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NAWOJ Inaugurates Niger Exco's, Insists On Professionalism, Unity

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWO), Hajia Aishatu Ibrahim has officially inaugurated the newly elected executive members of the association in Niger State, charging them to uphold professionalism, unity, and core values of journalism. At the inauguration ceremony, Hajia Ibrahim congratulated the new executives and described their election as a call to greater service, dedication, and responsibility.  She urged them to work collectively to strengthen the association, promote ethical journalism, and advocate for the welfare and development of women journalists across the state. The newly inaugurated executives of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Niger State chapter include: Dr. Asabe Garba — Chairperson Ruth Gana — Vice Chairperson Hauwa Inuwa — Secretary Aishatu Aliyu Babadoko — Assistant Secretary Safiya Yaman — Financial Secretary Fatima Kaka Mohammed — Treasurer Hussaina Musa — Auditor In her ...
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Tinubu Reconstitutes Council Of Police Academy, Wudil

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reconstituted the 16-member governing council of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, appointing the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, as the chairman. Other members of the council include the chairman of the Police Service Commission, Inspector-General of Police, and one representative each from the Federal Ministry of Education, the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the Federal Ministry of Justice. The President also appointed six persons to represent the six geopolitical zones. They are: Babagana Zannah Adam (DCP Rtd.) – North East  Emmanuel Torkuma Manger – North Central   Maigari Abati Dikko (DIG Rtd.) – North West  Dubem A. Obaze (KSM) – South East   Ajibogere Toyin – South West   Udom Udo Ekpoudom (DIG Rtd.) – South South The Commandant of the Academy, Provost, and Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of training will s...
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Court Fines UBA N2m For Frivolous Case Against FCCPC

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja has fined the United Bank for Africa (UBA) N2 million for initiating a frivolous and unmeritorious case against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).  Justice James Omotosho on Wednesday dismissed a suit by UBA Plc seeking to contest the jurisdiction of the FCCPC, affirming the commission’s statutory authority to investigate consumer complaints involving banks and other financial institutions. In the suit, FHC/ABJ/CS/1972/2025, United Bank of Africa Plc sought to determine whether in light of Section 251 (1) (d) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended 2023) and Section 65(1)(a) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, the FCCPC could validly exercise jurisdiction over a commercial bank duly licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and over any of its functions, acts, financial products, or financial services. Omotosho considered S...
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Wildlife Trafficking: NESREA Apprehends Criminal Five Years After

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Moved to end trafficking on endeangered species, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) in a joint operation with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) apprehended a fugitive wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar.  The criminal was previously declared wanted by the Federal High Court in Lagos and was identified as a key figure in the trafficking network. Abubakar, who has been on the run since September 2021, was arrested following a coordinated operation by the WJC and NCS that led to the arrest of his associates, Sunday Ebenyi and Salif Sandwidi. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 1,009.50 kilograms of pangolin scales in the Ikeja area of Lagos. Abubakar's arrest comes five years after his involvement in large-scale wildlife trafficking and almost two years being officially declared wanted by the Federal High Court, demonstrates the commitment of Nig...
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NAWOJ Felicitates Veteran Journalist, Moji Makanjuola @ 70

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja     Chief Moji Makanjuola  The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter proudly celebrates a trailblazer, mentor and veteran journalist, Chief Moji Makanjuola as she marked her 70th birthday on April 21.  Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, Comrade Bassey Ita-Ikpang in a statement on Tuesday, described Makanjuola as the mother of all.  She said: "Aunty Moji as we call her stands tall as one of the pioneering founding figures of NAWOJ and one of its earliest Presidents. Her visionary leadership, courage, and commitment laid the strong foundation upon which the association continues to thrive today. "Beyond her immense contributions to journalism and the advancement of women in media, Chief Makanjuola has distinguished herself as a passionate advocate in the health sector. "Her unwavering dedication to public health, especially in championing issues that affect women and children, has left an indelible mark across Nigeri...
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President Appoints New DG/CEO For National Biosafety Management Agency

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja  Dr Fatima Suleiman Zuntu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General/ Chief Executive Officer of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) for an initial term of four years. The appointment which was effective April 16, 2026, was in accordance with the provision of Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency, 2015. Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu is a Public Health professional and policy strategist with a proven track record of driving impactful national programmes.  The President tasked the appointee to contribute her expertise to the agency for the good of the nation.  This was signed by Head, Information & Public Relations, Chris Ugwuegbulam in Abuja. 
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Tinubu Approves New Police Academy Campus, N15bn Take-off Grant

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area in Ogun State. This was even as the President also approved a special take-off grant of N15billion for the college.  Tinubu's approval was in fulfilment of the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021, particularly with respect to the expansion of the Police Academy based in Wudil, Kano state, into multiple campuses across the country. The intervention fund will be sourced from the TetFund 2026 allocation to finance priority infrastructure, academic facilities, student accommodation, and core training assets. A high-level consultative meeting involving the Minister of Police Affairs, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa; officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, Inspector-General of Police and Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commissio...
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