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By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to regional Customs modernisation, digital transformation and collective economic growth as top Customs leaders from across West and Central Africa gathered in Freetown for the 32nd Conference of Directors-General of Customs of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) West and Central Africa Region. Leading Nigeria’s delegation at the high-level summit held from May 7 to 8, 2026, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service and Chairperson of the WCO Council, Adewale Adeniyi, declared that Nigeria’s leadership within the region would continue to be guided by unity, inclusiveness and shared regional progress. Addressing…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected an attempt to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a decision widely viewed as a major test of the commission’s independence and a strong endorsement of ongoing electoral reforms under the leadership of Prof. Joash Amupitan. The ruling, which has generated relief among political stakeholders and renewed debate within Nigeria’s democratic space, preserves the ADC’s legal standing and reinforces confidence in the country’s multiparty system. The move to deregister the ADC reportedly arose from a combination of internal party disputes and mounting political pressure from rival interests. Political…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja In a major boost to Nigeria’s international anti-smuggling reputation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally handed over a cache of stolen luxury vehicles traced to Canada, following months of intelligence-driven operations and collaboration with Canadian law enforcement authorities. The handover ceremony was held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, where the Deputy High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Nasser Salihou, received the recovered vehicles from the Customs Area Controller of the Tin Can Island Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka. The recovered automobiles, believed to have been smuggled into Nigeria…

…Yahaya Ibrahim Adoke Backs Hon. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke’s 2027 House of Representatives Ambition, Says Women Are Shaping Good Governance By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja A renowned geologist, and highly respected figure, Dr. Yahaya Ibrahim Adoke, has thrown his weight behind the aspiration of Hon. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke, describing women in leadership as agents of purposeful governance, grassroots development, and social transformation. Speaking on Friday at his residence during a courtesy visit by his junior sister, Hon. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke, popularly known as AIA, Yahaya Adoke gave his blessings after she formally presented her nomination forms for the Okehi/Adavi House of…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja In a renewed effort to combat poverty and illiteracy in underserved communities, the Regy and Henry Amazing Grace Foundation (RHAGF), in partnership with the FCT Department of Mass Education and the National Mass Education Commission (NMEC), has moved to establish an Adult Literacy Learning Centre in Kukwaba Community, Kubwa, Abuja. The official visit, which took place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, brought together government education officials, foundation representatives, and community leaders to discuss the immediate commencement of adult literacy classes aimed at empowering uneducated adults within the community. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to the…

…As FG Pushes Youth Empowerment Through Skills Acquisition, Energy Transition Initiative By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps and the National Automotive Design and Development Council have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at equipping Corps Members with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) retrofitting skills as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and promote Nigeria’s energy transition agenda. The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja on the integration of CNG retrofitting training into the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme. Speaking during the ceremony, the Director General of NYSC,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja More than a decade after its establishment, the Regy and Henry Amazing Grace Foundation (RHAGF) has continued to make significant impact in the fight against poverty across communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), empowering over 2,000 individuals through various economic and skills acquisition programmes. The foundation, whose core mission is centered on poverty eradication and community development, has consistently partnered with stakeholders to improve the living conditions of vulnerable families and individuals. Its interventions are aimed at complementing government efforts to reduce poverty and create economically viable communities. https://youtube.com/shorts/ZdF5h8pDuo8?si=pB02OOD_oHk-bspz According to the National Coordinator of…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social work practice in Nigeria through the operationalization of the Nigerian Council for Social Work, as key stakeholders gathered for a high-level Strategic Dialogue and National Social Service Workforce Coordination Meeting in Abuja. The meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, brought together representatives of government institutions, development partners, professional associations, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to chart a new course for the regulation and professionalization of social work in the country. Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja A frontline aspirant for the Okehi/Adavi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Hon. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke -AIA (PhD), has officially picked up her nomination forms to contest under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pledging to deliver impactful and people-oriented representation. The nomination forms were obtained on Thursday at the ADC National Headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant step in her bid to represent the people of Okehi/Adavi at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly in 2027. Speaking to her mammoth supporters shortly after obtaining the forms, Hon. Adoke assured constituents…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Ibrahim Suleiman, has called on Local Government Chairmen across Nigeria to intensify grassroots-driven social protection and inclusive development initiatives in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister made the call while addressing a Stakeholder Engagement with Local Government Chairmen organized by the National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Speaking at the event, Suleiman described the engagement as timely and significant, noting that Nigeria was at a “defining moment” in its pursuit of inclusive governance, social equity, and…