Renowned environmentalist Dr. Nnimmo Bassey has called for concerted efforts by stakeholders to protect oceans from indiscriminate pollution caused by human, industrial, and extractive activities. Bassey made this call on Monday at a workshop held at the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was jointly organized by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), NIOMR, and the International Ocean Institute-Nigeria. He decried the extensive pollution of oceans, emphasizing that they should not be seen merely as commodities to be exploited but as a vital common resource sustaining life, livelihoods, culture, and spirituality.…
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Tragedy struck in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State as a fire engulfed an Islamiya school, claiming the lives of at least 17 Almajiri students. Eyewitnesses report that the fire broke out late Tuesday night and raged for about three hours, leaving 17 students dead and 16 others injured. A resident, Abdulrasaq Bello Kaura, told Channels Television that the fire was caused by stored sticks, locally known as kara. “It happened at Makarantan Mallam Ghali, inside their study hall. There were about 100 students in the building. After evacuating them, they believed everyone was safe. However, upon returning after…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, fixed March 18 for ruling on the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)’s preliminary objection against a suit filed by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE over an oil import licence dispute. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after counsel to the NNPCL, Ademola Abimbola, SAN, and lawyer to Dangote Refinery, John Ibrahim, SAN, presented their arguments and adopted their processes for and against the suit. Justice Ekwo had, on Thursday, fixed today for the hearing of the NNPCL’s preliminary objection after Ibrahim told the court that they were yet to…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private visit en route to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. “In Addis Ababa, President Tinubu will join African leaders at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU Heads of State, scheduled for Feb. 12th to 16th. “The president will arrive in Addis Ababa early next week for the AU summit,” Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. He said while in France, President Tinubu would meet with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron.
The Sokoto State Government has pledged to revive the State Bureau of Statistics to ensure the availability of accurate and comprehensive data for effective policymaking. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Zayyana, made the commitment while opening a two-day orientation workshop for the bureau’s staff, organized by the ministry. He emphasized that no policy can succeed without reliable data and urged staff members to be proactive in fulfilling their responsibilities. “Their role is crucial in collecting, compiling, analyzing, and disseminating data on the state’s socio-economic landscape. Teamwork and commitment are essential to changing the narrative,” Zayyana stated. ALSO…
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) Prof. Saleh Usman, has bowed to pleas by pilgrims across the country, and announced an extension of the deadline for registration for the 2025 Hajj to February 10, 2025. The decision, according to a statement signed by NAHCON’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Usara, followed appeals on behalf of intending pilgrims who were unable to complete their registration before the earlier given January 31, 2025 deadline. While announcing the extension during a Zoom meeting between NAHCON and key Hajj stakeholders on Tuesday night, the chairman urged Executive Secretaries of…
The African Union (AU) and the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have formalized their long-standing partnership to promote Africa’s creative and cultural industries, particularly in music. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on January 29, 2025, reinforces their shared commitment to celebrating and elevating African musical talent on the global stage. Since AFRIMA’s inaugural awards ceremony in 2014, the collaboration has played a key role in advancing the Revised AU Plan of Action on Cultural and Creative Industries, supporting the Charter for African Cultural Renaissance, and advocating for AU initiatives under Agenda 2063. Notable achievements include the 2020 Stronger Together online…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated the Chairmen, Commissioners, and members of the Sharia and Zakkat & Hubusi Commissions. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Yusuf emphasized Kano’s influential status in the Islamic world, citing its large number of renowned scholars, Islamiyya schools, and Islamic study centers. He noted that the appointees were selected based on merit, competence, and trustworthiness, expressing confidence that they would execute their duties with dedication, enthusiasm, and integrity. The governor charged the Sharia Commission with the responsibility of fostering…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has warmly received the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Nigeria, Mohsen Antit, along with a high-powered delegation of government officials and business leaders. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. The visit, which coincides with the ongoing Tunisia-Nigeria Multi-sectoral Economic Forum, aims to foster deeper collaboration in key sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, culture, and trade. Welcoming the delegation at Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed Kano’s position as a leading commercial hub in sub-Saharan Africa. He emphasized the state’s commitment…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced a strategic partnership with S&P Global Commodity Insights, a leading provider of energy and commodities intelligence. The collaboration aims to attract investment, technology, and expertise to Africa’s energy sector while advancing the continent’s goal of eradicating energy poverty by 2030. S&P Global Commodity Insights, known for its independent market data, analytics, and credit ratings, will work closely with the AEC to provide deep market intelligence and insights. The partnership is set to shape discussions around global energy supply chains, sustainability, and Africa’s role in the energy transition. Key energy developments in Africa As…