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FOR THE RECORDS: REPORT ON THE SUCCESSFUL CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PUBLIC COMPLAINTS COMMISSION, BORNO STATE OFFICE
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), the Borno State Office was not left behind in joining the national celebration. The activities marking the golden jubilee commenced on Wednesday, 29th October, 2025, with a health and fitness walk around the city of Maiduguri. The symbolic walk was aimed at promoting staff wellness and public visibility of the Commission’s milestone achievement and also to create awareness to the general population.
The main celebration took place on Thursday, 30th October, 2025, at the Commission’s premises in Maiduguri. The event recorded an impressive turnout of distinguished personalities, government officials, invited guests, award recipients, and staff of the Commission.
In his welcome address, the Hon. Federal Commissioner, Hon. Yusuf Adamu, appreciated His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, mni, FNSE, FNIAE, the Executive Governor of Borno State, for his unwavering support to the Commission. The Hon. Commissioner commended the Governor’s outstanding developmental strides in education, transportation, healthcare, and infrastructural development, which continue to uplift the lives of the citizens of Borno State.
The Special Guest of Honour, His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, was ably represented by the Secretary to the Government of Borno State (SSG), who delivered a goodwill message on his behalf. In his address, the SSG congratulated the Commission for attaining its golden jubilee and reaffirmed the State Government’s readiness to continue supporting the Public Complaints Commission in its mandate of promoting accountability, good governance, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
The celebration featured a paper presentation by Ambassador Usman Sarki and Umar Laminu, Esq., titled “Misuse and Abuse of Social Media Platforms (TikTok and Facebook) and Cybercrimes: Borno State as a Case Study.” and the role of the PCC in promoting accountability, good governance and citizen right protection. Respectively the presenters discussed the growing concerns around misinformation, online fraud, and the misuse of social media platforms, while urging citizens to exercise responsibility and ethical conduct in the digital space.
In his remark, the Director of Investigation, Salisu Mohammed El-Jummah applauded the Hon. Commissioner for his visionary leadership and commitment to the success of the event. He emphasized the need for continued public awareness and education on citizens’ rights and responsibilities. Similarly, he reiterated the Commission’s resolve to uphold the principles of fairness, justice, and service delivery in the discharge of its duties.
The event also witnessed the presentation of awards to deserving individuals and institutions in recognition of their dedication to public service and support for the Commission’s mandate. Among the awardees was the Head of Service of Borno State, Dr. Muhammed A. Ghuluze, ably represented by the Permanent Secretary, who, in his goodwill message, appreciated the Commission for recognizing the contributions of the civil service in promoting good governance in the State. In a related development, deserving staff were also awarded for outstanding performance and dedication to duty.
The ceremony concluded with a group photograph featuring the Hon. Commissioner, awardees, the Director of Investigation, Deputy Director of Investigation, and the Head of Investigation Department, capturing the spirit of unity, commitment, and service excellence that marked the celebration.
The 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Public Complaints Commission, Borno State Office, was indeed a resounding success. It reaffirmed the Commission’s vital role in promoting accountability, transparency, good governance, and the protection of citizens’ rights in Borno State and Nigeria at large.
…hails former chairman Garba on impactful tenure
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Vice Chancellor of the University of ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has congratulated members of the newly elected Executive Committee of the Correspondents’ Chapel of Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by Mr Biola Azeez, the State Editor of the Nigerian Tribune newspapers.
In a congratulatory message to the new NUJ leaders, Prof. Egbewole also lauded the immediate past Chairman, Mr Abdulhakeem Garba of Channels Television for successfully handing over to a successor.
A statement made available to news men in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, on Saturday by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, expressed the Vice Chancellor’s delight over the outcome of the election, saying that the peaceful conduct of the election and the absence of any rancour in its aftermath have shown the Correspondents’ Chapel as truly the flagship crop of journalists in Kwara State.
Prof. Egbewole also said that this development has further raised the public rating of the Correspondents’ Chapel, whose members constitute the crux of the membership of the elite UNILORIN Accredited Press Corps (UAPC).
While wishing the new exco members a successful and impactful tenure of office, the Vice Chancellor expressed the hope that the new NUJ officials would carry every member of the Union along to justify the confidence reposed in them.
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Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
In a smooth transition of leadership, Biola Azeez, the Kwara state correspondent of the Tribune newspapers, has emerged as the new Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council.
Azeez’s emergence by affirmation marks the end of the tenure of the Mallam AbdulHakeem Garba-led executive committee, ushering in a new leadership phase for the elite body of journalists covering the state.
Also elected by affirmation were Ibrahim Alege of TVC as Vice Chairman, Sikirat Shehu of BusinessDay as Financial Secretary, and Afusat Agunbiade of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as Treasurer. .
In the only contested positions, Mosunmola Ayobami of Western Post defeated Okufemi Akobi of AIT by 27 votes to 4 to become the new Secretary, while Oluseyi DaSilva of Arise TV triumphed over Taiye Joseph of Kogi Graphics in another closely watched race to bec the new Auditor of the Chapel.
The new leadership is expected to build on the achievements of the outgoing executive in promoting professional excellence and strengthening collaboration between the media and public institutions in Kwara State.
In his acceptance speech, Biola Azeez commended the immediate past executives of the Chapel on standard set, pledging that his administration would improve on professionalism and welfare of members.
He also said that efforts would be made to improve on relationship with government and other newsmakers in the state in order to perform more effectively and serve as watch dog of the society.
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Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities say they have foiled an alleged coup attempt aimed at subverting the country’s constitutional order ahead of next month’s general elections.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that several senior army officers were arrested for allegedly plotting to derail the electoral process.
The arrests were made on Oct. 30, just hours before the official commencement of campaigns for the legislative and presidential elections scheduled for Nov. 23, 2025.
Among those detained was Brig.-Gen. Daba Nawalna, also known as Dahaba Na Walna, the Director of the Cuméré Military Training Centre and a former President of the Military High Court.
Officials said he was apprehended at his residence in Bissau.
The development has heightened political tensions in the small West African nation, which has experienced several coups and attempted takeovers since independence in 1973.
The sources said that investigations were ongoing to identify other possible conspirators and ensure the safety and stability of the country ahead of the elections.
UNILORIN VC congratulates new NUJ Correspondents Chapel exco
Biola Azeez Emerges New Chairman Of Kwara NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel
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