Edo Governor Okpebholo Declares Death by Hanging for Kidnappers, Promises Vigilante Recruitment into Civil Service.
Benin City, Nigeria – April 18, 2025 Kidnappers in Edo State will now face the death penalty by hanging, Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared. The Governor made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting with leaders of the Arewa community in Uromi, Esan land, reiterating his administration’s firm stance against crime and insecurity. The declaration follows […]
Sokoto APC hails Aliyu Sokoto as party worthy ambassador for excellent performance in less than two
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The All Progressives Congress in Sokoto state has described governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto as a worthy ambassador of the party for achieving a lot and performing excellently under two years in the development process to reposition the caliphate. ” His performance in less than two years of piloting the affairs of […]
Peter Obi Visits Nasarawa, Donates to Paradise College and Orphanage, Champions Education and Compassionate Leadership
Uke, Nasarawa State | Monday, April 14, 2025 – Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr. Peter Obi, paid a humanitarian and educational visit to Paradise College of Health, Science, Technology and Administration and Equipping the Needy Fountain of Hope Orphanage in Uke, Nasarawa State, where he donated funds and resources to both institutions. […]
President Tinubu Launches Reconstruction of Key Abuja-Kaduna Highway.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially launched the long-awaited reconstruction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway—one of Northern Nigeria’s most vital transport arteries, essential to the region’s economic and social development. Speaking on behalf of President Tinubu during a flag-off ceremony held in Jere, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, Governor Uba Sani highlighted […]
North East Lawmakers Protest Exclusion from Federal Government’s Agro-Industrial Programme.
By Peter Jatau, Abuja, April 11, 2025 Lawmakers from the North East geopolitical zone have expressed strong disapproval over the exclusion of their region from the Federal Government’s flagship Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative. Rising from an emergency meeting held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Thursday, April 10, members of the […]
Plans To Result: Urgent Need To Finance The Kaduna State 2025 Education Sector Annual Operational Plan
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje In Nigeria, the gap between policy design and implementation is starkly evident. Despite efforts to craft comprehensive plans and allocate significant resources, the desired outcomes often remain elusive. Kaduna State’s experience is a telling example, where despite notable strides in policy development and meeting the 25% budget allocation benchmark for education, […]
Kaduna State Boosts Literacy with New Program Targeting Over 150 Communities
Kaduna, Nigeria – In a renewed effort to tackle illiteracy and promote inclusive education, a foundational literacy and numeracy program has been launched across all 23 local government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State, reaching over 150 communities and directly impacting more than 6,000 out-of-school children from underserved, vulnerable, and less privileged backgrounds. The initiative is […]
Fulani Ethnic Militants Expand Their Grip in Southwest Nigeria
Prince Eniola Ojajuni, National Youth Leader of Afenifere. Courtesy: Prince Eniola Ojajuni and Sahara Reporters In Brief By Segun Onibiyo and Olatunde Marolan LAGOS, Nigeria – Armed Fulani militants, previously confined to Nigeria’s northwest, are now infiltrating the southwest, transforming peaceful towns into conflict zones. States including Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo face a […]
OPINION: Uromi Killing: Balanced View From A Retired General
By Hon Emmalex Barth In as much as I’m against extrajudicial killings as witnessed yesterday in Uromi, Edo State, which I condemned in the strongest possible term, the whole story must be told holistically. Retired General Cecil Esekhaigbe on Channel Television station this evening corroborated what an eyewitnesses account said of the incident yesterday. The […]
Africa Gears Up for First International Media Conference: Spotlight on Regulation and Freedom of Expression
By Ehis Agbon, Abuja, Nigeria. Everything is set for the inaugural International Media Conference—an intellectual convergence of media professionals, policymakers, academics, and civil society organizations. Scheduled to take place from May 28 to 29, 2025, the conference will delve into the intricate challenges surrounding media regulation across Africa. Speaking with ProcyonNews, Matthew Okoduwa, Rector of […]