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….”NiMet Boss Celebrated for Transformative Leadership and Commitment to Meteorological Education Across Nigeria and West Africa. By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Prof. Charles Anosike, has been honoured with the 2026 Nigerian Educational Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing education through meteorology-based studies and professional training across Nigeria and the West African sub-region. The prestigious award was presented on Monday, May 11, 2026, by the Faculty of Education of Federal University Oye-Ekiti during a ceremony held at the university in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Since…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja. ….“True celebration is measured not by what we receive, but by what we give” — Ikudomi Muhammad Olanrewaju. In a remarkable display of compassion and humanitarian service, the MD Foundation for Charity and National Integration on Tuesday carried out a major food distribution outreach to support needy families as part of the birthday celebration of its Founder and Executive Director, Ikudomi Muhammad Olanrewaju, popularly known as MD. Rather than marking his birthday with personal luxury or elaborate festivities, the philanthropist chose to dedicate the occasion to serving vulnerable members of the community through the foundation’s…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja “A national emergency line built to save lives now stands as both a symbol of hope and a reminder of Nigeria’s broken response system”, Goodluck. In many countries, three numbers can mean the difference between life and death. In the United States, it is 911. In the United Kingdom, 999. In Nigeria, it is 112 — the National Emergency Number established to provide citizens with rapid access to police, fire, and medical emergency services. On paper, the system represents one of the most ambitious communication-security interventions ever introduced by the Nigerian government. In reality, however, many…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to increase the remuneration of corps members engaged as ad hoc staff during elections across the country. General Nafiu also urged the electoral body to ensure prompt payment of insurance benefits and medical support for corps members who sustain injuries or lose their lives while on election duty. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced plans to deploy more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps as ad hoc staff for the 2027 general elections, underscoring the critical role corps members continue to play in Nigeria’s democratic process. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle O. Nafiu, at the Yakubu Gowon House in Abuja on Monday. Speaking during the meeting, Amupitan described the partnership between INEC and the NYSC as indispensable, declaring that elections in Nigeria could…

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…