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By Abdul Lauya Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law two transformative bills establishing a Federal Orthopedic Hospital in Billiri and a Federal College of Education (Special) in Dukku, both located in Gombe State. In a press statement issued by his spokesman, Ismaila Uba Misilli, Governor Yahaya described the move as a “historic gesture” and a testament to the President’s responsive and inclusive leadership. “This is a new chapter for Gombe State. These institutions will not only enhance access to quality education and specialized healthcare but will also create employment and…

By Abdul Lauya The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has approved a budget of N1.132 trillion for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget, presented by Deputy Comptroller-General Mohammed Jibo on behalf of Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi, underscores the strategic role of Customs in national economic planning. The NCS has set an ambitious revenue target of N6.584 trillion, aimed at bolstering the Federation Account, Non-Federation Account, and Import VAT collections. Of this target, N3.853 trillion is expected to go to the Federation Account, N1.081 trillion to the Non-Federation Account, and N1.650 trillion from…

By Abdul Lauya President Bola Tinubu has called for deeper cooperation between Nigeria and Denmark to expand the livestock and dairy economy for job creation and food security. According to a press release by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President made this call on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark on her first official visit to Nigeria. The visit was co-hosted by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who joined President Tinubu in welcoming the Danish Queen. Tinubu stressed the importance of knowledge transfer, veterinary health, and sustainable agribusiness in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural…

By Abdul Lauya Seven officers of the Nigerian Navy have been decorated with their new ranks of Lieutenant Commander at a ceremony held on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, at the Naval Headquarters, Abuja. The event, known in naval tradition as the “shipping of stripes,” marked a significant milestone in the careers of the decorated officers. According to Commodore Adams-Aliu, Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, the ceremony recognized the officers’ exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to the nation. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, was represented by Rear Admiral Ibrahim Abdullahi Dewu, Chief of Policy and…

Features Story: By Abdul Lauya In a rare moment of reflection, camaraderie, and national pride, the 18th Regular Course Alumni of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) will converge in Abuja on July 4, 2025, to mark a golden milestone, 50 years since their journey into military service began on the hallowed grounds of NDA Kaduna. More than just a reunion, this event stands as a historic testament to patriotism, leadership, and the enduring legacy of one of the most impactful cohorts in Nigeria’s military history. The Making of a Legacy On June 30, 1975, 149 young Nigerians made up of…

By Abdul Lauya Two years ago, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla assumed command as Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), ushering in what has become a defining era for the Nigerian Navy (NN). Appointed on June 19, 2023, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Ogalla inherited a Navy at a crossroads, grappling with mounting maritime security threats and an urgent need for institutional renewal. Under his watch, the Nigerian Navy has grown into a more capable and respected force, now ranking as the third-largest navy in Africa, surpassed only by Egypt and Algeria. One of the most telling indicators of…

By Abdul Lauya In a bold push to transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, President Bola Tinubu on Monday launched 2,000 tractors for mechanised farming under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme, marking what he described as the beginning of Nigeria’s “agricultural renaissance.” The commissioning, held at the National Agricultural Seeds Council in Sheda, Abuja, drew key stakeholders across sectors, including representatives of farmers’ cooperatives, members of the National Assembly, and international partners. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement in Abuja, said the initiative is a cornerstone of the Tinubu administration’s agenda to ensure national food security through technology-driven agriculture. “This…

News Commentary – By Abdul Lauya The painful monthly ritual that Nigerian military pensioners endure just to access their lawful entitlements exposes more than bureaucratic dysfunction, it reveals a deeper national failure to honour those who once defended the country with their lives. In a country whose sovereignty and fragile unity were preserved by the blood, sweat, and sacrifice of its armed forces, the recurring plight of military pensioners is both troubling and unacceptable. Each month, the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (CMPB), a serving Two-Star General, undertakes a now-familiar and humiliating ritual: visiting the Federal Ministry of Finance…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya In a moment rich with symbolism but steeped in regional urgency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria on Sunday relinquished the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio at the 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Abuja. The handover marks the end of a tumultuous era defined by security upheaval, democratic decline, and an existential test of ECOWAS’ regional cohesion. President Tinubu, reflecting on his tenure, described it as a “profound honour,” while calling for unity, vigilance,…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, issued a stern condemnation of the recent gruesome killings across Plateau, Benue, Borno, and Kano States. But for many Nigerians, his latest statement, though emotionally charged, feels like yet another entry in the country’s growing archive of reactive words unbacked by decisive leadership. The president denounced what he called “cowardly and brutal attacks” that left dozens dead, including 12 wedding guests lynched in Plateau, over 150 civilians massacred in Yelewata, Benue State, and at least five lives lost to an explosion in Kano. He directed the police and…