NUJ Condemns Niger Government’s Threat to Shut Down Badeggi FM
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has criticised the Niger State Government for its threats to shut down a private radio station, Badeggi FM 90.1, and demolish its premises in Minna. ALSO READ : WAEC Records Significant Drop in 2025 WASSCE Performance statement signed by the NUJ National President, Alhassan Abdullahi, the union described the […]
WAEC Records Significant Drop in 2025 WASSCE Performance
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), revealing a significant decline in candidate performance compared to the previous year. ALSO READ: Land Dispute in Ikara LGA Raises Alarms Over Religious Discrimination and Rule of Law Violations Only 38.32% of candidates obtained a […]
Land Dispute in Ikara LGA Raises Alarms Over Religious Discrimination and Rule of Law Violations
Kaduna, Nigeria – August 5, 2025 A storm of controversy has erupted in the Danlawal Domain of Ikara Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State, following alarming reports of land grabbing, religious discrimination, and systemic abuse of power affecting members of the Hausa Christian community in villages including Dogon Fako, Anguwan Tsirya, Kankaru, and Anguwan Chiroma. […]
Ekiti: Before we crucify Oyebanji
By Ismail Omipidan I have only met him once, and I am not sure he knows me. Therefore, this intervention is being made as part of my efforts to contribute to political discourse by promoting accurate information and countering the spread of unverified claims, half-truths, and propaganda. Lately, I’ve come across a series of narratives […]
Senator Wadada Honored with Prestigious Title of Magajin Dangin Lafia.
By Peter Jatau LAFIA, Nasarawa State – August 3, 2025 – A historic moment unfolded in the ancient city of Lafia as Senator Aliyu Ahmed Wadada was turbaned as the Magajin Dangin Lafia, one of the most revered traditional titles in the Lafia Emirate Council. The colorful ceremony, held over the weekend, was presided over […]
Full Operationalization of Local Government Autonomy: A Pathway to Inclusive and Sustainable Development
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje The rising tide of poverty, hunger, inequality, child mortality, out-of-school children, illiteracy, and insecurity in many communities can be effectively addressed by ensuring full operationalization of administrative and financial autonomy at the local government level. Local governments are best positioned to understand the unique needs and challenges of their communities, and […]
Veteran Kaduna Textile Unionist, Comrade Gabriel Ishaka, Dies After Years of Fighting for Unpaid Benefits
By Ehis Agbon. Kaduna, Nigeria — Comrade Gabriel Ishaka, a former union leader and long-time employee of the now-defunct Kaduna Textile Limited (KTL), has died after collapsing at his Kaduna home on Monday morning. His son confirmed the news to Kaduna Political Affairs, describing the loss as “heartbreaking but not unexpected,” given his father’s prolonged […]
LETTER TO NDIGBO AROUND THE WORLD
…Yoruba people, kindly pay attention By Dr. Bọ́lá Adéwará Ethnic profiling is a cancer to national unity and global coexistence. It breeds suspicion, fuels discrimination, and undermines peace among peoples. As it is wrong and dangerous to stereotype all Fulani as violent herdsmen or killers, it is equally unjust, and profoundly reckless, to label all […]
Kaduna Leads New Era of Inclusive Governance with Gender-Sensitive Tax and Budget Reforms
— State Emerges National Trailblazer in Fiscal Equity and Citizen-Centered Development By Ehis Agbon | Kaduna, Nigeria In what many experts are calling a landmark step toward inclusive economic governance, Kaduna State has launched a bold initiative to embed gender equity into its taxation and budget policies. The state convened a high-level Policy Dialogue on […]
Senate Moves to Elevate Nigerian Agricultural Institutions to Global Standards
By Peter Jatau, Abuja – July 28, 2025 Disturbed by the poor international recognition and low global ranking of Nigerian agricultural institutions, the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has unveiled a comprehensive reform initiative aimed at repositioning the sector for global relevance. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, made this known […]