The Minister of State for Defence and immediate past Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on Monday welcomed Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, to the All Progressives Congress, describing the move as a historic political development for the state and Nigeria. Matawalle said Lawal’s decision to join the ruling party marked the beginning of…
By Abubakar Yunusa The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Whisky Mistress, Adeneki Isi Adeeko, has called for stronger actions to protect the rights, dignity and opportunities of women and girls across Nigeria. Adeeko made the call on Sunday as the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, urging stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and…
In a resounding tribute to the power of sports beyond the pitch, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has been decorated as the “Ambassador of Fair Play” by the All-Federal Capital Territory Sports Association (AFSA). The award celebrates his lifelong passion for athletics and his strategic vision of using sporting engagement as…
Today, 7th March, marks one year since you left us, our beloved father, Late Elder Jatau Danladi Bako. The pain of your departure is still deeply felt, and the vacuum you left behind remains truly irreplaceable. You were more than a father; you were a pillar of strength, a man of wisdom, faith, and integrity….
By Our Correspondent Barely two weeks after the change of guard at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, a fresh war of words has erupted between a civil society organisation and an online news platform over the narrative surrounding the immediate past administration of the Nigeria Police Force. The Concerned Citizens Leadership Integrity and Transparency Advocacy…
By Nahum Sule, Jalingo In a profound demonstration of leadership that transcends the political arena, Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, stepped into the role of a minister this week, delivering a compelling sermon at the 2026 Annual Convention of the Global Baptist Mission. Addressing congregants in the highlands of Sardauna Local Government Area, the…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has commended a chieftain of the party, Yazid Sani Danfulani, for donating Ramadan food items valued at over N300m to vulnerable residents across the state. The supporters described the gesture as timely, noting that it would cushion the effects of economic hardship on thousands of households…
By Jeremiah Emmanuel, Abuja It is a new dawn for Nigeria democracy with the signing into law the amendments of the 2022 electoral act by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is one of the fastest signing into law of an act passed by the National Assembly and it is commendable. Even though the process was…
The Zamfara Good Governance Forum has raised fresh concerns over the security situation in Zamfara State, urging stronger leadership action and greater accountability in tackling violent attacks across communities. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Chairman, Kabir Ibrahim Gusau, the group said residents were increasingly worried about persistent insecurity, which it…
By Nahum Sule, Jalingo In a decisive statement, the Elders Forum of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State has firmly rejected the faction led by Victor Falack, asserting that its activities threaten the unity of the party. The Forum has called for Falack and his faction to refrain from interfering in the PDP’s…
