The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Treaty of Pelindaba, emphasizing that establishing Africa as a nuclear-weapon-free zone is a crucial gift to both current and future generations. Minister Badaru made this statement during a high-level meeting for the Launching of Friends of the Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty, hosted by Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. At the meeting, Nigeria joined other like-minded countries to launch a campaign advocating for a treaty that prohibits the production of fissile materials for nuclear…
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Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, is a rural town that would survive well even without an airport. This is because the state of Zamfara, is arguably one of the most backward in the country, and an airport would be an unnecessary luxury the state could do very well without, at least for the time being. An illegal one certainly portends a bad omen for an underdeveloped state, for that matter. Many video clips show a small plane taking off, probably with a load of illegally mined mineral resources, from a dirt road at the site of the Zamfara illegal…
So much for Remi’s remix of our country’s pristine symbols and reckoning of their fading significance. So much for Remi’s reconciliatory overtures in spending N25 million to curate a coloured interpretation of the state of our united diversity. NOA But funding such a noble idea is not her “official” role. It is the duty of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), under the Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Promoting Mrs Remi Tinubu’s new One Nigeria philosophy, fabric, flag, and fashion fit is the official duty of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), founded in 1993,…
Recent statements from ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) have cast a stark light on the pervasive issue of multidimensional poverty that affects approximately 86 million Nigerians. This distressing figure, provided by the Country Director of AAN, Mr Andrew Mamedu, reveals the depth of socioeconomic challenges facing the nation. The underlying causes of this widespread poverty are intricately linked to the austere economic policies imposed through broader macroeconomic strategies, perpetuating a cycle that disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable sectors of society. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman Multidimensional poverty transcends the traditional measure of income, encompassing various deprivations individuals face in terms of health, education, and…
We all love money, but not to the same degree. Some of us have a penchant for amassing large amounts of it, to the extent that it leaves one wondering what such ‘collectors’ intend to do with it. In the end, we die and leave it all to our inheritors, then meet the Creator and explain how such wealth was acquired. The Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, reportedly claimed that his government rehabilitated five roundabouts in the state capital for a princely sum of N1.2 billion. This followed the recent denial by some Sokoto State officials that the…
I am a journalist, but not particularly a fan of electronic media (radio and television). My preference has always been for print media, and more recently, what is referred to as digital or new media. However, I recently stumbled upon the programme known as the ‘Berekete Family’ on Facebook, a part of social media. The ‘Berekete Family’ programme, for the less informed like myself—those who may have only heard of it but never watched it—is a very popular radio programme aired in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and financed by a Good Samaritan. It exposes the wrongdoings of those…
You must by now know me as, or be told that I am, a regular writer of open letters to you, Mr. President. This is the third letter I have penned to you. Not that I always write open letters to you. I have often written what people in the media would see as a public relations (pr) job, which it was not, anyway. The first time I penned an open letter to you was to agree with those who wrote to you and the leadership of the National Assembly (NASS) pleading with you not to accede to the request…
The name ‘BlackRock’ is not commonly uttered on the street, but it is the richest and most powerful company in the world, due to its ubiquitous ownership of some of the leading companies globally. Name a company in any area of human endeavor, be it finance, defense, education, agriculture, medicine, or the media, and it is either owned by BlackRock or part-owned by the Goliath company. What exactly is BlackRock? In one sentence, BlackRock is the social media of finance. In other words, it is to global finance what social media is to information. It is, in fact, the capo…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani said, the state is partnering with China to build e-government (smart city) to enhance efficiency, public security and transparency in public service. He expressed optimism on Tuesday, saying that the project will further assist his administration in establishing e-government, making education, healthcare and talent cultivation “smart,” and boosting the use of renewable energy. The Governor stated this after Nigeria and China strengthened their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, stressing that he is thrilled to see Kaduna partnering with China in a “smart city” project. The “smart city” project, he said, aligns with Nigeria’s quest…
The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has awarded its prestigious Honorary Fellowship to Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, at the association’s 29th Annual Conference. The conference, theme “Advancing Accounting Excellence in a Changing World,” took place in Abuja on Tuesday, drawing dignitaries from across the country. Governor Idris was represented at the event by his Deputy, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, who led a high-powered delegation including the Head of Service, Sufyanu Garba Bena, the State APC Chairman, Abubakar Kana-Zuru, Commissioners, Special Advisers, and the State Accountant General, Bello Ibrahim Nahaliku, among others. The Honorary Fellowship was…