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31-Year-Old Abuja Teacher Stuns Nation, Wins N10m Maltina Top Prize.
According to Nivo News, 31-year-old Yusuf Serah of Wisdom International School of Excellence in Abuja has been crowned the Maltina Teacher of the Year 2025, securing the coveted N10 million grand prize at a colourful ceremony held on Friday at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Yusuf, an English and Literature teacher, emerged top after a rigorous assessment process overseen by a judging panel led by Professor Pat Utomi. Her victory came with a trophy, a foreign capacity-building programme, and infrastructure projects worth N30m for her school.
She revealed that her success was the outcome of “self-development, focus, diligence, resilience, dedication, mentorship, collaboration and the grace of God,” noting that the announcement came as a surprise despite encouragement from colleagues. She described her win as the moment “preparation meets opportunity.”
Yusuf stated that the N10m prize would be channelled into expanding her work with vulnerable children, especially those in underserved communities. She highlighted plans to support pupils whose parents cannot afford school fees, improve menstrual hygiene for girls, assist children living in slums, and embark on projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
With this achievement, Yusuf joins the distinguished list of past winners dating back to 2015, including educators from Anambra, Abuja, Adamawa, Delta, Plateau, Lagos, and Nasarawa states.
At the event, Adeola Akinselure of Omole Senior Grammar School, Lagos, emerged first runner-up with a N5m award, while the second runner-up, Amarikwa Chibuzor of Deeper Life High School, Yola, received N3m.
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmed, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to policies that strengthen the welfare and professionalism of teachers. Prof. Utomi also emphasised the need for more initiatives celebrating teachers as the nation’s silent heroes.
Delivering the keynote speech, 11-year-old Ayomide Avoseh, a Slum2School beneficiary from Makoko, urged Nigeria to prioritise investment in teachers and ensure safer learning environments, stressing that “the future of Nigeria is in classrooms.”
Chairman of the Nigeria Breweries–Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Thibaut Boidin, praised teachers as the country’s true wealth. Nigerian Breweries’ Corporate Affairs Director, Uzodinma Odenigbo, disclosed that more than 2,000 entries were received for this year’s competition—over 30 per cent higher than the previous year—reflecting the increasing relevance of the award.
Top dignitaries at the ceremony included the Registrar of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, Mrs Ronke Soyombo, and representatives of the Lagos State Government. The Maltina Teacher of the Year initiative, launched in 2015, aims to elevate teaching standards nationwide by rewarding excellence with substantial cash prizes, professional training abroad, and school infrastructure support.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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