Category: News

HOSTCOM reiterates commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

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By Our Reporter. The President , Host Communities of Nigeria producing Oil and Gas HOSTCOM, His Highness, (Dr )Benjamin Style Tamaranebi JP has praised Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu under his Renewed Hope Agenda by increasing the production output of crude oil on assumption of duty, that reduced oil theft . In an open letter to Nigeria’s President,Niger Delta Youths tagged “Call for Restraint; Killing of personnel of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited TSSNL, Bombing of oil facilities in the Niger Delta – Protecting our future ” issued on Thursday…

Tinubu to mark 73rd Birthday with Special Prayers at National Mosque

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will commemorate his 73rd birthday with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday, ahead of the official date on Saturday.   The prayer session, coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, will serve as an occasion for the President to express gratitude to God for his life and leadership while seeking divine guidance for the nation’s continued peace, progress, and prosperity.   A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noted that the…

CP Adamu Elleman assumes duty as 38th Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty by CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman as the 38th Commissioner of Police for the state. He took over from AIG Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, who was recently promoted and redeployed.   CP Elleman, a seasoned law enforcement officer with 31 years of service, hailed from Kaugama Local Government Area of Jigawa State. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (C/ASP) on June 25, 1994.   A legal expert, the new Police Commissioner holds a Diploma…

CASER demands prosecution of fake news perpetrators over allegations against Nigerian Judiciary

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Citizens Advocacy for Social & Economic Rights (CASER) has urged the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Tsoho, OFR, to take a firm stance against individuals and groups disseminating false information aimed at discrediting the judiciary.   In a strongly worded letter signed by Frank Tietie, Esq.Lead Advocate & Executive Director ,CASER expressed grave concerns over what it described as a calculated attempt to undermine Nigeria’s judicial system through baseless accusations and social media misinformation. The advocacy group referenced a recent report by Sahara Reporters,…

Mayor Abubakar Imam Onizeiza Honored as World Mayor of Peace (MP-UN)

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Mayor Abubakar Imam Onizeiza (Dan-Amana) Ebira has been conferred with the prestigious World Mayor of Peace (MP-UN) award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to peacebuilding and harmonious coexistence. The award highlighted Mayor Abubakar’s unwavering commitment to fostering unity, a value deeply embedded in his family’s legacy. As the son of Imam AbdulRahim Sheikh Yahaya and grandson of Imam Yahaya Tajudeen Aliyu, his leadership embodies the principles of trust, compassion, and peaceful engagement.   In a statement celebrating this achievement, the Sheikh Al-Imam Yahaya Tajudeen family expressed immense pride, describing…

Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares March 31, April 1 public holidays for celebration

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The Nigerian government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.   The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement, congratulating the Muslim community on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.   Eid-el-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” mark the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, intense prayers, and acts of charity. It is a time of thanksgiving, unity, and festivities.   In Nigeria, the celebration is usually marked with special…

VON DG urges ethical Journalism, National Unity at NUJ FCT Iftar

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The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace, has called on media practitioners to embrace ethical journalism and promote national unity. Represented by the Deputy Director of the Digital Media Department, Qasim Akinreti, Ndace made this appeal at an Iftar event organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council in Abuja. Speaking on the role of journalism in fostering peace, Ndace emphasized that Ramadan symbolizes unity, mutual respect, and social harmony. He urged journalists to use their platforms responsibly, ensuring their reports contribute to national cohesion…

IGP Egbetokun decorates 20 AIGs, 19 CPs in Grand Ceremony …. Charges Officers to drive positive reforms in Policing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, decorated newly promoted senior police officers at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The ceremony was attended by top dignitaries, families, and professional colleagues of the officers.   The promotion, recently approved by the Police Service Commission at the request of the IGP, saw 20 Commissioners of Police (CPs) elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), while 19 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were promoted to the rank of Commissioner of…

Nigeria Customs implements Presidential directive to boost local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of a Presidential Executive Order aimed at enhancing local manufacturing of healthcare products, reducing the cost of medical equipment and consumables, and stimulating local investment in the pharmaceutical sector.   According to a statement issued by the NCS, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun, has approved comprehensive guidelines to facilitate these objectives.   As part of the initiative, critical raw materials essential for pharmaceutical production will be exempted from…

Dabiri-Erewa applauds Chanchangi’s efforts in promoting Nigerian Culture abroad

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Dr. Krystal Chanchangi, CEO of Kids Multicultural World, Las Vegas, for her dedication to promoting Nigerian culture among children in the diaspora. Speaking through Engr. Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, Secretary to the Commission, Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the significant role of Nigerians in the diaspora in national development, particularly in sectors such as medicine, engineering, entrepreneurship, aviation, culture, and sports. She reaffirmed NiDCOM’s commitment to strengthening ties with the diaspora through various initiatives, including the National Diaspora Policy, the…