President Bola Tinubu has congratulated one of Nigeria’s foremost industrialists and philanthropists, Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group and Founder of ASR Africa, on his 66th birthday, commending his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s industrial development and economic transformation. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President...
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The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to foreclose the defence in the ongoing trial of online publisher and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore, for allegedly frustrating his trial.The DSS is prosecuting Sowore for alleged criminal...
A legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Hamza D. Dantani, Esq., has called on security agencies across the country to emulate the Department of State Services (DSS) by compensating innocent Nigerians who are wrongly arrested, unlawfully detained or harmed during security operations. Dantani made the call while commending the...
Plateau State Government has organised a training for Permanent Secretaries, heads of agencies and procurement officers in the state on public procurement principles. Speaking recently at the event in Jos, the Head of the Civil Service (HoS) of the state, Mr Stephen Gadongs, said that the training was oraganised...
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – The newly appointed Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, on Monday unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic agenda designed to consolidate the Board’s achievements while transforming it into Africa’s most trusted, innovative and accessible assessment and admissions institution. Speaking...
A renowned traditional medicine practitioner in Maiduguri, Borno State, Garba Maidawa, has called for greater recognition and acceptance of traditional medicine, arguing that herbal healers have continued to play a vital role in treating various ailments despite what he described as widespread misconceptions about the practice. Maidawa, popularly known...
President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Dr Safiyyah Hassan Shaibu, has paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Mernan Femi Oluyede, in Abuja, reaffirming the strong relationship between the two organisations. Dr Shaibu, who led members...
Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has distanced itself from a fake document circulating in the public requesting financial support for the production, printing and nationwide distribution of the Revised Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) for the 2026/2027 academic session. Executive Secretary of NERDC, Professor Salisu Shehu, who issued...
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has signed three executive orders aimed at banning political thuggery, regulating mining activities to protect host communities, and intensifying the fight against drug abuse across the state. The governor signed the executive orders on Sunday at the Executive Chamber of the TY Danjuma House...
Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has intensified efforts to promote peace, reconciliation and community resilience in Borno State through a series of advocacy and community engagement visits across Maiduguri and Jere localities. The outreach, held over the weekend, forms part of the foundation’s ongoing initiative to strengthen reintegration...
Borno State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities by ensuring they receive equal opportunities, necessary support, and are treated with dignity without any form of discrimination or exclusion. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, gave the assurance...
Bauchi State has secured a $91.6 million financing package from the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) to fund the construction of 24 strategic roads and bridges across the state. Governor Bala Mohammed disclosed this while addressing journalists after returning from the formal signing of the Bauchi State...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has expressed sorrow over the death of Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, the Sardauna of Sokoto, describing his passing as a significant loss to the nation. In a condolence message shared on Monday, Obi paid tribute to the late statesman, who served Nigeria...
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability and the safety of learners across Nigeria, following commendation from the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the Safe Schools Initiative for his consistent cooperation with the National Assembly and respect for parliamentary oversight. The commendation...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to residents of the state not to succumb to threats or intimidation ahead of the August 15 governorship election, assuring them that his administration remains committed to protecting lives and property. The governor made the appeal on Sunday after attending a worship...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to thoroughly and effectively investigate allegations that over ₦6.79 billion of...
National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the strong partnership between the Federal Government and the Kaduna State Government is producing tangible results in the fight against insecurity across the state. Ribadu stated this over the weekend during the graduation ceremony of the pioneer batch of Armed...
Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Committee has formally announced the commencement of the 2026 National Laureate Programme, marking the inaugural edition of what is expected to become Nigeria’s foremost national platform for recognising outstanding student academic research, innovation and scholarly excellence across tertiary institutions. Spokesperson, National Laureate Committee, Ita Ekpenyong,...
A coalition of Christian groups and human rights organisations has petitioned United States President Donald Trump, the US Congress and diplomatic missions accredited to Nigeria, urging them to intervene against the continuation of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in the 2027 general election, claiming it could worsen insecurity and deepen...
By MICHAEL C. AGBO – The Board of Trustees of the Centre for Community Law has instituted a public interest human rights suit against the Federal Government, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to determine key constitutional and human rights issues relating to women and girls who become...