The forum of Zamfara workers has berated Governor Dauda Lawal Dare over the alleged non-payment of civil servants’ salaries for eight months, describing the action as “wickedness beyond governance.” In a statement issued by its Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Marafa, the group accused the governor of deliberately inflicting hardship on workers and their families by withholding…
The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Michael Freeman, has expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for facilitating the safe return of Israeli hostages from Gaza and for advancing peace in the Middle East. Freeman made this known in a statement issued on Monday by the Embassy of Israel in Abuja. He commended President Trump’s…
The Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara State has been hit by another wave of defections as Muhammad Kurya, its candidate in the August 2025 Kaura Namoda South State Assembly by-election, dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress. In a statement issued to journalists in Gusau, Kuryar blamed his defection on what he called the…
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged young women to discover their purpose in life and find joy in pursuing it. She gave the charge during a dinner she hosted at her Abuja residence to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child, yesterday. Akpoti-Uduaghan said the strength of a woman lies not…
A youth group under the aegis of Zamfara Youth Concerned Citizens has lauded the leadership qualities and developmental strides recorded during the administration of former Governor, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, describing his tenure as a period of inclusion, progress and hope for the people of the state. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Kabiru…
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Industrial Training Fund, Hon. Dattuwa Ali Kumo, has extolled the leadership qualities of Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, describing him as “a pillar of progress and a servant-leader whose tenure has transformed the state.” In a goodwill message to mark the governor’s 64th birthday, Kumo commended Yahaya’s…
The crisis within the Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be deepening as the Zamfara PDP Forum has warned Governor Dauda Lawal Dare against sidelining loyal party members who, they claim, worked tirelessly to ensure his 2023 election victory. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Forum accused the governor…
The Youth Association of Agriculture Forum (YAA) has hailed the ongoing transformation at the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), describing it as one of the boldest reforms in the agency’s history under its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Danfulani earlier this year to spearhead…
Nigeria’s former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has demanded accountability from the country’s domestic intelligence agency after a former cabinet minister resigned amid allegations of certificate forgery. Ex-Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, stepped down on Tuesday after questions were raised about his academic qualifications. His resignation, accepted by President Bola Tinubu, was confirmed in…
The Super Eagles’ training camp in Polokwane, South Africa, has come to life with the arrival of key players, including star striker Victor Osimhen and the reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho this Friday. Head Coach Eric Chelle’s side opened their…
