NILDS DG Hosts Fidau for Late Sheikh ‘Al-Bayyan’ Ajimati
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), **Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman**, has organized a historic **Grand Fidau** in honour of his late elder brother, **Sheikh Isiaka Sulaiman Ajimati**, fondly known across West Africa as **Al-Bayyan**. Held on **Sunday, June 15, 2025**, at **Alagbala, off Okeleru Street, Ajikobi […]
President Tinubu to Commission Major Road Linking RRI and Wasa
By Sofia Adenekan President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to commission the newly constructed Left-Hand Service Carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II, from Ring Road I (RRI) Junction to Wasa Junction, on Friday, June 13, at 2:30 p.m. In preparation for the event, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has announced the temporary […]
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Mourns Highlife Legend Mike Ejeagha
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of renowned highlife musician and folklorist, Mike Ejeagha, who passed away on June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. In a condolence message on Saturday, Kalu described Ejeagha as a national treasure, noting that through […]
Eid-El-Kabir: NCPC Boss Emphasizes Inter-Faith Harmony
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has urged the Muslim faithful to continue living a sacrificial life by reaching out to the less privileged and the needy in society. This, he said, is in line with the spirit of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He emphasized the importance of interfaith […]
NSA Applauds Customs, NAFDAC, NDLEA for Synergy in Drug War
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has praised the Nigeria Customs Service, NAFDAC, and NDLEA for their unwavering commitment to national safety and the protection of public health. The commendations by the NSA follows a joint operation that led to the destruction of 206 containers and a trailer-load of unwholesome pharmaceuticals […]
Customs Auction Seized Fuel at ₦10,000 per 25 Litres
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has announced the seizure of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth over ₦63 million in the Lagos-Ogun axis. This is as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi as approved the immediate auction of the seized fuel at a subsidised rate of ₦10,000 per jerrycan. The seizure consist of […]
10 Years On, Nigeria’s Anti-Violence Law Struggles to Deliver Justice
By: Juliet Onwurah DG NAPTIP, reminded participants that under the law, domestic abuse is a criminal offence, not a private affair. “If your life is under threat, it ceases to be a husband-and-wife matter. It becomes a matter of state concern.” Photo Credit: Invictus Africa When Nigeria passed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act […]
Transformational Leadership Drives Nigeria’s Progress as Stakeholders Honour Prof. Sulaiman
By Julian Osamoto The intellectual tone of the event was further enriched by references to historic leadership models. A speaker cited British Admiral Lord Vincent’s tribute to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson: “There is but one Nelson,” praising his ability to inspire excellence among peers, an attribute mirrored in Prof. Sulaiman’s impact at NILDS. Photo Credit: Oluwakemi […]
Federal Government Commences Payment of N35,000 Wage Arrears
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government says it has commenced the payment of N35,000 wage award arrears to federal government workers. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. The statement by the Director of Press, Bawa Mokwa says many federal government […]
RCMP Lauds Nigeria Customs for Boosting Border Security in West Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been lauded for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding borders and disrupting transnational organised crime through strategic partnerships and intelligence-driven operations. This is according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) International Special Services. The recognition follows the recent recovery of 12 luxury vehicles by the RCMP […]