The Zamfara Good Governance Forum has accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of attempting to use respected Islamic scholars in the state for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Usman, the group described the governor’s recent actions as “hypocrisy and desperation”, saying they contrast…
Academics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka have praised the Federal Government’s recent seven-year embargo on establishing new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Speaking in Nsukka, Prof. Okechukwu Nwaubani said the measure could enable proper funding and upgrading of existing schools. “Well-funded public institutions will produce globally competitive graduates. The focus should be…
In a landmark move that has captured national attention, Distinguished Senator Dr. Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, representing Niger East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has flagged off the departure of 100 beneficiaries of his International Scholarship Programme. These exceptional students, selected through a rigorous screening process, are set to leave…
