alongside top management officials, commenced at the Eagle Square, moved through the Federal Secretariat,…

TYLF FCT chapter opens registration for 2025 December Children’s Camp

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Treasure Young Leaders’ Foundation (TYLF), FCT Chapter, has announced the commencement of registration for its 2025 December Children’s Camp, themed “Muslims Today: Guidance and Counseling.” The annual programme, targeted at children aged 5 to 13, will take place from December 23 to 27, 2025. According to the organisers, parents and guardians are to complete registration through the official link: https://forms.gle/urfiQE4RWaoxzrKp9 To validate registration, a fee of N6,000 per child is required. TYLF stressed that registrations without payment will not be processed, as payment confirmation is necessary for proper planning.…