In the annals of human history, there exist moments that crystallize the essence of bravery and selflessness. One such moment unfolded in the state of Kebbi, Nigeria, when the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, led a delegation to express solidarity with the government and citizens following the tragic abduction of students from GGCSS Maga and the heart-wrenching loss of Vice-Principal Malam Hassan Makuku. This incident, marked by profound sorrow, also illuminated the extraordinary courage exhibited by an individual who epitomized the values of public service and sacrifice. Malam Makuku’s actions on that fateful day serve as a…
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Special Adviser to the President of the Senate on Diaspora and NGOs, Dr. Jibril Lawal Tafida, has reiterated the urgent need to integrate youth and women into Nigeria’s governance structure, describing their inclusion as critical to the survival and success of the country’s democracy. Delivering a keynote address at the Youth and Women Inclusiveness in Governance summit, organized by the Coalition of Northern Youth and Women for Good Governance, Dr. Tafida called for immediate policy reforms to dismantle the systemic barriers preventing meaningful participation of young people and women in national leadership. The event was held at the Sir Ahmadu…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has honoured Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sarkin Yamman Sokoto) with its Distinguished Service Award as the Forum marked its 25th Anniversary in Kaduna. The award was presented during the ACF Silver Jubilee celebration held at the Musa Yar’adua Conference Hall, Murtala Muhammad Square, and attended by prominent political leaders, business figures and statesmen. In his remarks, Senator Wamakko expressed appreciation to the ACF for the recognition, describing the award as “a historic honour” and a reflection of collective efforts toward societal development. He commended the Forum for consistently identifying and celebrating individuals dedicated to humanitarian…
UNICEF has introduced suggestion boxes and help desks in every ward across Zamfara State as part of a renewed push to strengthen feedback, accountability, and service delivery in the state’s health and nutrition sectors. The intervention follows the organisation’s latest assessment, which revealed persistent gaps affecting child survival, nutrition delivery, and education outcomes. The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday by Ms Wafaa Saeed, UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, during a field engagement visit that highlighted weak feedback mechanisms, growing community dissatisfaction with Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) services, and lapses in monitoring critical nutrition supplies. A major concern highlighted by UNICEF…
While hundreds of innocent citizens are being killed weekly and entire communities, including school children, are abducted with alarming frequency, Nigeria’s dire security crisis is unfolding on the global stage in bizarre fashion. In the showbiz capital of the world, America is turning a national tragedy into a spectacle—an opportunity for President Trump to posture as a global saviour, “guns a-blazing,” in defence of Christendom. Enter the famous U.S.-based Trinidadian-American singer, Nicki Minaj— or at least the latest surgically enhanced version of her. She has undergone so many cosmetic alterations that her own people in Trinidad might only recognise her…
Nathaniel Samuel, a Christian from Southern Kaduna, changed his name to Mohammed and smuggled a bomb into his own church during service, intent on detonating it. The obvious motive was, of course, to murder as many worshippers as possible. That is indeed reprehensible enough considering the means of achieving it, but it was Samuel’s second objective that exceeded the limit of debauchery. Massacring fellow Christians during the hour of worship in order to make people of another faith take the blame is an enterprise only the devil himself can inspire. The question, however, remains whether the young man was working…
Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment. As Africa’s most populous nation, with an estimated 226.5 million people in 2025 and nearly half residing in rural areas, the country possesses immense human and natural resources capable of shaping its economic destiny. Its vast youth population, rich natural endowments, and strategic location as a West African trade hub offer opportunities unmatched on the continent. Yet, persistent infrastructure deficits, energy shortages, limited digital access, weak governance structures, and underinvestment in human capital continue to constrain growth and resilience. These challenges are not abstract. They translate into long commuting hours, unreliable electricity for homes…
The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, was on November 12, 2025, conferred with an award by the Federal Government–owned Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON). The Management of the Badagry-based institution said the Award of Excellence in Human Capital Development and Public Service Transformation was conferred on him in recognition of his administration’s consistency in sponsoring the training of civil servants from his state in the College. The Director-General of ASCON, Dr. Funke Adepoju, said during the award presentation that the administration of Mai Mala Buni has been investing in the training of bureaucrats in the College right…
The Old Boys Association of Idris Koko Technical College, Farfaru (FOBA) has completed a series of development projects worth N300 million in their alma mater. The National President of the Association and former Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Professor Tijjani Bande, disclosed this during the association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting held over the weekend. According to him, the interventions include the construction of a perimeter fence, renovation of classrooms, and the provision of tables, chairs, and other learning facilities. Prof. Bande noted that the AGM provided members with an opportunity to reconnect and renew their commitment to the…
An alumnus of the Farfaru Old Boys Association (FOBA), and Managing Director of Maraba Pottery, Kaduna, Umaru Sanda Aliyu (popularly known as Alison), says entrepreneurship and innovation remain Nigeria’s strongest pillars for economic growth, job creation and long-term development. He stated this while delivering a lecture titled “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Farfaru Old Boys Association (FOBA), held at Idris Koko Technical College, Sokoto. Alison described entrepreneurship as taking control of one’s financial future, stressing that buying an existing business or a franchise can provide young people with a solid foundation for success. He…