The Publisher of Citizens Compass, Mrs. Bose Adelaja, has expressed deep appreciation to the Publisher of The DEFENDER, Prince. Bashir Adefaka, for his unwavering support and brotherly guidance since the inception of her media platform. In a heartfelt note, Adelaja described Adefaka as a rare gem and a strong pillar whose encouragement rekindled her hope during a difficult transition in her career. “I resigned from Vanguard on December 19, 2022, without any clear direction or assurance of what would come next,” she recalled. “But today, you have proved that Almighty God is not a man and that nobody can stop…
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The Ports and Multi-Service Limited (PTML) Chapter of the Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) has sensitized women on the dangers of breast cancer in Lagos. The event, held on Wednesday at the command hall, was part of activities marking the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October is globally recognized for creating awareness, honoring lives affected by breast cancer, and reaffirming commitment to equitable access to care and improved survival rates. This year’s theme, “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters,” underscores that breast cancer affects women differently and that each journey deserves compassion and support. The Customs Area Controller, PTML…
WaterAid Nigeria, with funding support from DP World, on Wednesday launched the Advancing Inclusive WASH in Lagos (AI-WASH) project for Ikorodu North and Ojodu Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The project aims to promote access to safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in underserved communities and schools across the two council areas. Mr. Emmanuel Iorkumbur, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising at WaterAid Nigeria, described the project as a milestone in advancing universal access to WASH by 2030. He said the AI-WASH initiative places inclusivity at the centre of development, ensuring that no one is left behind in accessing…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)-funded integrated vaccination campaign has extended its outreach to both public and private schools across Taraba State. The campaign covers routine immunization, Measles-Rubella, Polio, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines. Reporters who monitored the exercise in several schools in Jalingo on Wednesday observed large turnouts of pupils, with school administrators ensuring smooth coordination. At Sabon-Gari Primary School, Champion International School in Mayo-Gwoi, and Omas Royal Academy, Magami, among others, head teachers, proprietors, administrators, and caregivers worked closely with vaccinators to ensure that no child was left out. Some school heads who spoke with reporters said…
The Edo State Government has announced plans to recruit 3,000 additional teachers to strengthen teaching capacity and improve learning outcomes across public schools in the state. Governor Monday Okpebholo made this known on Wednesday in Benin when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), led by its State Chairman, Comrade Bernard Ajobiewe. Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education, describing it as the cornerstone of human development and emphasizing that teachers remain a top priority in his development agenda. The governor noted that his administration had renovated several schools and regularized the employment of over 5,000…
The Federal Government has expanded the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to over 13,000 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 12th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting on the BHCPF. Pate said more than 80 million visits to PHCs were recorded in the first half of 2025, representing a fourfold increase compared to 2023. He added that the government had approved the disbursement of ₦32.9 billion under BHCPF 2.0 to strengthen service delivery, improve staffing, enhance drug supply, and boost the…
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has listed former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, among his witnesses in his ongoing trial on alleged terrorism charges. Kanu, in a fresh motion he personally signed and filed before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, said he was ready to open his defence as directed by the court. The motion, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, was dated October 20 and filed on October 21. It is titled: “Notice of Number and Names of Witnesses to be Called by the Defendant and…
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination, Amina Mohammed Katagum, has urged Directors of Planning, Research, and Statistics (DPRS) to be more versatile and proactive in all planning processes to effectively guide their respective ministries. She made the call at a three-day training workshop for DPRS and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officers on data management, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Katagum emphasized that accurate and reliable data is fundamental to effective planning, as it enables government to design informed programmes and policies. “Planning is teamwork, and to strengthen…
The Agricultural Development for Economic Growth Initiative (AgDEG), in collaboration with the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, has launched a Community of Practice (CoP) – Agriculture in Benue, to foster collaboration and innovation among agricultural stakeholders. Speaking at the event in Makurdi, AgDEG Country Director, Mr. Joseph Unogwu, said the CoP is designed as a forum for stakeholders to share ideas, compare notes, and synergise efforts to boost agricultural productivity in the state. Unogwu explained that the initiative aims to strengthen relationships between institutions in the agricultural sector, promoting joint action toward achieving food security and economic growth. “The…
The Lagos State Library Board has launched a digital transformation initiative with the installation of solar power and internet facilities at its headquarters to boost operational efficiency and service delivery. The Director of the Board, Mr. Oyadipe Amoo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a media briefing on the activities and achievements of the agency in Ikeja. Amoo said the facelift was part of the state government’s efforts to modernize library services across the five divisions of the state. He noted that the initiative aligns with the government’s vision of improving access to knowledge resources and promoting digital inclusion through renewable…