Veteran broadcaster Moji Makanjuola has condemned the reported assault on Comrade Ladi Bala, immediate past President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), allegedly by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). In a statement, Makanjuola described the incident as “a direct attack on media freedom and workplace dignity,” stressing that journalists have faced harassment for too long. She called for a personal and public apology to Bala, noting that an apology to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) alone was insufficient. She also demanded a formal apology to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other professional…
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Amid rising debates over Nigeria’s security challenges, Abdulrahaman Kwacham, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholder from Adamawa State, has responded strongly to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s recent remarks on national security. Kwacham’s reaction follows El-Rufai’s comments on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where the former governor alleged that the Federal Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) led by Nuhu Ribadu, was engaging in a policy of offering allowances and food supplies to bandits instead of directly confronting them militarily. He described this as a national strategy that incentivizes criminal groups rather than stopping them,…
Nestled in the heart of Northern Nigeria, Zaria is a city that embodies rich history, culture, and resilience. Its ancient walls whisper tales of empires and scholars, while its bustling markets pulse with the vibrancy of everyday life. Yet, the true essence of Zaria transcends its storied past; it lies in the spirit of its people who, with determination, strive for progress and development. At the forefront of this movement is Iyan Zazzau Abbas Tajuddeen, the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. His transformative contributions to the socio-economy of Zaria are a testament to the potential that lies within…
The newly appointed Executive Director of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu Tachi, was on Sunday, August 31, 2025, warmly received by his community in Kuta, headquarters of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. The homecoming, which also featured a special prayer session, brought together elders, youth, religious leaders, family members, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate his elevation and to pray for Allah’s guidance as he takes on his new national assignment. In his remarks, Prof. Nuhu expressed gratitude to his people for their support and prayers, assuring them of his commitment to deliver on…
The political atmosphere of Nigeria has often been marked by a tumultuous interplay of power, authority, and the consequences of governance. One of the most striking examples of this dynamic is the tenure of Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State. Known for his authoritarian approach and a penchant for silencing dissent, El-Rufai’s leadership style has drawn both admiration and criticism. However, the recent events surrounding his administration reveal a profound irony: the very tactics he employed to suppress opposition have now come back to haunt him. The phrase “paying El-Rufai coin for coin” encapsulates this notion of retribution,…
According to the latest data from the World of Statistics based on the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme, the highest percentages of people practicing open defecation are found primarily in African countries, with Eritrea leading at 67%, followed closely by Niger (65%), Chad (63%), and South Sudan (60%). Benin and Namibia also face significant challenges with 49% and 37% respectively. Other African countries like Liberia (35%) and Madagascar (34%) have similarly high rates. Nigeria shows an 18% rate of open defecation, representing a large number of people given its population size, although the country has been working on sanitation campaigns to…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday met with Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, in Abuja to discuss strategies for trade-led growth, investment, and inclusive development. Edun highlighted recent macroeconomic gains — including a stronger naira, easing inflation, and credit ratings upgrades from Fitch and Moody’s — as a platform for sustained growth. He outlined a plan centred on export diversification, private sector investment, and human capital development, intending to achieve 7% GDP growth. Okonjo-Iweala praised Nigeria’s reforms, describing them as capable of restoring investor confidence and…
A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondent, Mr. Rasak Raji, has won the Outstanding Community Relations Journalist of the Year award in Lagos. Raji, who is the Badagry District Correspondent of NAN, received the award on Friday evening from the Conference of 57 Chief Press Secretaries of Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Lagos State. The conference said the award was in recognition of journalists who had significantly contributed to deepening local governance and strengthening ties between communities and the media. It described Raji as a journalist who had distinguished himself with professionalism, accuracy, and integrity, adding…
The phrase “Trump is Dead” may sound like the title of a Hollywood satire, but in recent weeks it became a viral phenomenon, dominating global conversations on X. What makes it remarkable is not simply that the former American president was the subject of yet another rumour, but that the world’s most advanced democracy suddenly looked as though it were rehearsing Nigeria’s favorite pastime—rumour-making. For decades, America has projected itself as a beacon of democracy, tolerance, diversity, and human rights. It is the country where many minorities, including Nigerians, say they feel freer to practice their faith without harassment than…
The recent developments surrounding the Atiku-led coalition and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alliance have raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about their viability as a formidable opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). With a current level of confusion among these factions, it is becoming increasingly evident that they may have inadvertently exposed themselves as no significant threat to the APC. The recent remarks by Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, have ignited a significant conversation about the nature of political coalitions in the country. El-Rufai’s declaration that he will remain with the Social Democratic Party (SDP)…