Media, Inclusion and Africa’s Future Take Center Stage as Kaduna Hosts 9th Africa Conference on Development Journalism
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria|4 December, 2025. The city of Kaduna once again affirmed its reputation as the media capital of Northern Nigeria as policymakers, journalists, development experts and civil society leaders converged for the 9th Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ2025). The two-day event, organised by the Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF), focused on […]
US Announces Visa Restrictions Over Attacks Targeting Nigerian Christians
The United States Department of State has announced new measures aimed at addressing what it described as mass killings and attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria. ALSO READ: Defence Minister Musa Rejects Ransom Payment, Urges Unified National Database The move signals that the US is actively considering implementing visa restrictions against individuals and groups implicated in […]
Defence Minister Musa Rejects Ransom Payment, Urges Unified National Database
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has stated that there should be no negotiation with or payment of ransom to terrorists in the country. ALSO READ: Senate Bill Seeks Death Penalty for Kidnapping Speaking during his ministerial screening by the Senate, General Musa maintained a firm stance that government at all levels must enforce a […]
Senate Bill Seeks Death Penalty for Kidnapping, Classifies it as Terrorism
A bill seeking to amend the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to formally classify kidnapping, hostage-taking, and related offenses as acts of terrorism has scaled Second Reading at the Senate. ALSO READ: Actress Nkechi Blessing Confirms Arrest of Gym Body-Shamer The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, prescribes the death penalty without […]
Search for Missing MH370 Wreckage to Resume December 30
Malaysian authorities have announced that the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on December 30, over a decade after the aircraft vanished with 239 people on board. ALSO READ: President Tinubu Nominates Christopher Musa as New Minister of Defence The fresh search operation is scheduled to run for 55 days. […]
President Tinubu Nominates Christopher Musa as New Minister of Defence
President Bola Tinubu has officially nominated Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. ALSO READ: Kaduna Youth Groups Hail State Government’s Leadership on Demographic Dividend, Seek Institutionalization of Technical Working Group His nomination was conveyed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in a letter submitted by the President. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to […]
Kaduna Youth Groups Hail State Government’s Leadership on Demographic Dividend, Seek Institutionalization of Technical Working Group
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria — December 1, 2025 A coalition of youth-focused civic groups has praised the Kaduna State Government for what they describe as bold and progressive steps toward harnessing the demographic dividend and prioritizing youth development. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Youth Advocacy Coalition on Demographic […]
Public Drama: 2Baba and Wife Natasha Osawaru Clash on Live Stream
A mild drama unfolded on Monday evening after Afrobeats legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his new wife, lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, publicly fought during a live Facebook session hosted by media personality Daddy Freeze. ALSO READ: Flag Football to Get Official Nigerian Federation, NSC Announces The confrontation began unexpectedly moments after the singer […]
US Exempts UK Drugs from Tariffs in Unique Trade Deal
The United States on Monday exempted British pharmaceuticals from import tariffs under a unique bilateral deal. This agreement stipulates that in exchange for the exemption, the United Kingdom will increase its spending on American drugs by 25 per cent. ALSO READ: Northern Leaders Propose 6-Month Mining Ban, Announce ₦228 Billion Security Fund The accord aims […]
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns on Health Grounds
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned from his appointment with immediate effect. ALSO READ: Netanyahu Seeks Pardon Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial The resignation was officially confirmed on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Badaru’s resignation was submitted in a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu […]