Civil Society for Ethics and Values Development Initiatives

20/01/2025

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09/12/2024

Deputy Superintendent of Customs (Pilot) Olanike Balogun has etched her name in history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), marking a milestone in resilience and redefining boundaries in aviation.

Hailing from Kaduna and rooted in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, Balogun’s remarkable journey began in 2002 when she joined the NCS as a Customs Assistant and cabin crew member for its Airwing Unit. Over the years, her unwavering determination transformed her role from a flight attendant to a licensed pilot, setting a precedent in a predominantly male-dominated field.

Reflecting on her journey in a recent interview, Balogun credited her perseverance and the NCS’s support for her achievements. “It wasn’t easy staying in the Service while many of my colleagues pursued higher-paying airline jobs. But my passion for public service and my dream of becoming a pilot kept me steadfast,” she said.

Balogun’s academic and professional accomplishments include an Advanced Diploma in Air Ticketing and Cabin Services, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, and a Pilot Certification from the Flying Academy in Miami, Florida, funded by the NCS.

Now serving as a pioneer in the NCS Airwing, Balogun sees her achievement as a beacon of inspiration. “Becoming the first female pilot in the Service is not just a personal milestone; it reflects the endless possibilities for women to excel in any field. I hope my story motivates others to chase their dreams relentlessly,” she stated.

The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, lauded Balogun’s accomplishments, highlighting her dedication as an example of how institutional support and determination can lead to groundbreaking achievements. “Her journey is a testament to the Service’s investment in capacity building and innovation,” Adeniyi remarked.

Balogun continues to inspire a new generation of dreamers, particularly young Nigerians and women, by proving that the skies are not the limit—they are just the beginning.

03/12/2024

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade has been arrested by the FBI, facing accusations of orchestrating a fabricated hate crime to influence his electoral campaign.

Federal prosecutors allege that Mobolade and three of his associates conspired to stage an incident involving vandalism of his campaign signs with racial slurs and the placement of a burning cross near the site. The staged event, reportedly recorded and shared with media outlets, aimed to garner public sympathy and boost voter turnout among Black voters during his campaign.

The acting U.S. attorney for Colorado announced charges against the mayor and his associates on November 12. According to reports, the hoax was intended to manipulate public opinion in Mobolade’s favor, raising serious concerns about election integrity. The case now awaits further legal proceedings.

02/12/2024

As we step into the final chapter of the year, Civil Society remains committed to promoting peace, fostering growth, and advocating for good governance.

This December, let’s reflect on our shared goals, celebrate our progress, and prepare for an even brighter future together.

19/11/2024

Men’s Day 2024: Honoring Positive Male Role Models – Guiding, Inspiring, and Building a Better Tomorrow.

what are you getting for the men in your life today?🫣

13/11/2024

EFCC arraigns Heart Chidozie Obum for forgery, theft, and N72m fraud. Fraud is never the way—let’s choose integrity and build a better society!

23/10/2024

Reorganizing his cabinet, President Bola Ahmad Tinubu names seven new ministers and fires five

23/10/2024

The president has approved the scrapping of some ministries as part to reduce cost and improve efficiency. The ministries scrapped are
- Ministry of sport
- Ministry of Niger Delta

The Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy will merge with the Ministry of Tourism. The newly established zonal development commission will be supervised by a new ministry, while the Ministry of Sports' operations will be taken over by the National Sport Commission

16/10/2024

15/10/2024

What will the government do with such tax when collected. People will only pay if those taxes are used to give them a better life. Will these taxes be used judiciously?

14/10/2024

A new indictment in the United States charges Allen Onyema, the founder and CEO of Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, with obstruction of justice. He was charged with attempting to stop an inquiry into previous allegations of money laundering and bank fraud by submitting fictitious paperwork.

11/10/2024

Recent analysis shows that too many girls are still denied of