The Kebbi State Elders Consultative Forum, under the leadership of Major General Mohammed Magoro (Rtd), has expressed strong concern over the recent trend of unhealthy political statements, incitement, and the glorification of verbal attacks on political figures. The forum described these developments as detrimental to the peace, stability, and socio-economic progress of Kebbi State. In a statement issued by the Forum’s Public Relations Officer, Garba Hamisu Zuru (Dan Amanan Zuru), and signed by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Justice Mohammed Sulaiman Ambursa (Rtd), the Forum lamented the rise in inflammatory rhetoric, warning that such actions threaten the longstanding peace and harmony…
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The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), the umbrella body for Nigerian musicians, is once again embroiled in a bitter leadership crisis. A wave of controversy has been triggered by an alleged merger between members of the current PMAN executive and a faction backed by a contested court judgment, raising serious concerns about the legitimacy of leadership within the union. By Kenneth Ehi-Choya At the center of the dispute is the emergence of a group reportedly led by individuals identified as Fruitful, Dr. Tee Mac, and Pupa Orits Williki — all of whom have been linked with the Musical…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, held a high-level security meeting with the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasiru Idris, on 8 May 2025 at Government House, Birnin Kebbi. During the Minister’s operational visit to Kebbi State, the engagement brought together key members of the Governor’s security team and other key stakeholders. The meeting marked a significant step toward enhancing intergovernmental collaboration to tackle insecurity in the state and its surrounding regions. The session focused on fostering stronger synergy, mutual support and improved understanding between federal and state authorities in the collective fight against banditry, kidnapping, and other…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, paid an operational visit to Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, where he met with troops of the Nigerian Army at Dukku Barracks on Thursday, 8 May 2025. The visit aimed to assess the progress of ongoing military operations in the state and boost the morale of gallant soldiers by encouraging a stronger fighting spirit to end the menace of insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North West. While addressing the troops, the Minister conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s deep appreciation for their efforts and achievements in ensuring peace across the nation, especially through ongoing…
Speculations are ripe on the impending defection of the leader and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP) in the 2023 presidential election Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). It is still at the level of speculation as people close to him have dismissed it as handiwork of some opposition politicians that are jittery about the rising political influence of Dr Kwankwaso. In any rumour however, there might be an iota of truth. If this speculation becomes a reality, it will not be a surprise to many observers because pursue of personal interest…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the Nigerian Army for its unwavering dedication to providing security along the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project, a critical infrastructure development that will transform the nation’s transportation network. The President praised the Army for its role in ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment at the construction site of the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project. This commendation was delivered by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, during his one-day operational visit to Kebbi State on Thursday, 8th May 2025. The Minister addressed troops stationed at the Forward Operations Base Laager, responsible for securing the vital…
The Bank of Tanzania has announced a sweeping ban on the use of foreign currencies, including the US dollar, in all local transactions and payments across the country. The landmark directive, published in the Government Gazette on March 28, 2025, introduces new foreign exchange regulations mandating that all goods and services within Tanzania be priced and settled exclusively in Tanzanian Shillings (TZS). This move is part of the government’s strategy to stabilize the national currency and curb the depreciation pressure that has troubled the economy in recent months. “The use of any foreign currency for domestic transactions is now prohibited,”…
A violent clash between Fulani herders and local hunters in Gidan Ori Kajan village, Matari district of Kaduna State, has left one man dead. The incident, which occurred on May 3, 2025, reportedly involved a group of hunters from Wucicciri village in Zaria who stormed the Fulani settlement armed with sticks, cutlasses, swords, and accompanied by dogs. The confrontation is believed to have stemmed from a long-standing dispute. Haladu Saidu, 50, sustained a fatal head injury during the altercation and was rushed to the Maigana Health Center, where he was confirmed dead. At the family’s request, his body was released…
Nigerian workers may soon have more money in their pockets, thanks to proposed tax reform bills designed to ease financial pressure and promote economic growth. Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has revealed that the reforms, when passed into law, will offer direct benefits to millions of Nigerians, particularly low- and middle-income earners. One of the headline provisions is the full exemption from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax for individuals earning up to ₦1.3 million per year—or just over ₦100,000 monthly. This measure alone is expected to positively impact at least…
In Nigeria, tragedy has long ceased to be news—it is the norm. A road crash here, a building collapse there, a market razed by fire, yet another tanker explosion. These events have become so common that their recurrence is met not with shock, but with resignation. In moments of helplessness, many Nigerians have surrendered logical explanations and turned instead to the mystical. It’s easier—perhaps even comforting—to blame “end time” signs or divine punishment for our collective sins than to wrestle with the truth: our tragedies are mostly man-made, preventable, and worsened by systemic failure. By Bagudu Mohammed As religious movements…