September 2, 2025

General

General

The Diamond Presidency – A Chronicle of Vision, Leadership, And Legacy

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration marks two years in office, the presidency has been hailed as a “Diamond Presidency”, a metaphorical emblem of resilience, clarity of purpose, and transformative leadership. This chronicle seeks to encapsulate the defining traits, policies, and milestones of the Tinubu administration in shaping Nigeria’s national outlook. Vision Rooted in Reform

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Empowerment General Youths

NYSC Urges Corps Members to Embrace Entrepreneurship, Shift Focus from White-Collar Jobs to Wealth Creation

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has once again reiterated its call for Nigerian graduates undergoing the mandatory one-year national service to shift their attention away from overdependence on white-collar jobs and instead embrace entrepreneurship as a pathway to personal growth and national development. This charge was delivered during an address to corps members at

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General ICAN

ICAN Welcomes Its 61st President Amid Renewed Call for Professional Excellence

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has officially inaugurated its 61st President, reaffirming its dedication to professionalism, transparency, and integrity in Nigeria’s financial and accounting sectors. The inauguration ceremony, held at ICAN’s Victoria Island headquarters, was attended by leading figures in finance, government, and academia. The new president, whose tenure begins at a

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Crime Finance General

NFIU CEO Leads Delegation on Courtesy Visit to Foreign Affairs Minister

Mrs. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.  The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between the NFIU and the Ministry in combating financial crimes and

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Economy General Maritime Police

IGP Egbetokun Pledges Enhanced Security to Bolster Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy 

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening security within the nation’s marine and blue economy sectors.  This assurance was given during a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.  The IGP emphasized

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General

Relief Materials Distributed to Fire Disaster Victims in Toro, Bauchi State

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to victims of recent fire disasters in Toro Local Government Area, Bauchi State. The intervention follows a rapid assessment of the affected communities, aimed at alleviating the suffering of displaced residents. The relief items distributed include 1,000 bags of rice, 966 cartons of spaghetti, 966 gallons

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General Hajj and Umrah Religion

Hajj 2025: Pilgrims Directed to Stay in Air-Conditioned Tents Amid Extreme Heat 

In response to forecasted soaring temperatures exceeding 45°C during the peak period of Hajj 2025, the Saudi Ministry of Health has issued directives requiring all pilgrims to remain inside air-conditioned tents from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. This precautionary measure aims to safeguard the health and well-being of the over 1.4 million pilgrims expected

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Customs General

Nigeria Customs Service Clarifies Viral Shooting Video as 2019 Incident

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has addressed a video circulating on social media depicting a shooting incident involving its officers, clarifying that the footage is from 2019 and not a recent event. In an official statement, NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada confirmed that the incident occurred on February 17, 2019, at the Shagamu Interchange in Ogun

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Customs General

Nigeria Customs Service Backs 2025 Integrity Index, Reiterates Pledge to Transparency and Accountability

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has restated its unwavering commitment to entrenching transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity within its operations, aligning firmly with the Federal Government’s anti-corruption stance. This reaffirmation came during a high-level Stakeholders’ Meeting on Governance and Anti-Corruption Frameworks, which took place on 25 May 2025 at the auditorium of the Federal Ministry

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General Politics

Tinubu’s Two-Year Achievements Proof of Visionary Leadership – Information Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing the two years in office as a period marked by visionary leadership and impactful achievements. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister highlighted key milestones attained under President Tinubu’s watch, including major infrastructure projects, economic reforms, and social welfare

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