The federal government through the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dt Bosun Tijani has emphasized the need for African nations to adopt AI and precision agriculture to close the productivity gap. The Minister made this known during his remark at the GITEX Nigeria event held in Abuja. He explained that there is need for nations to embrace the digitization of African realities, including local languages, farming practices, and health systems, to ensure AI models reflect the continent’s unique context. The minister noted that that there is need for collaboration on medium and long-term infrastructure plans to improve connectivity…
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The Kaduna State Government has issued a stern warning to former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of plotting to destabilize the state and plunge it back into its dark past of violence and division. In a statement signed by the commissioner Internal Security and Home Affairs Suleiman Shu’aibu, he said El-Rufai is exploiting old wounds and peddling lies to incite violence and discord, following his candidates’ massive electoral losses in the August 16 by-elections. The government claims that El-Rufai has been recruiting thugs and compromising security agents to disrupt the peace. The Kaduna State Government has vowed to take decisive…
By Chris John Abuja. As the world commemorates the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of enforced disappearances, kidnappings, and abductions in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr, Tony Ojukwu, SAN who expressed this concern in his statement to commemorate the day, described the situation as a grave assault on human dignity. Dr. Ojukwu noted that the alarming trend has left countless families in anguish and uncertainty, with victims’ loved ones facing psychological trauma and prolonged distress. He emphasized that the incessant wave…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has dissolved the State Executive Council, relieving all commissioners of their duties while retaining key principal officers. The dissolution, announced on Monday in Minna, affects members of the cabinet including commissioners and special advisers. However, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief of Staff (CoS), Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS), and other principal officers were exempted and will continue in their roles. The governor, who assumed office in May 2023, said the decision was part of ongoing efforts to reposition his administration for greater efficiency and improved service delivery to the people…
By Nandak Joy Jos. Says Trust Must Be Earned, Not Demanded, As preparations heighten for the much-anticipated Gender Summit 2025, the Executive Director and Founder of the Women Rights Initiative (WORI), Dr. Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi, has raised concerns over disturbing trends within some gender-based advocacy groups, warning that “when trust becomes a tool for extortion, the entire movement suffers.” Speaking ahead of the Summit, Dr. Bamaiyi noted that certain gender groups have drifted away from their core mission, focusing less on collective progress and more on personal enrichment. She lamented that despite financial impropriety and lack of accountability, some of…
Tragedy struck Fear and anger gripped Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Sunday night after suspected bandits killed prominent businessman, Alhaji Sani, during a violent attack on his residence. The incident, which sent shockwaves across the community, ended dramatically when enraged residents captured and lynched one of the attackers while others escaped. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen stormed the victim’s home around 9:00 p.m., shooting sporadically before targeting Alhaji Sani, a respected trader known for his philanthropy and contributions to the local economy. “They came in numbers, shooting everywhere. We heard Alhaji had been shot, and people immediately mobilised to chase…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Federal Government to urgently review the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), warning that unresolved conflicts arising from the Host Communities Development Trust Fund threaten peace and stability in the Niger Delta. Governor Diri, who spoke in Yenagoa, said the PIA, though a landmark legislation in Nigeria’s oil and gas reforms, has created new tensions between host communities and oil companies, rather than fostering cooperation and development. He noted that the trust fund, designed to address decades of neglect in oil-bearing areas, has instead become a source of division, with communities complaining…
Three rising football talents from Gombe State have earned invitations to the Golden Eaglets camp following a remarkable performance in a series of friendly matches in Abuja. Head coach of the national U-17 team, Manu Garba, extended trial invitations to Meshek Lamelah of Gombe United feeder team, Abdulrahman Baba (China) of Doma United, and Abdullahi M. Bello of Mailantarki Care FC after the trio stood out in competitive fixtures. The Gombe U-17 Selected side, sponsored by Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki, played three test games losing 2 – 1 to Virtual Football Academy, bouncing back with a 2–1 victory over Mailantarki…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has advanced Nigeria’s global defence diplomacy with a week-long working visit to the People’s Republic of China, where he engaged leading aviation and defence companies to strengthen the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) operational capacity. During the visit, which ran from 24–30 August 2025, Air Marshal Abubakar underscored NAF’s resolve to enhance fleet serviceability, expand personnel training, and pursue technology transfer to boost long-term self-reliance. At a high-level meeting with the China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) in Beijing, the CAS secured fresh commitments on timely spare parts…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has sent his warm felicitations to his colleague and Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on his 55th birthday anniversary. Governor Alia in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, described his Edo counterpart Okpebholo as a resilient leader who has shown zeal in driving change in the State. He noted that the Governor’s contributions so far in office demonstrate his determination to deliver good governance to the people of Edo State. Governor Alia commended Governor Okpebholo’s visionary leadership style, network of friends across the country, and insight into governance, particularly in…