A media aide, Salihu Dantata Mahmud, has defended the legacy of late Head of State, Sani Abacha, describing him as one of Nigeria’s most effective leaders. Mahmud said despite criticisms trailing Abacha’s regime, the former military ruler “remains the best we ever had” after Murtala Ramat Muhammed. In a personal account, Mahmud stated that his…
A presidential aspirant of the National Association of Nigerian Students has called for a free, fair and transparent electoral process ahead of the union’s forthcoming election. Comrade Olamide Odumosu made the call after successfully completing his screening to contest for the office of National President, describing the exercise as engaging and worthwhile. Odumosu stressed that…
Renowned journalist and public affairs commentator, Abdullahi O. Haruna, has earned a second master’s degree in Mass Communication from the National Open University of Nigeria. Haruna, popularly known as Haruspice, described the academic journey as demanding yet intellectually rewarding, noting that the programme surpassed his expectations. He said the institution’s structure required rigorous real-time engagement…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on parliaments worldwide to act as guardians of peace, justice and humanity amid escalating global tensions. Speaking at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) – themed Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace and Ensuring Justice for Future Generations – Akpabio warned that no region remains immune to instability,…
The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company will headline Africa’s leading conglomerate’s participation at the 2026 Nasarawa Trade Fair, which begins on 20 April in Lafia. Governor Abdullahi Sule will officially declare the event open, with Dangote Industries Limited also presenting its Vision 2030 – a strategic blueprint for innovation and industrialisation across the continent. Dangote…
A Nigerian cleric, Apostle Momo Promise of Zion Flames Prophetic and Intercessory Ministries, has called on the Federal Government to urgently investigate the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Kaduna and Zamfara states. The pastor warned against politicising the attacks, stressing that innocent Nigerians continue to lose their lives daily across affected communities. In a…
By Dr. Kabir Adamu For two days in Abuja, Nigeria confronted an uncomfortable truth: the country is not only battling insecurity on the ground; it is also losing control of the narratives that surround it. The conference hosted by the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser and supported by UKAid funded…
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has reassured the public on the safety of natural gas following a vehicle explosion at a Kaduna motor park early Sunday. A statement signed by the Head, Brand and Communications Onyekachi Eke, Pi-CNG & EV, on behalf of Pi-CNG & EV management,…
An Abia State All Progressives Congress(APC) chieftain, Apostle Chuks Alozie, has urged Christians to embrace kindness, justice and equality as foundations for sustainable community development. In his Easter message to Christians in Abia State yesterday, Nigeria and across the world, Alozie said the season symbolises sacrifice, love and redemption, which should inspire believers to live…
The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI), has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for withdrawing recognition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership under David Mark and removing the party’s National Working Committee from its official portal. The group described the move as a demonstration of INEC’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the integrity of…
