By Ben SD Kure In examining the trajectory of Senator Dr. Uba Sani, CON, one cannot separate his present leadership from his past sacrifices. Long before assuming office as Governor of Kaduna State, where he now serves as Vice Chairman of the APC Governors Forum, Coordinating Governor of the APC North-West, Renewed Hope Ambassador,…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, on Monday described the late Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum as an intelligent military expert who served Nigeria with distinction. Matawalle spoke during a condolence visit to the family of the deceased senior naval officer in Abuja. Rear Admiral Katagum, a former Director of Naval Intelligence…
Residents of Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State have accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of failing to stem the tide of insecurity following a deadly assault on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village. The residents, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals, said the governor had not lived up to his campaign…
Following the recent elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, the Minister for the territory, has praised the peaceful electoral process while criticising those who engage in disingenuous campaigning tactics. He remarked that the elections have laid bare the hypocrisy of individuals purchasing corn and groundnuts from roadside vendors to mislead voters. Wike…
Nigerian artist Simi has recently confronted a wave of online criticism following the resurfacing of her old tweets, which have sparked heated discussions on social media. This backlash coincides with Simi’s outspoken opposition to rape culture, especially in light of ongoing allegations involving fellow artist Mirabel. The tweets, written during her early twenties, have been…
Nigeria’s reform journey continues to face a familiar challenge: even where administrations are sincere about transformation and sustainability, progress is often undermined by individuals who pay lip service to reform while pursuing personal and parochial interests. Unfortunately, the experience of Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company reflects this recurring pattern. The first and most costly…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle,has reaffirmed federal government commitment to boosting indigenous defence manufacturing,as he visited a Nigerian drone production facility in Abuja. Matawalle made the pledge during a tour of Briech UAS manufacturing plant in Kuje, on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement issued by his Personal…
A member of the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State, Muhammad Kabir Ibrahim, has accused Senator Abdulaziz Yari of plotting to hijack the party’s structure and destabilise its leadership ahead of 2027. Kabir, a card-carrying member of the APC,in a statement on Tuesday alleged that the former Zamfara State governor is scheming to influence the…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has declared that the proposed Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences will deliver the desired healthcare vision for both military personnel and civilian Nigerians. Matawalle spoke in Abuja during a high-level strategic meeting between the Ministries of Defence and Education on the establishment of…
In a significant display of leadership, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with National Secretary Ajibola Basiru, is directing the party’s monitoring efforts for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. This initiative, based in the National Situation Room at the APC National Secretariat, underscores the party’s…
