The Coalition for Good Governance in Zamfara has come out in strong defence of Honourable Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, dismissing a viral video aimed at tarnishing his image as “misleading” and “detached from reality”, describing it as political sabotage In a statement on Wednesday, the Forum’s Chairman,Kabir Ibrahim bukuyum, said those calling…
Key economic experts, government officials, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals are preparing to convene in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, for the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025. This summit, set to occur from 4th to 6th July at the Marriott Hotel, Kigali, aims to facilitate discussions around Africa’s economic…
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has shown remorse for his recent social media remarks concerning US President Donald Trump, marking a significant decline in their once-strong relationship. In a post on X, the platform he owns, Musk recognised that he had crossed a line during their online conflict. “I regret some of my posts about…
A new report reveals that from 2019 to 2023, more than one million refugees hailing from eight countries with high asylum acceptance rates were issued entry permits to 38 countries. The report, authored by the UN Refugee Agency and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, titled “Safe Pathways for Refugees,” indicates that these permits…
Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a Ponzi scheme that absconded with investors’ funds earlier this year, has reinstated depositors’ balances on Tuesday as investigations by Nigerian authorities intensify. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had previously launched an investigation into the disappearance of deposits, assuring the public of its commitment to recovering the lost funds….
The Zamfara Elders Forum (ZEF) has hailed the transformative contributions of former Governor Dr Bello Matawalle to the state’s health sector, describing his investments as enduring benefits for Zamfara’s people. Speaking in Gusau on Wednesday, ZEF Chairman Hon Sani Muhammad Anka praised Matawalle’s achievements, questioning whether the current administration has matched such efforts despite substantial…
A coalition of fourteen local civil society organisations across Zamfara State has showered praises on the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for what they termed a “monumental transformation” of the state’s education sector during his tenure as governor. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, the coalition, led by Chairman Kamal…
Maryam Abacha, widow of former military Head of State General Sani Abacha, has rejected longstanding allegations that her late husband looted billions of dollars during his time in office, insisting there is no credible evidence to support such claims. In an interview with TVC on Sunday, Mrs Abacha challenged the narrative surrounding her husband’s legacy…
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto No fewer than six men have died and three women have sustained various injuries from a suspected improvised explosive device (IED), believed to be set by the newly formed Lakurawa terrorist group operating in Sokoto and Kebbi States. The incident took place in Gwabro village, within the Tangaza Local Government Area…
Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, announced the successful completion of Hajj 1446, declaring it incident-free in terms of security, health, and services. Mishaal said that over 1.6 million pilgrims participated in the holy pilgrimage, with 1,506,576 pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom. He explained that 166,654 domestic pilgrims, comprising Saudi…
