By Joy Nandak Jos. Former Member of the House of Representatives for Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, has called on Plateau youths to embrace entrepreneurship as a pathway to solving pressing social and economic challenges facing the state. Hon. Bagos made the call on Saturday while commissioning Sane Village, a business and technology hub established by the Simplicity Group in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. As the Special Guest of Honour, he lauded the vision and consistency of the Simplicity Group, describing the initiative as a remarkable example of what can be achieved…
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The Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has passed away at the age of 68. He reportedly died on Saturday at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja. As of the time of filing this report, neither his family nor the Nigeria Police Force had released an official statement confirming the circumstances surrounding his death. Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed in April 2015 by former President Goodluck Jonathan and retired from service on June 21, 2016, after attaining the mandatory retirement age. Born on June 21,…
By Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over the demolition of the historic Alaba Rago Market in Lagos, describing the exercise as a deliberate attempt to expel Northerners from the state. In a strongly worded statement signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa (Ajiyan Yauri), the forum condemned the Lagos State Government’s action, which it said left thousands of Arewa traders stranded and caused losses estimated at over ₦20 billion. According to the forum, the demolition was carried out without due process or prior notice, leaving traders…
The Movement for the Emancipation of Nigeria (MEN) has expressed deep concern over the renewed crisis between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), warning that the development threatens the future of millions of Nigerian students and undermines national stability. In a statement issued in Abuja by Comrade General, Solomon Dalung Esq, MEN faulted the Federal Government for what it described as a recurring pattern of insincerity in honouring agreements with ASUU, noting that the constant disputes have made education a “disposable bargaining chip.” The group also raised alarm over what it termed a “moral collapse”…
The race for the prestigious All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 has officially kicked off, with Africa’s finest stars and rising sensations set to battle for continental glory. The International Committee of AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), on Friday unveiled the much-anticipated list of nominees. This year’s edition made history with 10,717 entries, the highest since AFRIMA’s inception 12 years ago. Following 10 days of rigorous adjudication, a 13-member international jury shortlisted 343 nominees across 40 categories, representing Africa’s five regions and the diaspora. Public voting begins worldwide on September 10, 2025, via www.afrima.org, and will…
Governors of the six North Eastern states have resolved to deepen cooperation in tackling insurgency, food insecurity, energy poverty and infrastructural decay across the subregion. Rising from their 12th meeting in Jalingo, Taraba State, the North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) issued a strong communiqué reaffirming their commitment to regional integration and collective action. While acknowledging “appreciable success” in the fight against insurgency, the governors lamented the continuing humanitarian and infrastructural challenges and urged urgent intervention by the Federal Government and the North East Development Commission (NEDC). On climate concerns, the Forum warned of looming flood disasters as predicted by credible…
By Chris Sam. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has been conferred with an Award of Excellence by the Coalition of Nigerian Christian Bishops and Clerics in collaboration with 30 Patriotic Bishops of Nigeria. The award was presented at the NCPC Corporate Headquarters, Abuja, by Bishop Dr. Emmanuel Jaiyesola, Vice Chairman of the 30 Bishops. In his acceptance speech, Bishop Adegbite expressed deep gratitude, recalling his 37-year journey in God’s service since his ordination at the age of 20. He lauded the clerics for their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
By, Dr Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. In what appears to be a twist against economic saboteurs, some individuals who had hoarded food items in anticipation of higher prices have been left disappointed, as the cost of foodstuffs continues to decline across Northern Nigeria. Reports indicate that these elements, who initially stockpiled food with the hope of creating artificial scarcity, are now shifting their narrative by claiming that the economy of Northern Nigeria is being deliberately undermined. My Analysts and investigation, however, argue that such actions including smuggling of petroleum products into Niger and Burkina Faso, as well as hoarding essential food…
The National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Basheer Adeniyi, has taken the lead in advancing nationwide empowerment programmes for widows, orphans, and vulnerable groups, reaffirming the association’s humanitarian mission. Speaking at a landmark event in Kebbi State, Mrs. Adeniyi praised the the present Administration for outstanding contributions to women and child welfare, while pledging that COWA under her leadership would deepen its reach across all states of the federation. The COWA President outlined key initiatives already underway, including support for orphanages, skills acquisition projects, and seed funding for small businesses led by women. She urged…
By Ali John . Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has arrived in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, ahead of the 12th meeting of the North East Governors’ Forum scheduled for tomorrow. Governor Yahaya was received at the Government House by his host, Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, and later inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Taraba State Police Command in a brief but colourful ceremony. The North East Governors’ Forum, chaired by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, serves as a regional platform for collaboration among the six states of the geopolitical zone. Its…