By EUNICE OMOKARO – Africa’s foremost tech icon and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, who turns 70 on February 22, this year, has explained why he is not celebrating his 70th birthday with a mega party, preferring to offer University scholarships to additional 1000 Nigerian indigent wiz-kids...
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The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, as well as the 30th AU General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s AU...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano to express sympathy and support for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. The delegation, scheduled to depart Abuja on Monday, would convey President Tinubu’s condolences to the traders who...
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has called for a united front among all Nigerians ahead of the 2027 presidential elections in a bid to rescue the country from bad governance and corruption. Mr. Obi said the “Operation Rescue Nigeria” is not...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has commended the efforts of troops of Operation HADIN KAI for their commitment and sacrifices, which led to the repel and defeat of some Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, who attempted to infiltrate a military base and other surrounding settlements in Pulka Community of Gwoza...
Baring last minute change, the Nasarawa State 2019 and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Hon David Ombugadu, is set to dump his party to the ruling All Progressives Party (APC). A top member of PDP, who begged for anonymity, disclosed the development to our correspondent in Akwanga,...
Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has hinted at his intention to contest the forthcoming by-election for the vacant Nasarawa North Senatorial seat, pending official declaration by relevant authorities. Maku gave the indication on Sunday during a strategic meeting with key stakeholders from the five electoral wards in Akun...
Northern Citizens’ Group has faulted former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent claim that he monitored the phone conversations of the National Security Adviser (NSA), describing the statement as reckless and potentially injurious to national security. In a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, the President...
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with traders and people of Kano State over the devastating fire outbreak at Kano’s Singer Market over the weekend. The fire, which started on Saturday evening, raged into Sunday morning, causing significant damage to the food market. President Tinubu, who had earlier reached out to...
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has extolled the legacy of Late industrialist, Chief Adekunle Ojora , as a devout muslim, who left a legacy of consistently promoting religious harmony in the country. She made the remark during a condolence visit to the fanily of the deceased in Ikoyi, Lagos. The...
Amnesty International has strongly condemned a fresh wave of deadly attacks that left at least 32 people dead in Tungar-Makeri, Konsoko and Pissa villages in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attacks, carried out by heavily armed gunmen riding on dozens of motorcycles, began in the early...
Nigeria has endorsed the proposed institutional reforms in the African Union, with a focus on peace and security governance, strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring stronger cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector. The country also aligned with proposed restructurings aimed at boosting domestic and regional resource mobilisation...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has visited Singer Market in the Kano metropolis following a second fire outbreak at the Gidan Gilas section of the market. The visit was confirmed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf arrived...
Coalition of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Borno South Youth Groups (CABS-Youth) has held a strategic meeting with the Borno State leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by the State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Bello Ayuba ahead of the preparation for the forthcoming party’s congresses and 2027...
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday pay an official visit to Adamawa State, less than 48 hours after he made a similar visit to Kebbi. During the one-day visit, President Tinubu will inaugurate completed projects, meet with top government officials, and traditional rulers. The presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in...
Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic market inferno that recently occurred in Kano State, resulting in the loss of lives and destruction of goods worth over N5b and means of livelihood. The Minister described the incident as heartbreaking...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated its high-powered National Campaign Council for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, deploying massive national leadership to secure victories across all six area councils. The inauguration ceremony, held at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja was led by the party’s...
Vice President Kashim Shettima is attending the plenary of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The opening session has drawn leaders from across the continent and beyond, as delegates convene to address critical issues...
Ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has highlighted the contentious record of Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, amidst current controversy surrounding his person. In a Facebook post on Friday, Omokri recounted El-Rufai’s eight-year tenure, citing instances of alleged human rights abuses, suppression of dissent, and demolition of properties belonging to...
President of the Africa Development Study Centre (ADSC), Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, has called on the Federal Government to urgently protect Nigerians abroad and restore the country’s global standing, following recurring attacks on citizens in South Africa. Oluwafemi, who is also an international development consultant and member of the...