Month: October 2025

Clear Passage: NIWA Launches Swift Cleanup of Water Hyacinth to Clear Ikorodu Waterways.

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The National Inland Waterways Authority,(NIWA), has concluded arrangements to clear a widespread water hyacinth infestation affecting the Ikpakodo and Ebutte jetties in the Ikorodu Waterways, Lagos. Confirming the action, the Lagos Area Manager for the authority, Engr. Sarat Braimah, said the exercise was a preventive measure to curb the recurring menace of the invasive weed before it disrupts transportation and fishing activities. ” We have carefully studied the pattern and spread of the water hyacinth and decided to act swiftly to mitigate its impact before it causes disruptions to boat…

Gov. Bala Mohammed’s Administration Prioritizes PWDs in Employment Drive

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar In Bauchi State, more than five hundred Persons with Disabilities have received food and non-food items donated by the North East Development Commission in collaboration with the State Agency for People with Disabilities. The distribution exercise, which took place in Bauchi, was aimed at providing relief to victims of the 2025 flooding that affected several Persons with Disabilities across the state. Executive Secretary of the Agency, Honourable Brisca Joram Aaron, said the relief items were provided by the North East Development Commission as part of its…

Logistics and Transport Critical to National Security, Development, CDS Musa tells CILT NIG.

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 …. Institute inducts 363 New Members During Annual General Meeting General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), highlighted the critical role of Transport and Logistics in National Security and Development. The Defence Chief, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, informed professional members of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT NIG) about this during the institute’s 2025 National Conference and Annual General Meeting at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, from October 22-24. The theme for this year’s conference was “Enhancing Logistics and Transport for Sustainable…

Tech Entrepreneur Zephia Ovia-Ikem Joins UNICEF to Champion Youth Empowerment

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced the appointment of Tech and Social Entrepreneur, Zephia Ovia-Ikem, as a UNICEF NextGen Champion, joining a global network of influential leaders dedicated to promoting children’s rights and improving the lives of young people across the world. The appointment, announced by UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed, underscores UNICEF’s ongoing commitment to mobilizing private sector partnerships and investments that can drive positive change for children and young people in Nigeria. According to Ms. Saeed, Ovia-Ikem’s inclusion in the…

How Bauchi’s Volunteers and Partners Are Boosting Vaccine Uptake

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By : Bashir Hassan Abubakar The ongoing Integrated Vaccination Campaign in Bauchi State, which commenced last Saturday, is already recording impressive success across communities, thanks to the strong collaboration between government agencies, development partners, and community resource groups. At the Umar Faruk School premises in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, vaccination teams 004 and 006 were seen busy administering life-saving vaccines to scores of children and adolescents. The exercise, which runs simultaneously across all the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State, targets children for multiple interventions — Routine Immunization…

Bature Takes CILT Lagos Branch Chair, Overcoming Soledetun

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Dr. Dorcas Daniel-Bature, FCILT, has been formally declared the winner of the chairmanship election by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Lagos Branch, Nigeria. She won with 67 votes, defeating TPL Soledetun Abdulkarim-Yusuf, FCILT, who received 43 votes. Announcing the results, Mrs. Juliana Saka, FCILT, the Chairperson of the 2025 CILT Lagos Branch Election, gave a breakdown of the voting figures. She thanked members for their compliance and professionalism. Saka then announced the results for other positions as follows: Welfare Officer, Mrs. Oladipo (unopposed), who scored 102 votes; Public Relations,…

Police: Respect Court Order, Don’t Let Protest Be Hijacked, Violators to Face Punishment.

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The Nigeria Police have warned protest groups to respect the Court Order, adding that offenders will be punished in accordance with the law This was contained in a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, anipr, mipra, on the X handle of the Force on Saturday, October 18th, at 6:07 pm. Hundeyin, said,” The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining public peace in accordance with constitutional provisions. This follows the subsisting Order of the…

FG Clarifies Decision, Insists Mathematics Remains Compulsory For All O’Level Candidates.

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The Federal Government clarified its earlier decision by making Mathematics a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations. Spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folashade confirmed this in a statement released on Sunday, October 19th. Until the recent reversal, Boriowo had announced on Tuesday, October 14th, that students of senior secondary school in the arts and humanities would no longer be required to present a credit in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for tertiary admissions. The spokesperson had initially confirmed that the decision…

Wanka Urges Women to Break Barriers, Participate Actively in Governance

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hon. Hajara Yakubu Wanka, has called for renewed efforts to dismantle the social and cultural barriers hindering the active participation of women in politics and governance in Northern Nigeria. She made the call while speaking as a guest at a virtual meeting organized by the Network of Women for Sustainable Development (NEWSd), a women-led civil society organisation promoting gender equity and inclusive leadership across Nigeria. Hon. Wanka, who shared highlights of the engagement on her verified…

Bauchi Health Contributory Agency Warns Providers Against Misconduct, Renews Service Contracts

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA) has held an engagement meeting with its accredited healthcare providers in the Northern Senatorial Zone of the state to strengthen collaboration and improve service delivery. The meeting, which took place at the Conference Hall of the Federal University of Science and Nutrition Teaching Hospital, Azare, brought together representatives of government-owned and private hospitals under the agency’s scheme. It provided a platform for BASHCMA to announce an increase in capitation for its enrolees and reaffirm its commitment to accessible, affordable,…