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Olanike Balogun Becomes the First Female Pilot in Nigeria Customs Service History
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has marked a significant milestone by announcing Deputy Superintendent Olanike Balogun as its first-ever female pilot.
This historic achievement was shared by the NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement on Sunday.
Balogun’s groundbreaking accomplishment signals a progressive step forward for the NCS, an institution traditionally dominated by male officers.
Her dedication and persistence were celebrated by the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who praised her journey as an example of what can be achieved when determination meets institutional support.
He noted that her success highlights the Service’s ongoing commitment to building capacity, embracing innovation, and empowering its workforce.
“Her story exemplifies what is possible with determination and institutional support,” Adeniyi remarked.
Balogun’s journey to the cockpit has not only broken barriers but also serves as an inspiration to women within and outside the NCS.
Her achievement challenges the long-standing gender norms in aviation and law enforcement.
In her speech, Balogun expressed that her new role is about more than personal success.
She hopes it will encourage other women to pursue their goals, no matter the obstacles.
“My role as the first female pilot in the Service reflects my commitment as a woman to advancing my passionate dream as well as the operational capabilities of the NCS,” she stated.
Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Youths and Sports, has once again pointed out the presence of a dangerous cabal within President Bola Tinubu’s administration, suggesting they are shaping the decisions and actions of the current government.
Speaking on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Friday, Dalung emphasized that this influential group was working against the country’s best interests.
Dalung went further to describe the cabal as “dangerous,” claiming their actions are driven by personal gain rather than the welfare of the people or the administration.
He stated, “If you look at the hardship in the country and the president’s reaction, it’s completely a disconnect from the reality we are dealing with.
The cabal’s infrastructure is still effective, influencing the government in ways that go against the president’s intentions.”
He warned that the cabal’s actions, which seem at odds with the president’s plans, are undermining efforts that could have brought positive change to Nigerians.
Their self-serving interests, according to Dalung, are leading to decisions that hurt the nation rather than help it.
Despite revealing his views, Dalung chose not to name the individuals he believes make up the cabal, leaving that task to investigative journalists.
“It’s up to you to dig deeper and uncover the identities of those involved.
I have the right to reserve the names I think are part of the cabal,” he said.
Nigerian Government receives $52.88m from the United States recovered from the Galactica assets. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minster Of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi revealed that a formal signing ceremony was held for Nigeria and the Unites States on Friday in Abuja.
Fagbemi states that $50 million of the assets will be sent to the World Bank for the rural electrification project, while the remaining money will be sent to the International Institute of Justice to expand the justice system.
The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu also used the event as an opportunity to address the issue of corruption in the country.
NYSC denies allegations of issuing queries to 200 corps members in Oyo state for missing a Christmas Carol. A statement was released by the NYSC’s spokesperson, Eddy Megwa, addressing the issue at hand.
“The NYSC respects the religious rights of all corps members and remains committed to fostering unity and tolerance.” The spokesperson stated that the queries were given due to the corp members failing tom participate in their CDS (Community Development Service ) activities.
She added that the corp members were not present at their places of primary assignment during the period.
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