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Residents of Oduah Estate in Abuja say they are living in a state of fear and uncertainty, alleging a campaign of terror, intimidation, and death threats orchestrated by a serving police officer identified as DSP Jeffery Ugochukwu. According to a series of “Save Our Souls” (SOS) petitions, the officer, whose current posting within the Nigeria Police Force remains unknown, has allegedly leveraged his position to act with impunity, endangering the lives of dozens of families, including children, nursing mothers, and a then pregnant woman. The tenants, fearing that the threats, some of which were reportedly captured on video, could lead…

The Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has successfully concluded a comprehensive in-house training programme held from Monday, October 13 to Friday, October 17, 2025, aimed at enhancing the capacity and professionalism of its senior officers. The week-long training, conducted within the Command premises, brought together officers from various units and departments to strengthen core competencies and operational efficiency. Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka emphasized the importance of continuous learning and capacity development, encouraging officers to take full advantage of such opportunities to sharpen their skills and…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi “All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not hear them.” — John 10:8 (KJV) That was the voice of the Messiah — a moral principle by which both the Redeemer and the redeemed would be known. In the throes of the June 12 struggle, General Olusegun Obasanjo once declared that MKO Abiola was not the Messiah.But our national obsession with finding a single Messiah has blinded us to a deeper truth: the true test of a Messianic society is not the presence or absence of saviours, but the…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Consul General of Germany, Mr. David Krull, has commended Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, describing it as the second-largest film-producing industry in the world with over 2,500 films released annually. Krull stated that Nollywood’s output demonstrates Nigeria’s creativity and economic potential, emphasizing that the film sector could further strengthen the nation’s economy if properly managed. He made the remark during the Creative Designers Guild of Nigeria (CDGN) second exhibition held in Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme “Re-Defining Culture for Economic Productivity.” According to him, “Nigeria is so productive. We are here to learn, share experiences, and build…

By Ifeoma Ikem A civil engineer, Mr. McDonald Ejiofor, has lamented the demolition of his ₦500 million property by officials of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) at 6th Avenue, FESTAC Town, Lagos, describing the incident as the total destruction of years of labour and dreams.Ejiofor, 48, alleged that officials of the FHA, accompanied by policemen attached to the Lagos State Taskforce and some hired thugs, stormed his residence at Plot 1892, Route 65, Caravan Estate, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, and began pulling down his structure while his family was still inside. He said he legally acquired the land from…

By Prince Benson Davies An expert in maritime management and leadership, Dr. Dorcas Masu Daniel-Bature has unveiled her agenda for the Chairmanship of the Lagos chapter of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), maintaining that she remains committed to leveraging her experience and expertise to advance the interests of CILT members and promote the growth of industry. Bature, who has been described by many as a visionary leader in the Transport and Logistics Industry, expressed passion and enthusiasm while announcing her candidacy for Chairmanship of the Lagos wing of CILT insisting that she will do things differently in…

Abuja, Oct.15, 2025 (NAN) A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohamed Ndarani, SAN has called for the investigation of all retired Chief Executive Officers and Directors in MDAs as well as public office holders ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ndarani who made the call at a news briefing on Wednesday in Abuja said the call was necessary as another set of elections and the accompanying electioneering campaigning are practically around already. He suggested that retired civil servants should be barred from contesting for any elective positions for at least one year to give the anti-corruption agencies the opportunity to investigate…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has officially launched its 2025 Customer Service Week celebrations under the inspiring global theme, “Mission: Possible.” The Agency is leveraging this annual celebration to reaffirm its commitment to transforming customer challenges into opportunities and consistently delivering exceptional service to grow the Nigerian Maritime sector. In his remarks, the Director General/CEO NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, noted that effective service delivery remains central to the Agency’s mandate, stressing that excellence must begin internally before extending to external stakeholders. Providing service is paramount, both internally and externally. We must remain prepared, committed, and available to…

Pivot Nigeria: Reframing the Lens is a national thought-leadership platform created to reset Nigeria’s reputation agenda. Powered by HighStakes Public Relations Professionals (HighStakes PR Professionals), Pivot Nigeria catalyses dialogue to inspire pride, amplify authentic narratives, and co-create a stronger, more balanced Nigeria narrative. The inaugural Pivot Nigeria Conference held recently, brought together thought leaders, innovators, journalists, entrepreneurs and youth to emphasize the urgent need for Nigerians to own and shape Nigeria’s narrative.The conference blended high-impact keynotes, panels and hands-on co-creationlabs to inspire action. Urging attendees to become ambassadors of truth and optimism for Nigeria, Pivot Nigeria convener, Victoria Uwadoka-Anyianuka set…

Naval officers from 20 countries, currently participating in the Siren Course onboard the French Navy’s LHD TONNERRE, have visited the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a knowledge-sharing engagement. The visit, aimed at enhancing maritime security cooperation, took place at NIMASA’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) Centre in Kirikiri, Lagos. Colonel Stéphane Oseo, Defence Attaché at the French Embassy in Nigeria, led the delegation and said the visit was intended to deepen understanding of how Maritime Administrations operate under the Yaoundé Architecture for Maritime Safety and Security in West and Central Africa. He described the collaboration…