The Zamfara Cycle has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal Dare over what it describes as the persistent and worsening insecurity in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by its chairman, Suleiman Isa Namoda, the group expressed frustration at the state government’s failure to curb the scourge of banditry despite repeated assurances. Namoda said the crisis has…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology in Rivers and pledged more support for the Ogoni community. Ogoni town of Tai will host the university, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. During the signing ceremony at the State House, President…
Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pledged to redefine politics in the country by focusing on building a lasting legacy rather than merely contesting for power in 2027. Senator David Mark, the party’s National Chairman and former President of the Senate, made the declaration during the ADC National Working Committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja. “Our…
Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has declared his intention to reclaim his title for a third time and take on Tyson Fury in 2025. Speaking during a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the President’s Ikoyi residence in Lagos, the British-Nigerian fighter shared his ambitions with reporters. “My target is to become a…
The Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Sell, has reaffirmed Spain’s commitment to bolstering bilateral relations with Nigeria. Speaking at the Spanish National Day commemoration in Abuja on Wednesday, Sell emphasised Spain’s eagerness to expand its collaboration with Nigeria and engage in business with the global community. “We are honoured to have ministers who have visited…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condoled with Gov. Dikko Radda over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru-Bare-bari, a respected nonagenarian who lived for 93 years. During the visit on Tuesday in Katsina, Atiku in his message said: “On behalf of my team, I extend my deepest condolences to you, your family and the…
There has not been any record of ritual killing in Benue, the Police Command in the state has said. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) , on Sunday in Makurdi that there was no intelligence report to that effect. Anene, however, admitted that though…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasised the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia to counter the West’s “cruel” sanctions. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Tehran, urging the two sides to accelerate the implementation of joint projects, according to statement by his office’s website. He…
In a significant move, Israel has initiated the activation of 300,000 reservists to bolster its military capabilities, according to Major Doron Spielman, the spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This deployment signifies the magnitude of the current crisis, impacting virtually every Israeli family. A Nationwide Call to Arms Major Spielman underlined the far-reaching impact…
The Federal Government and the United Kingdom (UK) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening and deepening trade relations. Amb. Nura Rimi, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, said this at the Inaugural Nigeria-UK Business Dialogue in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both countries signed a…
