Month: November 2025

Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi Takes Helm as CILT Nigeria’s 21st President, Outlines Vision

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Former FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has assumed office as the 21st President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria. He was inaugurated at a ceremony held on Thursday, November 27, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, Lagos. The ceremony featured the official swearing-in of the new Council Members. Following this, Dr. Oyeyemi unveiled his administration’s key strategic initiative, “Project 2027”. Project 2027 is primarily focused on securing a formal Act of Parliament. This legislative framework is intended to confer CILT…

Bauchi Declares Friday Work-Free Day in Honor of Late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi 

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubaka: To honor the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, whose funeral prayers will be held on Friday, November 28, the Bauchi State Government has declared a public holiday for Friday. The announcement was made in a statement released and signed on Thursday, November 27, by Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity. ‘’His Excellency, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON, Fnipr ( Kauran Daular Usmaniyya )the  Executive Governor of Bauchi State has declared  tomorrow , Friday 28th November, 2025 as work-free day across…

EMPOWERMENT: Zulum Sponsors Youths For Degrees in Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering, Others

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed immediate selection and sponsorship of indigent youths for degree programmes in high-value fields, including Piloting, Aeronautical Engineering and related disciplines. He gave the directive on Tuesday during a meeting at the Government House in Maiduguri when he received Mr Issac Balami, the founder of Issac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM). According to Zulum, the selection process will prioritise indigent youths who demonstrate academic potential but lack the financial means to pursue such expensive courses of…

Akutah Recognized, Calls For Public Service Excellence as Judges Decry Media Trials

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Badagry Branch celebrated industry excellence by recognizing the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq. The recognition was a highlight of the branch’s 10th Annual Law Week, which also included the launch of the second edition of the Heritage Bar Journal on Thursday, November 27. While addressing attendees at the 10th Annual Law Week in Lagos, the visibly surprised Dr. Akutah stated that the recognition was entirely unanticipated. He affirmed that dedicated service ultimately speaks for itself, recalling his extensive years…

Islamic World Mourns as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Passes Away at 100.

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Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has passed away at the age of 100. A source informed Sooth News that funeral details will be revealed at a later time. The late Sheikh Dahiru Usman, OFR, who was born on the 29 June 1927 was a prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar. He was the supreme leader of the Islamic as the Tijaniyyah in Nigeria. May God grant him a high place in Aljannah Firdaus.

16 Days of Activism: J4PD Calls for Safer Digital Spaces

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A media-based Civil Society Organization, the Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative, J4PD, has held a Stand Still Activity at the Dogon Yaro Roundabout in Bauchi as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The event focused on the growing threat of digital violence against women and girls. Placards were held high by coalition of activists with messages calling for safe online spaces, digital respect, and protection for women and girls. The Executive Director of J4PD, Elizabeth Carr, said the standstill…

N6.7 Billion Opioids Seized as NDLEA Arrests Baron, Five Others in Warehouse Bust

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….. “You’re no longer untouchable; we’ll smoke you out of your hiding.” Marwa Warns Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have continued their offensive action against drug syndicates in a nationwide crackdown. In a significant milestone, the agency dismantled an opioids cartel during an intelligence-led operation. They arrested a key baron, Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu, and five members of his gang. Illicit substances worth over N6.7 billion were recovered from their secret warehouse, located within a residential estate in Lagos. The significant success was recorded following credible intelligence…

CSO Trains Vulnerable Women in Waste-to-Wealth Skills in Bauchi

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A Bauchi-based Civil Society Organisation, Community Advocate for Rural Development (CARD), in partnership with the Development Exchange Center (DEC), has launched a six-day intensive training on converting biodegradable plastics and textiles waste into finished products in Gwallameji community. The initiative aims to equip selected vulnerable beneficiaries with skills to boost self-reliance and local economic development. Executive Director of CARD, Habiba Bello Ajufoh, said that, through it’s partnership DEC and Bread for the World Germany, CARD will train and supports rural women to: Recycle plastic and textile…

Driving Innovation: Shippers’ Council Wins Transparency Award At Nigerian Ports

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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), the nation’s Port Economic Regulator, has recently been honored with the Corporate Leadership Award as the ‘Most Outstanding Maritime Agency in Efficiency and Transparency in Nigerian Ports.’’ The award was presented at the recent Woman of Fortune Hall of Fame Induction, held during the 2nd International Women’s Leadership Summit in Abuja. Delivering paper at the event titled “Technology, Women and Shipping Regulation in a Smart Port Regime,” the Executive Secretary/CEO of NSC, Akutah Pius Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, Ph.D, FCILT, who was represented by team…

Bandits Attack Darazo, Bauchi State; Five Police Officers Confirmed Dead

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Five officers of the Bauchi State Police Command have lost their lives after a patrol team was ambushed by armed bandits in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of the state. The fallen officers were identified as DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF) and Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU). Two others—Inspector Isah Musa (SID) and Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID)—sustained injuries. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil,…