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12/06/2024

Mike Omeri, Paschal Anosike and Klaus Schneider The 4th Annual Global Meeting of the Forum for Innovation in African Universities (FIAU) is poised to be another highly successful gathering of best minds in academia, industry and government committed to finding solutions to post-COVID barriers to innovation in Africa’s higher education sector. Scheduled to hold on July 10th, 2024, at the National Airforce Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, the Meeting, themed: “Pathways to Building Resilient African Higher Education for Economic Development,” will again attract high-level participants from Universities, Colleges of Education, Polytechnics/Monotechnics, leading figures from the private sector and policy makers across Africa, Asia, and Europe to debate ways of addressing the sector’s innovation challenges....

Mike Omeri, Paschal Anosike and Klaus Schneider The 4th Annual Global Meeting of the Forum for Innovation in African Universities (FIAU) is poised to be another highly successful gathering of best minds in academia, industry and government committed to finding solutions to post-COVID barriers to ...

12/06/2024

By Pam Ayuba After listening to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu's Democracy Day speech, it is impossible to overlook a glaring and troubling omission: the failure to recognize Chief Solomon Lar’s pivotal role in Nigeria's democratic journey. This omission not only diminishes the sacrifices of one of Nigeria's most courageous democracy champions but also raises serious questions about the President's regard for Plateau State and its people....

By Pam Ayuba After listening to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech, it is impossible to overlook a glaring and troubling omission: the failure to recognize Chief Solomon Lar’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s democratic journey. This omission not only diminishes the sacrifices o...

10/06/2024

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has approved the appointments of Charity Omole as Senior Special Assistant on Youth and Women Mobilization. Omole, who received her appointment letter from the Secretary to the State Government SSG, Dr. Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, on Monday, was a one-time youth advocate at the National Orientation Agency headquarters during her service year. The SSG said that Charity's appointment is part of the governor’s broader strategy for inclusive governance through engaging more women and youths in administration in order to address by their concerns adequate representing....

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has approved the appointments of Charity Omole as Senior Special Assistant on Youth and Women Mobilization. Omole, who received her appointment letter from the Secretary to the State Government SSG, Dr. Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, on Monday, was a one-time y...

10/06/2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). A statement by the Ajuri Ngelale, Media Adviser to the President, also disclosed Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate....

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). A statement by the Ajuri Ngelale, Media Adviser to the President, also disclosed Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DI...

10/06/2024

Over 17 years ago, the Nasarawa State Government, through the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB), offered a dream: plots of land at the Koroduma Residential Layout in Karu LGA, ideal for building homes. However, that dream has turned into a long wait for many. Karu LGA is one of the LGAs in the states bordering the FCT closest to and shares boundary with Abuja....

Over 17 years ago, the Nasarawa State Government, through the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB), offered a dream: plots of land at the Koroduma Residential Layout in Karu LGA, ideal for building homes. However, that dream has turned into a long wait for many. Karu LGA is one of the LGAs....

07/06/2024

By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, June 5, 2024 (NAN) The Ecolife Conservative Initiative, an NGO, has established an 'Eco Heroes Club' at the VineCare Schools, to mitigate the effect of climate change. The Executive Director of the initiative, Mr Chibuzor Akubuike, at the commemoration of the World Environment Day in Abuja on Wednesday, said the club was necessary to train children how to protect their environment....

By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, June 5, 2024 (NAN) The Ecolife Conservative Initiative, an NGO, has established an ‘Eco Heroes Club’ at the VineCare Schools, to mitigate the effect of climate change. The Executive Director of the initiative, Mr Chibuzor Akubuike, at the commemoration of the World En...

05/06/2024

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Our world faces immense challenges, from poverty to climate change, that require bold actions to mitigate. But true progress emerges not from political posturing or partisanship but through the power of ideas and partnerships. This truth drives an ambitious new initiative, passionately undertaken by Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu, who travelled with a team of interests from Nasarawa State recently on an inspirational three nation journey to Thailand, China and Vietnam in pursuit of knowledge and ideas to transform the lives of the people back home....

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Our world faces immense challenges, from poverty to climate change, that require bold actions to mitigate. But true progress emerges not from political posturing or partisanship but through the power of ideas and partnerships. This truth drives an ambitious new initiative...

04/06/2024

The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have reached an agreement in their ongoing negotiations to pay amount greater than 60,000 minimum wage ( whatever that means). This development comes as a result of concerted efforts from both parties to address pressing issues and find common ground. With the agreement in place, attention now shifts to the next steps, as the NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) are scheduled to convene tomorrow....

The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have reached an agreement in their ongoing negotiations to pay amount greater than 60,000 minimum wage ( whatever that means). This development comes as a result of concerted efforts from both parties to....

03/06/2024

By Edwin Philip Paliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria ( PASAN) has defy the threat by the Federal Government of Nigeria that any worker who will embark on the indefinite strike declared by the Labour unions risk a six month jail term, in accordance to section 18 of the trade union dispute act. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) handed down the warning on Sunday, stating that non compliance to the 15 -day notice required by the act before ceasing services is criminal according to section 41 and 42 (1) (b) of the act....

By Edwin Philip Paliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria ( PASAN) has defy the threat by the Federal Government of Nigeria that any worker who will embark on the indefinite strike declared by the Labour unions risk a six month jail term, in accordance to section 18 of the trade union dispute act...

30/05/2024

The German-based Forum for Innovations in African Universities (FIAU) has announced the appointment of former Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Dr. Mike Omeri, as the new Executive Director for the African Region, effective immediately. The appointment is conveyed in a letter signed by the founder of FIAU, Paschal Anosike and co-founder, Klaus Schneider. The letter says “Given your extensive experience and your strong commitment to fostering innovation in higher education, we are confident that you will be an invaluable asset to the team....

The German-based Forum for Innovations in African Universities (FIAU) has announced the appointment of former Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Dr. Mike Omeri, as the new Executive Director for the African Region, effective immediately. The appointment is conveyed in a lette...

29/05/2024

In what appears to be a continuation of inter-agency rivalries between security operatives in Nigeria which has reportedly resulted in their working at cross-purposes, took a dramatic turn last Friday at the popular AYA roundabout in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in a five minutes viral video where officers of the Nigerian Customs Service,(NCS) and the Vehicle Inspection Officers(VIO) were seen to be engaged in some form of disagreement that turn physical at the office of the VIO....

In what appears to be a continuation of inter-agency rivalries between security operatives in Nigeria which has reportedly resulted in their working at cross-purposes, took a dramatic turn last Friday at the popular AYA roundabout in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in a five minutes viral vide...

27/05/2024

Monday Lines By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 27 May, 2024) Today, those whose ancestors snatched Kano are fighting each other over the city and their spoils. The Yoruba would look at their drama and sing for them the song of Ambrose Campbell/ Ebenezer Obey: Eni rí nkan he tó fé kú torí è/ Owó eni tó ti so nù nko?...

Monday Lines By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 27 May, 2024) Today, those whose ancestors snatched Kano are fighting each other over the city and their spoils. The Yoruba would look at their drama and sing for them the song of Ambrose Campbell/ Ebenezer Obey: Eni r....

21/05/2024

By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 20 May, 2024) A minister suffered severe abuse and reprimand from the elites of the North last week because she asked the North to choose mass education first before mass marriage. Sixty-four years after independence, we are still struggling to understand Nigeria's Muslim North and its ways. A 1950 letter to the editor of Gaskiya, northern Nigeria's preeminent Hausa newspaper, should tell us something about the mystery of the region....

By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 20 May, 2024) A minister suffered severe abuse and reprimand from the elites of the North last week because she asked the North to choose mass education first before mass marriage. Sixty-four years after independence, we are still stru...

14/05/2024

By: Prof. Usman Yusuf President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s year in office has been one like no other. He has willfully turned Nigerians into destitutes in their land of plenty. In a country that is officially not at war and has not experienced failure of rainfalls and drought, it is very painful to see citizens, predominantly women, and children, go through the humiliation of queuing up for cups of rice as one sees in war-torn Sudan, or Gaza Strip....

By: Prof. Usman Yusuf President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s year in office has been one like no other. He has willfully turned Nigerians into destitutes in their land of plenty. In a country that is officially not at war and has not experienced failure of rainfalls and drought, it is very painful to...

14/05/2024

By Edwin Philip The last has not been heard in the camp of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in Nasarawa State as the build up to the 2027 Governorship election in the State gathers momentum,with all interest groups within are scrambling for the spoil, each laying claims to soul of the party almost at dagger drawn. The crack in the party became obvious during the last stakeholders meeting of the party presided by the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, With Stake holders charting away forward for the party in order tightened it noose of it grip to power....

By Edwin Philip The last has not been heard in the camp of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in Nasarawa State as the build up to the 2027 Governorship election in the State gathers momentum,with all interest groups within are scrambling for the spoil, each laying claims to soul of the pa...

13/05/2024

By Mike Omeri Ph.D., OFR Rarely do I find myself compelled by emotions stirred by the sights and sounds of bustling construction equipment lining the streets of Abuja. Yet, here I am, reflecting and voluntarily commenting on the remarkable resurgence of our nation's capital under the stewardship of Minister Nyesom Wike and not his politics. Abuja, once a beacon of promise, had faltered in its stride during the preceding eight years, marred by neglect and dashed dreams....

By Mike Omeri Ph.D., OFR Rarely do I find myself compelled by emotions stirred by the sights and sounds of bustling construction equipment lining the streets of Abuja. Yet, here I am, reflecting and voluntarily commenting on the remarkable resurgence of our nation’s capital under the stewardship o...

06/05/2024

Edwin Philip, a member of the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) Nasarawa State council has bagged the NUJ Touch Bearer of Press Freedom Awards 2024 from the National Secretariat of the Union in Abuja over the weekend. Philip was awarded alongside seven others in the category, his award was predicated on his attack by officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) while reporting for Breeze Fm Lafia, the Governorship and State Assemble election in Nasarawa State, leading to severe injuries, lost of valuables and was was hospitalised....

Edwin Philip, a member of the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) Nasarawa State council has bagged the NUJ Touch Bearer of Press Freedom Awards 2024 from the National Secretariat of the Union in Abuja over the weekend. Philip was awarded alongside seven others in the category, his award was predi...

25/04/2024

The Bassa ethnic group in Toto LGA of Nasarawa State has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure the immediate home return of over 200,000 displaced people from the community. They made the plea on Wednesday in Abuja at a briefing, where they also protested their recent listing as a militia group by the Nasarawa State Government. Mr Mark Jere, Vice Chairman of Bassa Cultural and Development Union, Nasarawa State chapter, who spoke on behalf of the people, called for the rebuilding of the destroyed Bassa houses in both Toto and Nasarawa LGAs from 2018....

The Bassa ethnic group in Toto LGA of Nasarawa State has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure the immediate home return of over 200,000 displaced people from the community. They made the plea on Wednesday in Abuja at a briefing, where they also protested their recent listing as a m...

16/04/2024

Minister confirms upfront payments to Hitech Construction on a no- bid contract for 'Africa's biggest road' The international rehabilitation of billionaire businessman Gilbert Chagoury had seemed complete. Once convicted in Geneva for laundering money stolen by military leader Sani Abacha and in the United States for illegal political contributions, these days Chagoury is feted by France's President Emmanuel Macron and ex-US President Bill Clinton, and most of all by Nigeria's Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a philanthropist (AC Vol 65 No 13, Tinubu summons the ghosts of Abacha's kleptocracy)....

Minister confirms upfront payments to Hitech Construction on a no- bid contract for ‘Africa’s biggest road’ The international rehabilitation of billionaire businessman Gilbert Chagoury had seemed complete. Once convicted in Geneva for laundering money stolen by military leader Sani Abacha and ...

13/04/2024

Reacting to various calls by partymen and supporters in the PDP for him to contest for the chairmanship of the party, Dr. David Ombugadu said in a statement he personally signed that he is a loyal partyman who would respect the position of party leaders at all times. In the statement, Ombugadu said "I have observed that different groups within our party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have declared their support for me to be given a responsibility at the national level but in as much as I have a lot to offer and have always responded to clarion calls by the people to serve in different capacities, I'll like to inform the general public that though my hat is not in the ring, I have heard your voices loud and clear but have not succumbed to the calls to run for chairman of our party and I know many will be disappointed....

Reacting to various calls by partymen and supporters in the PDP for him to contest for the chairmanship of the party, Dr. David Ombugadu said in a statement he personally signed that he is a loyal partyman who would respect the position of party leaders at all times. In the statement, Ombugadu sa...

13/04/2024

The Board of Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former U17 World Cup winner Manu Garba as Head Coach of the Nigeria U17 Golden Eaglets. A graduate of University of maiduguri, Garba, had in the same role, once led the Golden Eaglets to win the FIFA U17 World Cup for Nigeria in the United Arab Emirates in 2013 notching up the country record as four time winners at that stage....

The Board of Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former U17 World Cup winner Manu Garba as Head Coach of the Nigeria U17 Golden Eaglets. A graduate of University of maiduguri, Garba, had in the same role, once led the Golden Eaglets to win the FIFA U17 World Cup for Nigeria in the United...

10/04/2024

By Dauda Omaku Former Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Mike Omeri has asked Nigerians, especially the Muslim faithfuls to use the window availed by Sallah to seek Allah’s Mubarak and intervention in the challenges confronting the Nation. Omeri has also urged Nigerians not to allow the prevailing hardship in the country to affect their collective spirit of love, brotherliness, and peaceful co-existence even as he has assured that our wish for better time ahead shall come to pass as ordained by our hardworking and God almighty....

By Dauda Omaku Former Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Mike Omeri has asked Nigerians, especially the Muslim faithfuls to use the window availed by Sallah to seek Allah’s Mubarak and intervention in the challenges confronting the Nation. Omeri has also urged Nigeria...

09/04/2024

From Abel Leonard, Lafia In a bold move echoing their demand for recognition within the political landscape, Nasarawa state's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders are pressing for the coveted national chairmanship position of the party. In a statement signed by Mustapha Ibrahim Umaisha and sent to reporters on Tuesday, concerned stakeholders emphasized the overdue need for Nasarawa's representation at the national level, citing the absence of the state's leadership in the PDP's top echelons as not plausible....

From Abel Leonard, Lafia In a bold move echoing their demand for recognition within the political landscape, Nasarawa state’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders are pressing for the coveted national chairmanship position of the party. In a statement signed by Mustapha Ibrahim Uma...

09/04/2024

In the wake of the 2023 Gubernatorial election in Nasarawa state, concerns were mounting over Governor Abdullahi Sule's alleged desperate bid to retain power, even at the cost of the state's stability and coexistence. Stakeholders point to various disturbing tactics employed by Sule, including exploiting religious divisions and purported bribery to influence the election outcome. According to opposition voices in a statement signed by Haruna Umaru and made available to News men on Monday, it stated that Sule resorted to divisive strategies, attempting to pit Muslims against Christians to secure electoral support....

In the wake of the 2023 Gubernatorial election in Nasarawa state, concerns were mounting over Governor Abdullahi Sule’s alleged desperate bid to retain power, even at the cost of the state’s stability and coexistence. Stakeholders point to various disturbing tactics employed by Sule, includin...

09/04/2024

By Jacob Odobi There are many surprises in the land, but this one is from he who should protect us. The threat to lives and peaceful coexistence of the people of Nasarawa state is evidently coming from that quarter. Prior to the 2023 Gubernatorial election in Nasarawa state, it was crystal clear to all that Gov Abdullahi Sule wasn't going to win the election for his abysmal performance in his first tenure....

By Jacob Odobi There are many surprises in the land, but this one is from he who should protect us. The threat to lives and peaceful coexistence of the people of Nasarawa state is evidently coming from that quarter. Prior to the 2023 Gubernatorial election in Nasarawa state, it was crystal clear to....

08/04/2024

By Dauda Omaku LAFIA ---As the opposition People's Democratic Party, PDP prepares for its next National Exe utive Committee meeting to decide on a number if issues including the status of its current National leadership, a concerned stakeholder from Nasarawa state have called on the party aparachik to consider Nasarawa in the distribution of its officials in NationalWorkingCommittee. PDP StakeHolder from Karu LG, Engr....

By Dauda Omaku LAFIA —As the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP prepares for its next National Exe utive Committee meeting to decide on a number if issues including the status of its current National leadership, a concerned stakeholder from Nasarawa state have called on the party ap...

07/04/2024

Shekwo Nathaniel- A Historian from Karu LG, Nasarawa State THE Governor of Nasarawa state Alh. Abdullahi Sule is all over the news again, this time on the ongoing investigation by Security Agencies following the recent launch by the Leader of the miyetti- Allah Organization, Bello Bodejo of a suspected Fulani Terror group in Nasarawa State under the guise of creating a Fulani tribal vigilante group for peace....

Shekwo Nathaniel- A Historian from Karu LG, Nasarawa State THE Governor of Nasarawa state Alh. Abdullahi Sule is all over the news again, this time on the ongoing investigation by Security Agencies following the recent launch by the Leader of the miyetti- Allah Organization, Bello Bodejo of a ...

07/04/2024

“On January 12, 2024, the governor called me, and I told him I was in Bauchi. He said I should come with the state Commissioner of Police and the Director of the DSS. However, before I could arrive from Bauchi, they had finished the meeting. I met the governor after the Jummat prayer, and he said I should meet him in his office....

“On January 12, 2024, the governor called me, and I told him I was in Bauchi. He said I should come with the state Commissioner of Police and the Director of the DSS. However, before I could arrive from Bauchi, they had finished the meeting. I met the governor after the Jummat prayer, and he […]...

31/03/2024

By David Odama LAFIA ---As Christians across the globe celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, 2023 guber candidate of the people's Democratic party PDP in Nasarawa State, Dr David Emmanuel Ombugadu has tasked residents of the state and Nigerians on peace, unity in order to over come the challenges confronting the Nation. This is even as he has donated N20 million to Wangibi Community to build and furnish ICT centre within the community to help train the youths as well as various…...

By David Odama LAFIA —As Christians across the globe celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, 2023 guber candidate of the people’s Democratic party PDP in Nasarawa State, Dr David Emmanuel Ombugadu has tasked residents of the state and Nigerians on peace, unity in order to ove...

30/03/2024

Anthony Kila previews the upcoming play produced by The Duke of Shomolu Productions and argues that the play is about a people not a man. Kashimawo is the name of a new play in town that I invite us to think about today. Town here is Lagos, Nigeria. Though I cannot guarantee a positive response, I will however be glad to ask producers to bring it to you if you cannot come to Lagos....

Anthony Kila previews the upcoming play produced by The Duke of Shomolu Productions and argues that the play is about a people not a man. Kashimawo is the name of a new play in town that I invite us to think about today. Town here is Lagos, Nigeria. Though I cannot guarantee a […] More