NACTAL , CSOs, NGOs condemn 4yr old murdered Ayman, seeks justice
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto A coalition of Civil Society groups and Non Governmental Organisations under the umbrella of Network Against Child Trafficking , Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) at the weekend, condemned in strong terms the tragic abduction and gruesome killing of 4 year old Ayman Abubakar Hamza in Sokoto urging thorough and transparent investigation […]
Wamakko formally presents 22 vehicles purchased by SOSG to Sokoto CJ, Khadis, High Court Judges
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Sokoto state government on Wednesday presented no fewer than 22 vehicles to the state Chief Judge and 21 High Court ,Shariah Court of Appeal Judges and Khadis in the state. The beneficiary judicial officers comprised of newly appointed and those appointed by the immediate past administration according to the Secretary […]
Edo PDP to Okpebholo: Obey Court Orders, Reinstate Elected LG Chairmen
Benin City, Nigeria – May 21, 2025 The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a strong call on the state government, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, to comply with recent court rulings and immediately reinstate all duly elected Local Government Chairmen and their deputies who were previously removed from office. […]
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 […]
Diaspora Banking Revolution: 7 Barriers Fall as CBN Launches NRBVN
The CBN just removed these 7 banking barriers for Nigerians abroad. The Central Bank of Nigeria has finally dismantled the longstanding obstacles that have kept millions of Nigerians in diaspora disconnected from their homeland’s financial system. With the launch of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN), yesterday in Abuja, the CBN has systematically eliminated barriers […]
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 […]
Kaduna State: Tracking Climate Change-related 2025 Capital Budget Expenditures
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje The Kaduna State government introduced climate budget tagging in its 2025 budget. A total of N113.33 billion (14.3% of the State’s total budget) was allocated to climate change related expenditure. Out of which, climate change mitigation got N59.86 billion and N53.47 billion going to adaptation. The Civic Impact For Sustainable Development […]
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, […]