Owo Muslim Community announces final Fidau prayer for late Chief Imam, Sheikh Ahmad Aladesawe By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim The Muslim community of Owo Kingdom has announced plans for the final Fidau prayer in honour of the late Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Olagoke Aladesawe, who until his death was the Chief Imam of Owo, Chairman of the…
Kebbi police arrest fake officer, accomplice in ₦7.5m mercury smuggling case By Jamil Gulma, Birnin Kebbi Police operatives attached to Dandi Local Government Division in Kebbi State have arrested one Yusuf M. Alhaji of Kano State, who claimed to be a special constabulary officer with the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police, attached to Rijiyar…
BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AS NIGERIA’S NEXT FRONTIER by Eugene Nanven. Nigeria is approaching a defining moment in its history. With the population projected to surpass 400 million by 2050, the pressure on our healthcare system will be unlike anything we have ever faced. For decades, we have proudly called ourselves the “giant of Africa,” yet too…
Grace Ike Led EXCO Makes History With Free Eye Surgery For Ex- NUJ Chair By Saheed Badmus The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has recorded another milestone under the leadership of Comrade Grace Ike, following the successful facilitation of free eye surgery for former Council Chairman, Comrade Ndamadu Sule, at the renowned Nizamiye…
Information Minister Praises NBTE’s Creative Media Skills Development By Shalom Oludele The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has applauded the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), for its tireless efforts in advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria, especially in forging the Creative Media Sector Skills Council. According…
Senate Reopens Natasha’s Office The Senate has reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, months after she was suspended from legislative duties. The Sergeant-at-Arms, supported by security operatives, unsealed her office at the National Assembly on Tuesday and granted her access to the premises once again. The development comes ahead of the…
Banditry: How Viable is Katsina State’s Systematic Peace Accord? By Prof M. K. Othman Following Mallam Dikko Radda’s invitation, I participates in a high-level security and governance stakeholders’ consultation focused on improving Katsina State. The event brought together a diverse group, including elders, political and religious leaders, traditional rulers, retired military generals, academics, youth representatives,…
A Birthday Tribute to Oluremi Tinubu: A First Lady for All Nigerians By Chidi Ekeh As the sun rises on September 21, 2025, Nigeria celebrates not just a date, but a life devoted to the service of humanity. Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, turns 65 today—a milestone that…
You’re my confidant, Tinubu celebrates First Lady @65 “You are more than a wife. You are my confidant, counsellor, and the steady flame illuminating my path.” by Agency Report President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday, calling her his confidant, counsellor, and unwavering anchor through decades of political and…
The healing power of true friendship, by Hassan Gimba I have been under the weather for the past six weeks – a period during which I have not gone to my office. Though being visible almost always online may suggest otherwise, I do mean it in the literal sense. And ironically, what dipped me under…
