India’s successful pivot to high-tech manufacturing offers a masterclass in industrial policy for countries in the Global South. Western nations, led by the United States, are actively cultivating India as a strategic counterweight to China and Russia and BRICS Plus Nations. This strategy is twofold: offering substantial trade and manufacturing incentives to integrate India into…
By Jeremiah Emmanuel, Abuja The Governing Council of University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi as the substantive vice-chancellor (VC) of the University. The appointment was announced during the 80th extraordinary meeting of the council on Friday, 7 November 2025, under the chairmanship of Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso. In a…
The Odua People’s Assembly has accused former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, of deliberately destabilising governance in the state and undermining Nigeria’s democratic process. The group, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Richard Olatunji Kayode, alleged that Wike’s actions since the transfer of power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have been “alarming and destructive.” According…
By Abubakar Yunusa President Bola Tinubu on Friday vowed that his administration would leave no stone unturned in the ongoing campaign to eliminate terrorism and criminality across the country. In a statement shared on his social media handle, the President reaffirmed his government’s determination to ensure the safety of all Nigerians, describing security as a…
Mr. President, I write this letter not to criticize but to caution, out of deep concern for your administration, your legacy, and the future of our nation. Nigeria today stands at a delicate crossroads, both internally and internationally. The recent designation of our country as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States…
By Abubakar Yunusa The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kaduna State Council, in collaboration with the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria and the Kaduna State Ministry of Information, on Wednesday convened a one-day workshop on Peace Reporting for National Development in Kaduna. The event drew participants from over 30 media organisations, communication scholars,…
The Nasarawa State Government has announced plans to commence construction of flyovers and underpasses along the Mararaba–Karu corridor in Karu Local Government Area. Governor Abdullahi Sule, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Mr Peter Ahemba, disclosed this on Tuesday in Lafia. According to Ahemba, the projects, aimed at tackling persistent traffic gridlock on…
The Kingdom Apostolic Revival Ministries has announced plans to host the 2025 edition of The Rising Woman Conference in Umuahia, Abia State. The annual women’s gathering, themed “Tilling Your Promised Land,” will run from Thursday, November 6 to Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Hour of Salvation Church, Off Aba Road, Umuahia. According to the…
The 9th edition of the Africa Women Conference (AWC) will be held from 19th to 21st November 2025 in Accra, Ghana, bringing together influential women leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and advocates from across the continent. AWC Convener, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja, noting that this year’s event will be co-hosted by Dr….
By Ayuba Tambaya In the restless arena of global politics, where power, faith, and fear constantly collide, President Donald Trump’s latest comments on Nigeria have sent shockwaves through both Washington and Abuja. Speaking at a faith summit in Washington in October, Trump, now back in the White House after returning to office in January 2025,…
