Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has inaugurated a summit aimed at reforming the Almajiri education system. Almajiri education system is a traditional Islamic method of learning widely obtained across states in northern Nigeria. The event held at the conference hall of Musa Usman Secretariat was graced by education stakeholders, religious leaders, and community advocates to discuss innovative strategies to integrate the Almajiri system with basic formal education. The summit provided a platform for participants to discuss issues, share insights and propose actionable solutions to the challenges faced by the Almajiri education system. Addressing the gathering, Zulum emphasised the need…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Some officers and men of the Nigerian Immigration Services have decry unwantom interference in the official work of the Comptroller General of the Immigration Services, CGIS, stating that the continued political meddling and unconstitutional reelings of promotion of certain officers with impunity will soon sink the service into muddy waters unless urgent intervention is taken by the authorities. According to reports filtering from the service, since the assumption of office, the current Minister of Interior being the supervising Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has caused serious irregularities using special promotions in elevating juniors over their seniors; thus, causing discord, insubordination and gross…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned two members of an alleged syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim for impersonating and attempting to blackmail the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede. They were arraigned on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja. The suspects allegedly contacted Mohammed Bello-Koko, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, claiming to have access to a phoney investigation involving him by the EFCC. They demanded $1 million, promising that Olukoyede would ensure a “soft landing” for them.…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the House of Assembly, with the infrastructure development and education sector getting the lion’s share. The Governor, while presenting the budget estimate of N678.086 billion to lawmakers at the House of Assembly, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said the government plans to spend 51 per cent of the proposed budget on capital expenditure, while recurrent expenditure will take 49 per cent. According to the Governor, infrastructure will get N152.265 billion, which represents 22.46 per cent of the total budget estimate, which he maintained was a product of the feedback received…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday called on Lagosians to be more safety conscious to avoid fire incidents which has become a regular occurrence in the state. The Governor spoke at the opening of new fire stations at Ijegun-Egba and Ijede, Ikorodu. The Governor was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin at the Ijede commissioning, while the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties, Mr. Sesan Tunde Ogundeko, represented him at the Ijegun-Egba commissioning. In his address, the Governor said the two new stations at Ijegun-Egba and Ijede, Ikorodu, were sited where they are…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has declared the resolve of the Commission to beam stronger searchlights on the nation’s insurance industry. He made the declaration in Abuja on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 when a delegation of the management team of National Insurance Commission, NICOM, led by Commissioner of Insurance and the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin paid him a courtesy visit at EFCC’s corporate headquarters Speaking at the occasion, Olukoyede noted that “The issue of insurance fraud is a major albatross to our economic development. We are ready to…
The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has taken over the investigation of three suspected illegal crude oil dealers, alleged to be dealing in petroleum products without an appropriate license. The Nigerian Navy Ship , NNS Forward Operating Base Ibaka, handed over the arrested suspects to the EFCC on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, for further investigation and possible prosecution. The suspects Victory Smart Bassey, Ita Okon and Michael Akpa, were arrested on November 5, 2024 along Ibeno waterways, while on patrol by Naval officers. They were arrested onboard a wooden boat ladened with about 60, 000 …
A group of Nigerians have shown solidarity with Cuba over recent electricity crisis and the devastation caused by Hurricane Oscar, calling for immediate end of the economic blockage of Cuba. The group, Nigerian-Cuban Graduates Association in a letter of solidarity to the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero signed by Dr. Olaitan Fafure (President) and Dr. Adie Patrick Adie (Secretary), said: “We extend our heartfelt solidarity and support to the government and people of Cuba as they confront the recent electricity crisis and the devastation caused by Hurricane Oscar. “We stand with Cuba in these challenging times, recognizing the…
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has assured Nigerians of the security of the nation’s critical national assets and infrastructure (CNAI) and subsequent economic recovering. Speaking at the Passing out Parade of the 3rd batch of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals in Abuja, the Minister who was represented by the Secretary, Civil Defence, Correctional Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Ahmed Ja’afaru, said with the knowledge-driven skills imparted into the Mining Marshals, there is hope and a future for the nation because the protection of the CNAI is a sine qua non to the…
By Mayowa Okekale The phenomenon of leadership at theoretical and conceptual stage differ but in the world of Charles Handy (1985), good leader possesses traits that lead to success. Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as the government of the people, by the people and for the people. This suffice that leadership, in a democratic process, must be centred around the people, doing the will of the people and acting on behalf of the people. Leadership in democracy confesses acceptability (consensus) compatibility, participation and representation. This brings me to the personality of Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, who is the…