The Coalition of Zamfara Civil Society Organization Forums has issued a statement condemning Governor Dauda Lawal for allegedly engaging in discussions with armed groups. speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa service, Governor Lawal said dialogue with bandits was not entirely off the government’s table. He said, “A number of people have been harmed, others…
The Kaduna Advocate of Good Governance has reaffirmed its strong support for Governor Uba Sani while criticizing former Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his recent social media comments. The group dismissed claims that Governor Sani’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration was sycophantic, arguing instead that it was a strategic move for Kaduna State’s benefit. Speaking…
By Abubakar Yunusa Nigeria is once again at a political crossroads as lawmakers consider a proposal to create 31 additional states. If implemented, this would be the most significant restructuring of Nigeria’s governance system since the country transitioned to 36 states in 1996. Proponents believe the move could bring governance closer to the people, but…
A women’s advocacy group, Safe Haven by Tahzan, has urged the government, political stakeholders, civil society, and the media to rally behind Hon. Mojisola Meranda, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, amid ongoing efforts to reinstate former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The crisis, which erupted following Obasa’s removal on 13 January 2025, has…
The Arewa Coalition for Justice and Good Governance (ACJGG) has strongly defended the appointment of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), commending President Bola Tinubu’s decision and dismissing criticisms from former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, and political activist Naja’atu Muhammad. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the coalition’s…
Northwest Governors, led by Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the Northwest Governors’ Forum, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, have held a crucial meeting with senior officials of the United Nations and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to advance development initiatives in the region. The meeting, held in Katsina, was attended by Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna),…
By Amina Samuel,Kaduna Security forces in Kaduna State have rescued 23 kidnapped victims following a joint operation against armed bandits in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA). According to a statement released by the Kaduna State Police Command on Sunday evening,the operation was carried out by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kajuru Division alongside military…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has called on top European football clubs Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris St-Germain (PSG) to sever their sponsorship deals with Rwanda, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in the country. In a statement dated 30 January 2025, Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner described the clubs’ agreements with Rwanda’s…
US President Donald Trump has intensified his trade dispute with Canada by reaffirming his decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, alongside additional tariffs on energy products. The latest measures, which also include 10% tariffs on energy imports from Canada, have sparked fresh concerns about a deepening trade war between the two nations. Trump…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reiterated the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) commitment to unity and resilience, asserting that the party will emerge stronger despite ongoing internal challenges. Speaking in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday, during a condolence visit to Governor Seyi Makinde over the passing of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde, Lawal expressed optimism…
