By Emmanuel Kwada It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diddi Husainatu, beloved mother of Professor Umar Pate, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashere. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the age of 70, at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State, after a

The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has sued former Senator representing Anambra South, Andy Uba, and two others, for alleged fraud. The I-G, in a two-count charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/538/2024 filed before Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja, joined Crystal Uba and Benjamin Etu as 2nd and 3rd defendants respectively.

By Emmanuel Kwada The Nigerian Senate has unanimously called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove Danladi Umar from his position as chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) following serious allegations of misconduct and corruption. The motion was put forward by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele during a plenary session on Wednesday. President Bola

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu In a significant decision aimed at upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s higher education system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. This action includes the removal of Professor Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the recently appointed Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu In a significant development within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Acting National Chairman Amb. Umar Iliya Damagum convened a meeting with the party’s state chairmen from all 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The gathering took place at the NEC Hall. This meeting comes at a pivotal time

For 14-year-old Amina, navigating her way to school in Kano, Nigeria, is more than a daily routine—it’s a test of resilience. Living with a mobility impairment, Amina relies on crutches to reach school. But during Nigeria’s intensifying rainy season, flooded roads and mud-filled pathways turn her journey into a near-impossible feat. Amina’s hardship serves as

It took months of deliberation before Nigeria’s 16th president assembled his ministerial team, with 48 ministers sworn into office on August 23, 2023. The cabinet was a collection of familiar faces—former political officeholders embarking on new journeys. However, what shocked many was the prolonged calm that followed until, 14 months later, a significant cabinet reshuffle

November is World Diabetes Awareness Month, and World Diabetes Day is marked on 14 November. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and certain cardiovascular conditions can, in many cases, be attributed to forces including rapid, unplanned urbanisation and the globalisation of unhealthy lifestyles. In this regard, African countries are among those most affected, as each year

Recently, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) claimed in Akure, Ondo State, that the commission had learned lessons from the September 21 Edo governorship election. However, the lessons INEC seems to have learned are complicity and institutionalised rigging. INEC has been indicted, with forensic experts alleging fraud in the Edo election results

In an era where global challenges such as climate change, inequality, pandemics, and conflict are reshaping our world, the need for collective solutions has never been more pressing. The structures of international cooperation, which were designed in a post-war world, are struggling to keep pace with the demands of the 21st century. Reimagining these collaborations

CEO, Araba Tech, Amb. Segun .H. Olugbile The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has announced the shortlist for the prestigious National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), featuring Olusegun Olugbile, President of the Global Network for Cybersolution, as a Finalist in the Cybersecurity Advocate category. Olugbile, a distinguished IT practitioner and digital policy advisor, has been recognized

Zaccheus Adedeji FIRS Chairman Why We Must Address Inherent Injustice in Present VAT Regime – FIRS Boss The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has described the allocation of 70% of value-added tax (VAT) proceeds to Lagos, Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as unfair to the remaining 34