President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the Managing Director, Ajaokuta Steel Company. The appointment takes effect from 3rd April, 2025 and is in accordance with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008 as amended. Until his appointment, Nasir served as the Technical Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Steel Development as well as the Special Assistant (Academics) to Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) . President Tinubu tasks the appointee to leverage on his wealth of experience in…
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The profile of the Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the Senate, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, continues to rise in the Red Chamber, not only for eloquent contributions to debate on the floor of the Chamber but also for active and effective deliverance of her legislative duties. Just recently, Senator Adebule spoke extensively on the floor of the Chamber why there is need to speed rehabilitation works on some critical Federal roads in the country. Of particular importance to Senator Adebule, is the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in her Senatorial District. The road is the gateway to other countries as it…
Nigeria is a work in progress that is poised to make a huge difference under the current administration, especially with critical internal and external support.First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Senator Oluremi Tinubu stated this while granting audience to Spouses of Heads of Missions to Nigeria in her office.The First Lady pointed out that there has been a gradual but steady improvement in the nation which she believes will be sustained for greater impact.Senator Oluremi Tinubu said that she is taking enormous steps through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) toward ensuring that education of the Nigerian child, health, and…
by CP Tunji Disu Law and order do not begin at the police station or the courthouse; they begin at home, in the quiet corners where parents teach their children right from wrong. When this foundation cracks, society inherits the fallout. As a police officer, I’ve witnessed this truth play out in heartbreaking ways—parents arrive at stations, not with pleas for justice, but with demands for us to parent for them. “I want you to detain my child, I want you to discipline him.” “Torture him,” as though pain alone could rewrite a life long gone astray. A retired soldier…
As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, the globally renowned Islamic organisation, Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT), extends its warmest greetings to Muslims across the world. The society, known for its unwavering commitment to faith and humanity, celebrates the arrival of this sacred period as a time of spiritual rejuvenation, increased devotion, and charitable acts. NASFAT encourages all Muslims to seize this divine opportunity to strengthen their relationship with Allah and contribute meaningfully to their communities. President of NASFAT, Alhaji Ayodeji AbdulWahid AbdulRauf, congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the sighting of the Ramadan crescent, reaffirming NASFAT’s dedication to fostering Islamic knowledge and…
First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu says she is committed to advocacy, resource mobilization and fostering partnerships to close the gender gap and boost women and youth empowerment in Nigeria.She was speaking during the 29th General Assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development, OAFLAD in Addis Ababa.The First Lady noted that the theme for this year’s General Assembly, ‘Building on Beijing: First Ladies Championing Women’s Leadership and Rights through African Heritage,’ is a call to reflect on Africa’s values and how they can impact a new vision for women on the continent.“This year marks three (3)…
The Lagos State Football Association through the committee saddled with organising the State Football League have set up motions towards holding a top class and hitch-free Statewide football league for both male and female teams in the state. Addressing teams representatives and stakeholders at the meeting held last week at the Lagos FA Secretariat. Surulere. Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer of the State League, Wale Joseph, the State league committee reassured that they are set to organization and develop the state league with new innovations, and to make it attractive to the public and corporate bodies. “We are establishing and strengthening…
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 6th February 2025Global Theme: “Stepping Up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM.” As we commemorate the 2025 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), with the theme, Stepping Up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of girls and women.Female genital mutilation is a human rights violation and has no health benefits.According to UNFPA, Nigeria has the highest absolute number of FGM globally, with over 20 million women…
As part of its ongoing transformation from a training institute to a regulatory authority, the Director-General/CEO of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare (Dr) Abisoye Fagade, FIMC, has embarked on a series of high-level courtesy visits to key government agencies. These engagements aim to foster collaboration, enhance industry standards, and strengthen NIHOTOUR’s regulatory framework for the hospitality, travel, and tourism sector. So far, Dr. Fagade has met with top officials, including Mr. Ayodele Subair, Executive Chairman of the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS); Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and…
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (HAHCON), Prof. Saleh Usman, has announced an extension of the deadline for registration for the 2025 Hajj to February 10, 2025. The decision, according to a statement signed by NAHCON’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Usara, followed appeals on behalf of intending pilgrims who were unable to complete their registration before the earlier given January 31, 2025 deadline. While announcing the extension during a Zoom meeting between NAHCON and key Hajj stakeholders on Tuesday night, the chairman urged Executive Secretaries of State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards to cooperate with the…