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ICPC Moves To Fortify The Moral Fabric Of The Nation’s Future Leaders In Sokoto Schools Ahead Of AU Anti-Graft Day
ICPC Moves To Fortify The Moral Fabric Of The Nation’s Future Leaders In Sokoto Schools Ahead Of AU Anti-Graft Day
In a proactive move to fortify the moral fabric of the nation’s future leaders, Sokoto State Office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) convened a landmark cluster sensitisation programme for secondary school students. The initiative, held recently at Government Girls’ College Sokoto, precedes the official commemoration of the 2026 African Union Anti-Corruption Day, underscoring a deliberate shift from punitive measures to preventive education in the war against graft.
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The outreach, which drew participants from Government Girls’ College Sokoto, Government Girls’ College Raba, and Government Girls’ College Bodinga, was timed to resonate with the continental theme for this year’s observance: “Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Action Across Africa.” By targeting young minds, the Commission aims to cultivate a generation for whom ethical conduct is not merely a regulatory requirement, but an intrinsic personal value.
Welcoming the ICPC delegation, the Principal of the host school, Hajiya Fatima Abubakar Gobir, lauded the Commission’s foresight in selecting her institution as a hub for the programme. She expressed profound gratitude for the intervention, asserting that the sensitisation would catalyze the reinforcement of the pillars of honesty, self-discipline, and responsible citizenship among the girls. Her remarks highlighted the critical role of educational institutions as frontline bastions in the fight against societal decay.
Leading the ICPC team, Deputy Superintendent Abdullahi Ibrahim Aliyu, representing the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, delivered a compelling address on the transformative power of personal integrity. He posited that a just and prosperous society is inextricably linked to the moral choices of its individuals, urging the students to anchor their lives in accountability and ethical fortitude. “Strive to be remembered not for your wealth or titles, but for your unwavering integrity and the positive footprint you leave on humanity,” he charged the attentive audience.
Mr. Aliyu further elucidated that the crusade against corruption is fundamentally a grassroots campaign, beginning with the seemingly inconsequential decisions of everyday life. He called upon the younger generation to embrace their agency as vanguards of change, emphasising that a corruption-free Nigeria and a reformed Africa are attainable only when citizens internalise the principle that collective probity starts with individual rectitude. His discourse served as a clarion call for students to eschew the allure of shortcuts and embrace the rigour of principled living.
At the ceremonial close of the event, the Commission distributed a suite of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to the participating schools. These resources are designed to serve as enduring pedagogical tools, ensuring that the conversations sparked today continue to echo within the classrooms and dormitories long after the delegates have departed. The occasion was further commemorated with a group photograph that captured the shared commitment of educators, students, and anti-corruption officials to a future defined by transparency.
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The programme, which registered a robust turnout of 376 participants, stands as a testament to the ICPC’s evolving strategy of embedding anti-corruption awareness within the educational curriculum. By engaging students ahead of the continental observance on 11th July, the Commission has effectively ignited a youth-led movement, reinforcing the notion that the battle for Africa’s soul will be won not in courtrooms, but in the hearts and minds of its young populace.
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Peter Obi Would Flee to Cameroon if He Faces Challenges as President, Says Wike
Mr Wike spoke on Tuesday at Abaji Area Council during a Rainbow Coalition and Stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja.
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The minister said Mr Obi would abandon the country’s problems rather than confront them, unlike President Bola Tinubu, whom he hailed for taking tough decisions to address Nigeria’s challenges.
According to him, Nigeria needs a president who could confront difficult situations rather than abandon the country when challenges arise.
Mr Wike maintained that ruling a country goes beyond public relations or political rhetoric; it requires competence and a willingness to be accountable in the face of challenges.
Meanwhile, he urged residents of Abaji Area Council to demonstrate their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election by voting for him in the 2027 election.
He said he would not rely on Abaji political leaders’ promises to ensure Mr Tinubu’s victory but would assess their support by their ability to deliver their respective polling units and wards.
The minister added, “Nobody is competing with Rivers. I don’t know what you all think. The only people who are going to compete with Rivers are the FCT. Whatever I will do there, I will do it here. So make sure you beat Rivers.”
Mr Wike also cautioned them against repeating their mistake in the 2023 elections by voting for candidates who failed to maintain contact with their constituents after securing electoral victory.
The minister said residents should assess political officeholders based on their accessibility, performance and contributions to development rather than political promises.
“You went and elected somebody you don’t know. Is it not correct? Have you seen the person again? Has he come to address you? Has he asked you what your problems are? Has he moved anything that will affect the interest of the FCT?” he asked.
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Mr Wike also reiterated his commitment to addressing Abaji’s electricity challenges before the 2027 elections, directing the area council chairman to intensify efforts towards restoring power supply.
He described the Abaji engagement as the final meeting in his tour of the six FCT area councils ahead of the elections, saying he would return to assess residents’ satisfaction with the administration’s performance.
Mr Wike further disclosed that he would meet with youths in the FCT on Wednesday to discuss political mobilisation and other issues affecting their participation in the forthcoming elections.
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Eastern Marine Customs Sets to Maximise Border Security Through Joint Naval Operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Eastern Marine Command has proposed joint operations with the Nigerian Navy to strengthen maritime security along the eastern sea border.
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According to a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Joshua Iliya, the Acting Comptroller in charge of the Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Ntongha Edet, remarked during a high-level visit to the Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
He commended the existing cooperation between both agencies. He called for joint patrol operations involving officers and men of the Eastern Marine Command and naval personnel to enhance maritime domain awareness.
“I am here to formally request the inclusion of Customs marine officers in joint patrol sorties with the Nigerian Navy to maximise operational reach within our area of responsibility,” he said.
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In response, the officer in charge of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, Navy Captain Adebowale Omotosho, pledged full support and emphasised that providing operational assistance to the Customs Service is vital.
“As the Navy secures the marine territory, Nigeria Customs protects our economic interests to ensure critical national development. I am assuring you that FOB Ibaka under my leadership will maintain an open-door policy and share operational success with Customs,” he said.
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NNPC Extends Financial Literacy Training to Corps Members in 36 States
NNPC Corporate Social Responsibility arm, NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte., in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Sunday, 8th November 2026, hosted the NYSC Financial Literacy Training Programme for Batch C, Stream 2 Corps Members in Abuja, with simultaneous sessions held across NYSC Orientation Camps in the 36 states of the Federation.
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The training provided Corps Members with practical guidance on making informed financial decisions, managing their finances and considering entrepreneurship as a path to self-reliance at the end of their service year.
Beneficiaries Exceed 1.4 Million as NNPC Extends Financial Literacy Training to Corps Members in 36 States
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Since its introduction in 2023, the programme has reached more than 1.4 million Corps Members, reflecting NNPC Limited’s commitment to widening financial inclusion among young Nigerians and preparing them to build stable livelihoods and contribute to national economic growth.
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