Category: News

FO Onyeka assumes Command at Tincan Island Port, targets Revenue Growth, Trade Compliance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant leadership transition, Comptroller F.O. Onyeka has taken over as the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Tincan Island Port Area Command. This followed the elevation of his predecessor, Comptroller D.A. Nnadi, mni, to the rank of Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Comptroller Onyeka is expected to bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, with a strong academic background in Political Science and Public Administration, complemented by extensive training within and outside Nigeria. Known for his innovative approach and dedication…

NCS Board Confirms Appointment of 1 DCG, 8 ACGs, Promotes 4,291 Senior Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a major shake-up within the Service, confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and Eight Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs) while promoting 4,291 senior officers. The decisions were made during the 61st regular board meeting held on December 18, 2024, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. In a statement issued by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, the appointments aimed to fill vacancies created by retirements…

NUJ FCT Council Mourns Sudden Demise of Former Secretary,Rafat Idris

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has announced with deep sorrow the sudden death of its former Secretary, Mrs. Rafat Idris, who passed away in the early hours of Friday, December 20, 2024, in Abuja after a brief illness. In a statement issued by the Council Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ described Mrs. Idris’s death as a shocking and irreplaceable loss to the journalism profession. “The NUJ FCT Council received the news of the sudden death of our former Secretary, Mrs. Rafat Salami, today with a rude…

MURIC Abuja mourns passing of Journalist, Humanitarian,Hajiya Rafat Idris Salami

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) Abuja Branch announced with deep sorrow the passing of Hajiya Rafat Salami, a devoted member, staff of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Ex-Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, and an advocate for children with special needs. She answered the call of Allah on the sacred night of Jumaat, December 19, 2024, in Abuja. Hajiya Rafat Salami was a woman of exceptional impact whose legacy will be remembered across many fields. She was a tireless advocate for children with autism and special needs,…

NUJ FCT Council mourns Member’s Wife, Temidayo Fateman

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Temidayo Fateman, wife of Mr. Emmanuel Fateman, a journalist with Inside Source Magazine. Mrs. Fateman passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Alliance Hospital, Garki, Abuja, after a brief illness. She was 41 years old. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Council’s Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ described the late Temidayo as a woman of humility, dedication, and compassion, whose life was an inspiration to…

CMD,University of Abuja Teaching Hospital ,Ekele Bags Leadership Award

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By Abubakar Yusuf.   The Association of Residents Doctors (ARD) , University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada UATH has described Professor Bisala Ahmed Ekele, Chief Medical Director of the hospital as an asset, having transformed the tertiary health institution in the last seven years.   The body made this assertion on Tuesday, December , 17th, 2024, while conferring on Professor Bisala Ahmed Ekele ‘merit award’ in recognition of his support to the association over the years.   They lauded the efforts at repositioning the hospital in the area of infrastructure,…

Niger Police deploys Personnel, Assets for Yuletide Security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has announced the deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state to ensure a peaceful and secure celebration of the Yuletide season.   In a press statement released on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, Niger State, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, disclosed that the Command is taking proactive measures to address the increased human and vehicular movements, as well as the heightened religious and socio-economic activities typical of the festive period.   The CP directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to…

Tinubu, Ganduje Lead Call for Youth Empowerment at TPI National Skills Acquisition Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment, poverty, and idleness in Nigeria. Speaking through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, at the opening of the National Skills Acquisition Conference organized by The Progressive Institute (TPI), Tinubu described the initiative as critical to his government’s renewed hope agenda.   The three-day conference, held at the Banquet Hall in Abuja, focused on vocational skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and developmental challenges, underscoring the importance of empowering Nigerian youths to drive the country’s economic growth.…

Ibadan Funfair Stampede:House of Oduduwa sympathizes with Oyo Govt, Organizers, Victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Oduduwa has extended its condolences to the Oyo State Government, the organizers of the ill-fated Ibadan funfair, and the families of the victims who lost their lives in the tragic stampede. The incident, which occurred during an event organized by Agidigbo Radio and Women in Need of Guidance and Support (WINGS), has plunged the state into mourning.   In a statement signed by Otunba Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, the House of Oduduwa expressed deep grief over the loss of…

Ibadan Stampede: MURIC Condemns Tragedy, Questions Event’s Motive, and Demands Transparency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the stampede that occurred on Wednesday, 18th December 2024, during a children’s funfair at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan. The tragic incident claimed the lives of 32 children and left several others injured. In a statement released on Thursday, 19th December 2024, MURIC’s General Secretary, Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event. According to eyewitness accounts, the stampede happened during a crowded…