Kaduna Begins Three-Day Workshop on Demographic Dividend Implementation Plan
By Ehis Agbon, Zaria | 6 December 2025. Kaduna State yesterday commenced a three-day workshop aimed at developing a comprehensive Implementation Plan and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework for the state’s Demographic Dividend Roadmap, in alignment with the Kaduna State Development Plan (2024–2028) and the SUSTAIN Agenda. The workshop brought together representatives from key ministries, […]
Kaduna State: The Urgent Need to Effectively Invest in and Harness the Youth Demographic Dividend
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje In Kaduna State, out of every 10 persons, 8 are below 40 years old. Similarly, for every 10 persons, five are below 17 years and 3 are between 15-34 years (KDGHS, 2020). Evidently, the State has a high children and youth population. This is a huge resources that can either be […]
Empower Kaduna’s Children and Youth, Unlock the Future: The Time to Act is Now
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje The Kaduna State government has taken a significant step towards harnessing the potential of its population with the development of the Kaduna State Demographic Dividends Roadmap, 2024. This if effectively implemented will significantly accelerate the governments effort towards reducing multidimensional poverty (8.04 million, NBS 2022), unemployment (44.3%, NBS, 2020), Under-5 mortality […]
2Baba’s Family Petitions IGP, Accuses Wife Natasha of Assault, Fraud, and Bigamy
The family of Nigerian music legend Tuface Idibia (2Baba) has escalated his marital crisis by formally petitioning the Inspector General of Police (IGP) against his wife, Natasha Osawuru. ALSO READ: Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong Retires from International Football The petition, which surfaced online on Thursday and is reportedly dated November 12, levels severe accusations […]
Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong Retires from International Football
Nigeria’s captain, William Troost-Ekong, has announced his retirement from international football, just days after he was included in the Super Eagles’ provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which is billed to start on December 21. ALSO READ: Media, Inclusion and Africa’s Future Take Center Stage as Kaduna Hosts 9th Africa Conference […]
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 […]
2Baba Urges Calm Amid Reports of Marital Crisis with Wife Natasha
Nigerian music legend Tuface Idibia, popularly called 2Baba, has urged fans and well-wishers to remain calm amid heightened reports of a marital crisis with his wife, Natasha Osawaru. ALSO READ: Germany to Host 2029 Women’s European Championship In a video message shared on his Facebook page, the singer described the ongoing situation as “getting out […]
Germany to Host 2029 Women’s European Championship
European football’s governing body UEFA announced that Germany will host the women’s 2029 European Championship. ALSO READ: US Announces Visa Restrictions Over Attacks Targeting Nigerian Christians At the tournament, England will assume the role of two-time defending champions. Germany, which holds the record as eight-time winners of the Euros, successfully beat off competition from Poland […]
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 […]