Hon. Gabriel Zock Marks World Day for Cultural Diversity, Calls for Unity Through Dialogue
By Peter Jatau, Abuja, Nigeria. As the global community marks the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, Hon. Gabriel Saleh Zock, Member representing Kachia/Kagarko Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Culture, has called on Nigerians to embrace the richness of their differences as a source of national strength. In a statement […]
ICT and Cybersecurity Key to Innovation and Security in Nigeria, Senate Says
Peter Jatau, National Assemble, Abuja At a high-level interactive session in Abuja, Nigerian lawmakers and industry leaders emphasized the urgent need to harness information and communications technology (ICT) and cybersecurity to drive innovation and tackle growing national security threats. Senator Afolabi Shuaib, Chair of the Senate Committee organizing the upcoming National Security Summit, stressed the […]
FG Urged to Fast-Track Cash Transfer Scheme as Only 37% of Beneficiaries Reached — NSPAN
The Network on Social Protection Advocacy in Nigeria (NSPAN) has commended the Federal Government for its efforts to verify the identities of beneficiaries in the national cash transfer programme but expressed deep concern over the slow pace of implementation, which it warns could undermine the impact of the initiative. In a press statement issued on […]
Nigerian Climate Activist Honoured with Royal Titles for Environmental Leadership
Kaduna, Nigeria – May 2025In a remarkable celebration of climate advocacy and grassroots leadership, prominent Nigerian environmentalist Gloria Kasang Bulus has been conferred with two traditional titles in recognition of her global and local contributions to environmental sustainability and climate justice. Bulus was crowned “Sarauniyar Sauyin Yanayi Chikun” (Queen of Climate) and “Jakadiyar Sauyin Yanayi […]
Hon. Daniel Amos Appoints Constituency Aides, Reaffirms Grassroots Commitment
Peter Jatau, Saturday, 17 May 2025 In a significant move aimed at strengthening community engagement and fostering inclusive development, the Honourable Member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Daniel Amos, has formally appointed a new cadre of aides across the constituency. The appointments, announced during a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting on Saturday, […]
FCT Area Council Workers Strike Enters Second Month: Can Solidarity Turn the Tide?
Abuja, Nigeria – 17 May 2025 The indefinite strike by workers in the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has stretched into its eighth week, with no clear resolution in sight. What began on March 24 as a protest over the non-implementation of the national minimum wage has grown into a defining […]
Buratai Lauded by African Literature Scholar for Honouring Cyprian Ekwensi
…U.S.-Based Prof. Ernest Emenyonu Applauds TYBLI Award as a Landmark Tribute The posthumous conferment of the inaugural T.Y. Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI) Young Adult Literature Award on renowned Nigerian author Cyprian O.D. Ekwensi has earned international praise, particularly from one of Africa’s foremost literary scholars, Prof. Ernest N. Emenyonu. In a heartfelt letter […]
Action Alliance Serves INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form Over Disregard for Court Orders
The Action Alliance (AA) on Monday served the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, with a contempt of court notice—commonly referred to as Form 49—through substituted means. This development was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Chairman of the party, Hon. Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, and made available […]
Governor Yusuf Named ‘Humanitarian Governor of the Year’ as Leaders Rally for Peace and Unity at Authentic News Daily Awards
KADUNA – May 11, 2025 — The 10th Annual Authentic News Daily Lecture and Awards held at Arewa House, Kaduna, spotlighted both humanitarian leadership and the urgent call for national unity, with Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, receiving the prestigious “Humanitarian Governor of the Year” award for his outstanding commitment to uplifting the […]
Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Contempt Form through substituted service
The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, has granted the Action Alliance (AA) an order for substituted service of contempt form (Form 49) on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Chairman of the Party, […]