Category: Government

Nigeria’s Diversity a Gift, Not a Burden, Says Marwa

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…. Recalls defying military orders to ensure Bola Tinubu became Lagos Governor. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has called on Nigerians to safeguard the country’s diversity, framing it as an essential gift rather than a burden. He insists this national trust requires collective effort to maintain unity and drive progress. In a statement released Saturday, NDLEA Director of Media & Advocacy Femi Babafemi announced that Chairman Marwa made the call for unity while delivering a keynote address at a…

Nigeria Returns to IMO Council in Category C, Commits to Global Maritime Governance

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History Made as Nigeria secures International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Category C Council seat with 116 votes after sixteen years of failed attempts. The Nigerian delegation, led by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, attended the 34th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly in London, where the successful election for the 2026–2027 Category C seat was held on Friday, November 28. Voting was conducted using a physical secret ballot, and the results were announced immediately after the close of the polls and the subsequent tallying…

Bauchi Stands Still as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Is Laid to Rest

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi came to a standstill on Friday as dignitaries and thousands of mourners converged on the state capital for the funeral of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Vice President Kashim Shettima led the Federal Government delegation to the funeral prayer, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Also, in attendance were Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, Niger State Governor Umaru Bago, ministers, national and state lawmakers, traditional rulers, and leading Islamic clerics. The funeral prayer, led by Maiduguri-based scholar Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim Saleh,…

Debunked: The Truth About Police Officers and VIP Assignments

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Following a viral memo purportedly from the police regarding the withdrawal of its personnel attached to VIPs, the Force denied the memo, describing it as fake, and offered clarification. This information was contained in a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, via the Police X handle on Friday, November 29. Hundeyin issued a statement saying: “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a purported document circulating widely on social media and other platforms, claiming to originate from 50 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron, Abuja, directing…

Major Blow to Terror Logistics: 22 Suppliers Captured in Borno Crackdown

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Security forces under the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended 22 suspected terrorist logistics facilitators in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism publication revealed, the suspects were transporting a large quantity of smoked fish believed to be linked to insurgent financing. Twenty-two suspects were arrested by the 112 Task Force Battalion, under the 24 Task Force Brigade, at a Mafa checkpoint on Wednesday afternoon, Makama’s publication reported. Ibrahim Bukar, 40, identified as the prime suspect, was intercepted with several others while…

Bauchi Governor Presents N878.1bn 2026 Budget to State Assembly

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday presented a budget proposal of N878,152,907,900 for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration. Tagged the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability,” the governor said the proposal is designed to strengthen financial reporting, boost revenue generation, and sustain ongoing development programmes. Mohammed said the fiscal plan is premised on an oil production estimate of 1.6 million barrels per day, a benchmark oil price of $68 per barrel, and an exchange rate of N1,440 to the…

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…