By: Dr Phillip Bamiji Olusola, Lead City University Ibadan The recent disbursement of ₦2.4 billion in gratuities to 2018 and 2019 retirees by the Ondo State Government under the leadership of Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa represents a commendable and compassionate intervention. It underscores a recognition of the invaluable contributions of retired public servants and reaffirms the moral responsibility of government to uphold their welfare and dignity. This development deserves unreserved commendation. It reflects a responsive and responsible administration that is attentive to the plight of its senior citizens and committed to…
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Emir of Zazzau Invests Maritime Expert, Aircraft Engineer, and CILT Leader Ibrahim Jibril as Sarkin Yakin Zazzau
Celebrating a lifetime of selfless leadership, the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, has honored Mallam Ibrahim Abubakar Jibril, FCILT, with the prestigious title of Sarkin Yakin Zazzau.(Permanent Member of the Emirate Council and King Maker) Mallam Jibril, a retired NIMASA Director, previously served as the President of CILT Nigeria and as an International Vice President, marking a distinguished career in the maritime and logistics sectors. An invitation extended to the management of Sooth News confirms that the turbaning ceremony is slated for Friday, April 3rd. The event…
A Matter of Life and Policy: Confronting Maternal and Child Deaths in Bauchi
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State stands at a critical crossroads—one that will define not just the health of its women and children, but the future of its communities and economy. Behind the statistics lies a painful reality: far too many mothers, newborns, and children are dying from preventable causes. This is not merely a health sector issue; it is a development crisis, a governance challenge, and a moral test for all stakeholders. At the heart of this burden is a complex web of socio-cultural and economic factors. The persistence…
Border Trade Goes to the Movies: Shippers’ Council, Customs, and ECOWAS Engage Traders
To bolster regional integration and streamline operations at the Seme-Krake axis, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), in partnership with the ECOWAS Commission, GIZ, and the Nigeria Customs Service, hosted a landmark film screening and dialogue session in Badagry on February 25, 2026. Held under the theme “Trade Now: Empowering Cross-Border Traders through Border Information Centres,” the event used documentary storytelling to bridge information gaps and encourage traders to utilize dedicated support desks for seamless, legitimate trade. In a recent statement issued by the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rabecca Adamu, the Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima (MON),…
Corporate Citizenship in Action: Shippers’ Council Donates Dental Suite to Apapa Hospital
Boosting community wellness to power a sustainable Blue Economy, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council has equipped the dental unit of General Hospital Apapa with a modern, adjustable dental chair. This significant donation reflects the Council’s proactive CSR strategy, aimed at nurturing healthy relationships with its host communities while ensuring that local healthcare infrastructure can meet the needs of a productive maritime workforce. This was confirmed in a press release issued by the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rebecca Adamu. She noted that the equipment was presented to the hospital by the…
Terror Raids Leave Two Niger Communities Ghost Towns as Residents Flee.
Thousands of residents from the Borgu and Agwara local government areas of Niger State have recently fled to Segbana, Benin Republic, following a wave of persistent terrorist attacks. This mass exodus across the border underscores Nigeria’s escalating security and humanitarian crisis, contributing to a staggering national figure of over 3.7 million internally displaced persons as of early 2026. In a brazen act of defiance, terrorists struck a community in Borgu Local Government Area in the early hours of Tuesday—barely 24 hours after Governors Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara…
From Waste to Wealth: Bauchi CSO Distributes Eco-Friendly Bags to Pupils
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar A Bauchi-based civil society organisation, Community Advocate for Rural Development (CARD), in partnership with the Development Exchange Centre (DEC) and with support from Bread for the World, has donated 50 eco-friendly school bags to pupils in Bauchi State under the Promoting Opportunities for Women in Environmental Recycling (POWER) Project. The school bags were locally produced from recycled waste fabrics and polythene materials by 25 vulnerable women who recently completed a skills acquisition training organised by CARD in Gwallameji community of Bauchi Local Government Area. The initiative…
Tragedy in Kebbi: 14 Dead as Wedding Guest Boat Capsizes
The tragic incident occurred in Gumbi village, Gumbi Ward of Yauri LGA, when a boat carrying wedding guests capsized. The victims had just accompanied a bride to her husband’s home in Gwarzo village, Ngaski LGA, and were returning home when the disaster struck, plunging over 100 passengers into the water. Sadly, 14 people—13 women and one child—lost their lives. Governor Nasir Idris, who attended the funeral prayers, extended his condolences to the bereaved families, the local government, the emirate, and the people of Yauri. He called on all to accept…
NDLEA Nabs 62-Year-Old China-Bound Dealer for Ingesting 95 Cocaine Wraps; Dismantles Ibadan ‘Colos’ Factory, Intercepts Meth in Yogurt Packs
As part of its intensified nationwide crackdown on illicit narcotics, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Nwabueze Nicholas Izueke, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). Izueke was intercepted while attempting to board a flight to China with 95 jumbo-sized wraps of cocaine, weighing approximately 1.589 kilograms, concealed within his stomach. “According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, operatives at the Kano airport apprehended Nwabueze on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The arrest occurred during the screening of passengers for Ethiopian Airlines…
Nigeria’s Future First: Marwa Pivots to Human-Centric War on Narcotics
Targeting the root causes of drug trafficking, NDLEA boss Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa is calling for a unified national front to support “alternative development” in cannabis-growing regions. 1.3.4, 1.4.1 The project replaces illegal crops with lawful, high-value agriculture, designed to uplift vulnerable rural households and secure a safer future for Nigeria. 1.2.4, 1.3.8. In a statement issued Tuesday, February 3rd, by the Director, Media and Advocacy of the Agency, Femi Babafemi said NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) championed Africa’s first major drug control initiative. Following a successful…