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MWUN MOURNS COMRADE CHRIS IDAGBONRE.

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Comrade Chris Eromosele Idagbonre of the Maritme Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN) dies after a brief illness. Comrade Chris was a Vice President-General (VPG) of the Union until his retirement in 2025 after his meritorious service for more than 25 years. This was released in a press statement signed by the media head of MWUN, Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna. Comrade Chris before his glorious retirement was a pragmatic Trade Unionist, whose career started from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos, and was of the NPA Branch of the Maritme Workers' Union of Nigeria, where he had  unblemished track record of service. He was a committed executive member of the Union with passion for Labour Matters with good heart for humanity, his contemporaries, colleagues, and members of the Union; even the President -General of the Maritme Workers' Union of Nigeria, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, attested to his selfless service to the Union. Comrade Bunu also says of Chris, as t...
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President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Adewale Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), on his 60th birthday.

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The President rejoices with the Comptroller-General on the milestone, marked by years of dedicated service to the nation, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. As the Customs boss, Adeniyi has instituted landmark reforms that have repositioned the NCS for efficient service delivery. He has also improved community relations, increased revenue, and enhanced trade with other countries. President Tinubu notes Adeniyi’s efforts in transforming the NCS into a globally competitive institution, culminating in his election as Chairman of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in June 2025. The President commends the Comptroller-General for positively projecting Nigeria and Africa by providing inclusive, practical and charismatic leadership at the WCO. As the Customs boss turns 60, the President prays that God Almighty will grant him renewed strength, good health and wisdom to keep serving the nation. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) Janua...
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BREAKING: Ayoola Ayanwale who allegedly stabbed his wife multiple times commit suicide.

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A middle-aged man identified as Mr Ayoola Ayanwale, has been found de@d in a suspected su!cide hours after he allegedly m#rdered his wife, Ayobami, at the River Valley Estate area of Ogun State. Ayanwale had allegedly st@bbed his wife and mother of three to de@th on Thursday, January 8 in their apartment after what some described as a heated argument between them. Neighbors in the estate said they heard a loud noise from the compound of the couple and quickly rushed in, only to find her with deep cuts and in a pool of her own blood. They mentioned that they quickly mobilized and rushed her to the hospital. They said while on their way, she demanded for water as well as asked what her offence was for her husband to inflict such injuries on her. The neighbors said it wasn't up to five minutes they arrived the hospital that she gave up the ghost. They said the doctors mentioned that she was stabbed close to her lungs which affected her breathing. The distraught neighbors m...
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Remi Tinubu welcomes first baby of the year, assures 2026 will be peaceful, prosperous

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu assures that 2026 will be a Year of Peace, Prosperity Welcomes First Baby of Year   First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has kicked off the new year with visits to new mothers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi even as she describes 2026 as a year of “peace in abundance” and “prosperity in abundance” for the nation. Accompanied by wife of Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulieman-Ibrahim and Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, Hajia Mariya Mahmoud among other dignitaries, Senator Oluremi Tinubu welcomed the “First Baby of the Year,” a girl born at midnight to 26-year-old first-time mother Adakole Patience. She also celebrated Blessing Oragwu, who gave birth to triplets on the 29th of December 2025—two boys and a girl—after 13 years of marriage, presenting the family with gifts. “I welcomed The baby of the year, a girl and then visited the triplets, born last month,the mother has waited...
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Prince Adeyanju Salutes Nigerians’ Resilience, Urges FG, Terminal Operators To Prioritise Workers’ Welfare In 2026

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The immediate past President-General of Maritme Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Prince (Dr) Adewale Adeyanju lauds Nigerans on the Newyear for their tenacity, long-suffering and their ability to withstand pressure in the face of unusual  hardship, hunger and insecurity in the land in the past years, where many Nigerians have been displaced, rendered homeless and jobless. And with the reality of kidnappings across the country, headers and farmers clash, unwarranted killings, and fear of the unknown characterised with rape of women, pregnant mothers and teenagers; with high cost of living stirring  on the faces of  Nigerians daily with traces of strife, bitterness, sorrow and anguish; Nigerans indeed witnessed a horrible phase of life in the past years; therefore, in 2026 the government must put smiles in the faces of survived Nigerians through out these years of horror and uncertainty. The Press release  was issued by Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefu...
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FRANCIS BUNU,CELEBRATES NIGERANS ON NEWYEAR WITH MESSAGE OF HOPE

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The Maritme Workers' Union of Nigeria (MWUN), under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, celebrates Nigerans on Newyear, thanking them for their resilience for the year gone, saying that in spite of all the trouble of insecurity, hardship, unemployment, high cost of living and transportation in 2025, 'my fellow Nigerians" stood firm weathering  the storms of  socio-economic pressure that had ravaged the country. The press release was issued by Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, Head of Media, MWUN. The fierce Maritme Labour leader  Comrade Bunu, says there's no other way Nigerans could have survived the year gone, if not for their resilience, thoroughness, endurance, comportment, hope and faith, which has been the characteristics of  Nigerans at any difficult situation, in tumoil, or disaster, as the case may be, they have always found  recipe from their positive attributes of life. That's every Nigerian, I know. The pragmatic labour strategist o...
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SOLEDOTUN ABDULKARIM-YUSUF FOUNDATION HOLDS FESTIVAL OF HOPE FOR THE BOY CHILD 2025

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The Festival of Hope for the Boy Child 2025 was truly a success story filled with love, laughter, and inspiration.  Venue: Correctional Centre for Junior Boys, Yaba, Lagos Date: Thursday, 25th December 2025 The event was beautifully hosted by the Soledotun Abdulkarim-Yusuf Foundation in collaboration with La Dots Partycity, creating a memorable experience for the boys. From left Mr Shonibare Ganiyu of Junior Correctional Centre, Mr Salu Oladayo Director Junior Correctional Centre Yaba, Hajja Soledotun Abdulkarim-Yusuf Chairman Soledotun Abdulkarim-Yusuf, Mr Abdulkarim Yusuf Trustee Soledotun Abdulkarim-Yusuf Foundation and Mr Farooq Abdulkarim-Yusuf Trustee Soledotun Abdulkarim Yusuf Foundation. The highlight of the day was the inspiring speech delivered by the Chairman/Founder, Hajja Soledotun Abdulkarim-Yusuf, who encouraged the boys to believe in themselves, embrace discipline, and remain hopeful about their future. Her...
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