By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi, The political temperature in Kebbi State rose on Monday as a coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) stormed Government House, Birnin Kebbi, demanding transparency, accountability, and open government policies from the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. Led by its chairman, Ibrahim Ngaski, the coalition pledged readiness to partner with the state government on development initiatives but warned against what it described as “smear campaigns” and poor governance practices. “Kebbi is our state and must not be dragged into ridicule. We are ready to engage constructively and support the government with solutions that will drive progress,” Ngaski…
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The Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father,Hyacinth Alia, has approved new appointments into various offices and statutory boards in some commissions in the state. The appointments, which take immediate effect, are part of the governor’s administration’s determination to strengthen governance structures and drive sustainable development across the state. Governor Alia in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula in Makurdi, gave names of the newly appointed officials to include Linda Ene Agada as Special Adviser on MSMEs/Microfinance, James Tor as Special Adviser on Politics, Mobilisation & Special Duties, and Dr. Shadrach Ukuma as Director-General, Arts, Culture & Tourism.…
By Hauwa Umar Gombe. The Misilli Community Development Foundation has enrolled 150 out-of school children into primary schools in Gombe Local Government Area, underscoring its commitment to education and community development within just three years of operation. The beneficiaries 88 girls and 62 boys were placed in schools chosen by their parents, with the foundation fully responsible for their education. To reinforce the effort, the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) donated textbooks and learning materials, describing the project as a model for tackling the menace of out-of-school children in Nigeria. AGILE State Coordinator, Dr. Amina Haruna Abdul,…
By Laiatu Augustine Birnin kebbi. The Women Rights Initiative (WORI) has thrown its weight behind the Minister of Women Affairs, urging staff of the Ministry to close ranks and work in unity for the growth and progress of Nigerian women. Speaking, the Executive Director of WORI, Dr, Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi expressed concern over the removal of two women ministers under the current administration, describing it as a setback for women’s representation in governance. She said the development underscores the need to safeguard the stability of the Ministry of Women Affairs. “This is not the time for distractions or internal wrangling.…
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State on Saturday defied a heavy downpour to participate in the party’s ward congresses, electing new executives and delegates across all the 192 wards. At Oredo Wards I, II, and III in Benin City, the exercise was marked by enthusiasm and orderliness as party members turned out in their numbers to cast their votes. Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the State Caretaker Committee Chairman of the PDP, who led the monitoring alongside members of the Ward Congress Electoral Committee from the PDP Headquarters in Abuja, described the turnout as a testament to the…
By Ruth Samuel yobe . Norther Nigeria’s pride on the global stage, 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Yobe State, has paid a courtesy visit to Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami to present her international award and appreciate his mentorship. Nafisa, a student of Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), recently emerged as the world’s top performer in English Language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, beating 20,000 contestants from 69 countries, including native English-speaking nations. During the visit, Nafisa expressed her gratitude to Pantami for his mentorship and requested continued guidance both religiously and academically. Pantami commended her…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has charged female heads of government agencies and organizations to align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing the need for collective action to improve the lives of Nigerian women and youths. Speaking while receiving 24 members of the Forum of Female Chief Executives of Government Agencies and Organizations at the State House, led by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, DG of NIDCOM, the First Lady urged the women leaders to contribute to nation-building through mentorship, empowerment schemes, and support for indigent students. She also renewed her call for partnership in completing…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hajia Aisha Ibrahim, has reaffirmed the association’s solidarity with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, pledging sustained collaboration to advance women’s empowerment and development across the country. Hajia Ibrahim made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Women Affairs at the Women Development Center in Abuja, where she led a NAWOJ delegation alongside other women’s platforms. She stressed the association’s unwavering commitment to supporting government programs and policies that promote women’s rights, economic empowerment, and social welfare. “NAWOJ remains a critical voice…
By Hauwa Aliyu Gusau. The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has assured entrepreneurs that the state is on a new path of economic growth, with the launch of the Sustainable Business Enabling and Empowerment for Resilience and Stability (SABER) programme. Speaking at the JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau, the governor said the initiative is designed to revive Zamfara’s economy and ease the way of doing business. Under SABER, 2,000 small-scale traders will each receive ₦150,000, 1,000 medium-scale enterprises ₦500,000 each, and 60 larger businesses ₦5 million each. The scheme, worth ₦1.1 billion, is supported by the World Bank with…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing councils and principal officers of four newly established specialized universities, reaffirming its commitment to tackling pressing national and global challenges through education and research. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who presided over the inauguration, said the new institutions would focus on addressing critical issues such as food security, public health, climate change, renewable energy, and technological innovation. According to him, the universities are designed to serve as engines of local economic growth, centres of community development, and platforms for building human capacity that will enhance national productivity and strengthen global competitiveness. The…