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07/04/2024

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....Gov Mutfwang Receives Principal Officers, New Members Plateau State Gov., Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has officially welcomed the newly inaugurated members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, along with their principal officers, whose return to office was validated by the judgment of the Cou

11/03/2024

A body, Dr Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Students' Forum, has drawn the attention of relevant security agencies in Kaduna state and Sultan Bello Mosque Management Board to the purported appointment of Dr. Jamilu Muhammad Sadis to deputize Sheikh Dr Ahmad Abubakar Gumi in presentations of Tafsir at Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna. A statement issued by its President, Saleh Buhari Bello, said, "It has come to the knowledge of this Forum of a certain write up on social media by some unscrupulous elements that one, Dr....

A body, Dr Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Students' Forum, has drawn the attention of relevant security agencies in Kaduna state and Sultan Bello Mosque Management Board to the purported appointment of Dr. Jamilu Muhammad Sadis to deputize Sheikh Dr Ahmad Abubakar Gumi in presentations of Tafsir at Sultan Be

10/03/2024

By Justina Auta A Coalition of women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the auspices of Abuja Moms Foundation, has advocated for full implementation of policies and laws to end molestation and abuse of children in the country. Mrs Happiness Ani, Founder, Abujamoms Foundation, made the call at a senitisation walk on Sunday in Abuja. Ani said the walk was to sensitise citizens on their rights,the need for government and other relevant stakeholders to fully implement policies and laws to protect the rights of children and vulnerable persons....

Charity

09/03/2024

By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), on Saturday advocated for women empowerment, especially at the grassroot level, to facilitate their contributions to sustainable economic development of the country. Mrs Bassey Ikpang, its Chairperson in FCT, made the call at a ceremony to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja. This year’s IWD has the theme: “Empowering Grassroots Women: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures in the Garki community.”...

Economy

09/03/2024

The overbearing influence of Seyi Tinubu over state affairs was first noticed prior to the Lekki Toll gate massacre of Nigerian youths who were out on a peaceful protest against police brutality. Seyi’s company is alleged to hold the monopoly of right to the lighting and the camera system at the facility. Though, his role, or of the company was hidden from the prying eyes of the public but its effect set the stage for what will become the worse state onslaught against peaceful and unarmed civilians in human history....

Opinion

09/03/2024

The Federal Government has condemned the abduction of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Wurge Community in Ngala LGA, Borno State by a group of armed ISWAP terrorists, and the abduction of school-age children at Government Secondary School (GSS) Kuriga in Gwagwada District, Chikun LGA, Kaduna State, by a group of bandits. The condemnation is contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris ....

09/03/2024

By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly and Chairman, House Committee on Education, Mahmud LawaI lsma'ila has said that the allocation of 25 % of this year's budget to education, is a practical demonstration of the importance attached to the sector by the government. The Education Committee Chairman stated this at the Commissioning of a Three Class Room block at Staff School built by the National Open University in Kaduna....

09/03/2024

By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued a compelling call to government at all levels in Nigeria to urgently address the multifaceted challenges confronting women and girls across the country In commemoration of the 2024 International Women's Day, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the Executive Director of CISLAC, highlighted the pressing issue of insecurity haunting women and girls....

Rights

06/03/2024

By Tarka Golegio in Monrovia Liberian President, Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to lead a high-power government delegation on Thursday, March 7, 2024, to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, for a one-day state visit. According to an Executive Mansion release, during the visit, President Boakai and his Ivorian counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara, will hold discussions regarding a range of issues centered on Liberia-Cote d'Ivoire relations....

Diplomacy

06/03/2024

By Raine Golegio in Monrovia President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has commissioned Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh as Liberia's Justice Minister and Attorney General. The commissioning ceremony which was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, was attended by government officials and relatives of the honoree. At the event, the President administered the oath of office and charged Cllr....

Judiciary

06/03/2024

By Mohammed Suleiman, Dutse The Jigawa State House of Assembly, Wednesday impeached Two of its principal officers, Deputy Majority Leader and Chief Whip at its resumed session after recess. It also suspended local government council chairmen of Auyo, Dutse, Gumel, and Ringim The impeachment of the Two principal officers followed a motion brought by Hamza Ibrahim Adamu, representing Malam Madori constituency....

Politics

06/03/2024

....Cites Appeal Court's Misapplication Of Law In Plateau By Joseph Edegbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Judicial Council, NJC have been called upon to curtail alleged judicial rascality and abuse of rule of law in the polity. Co-ordinator for Northern Initiative for the Defence of Democracy and Justice (NIDDJ), Ambassador Nureeddeen Musa Sadiq also called on the Chairman National Judicial Commission (NJC) to prevail on the judiciary and stop what it termed “judicial rascality” in the polity....

Judiciary

06/03/2024

By Raine Golegio in Monrovia The Honourable House of Representatives- HOR, has overwhelmingly passed a resolution, seeking the establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia. According to a statement issued Tuesday, March 5, 2024, by the House Press Bureau, plenary took the decision after more than forty members voted in favor of the resolution. The resolution recounted how the civil wars from 1989 to 2003 resulted in the death and destruction across Liberia, including the displacement of nearly half the population, horrific abuses, including summary executions, massacres, r**e, and other forms of sexual violence, mutilation and torture and forced conscription and use of child combatants....

04/03/2024

.By Our Correspondent As part of efforts to curtail the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the Country, the National Center for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons has sensitized stakeholders on dangers of proliferationit of small arms and light weapons in Kano and Jigawa States. The sensitization exercise held during the week, was aimed at getting contributions of stakeholders towards achieving the core mandate of the Centre....

Crime

03/03/2024

By Mohammed Suleiman Dutse. Director, Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (PHC), Dr Shehu Sambo has confirmed an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreak in six local government areas of the state. The Director confirmed this to newsmen in Dutse, the State capital, shortly after flagging off the 2024 Polio Immunization exercise at the palace of the Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hamim Nuhu Sunusi....

Health

03/03/2024

By Raine Golegio, Monrovia It is obvious that elections are over in Liberia and there is a need for the rebuilding process of the country, void of political differences in keeping with the newly elected President, Joseph Nyuma Boakai's vision. This indicates that his appointed officials are to follow suit in order to unite citizens following months of consistent political activities in 2023, which may have divided many government ministries and agencies with the Civil Service Agency (CSA) which manages government employees being no exception....

Press Release

24/02/2024

Marching towards Nigeria's food security.

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State, Nigeria unveiled tractors to boost agriculture in the state.

08/02/2024

By Joseph Edegbo The Africa Media Development Foundation, AMDF has begun a One- month advocacy activities in Two (2) heterogeneous communities against misinformation in Kaduna State The Communities are Kasuwan Magani in Kajuru and Makera in Kaduna South Local government areas of the State. The Advocacy team led by the Executive Director of the AMDF, Mrs. Sekyen Dadik met with the village and ward heads of Kasuwan Magani as well as an assemblage of women to sensitize them on the consequences of misinformation in the society....

By Joseph Edegbo The Africa Media Development Foundation, AMDF has begun a One- month advocacy activities in Two (2) heterogeneous communities against misinformation in Kaduna State The Communities…

07/02/2024

...Expresses hope of completing Woji-Aleto-Alesa-Refinery link road in due time Gov. of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has warned critics against damaging political activities that paint the State in bad light, which eventually leads to destroying its economic fortunes. Sir Fubara gave the warning while on inspection of the extent of work done at the ongoing 6.5km Woji-Aleto-Alesa-Refinery link Road project on Tuesday....

…Expresses hope of completing Woji-Aleto-Alesa-Refinery link road in due time Gov. of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has warned critics against damaging political activities that paint t…

06/02/2024

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Nigeria's Weightlifters - Rafiatu Folashade Lawal and Adijat Adenike Olarinoye for making the country proud at ongoing 2024 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship in Egypt. While Rafiatu won three Gold medals in various categories, Adijat clinched available three Silver medals in her weight categories at the competition which also serves as the 2024 Paris Olympic Qualifier....

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Nigeria’s Weightlifters – Rafiatu Folashade Lawal and Adijat Adenike Olarinoye for making the country proud at ongoing…

06/02/2024

The Caretaker Committee of the Rivers State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has congratulated the President on the Association's 60th birthday. The Committee, speaking on behalf of the members of the state chapter celebrates with members of the association, including its President, Isaiah Benjamin on this massive landmark. Cyril Dum Wite, Chairman of the committee, while congratulating Mr....

The Caretaker Committee of the Rivers State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has congratulated the President on the Association’s 60th birthday. The Committee, speak…

06/02/2024

By Joseph Edegbo Amidst alleged questionable sales of NNN properties, workers of the New Nigerian Newspapers, NNN Tuesday staged a peaceful Protest demanding immediate payment of their entitlements. Covering an expanse of Land, measuring 18.737 meters, the multi million Naira Nagwamatse House which is also an eleven storey building and the highest in Kaduna City Centre, was allegedly sold off, leaving the workers facing serious hardships....

By Joseph Edegbo Amidst alleged questionable sales of NNN properties, workers of the New Nigerian Newspapers, NNN Tuesday staged a peaceful Protest demanding immediate payment of their entitlements…

06/02/2024

By Mohammed Suleiman, Dutse The Jigawa State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and Trade Union Congress, TUC have rejected the N10,000 wage award proposed by the state government as a palliative to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy. The rejection is contained a press statement issued after a meeting of the Organized Labour held in Dutse, the state capital....

By Mohammed Suleiman, Dutse The Jigawa State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and Trade Union Congress, TUC have rejected the N10,000 wage award proposed by the state government as a pal…

06/02/2024

By Justina Auta Women Against Violence and Exploitation (WAVE) Foundation, a Non-Government Organisation (NGO), has called for the establishment of community centres to help survivors of Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) and reduce prevalence of the practice. The Founder of the foundation, Mrs Lola Ibrahim, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja....

By Justina Auta Women Against Violence and Exploitation (WAVE) Foundation, a Non-Government Organisation (NGO), has called for the establishment of community centres to help survivors of Female Gen…

03/02/2024

By Mohammed Suleiman Dutse A Jigawa High Court presided over by Justice M.A. Sambo, has sentenced one Hassan Ibrahim, (m), 17 years, of Maja Quarters, Dutse LGA, Jigawa State, to life imprisonment for so**my. The convict was charged with the offence of R**e contrary to Section 3 (1) of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law, No. 02 of Jigawa State 2021, where he was alleged to have lured a 13 year old boy of the same address into an uncompleted building and sodomized him which is against the order of nature....

By Mohammed Suleiman Dutse A Jigawa High Court presided over by Justice M.A. Sambo, has sentenced one Hassan Ibrahim, (m), 17 years, of Maja Quarters, Dutse LGA, Jigawa State, to life imprisonment …

03/02/2024

By Mohammed Suleiman, Dutse Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido has donated a housing complex at his country home, Bamaina in Birnin Kudu Local govt. Area to the State government. A statement made available to newsmen by the former Governor's Media Aide, Mansur Ahmed, in Dutse said the complex would be used as Institute for Islamic Studies and Research of the Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa....

03/02/2024

It was William Shakespeare, the iconoclastic poet, playwright, actor and perhaps, the greatest writer in English language, who in his 1602 writing in the play Twelfth Night, noted that “some people are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them”. Four hundred and twenty two (422) years after Shakespeare uttered that phrase, every line of the literary quotation is as relevant today as it was then....

03/02/2024

The Inter-Party Advisory Council says it dissociates itself from the purported press conference held by the Plateau State chapter of the Council where the leadership decried the exclusion of PDP from the forthcoming rerun election taking place in the State, especially Plateau north. The stance of the national body is contained in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Chinyere Ogekalu....

03/02/2024

The Kano State Government has profusely warned against Illegal Felling Of trees by some unpatriotic citizens or else to face the wrath of the law. The State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change Nasiru Sule Garo gave the warning during an inspection visit to the work done by the Kano State government and The National Agency for the Great Green Wall, in the areas of Shelter belts, Wood lock, Nurseries and other Plantation Services at Danbatta, Makoda, Kunchi and some parts of Bichi local government areas....

The Kano State Government has profusely warned against Illegal Felling Of trees by some unpatriotic citizens or else to face the wrath of the law. The State Commissioner for Environment and Climate…

01/02/2024

OPEN LETTER TO ALHAJI AHMED USMAN ODODO GOVERNOR, KOGI STATE 30 January 2024 Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo Governor, Kogi State Lugard House Lokoja Kogi State Dear Mr. Governor, DELIBERATE DENIGRATION OF THE ATA’IGALA AT YOUR INAUGURATION We write on behalf of the entire Igala race, the 9th largest ethnic Nationality in Nigeria which is spread across five states of the Nigerian Federation as well as those in the diaspora that your deliberate, callous and insensitive denigration of our paramount ruler, the Ata’Igala during your inauguration on 27 January 2024 ,is abhorrent, despicable and absolutely unacceptable to the Igala Nation....