Over 1,000 schoolchildren in Babura Local Government Area received a boost to their education as part of the 2025 International Children’s Day celebration, thanks to the efforts of Comrade Ali Mati Ali, Special Assistant to the Governor on Universal Basic Education. The celebration, led by the Wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Amina Umar Namadi, was marked by colorful festivities, mentorship talks, and academic competitions. In a show of support for education, school uniforms and learning materials were distributed to more than 1,000 pupils drawn from schools across the local government area. Organized by the Office of the Special Assistant…
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Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister and Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, says the bloc will continue to lead as model bloc among Africa’s regional economic communities. He also said the bloc would play the role through innovations, such as the adoption of community levy which has engendered financial autonomy and a host of ambitious programmes and infrastructure projects. Tuggar disclosed this in Lagos on Wednesday in his address of welcome during the commemorative ceremony of the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS) with the theme: “Stronger together for a brighter future”. According to him, the event reflects the historic…
Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, Tony Elumelu, Femi Otedola, have been listed among the 2025 ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa. They were named in the ‘Peace building row call’ at the ‘Unveiling News Conference’ by the organisers on Wednesday in Abuja. Other Nigerians who made the list include renowned cleric, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA Global, , Victor Osimhen, Gov. Umar Namadi, of Jigawa and Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organisation(WTO). Ace footballer, Victor Osimhen, Diamond Platnumz, media mogul, Nduka Obaigbena, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, chairman, Access Holdings, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Zainab Nasir-Idris, wife of the…
Burkina Faso has taken decisive control over its gold and mineral resources, unveiling its first-ever gold refinery and producing homegrown gold bars for the first time in history. This is in a moment for national pride and economic sovereignty. After years of watching its vast mineral wealth flow out of the country with minimal returns, Burkina Faso has turned a page. In a bold move to reclaim its natural resources, the West African nation has established a domestic gold refinery—an industrial milestone that signals both a symbolic and strategic shift in its economic direction. The new facility has already refined…
In a world where economic stability is often heralded as a hallmark of effective governance, the recent actions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu raise critical questions about the integrity of fiscal management and the broader implications for the Nigerian populace. The claim that he has successfully paid off $3.4 billion in debt, juxtaposed with the announcement of a new loan request for $21.5 billion, presents a paradox that merits deeper examination. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman This fiscal maneuvering occurs against a backdrop where the cost of living continues to rise, particularly in the realm of food prices, outpacing the wages of…
Ecobank, the leading private pan-African financial services group renowned for its unmatched African expertise, has been named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in the prestigious Global Finance World’s Best Banks Awards. In addition, Ecobank Gambia and Ecobank Togo were each awarded Best Bank 2025 in their respective countries. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Group, stated:”Driving intra-African trade is a key pillar of our Growth, Transformation and Returns strategy. We are leveraging technology and partnerships to scale our continental digital payments platform and to position Ecobank as the preferred trade bank for Africa. These awards are a testament to…
In response to the recent political developments in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, the Coalition of Shiroro Associations (COSA) has declared its position of neutrality in the unfolding contest for the next council chairman, while expressing concerns over perceived political interference. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Saidu Salihu, COSA emphasized that while it respects the traditional zoning arrangement that has guided political inclusiveness and stability in the area, the coalition has chosen to remain neutral in the current political contest. “Our neutrality is not silence or cowardice,” the statement read. “It is a deliberate choice…
In a decisive move to strengthen national security and uphold aviation protocols, the Nigerian government has convened a high-level meeting to address recurring violations of the country’s airspace by foreign aircraft and helicopters. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, 27th May 2025, at the Minister’s Conference Hall, Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja, was chaired by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar. In attendance were the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad, and the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, Chief of Air Staff, among other key stakeholders. The primary objective of the meeting was to review…
As Nigeria marks the 2025 Children’s Day, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has called on parents and stakeholders to step up efforts in securing the future of children, particularly through stronger parental engagement and urgent reforms in the Almajiri education system. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Usman Mohammed Binji and Muhammad Nasir Bello, the Council emphasized the importance of moral, spiritual, and emotional guidance in the home. It noted that while material support is necessary, it is not enough to raise responsible and well-rounded individuals. “The home remains the first institution…
Nigeria’s greatest tragedy isn’t just corruption or incompetence—it’s the tangled web of contradictory expectations we wrap around our leaders, only to scream betrayal when they fail to untangle them. We worship ideals we cannot live by and crucify others for playing the very game we designed. Take, for instance, the curious case of Hon. Yusuf Gagdi of Plateau State. A wave of praise recently swept through social media after he helped some constituents secure spots in the Nigerian Navy’s Direct Short Service Course. He smiled in the photos. His people cheered. It was, to them, empowerment. Victory. Yet, the same…