In the Matter of Dele Farotimi before the Star Chamber
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Paul Anyebe was a judge of the High Court of Benue State in north-central Nigeria who had a young son with sticky fingers and a sense of adventure It was his role as a dad that endangered his job as a judge. One night around 1983, Anyebe caught his son attempting […]
Omofoma Pledges Greater Recognition for Esan Nation as Senatorial Aspirant Meets Ekpoma Youths.
Edo Central Senatorial District Labour Party (LP) aspirant, Engr. Osereme Christen Omofoma, has assured the people of the district that his presence at the National Assembly will bring greater recognition and development to the Esan nation. He made this pledge during the inaugural meeting of the Ekpoma Youths Development Association (EYDA) over the weekend. Engr. […]
Stakeholders Commit to Raising Awareness on Social Protection Programs in Kaduna State
Kaduna, Nigeria – On November 25, 2024, the Coalition of Associations for Leadership, Peace, Empowerment & Development (CALPED) in collaboration with the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Technical Working Group (TWG) on Strengthening Social Protection (SAP3) held a one-day stakeholders’ planning meeting. The meeting brought together Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and media partners to discuss the […]
EFCC chair Olukoyede urges youths to brace against corruption , related offences for self actualisation , innovative progress
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged youths in the country to fiercely rise in tackling corruption and allied offences through responsive collaboration towards achieving self actualisation and innovative progress for promoting positive national values. ” Taking short cuts will always cut people short. Reject short cut through corruption and […]
Governor Aliyu Sokoto says NIPSS pivot for unity, development policies for Nigeria’s advancement
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has said that the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, remain a pivot of unity in driving administration policies that fosters development for the advancement of the country. Aliyu Sokoto made the remark on Tuesday in Sokoto while receiving on courtesy call members of the […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Condemns Arrest of Human Rights Advocate Dele Farotimi
The arrest and detention of prominent lawyer and human rights advocate Dele Farotimi have sparked outrage, with Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar leading the condemnation. Farotimi, known for his outspoken defense of fundamental rights, was reportedly detained over allegations of defamation—a charge many believe should not involve law enforcement. In a strongly worded statement, Atiku […]
PWDs Day: Sokoto gov Aliyu committed to welfare, group, others inclusion in governance
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto says his administration will remain resilient and committed to taking bold steps in sustaining the inclusion in governance and addressing the welfare and development of PWDs. Similarly , the governor pledged to upgrade and equip the A.A. Raji Special school, Sokoto with modern facilities for enhanced teaching […]
NLP Merges with Action Alliance, Chairman Criticizes INEC Over Court Rulings
The National Liberation Patriots (NLP) has formally joined the Action Alliance (AA), marking a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s political landscape. The integration was solidified today, 1 December 2024, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), emphasizing the shared vision of both groups for justice, equity, and national progress. National Chairman of AA, Hon. Dr. Adekunle Rufai […]
BUDGET: Gov Aliyu Sokoto presents N526.3 bn for 2025 fiscal year, to implement N70,000 minimum wage January
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, the Sokoto state governor on Friday, November 29th, presented a budget proposal of N526.8 billion for the 2025 fiscal year as he announced a wage of N70,000 for implementation with effect from January 2025. Capital expenditure has N349.3bn which represents 56% while Recurrent expenditure attracts N176.29 billion […]
Prince of the Caliphate: Yusuf Maccido Leads Sokoto’s Water Sector Reforms under Governor Ahmad Aliyu
Alhaji Yusuf Mohammed Maccido, Commissioner of Water Resources, Sokoto State. A Prince of the Sultanate,is the son of the late Sultan Muhammadu Maccido. He was one time Secretary of the Sokoto Local Government Council and Principal Private Secretary to his father. But for fate Maccido would have been a commissioner under Governor Rochas Okorocha of […]