The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse in Nigeria. This resolve was underscored during a high-level meeting held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja between the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), and the new US-DEA Country Attaché to Nigeria, Ms. Daphne Morrison. Morrison, who is newly assigned to Nigeria, emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between both agencies, noting that her visit was to reinforce existing ties and chart…
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In the symbolic and political nucleus of the Sokoto Caliphate, an imperial, illiberal, power-drunk governor who is held hostage by what seems like politically conditioned rejection-sensitive dysphoria (i.e., unhealthy hypersensitivity to even the mildest, most well-intentioned criticism, often associated with sufferers of ADHD) is oppressing an 18-year-old critic identified as Hamdiyyah Sidi Sharif. I first became aware of Hamdiyya’s woeful plight in the hands of Sokoto State governor Ahmad Aliyu when respected former Kaduna State governor Colonel Dangiwa Umar (retired) called attention to it in a November 2024 BBC Hausa interview, which caused the Sokoto State Government to launch caustic…
In Nigerian politics, the dynamics of electoral contests often hinge on the interplay of grassroots mobilization, coalition building, and the prevailing sentiments of the electorate. As the nation approaches the next electoral cycle, the stage is set for a significant showdown between the coalition led by Atiku Abubakar and the incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. With the promise of free and fair elections, coupled with effective grassroots mobilization, Abubakar’s coalition poses a formidable challenge to Tinubu’s second-term aspirations, which many perceive as lacking substantive engagement and coherence—a phenomenon often referred to as the “Rarara Effect.” Atiku Abubakar, a seasoned politician…
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo has voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, paving the way for military prosecutors to initiate legal proceedings against him. The historic decision, announced late Friday, marks the first time a former Congolese head of state faces the prospect of prosecution by military authorities. While the specific charges have not yet been officially disclosed, legal experts suggest the move may be linked to investigations into alleged abuses during Kabila’s 18-year rule. Kabila, who led the Central African nation from 2001 to 2019, retained senatorial privileges after stepping down,…
In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics, the endorsement of candidates by political parties plays a crucial role in shaping electoral outcomes. As the All Progressives Congress (APC) gears up for the 2027 elections, the unambiguous endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate is a significant development. However, it is essential to recognize that such an endorsement should naturally extend to his Vice President, Kashim Shettima. Their partnership embodies a cohesive leadership model that is vital for the APC’s success in the upcoming elections. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The political journey of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is marked…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State has strongly condemned what it described as an act of injustice against its spokesman, Sani Dododo. Speaking to journalists at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, the state party chairman, Usman Bello Suru, said, “We are in a democratic era where freedom of speech is a right guaranteed to every citizen of this country.” Controversy erupted after Dododo appeared on a live phone-in radio programme, following the defection of three senators—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Aminu Bande—from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The programme sparked criticism from…
In a world drowning in noise, where everyone feels compelled to offer an opinion—qualified or not—silence has become tragically underrated. We live in the era of endless talk, where everyone’s an overnight philosopher, and even your neighbour’s cat seems to have something to say on social media. Yet, the most powerful, mature, and compassionate response we often overlook is silence. And no, this isn’t about passively ghosting responsibilities or tiptoeing around hard truths. It’s about making the intentional, strategic choice to say nothing—when saying something would do more harm than good. Let’s be honest: if you don’t know the full…
The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) on Friday called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to consider partially backing the Naira with gold reserves as a means of stabilising the currency. The Institute’s Registrar, Mr Adedoyin Olumide, who made the call during an interview in Abuja outlined a strategic approach to restoring confidence in the Naira. He spoke on the theme: ‘Strengthening the Naira Through Partial Gold Reserve and Gold Sovereign Wealth Fund: A Clarion Call to Monetary Authorities’. He noted that although Nigeria does not operate a gold standard, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) could implement a…
Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate of South Korea’s majority liberal Democratic Party, led a poll for the June 3 snap presidential election, a Flower Research survey showed on Friday. Lee came out on top with a support rate of 50.5 per cent, taking a big lead over Kim Moon-soo, the second-biggest conservative People Power Party’s presidential candidate, who garnered 30.3 percent of support. The human rights lawyer-turned-politician maintained his position as a presidential frontrunner in the June 3 election, triggered by the removal of former President Yoon Suk-yeol from office over his botched martial law imposition last December. Lee lost the…
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the Department of Education, marking the first time a judge declared the administration’s extensive changes to the department unlawful. Judge Myong Joun from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, who former President Joe Biden appointed, issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the administration from dismissing half of the department’s employees. It also prevented the department from shifting the management of federal student loans to the Small Business Administration. U.S. President Donald Trump has long criticised the department, arguing that in spite of significant federal investment in education,…