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President Tinubu Appoints Senator Bashiru Ajibola NSDC Board Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bashiru Ajibola, as the Board Chairman of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC).
Senator Ajibola is a reputable legal practitioner, lawmaker, former Attorney-General of Osun State, and former spokesman of the Nigerian Senate.
Born on July 1, 1972, Senator Ajibola initially studied Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Ilorin but later transitioned into law in fulfillment of a lifelong ambition, earning his LL.B. (Hons) from the University of Lagos in 2000.
He proceeded to the Nigerian Law School in Abuja, where he graduated with a Second-Class Upper Division.
He also obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Lagos, specializing in Secured Credit Transactions and Comparative Company Law.
In 2016, he achieved a Ph.D. in Property Law from the same institution.
Bashiru is the Principal Counsel at Lexis Associates and Ajibola Bashiru Legal, Solicitors and Advocates, where he has built a reputable legal practice.
Having made a success out of legal practice, Senator Ajibola has also, over the years, made significant contributions to politics and governance at national and subnational levels.
He served as Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, and subsequently as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Osun state.
In 2019, he was elected to represent Osun Central Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly on the platform of the APC.
During his tenure, he chaired the Senate Committee on Diaspora, Non-Governmental Organisations, and Civil Societies, and later became the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, serving as the Senate Spokesperson.
In August 2023, he was elected as the National Secretary of the APC during the party’s 12th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja.
Senator Ajibola takes over as NSDC Board Chairman from the Etsu of Tsaragi, HRH Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi Kpotwa, who was appointed in an acting capacity after Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi resigned from the position in 2018.
Airlines operating in Nigeria have issued a stern warning of an indefinite shutdown of flights if ongoing disruptions by aviation unions are not urgently resolved.
Industry operators cited repeated industrial actions, including strikes and work-to-rule tactics by union members, as severely impacting flight schedules, passenger movements, and operational costs. The threatened action could ground both domestic and international flights across major airports, including Lagos and Abuja.
Airline representatives stated that prolonged union-related interruptions have already caused significant financial losses and eroded passenger confidence. They called on the federal government and relevant labour authorities to intervene immediately to prevent a total collapse of commercial air travel.
No specific deadline for the proposed shutdown has been publicly announced, but stakeholders described the situation as “critical.” Passengers have been advised to monitor airline communications closely for any developments.
Authorities and union leaders have yet to issue detailed responses. Further updates are expected as talks continue.
A fire has broken out at the Lagos Customs Command office, officials confirmed early Monday.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene as thick smoke rose from the building.
The cause of the blaze and the extent of the damage remain under investigation.
No immediate reports of casualties have been released. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area while firefighters work to contain the flames.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
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Nigeria is 66, Thursday October 1
The citizens are expecting the details of the anniversary events by the Federal Government, through the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Since Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960, the country will mark its 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
The citizens are expecting the details of the anniversary events by the Federal Government, through the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
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