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 Senate Committee on Customs Commends Apapa Command on Revenue Efforts The Senate Committee on Customs has commended the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service for its impressive revenue generation of over N1.82 trillion this year and proactive engagement with stakeholders.  The Committee made the commendation during an oversight visit to the command on 25 October 2024 to assess operational progress, address challenges, and explore potential legislative support to boost Customs’ efficiency. Chairman of the committee, Senator Jubril Echocho, commended the Command’s achievements and praised its revenue generation drive.  He said, “This commitment demonstrates the impact of effective revenue collection on our national economy. Revenue generation remains a priority in President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, as it helps reduce national debt and strengthens Nigeria's global standing.” While briefing the committee on the command's activities, the Customs Area Controll...

 AFDB To Commit $60Million For Agricultural Transformation Centres In Anambra By Chukwuka Ugokwe The African Development Bank (AFDB) is to commit a total sum of $60million for the development of three Agricultural Transformation Centres in Anambra State. An average of $20million will be invested to establish each of the centres across the three senatorial districts. The State Commissioner For Agriculture, Dr Forster Ihejiofor, said this while receiving a delegation from Omor Community, Ayamelum Local Government Area, in his office. He gave the assurance of the bank's readiness in partnership with the state government to develop the project, adding that it would boost food production, generate wealth and facilitate development of rural areas. "In partnership with African Development Bank, the Solution Government wants to create Agricultural Transformation Centres, three of them in the state, where our farmers will be trained on how to upscale their productivity of rice, yam, ca...

 ANAMBRA SPEAKER, UDEZE DESCRIBES LATE PROF. HUMPHREY NWOSU AS AN UNSUNG HERO By Chizoba Okeke  The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr.Somtochukwu Udeze has said that the late former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof.Humphrey Nwosu offered his best to ensure the growth and development of Nigeria's democracy. In his condolence message to the family of the late Prof.Nwosu on behalf of the state legislature, Udeze enjoined politicians to always reflect on the political reforms established by the late Prof.Nwosu in order to move the country forward. The Speaker who extolled the late Prof.Nwosu's innovative Option A4 voting and Open Ballot system, reiterated his call on the federal government to honour the late Prof.Nwosu by naming an important federal institution after him. He commended the late Prof.Nwosu for initiating payment of salary to traditional rulers when he was a member of the state executive council during the tenure of Governor Sams...

 Nigeria to Host CISA Global Cultural Fiesta 2025, Says Dr Aguoji By  Uche Kalu  At the 11th CISA Worldwide Cultural Festival in Georgia, USA, Dr. Josephine Uzoamaka Aguoji, the organization's first female president, made a historic declaration to bring the world's attention to Nigeria. Speaking at the 2024 edition of the Council of Igbo States in the America (CISA), Dr,  Aguoji noted that the Council is set to bring the maiden edition of its prestigious Igbo Worldwide Festival of Arts and Culture to Nigeria.   CISA President emphasized her vision to connect Igbos in Nigeria with the festival, aligning with the Igbo "think home" philosophy. As CISA's pioneering female president, Dr. Aguoji's initiative will bridge cultural divides and foster global Igbo unity. Dr. Aguoji, revered as Ochinudo, a symbol of peaceful leadership, has pledged to collaborate with the Igbo diaspora and key agencies to promote Igbo cultural heritage globally. This initiative aligns ...

 Ogun Govt. Suspends Teacher, Queries Principal Over Pupil’s Death The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise. The incident, which happened on Friday, also led to the immediate arrest of the teacher, as the Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo was promptly queried for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and regulations in the state. The principal was given 24 hours to explain her actions and why disciplinary actions should not be taken against her for acting against the instructions of constituted authority. Subsequently, a letter of condolence was sent to the bereaved family, commiserating with them on the sudden death of their loving son and promising to get justice for the family. The letter, which was signed...

  Beyoncé Boosts Kamala Harris at Biggest Campaign Rally To Date Kamala Harris supporters waited for more than 12 hours to see the superstar at a Houston rally Friday night. Instead of hearing the superstar sing "Freedom," which is now inextricably connected to Harris' campaign through her first campaign video ad and which is blared at rallies, they listened as Beyoncé gave a moving endorsement for the presidential candidate With Beyoncé as her warm-up act, Kamala Harris packed a Houston stadium Friday night with a late-campaign swing through a state where a win for her is unlikely, and wasn't the point. From deep in Texas, the Vice President's goal was for the rest of the country to hear her message: the abortion ban in Texas could become the national standard if Donald Trump is given a second term in the White House. “Freedom is not to be given. It is not to be bestowed. It is ours by right and we are prepared to fight for it because we understand the stakes,” ...

 Kelly Rowland Delivers Remarks at a Kamala Harris Rally in Houston, Texas Kelly Rowland and her Destiny's Child sister Beyoncé made a much-anticipated appearance on Friday in Houston at Kamala Harris' "Reproductive Rights" rally, the latest in the Vice President's campaign for president. The pair was introduced by Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, who affectionately referred to Rowland as one of her bonus daughters, though the two are not biologically related. "I have been so blessed in my life in my life to have many careers, many Black jobs," Knowles said, referencing a "Black jobs" comment from former president Donald Trump. "But I have said before, the best job that I ever had was being a mother. I've had the privilege of raising and helping to raise four daughters, and I also take immense pride in being Mama Tina to so many young women and men." The "four daughters" she mentioned include her biological children, ...