The Global Network has lauded Governor Peter Mbah for repositioning Enugu as the true heartbeat of the South-East, citing his reforms, infrastructure drive, and investment-friendly policies that are drawing renewed attention to the state as a hub of commerce and culture. In a statement signed by its President, Prof. Oguejiofor Ujam, and Secretary, Hon. Malachy Okey Onyechi, the group said Governor Mbah’s reforms within 26 months have repositioned Enugu as a destination for international business and tourism. The group, made up of leading professionals in Nigeria and Diaspora, .pointed to Enugu’s successful hosting of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual…
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From the banks of the River Niger to the rolling hills of Okene, and from the fertile plains of the Igala heartland to the bustling streets of Lokoja, the spirit of Kogi State thrives, resilient, hopeful, and unyielding. As Kogi marks 34 years of statehood, Senator Isah Jibrin (Echocho) has called it more than an anniversary. To him, it is a celebration of people, place, and purpose—woven together by sacrifice and vision. In a heartfelt message, the lawmaker paid glowing tribute to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, his deputy Joel Oyibo, and the founding fathers who fought to give Kogi its…
By: Ismail Yahaya For weeks, the name of Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo, the Director General of Protocol to the Kano State Government, has been dragged into public debate over alleged financial mismanagement said to involve billions of naira. Headlines and whispers painted him as the face of a scandal, with claims that N6.5 billion and another N1 billion were directly tied to his office. In the court of public opinion, rumours ran faster than facts. Yet, recent revelations have begun to place matters in proper perspective—painting not a picture of guilt, but one of vindication. The turning point came through the…
Nigeria and Brazil have agreed to deepen defence cooperation with a focus on industrial collaboration, technology transfer, and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. This followed a high-level meeting in Brasília between Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, and his Brazilian counterpart, José Múcio Monteiro Filho, on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit. Badaru described the Nigeria-Brazil Defence Agreement, signed in June, as a strategic framework to build Nigeria’s local defence production capacity and reduce dependence on imports. He stressed the need to move “from agreements to action with clear timelines and measurable results.” Both…
The Igala Cultural and Development Association (ICDA), the apex socio-cultural body of the Igala people, has set out a broad roadmap for unity, peace, and socio-economic development across Igala land. This followed its stakeholders’ summit held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Federal Polytechnic Council Hall, Idah. The summit, themed “Consensus Building: The Right Path to Achieving Unity for a Greater Igala Kingdom,” drew prominent sons and daughters of the kingdom, including traditional rulers, retired military officers, religious leaders, socio-cultural groups, professionals, youth and women’s associations, as well as diaspora representatives. In a communiqué jointly signed by ICDA President,…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has congratulated the government and people of Jigawa State on the celebration of its 34th anniversary, describing the milestone as a testament to resilience, progress, and good governance. In a statement issued by the State Director, Ahmad Tijjani Ibrahim, the Agency commended past and present leaders for their dedication and commitment, which, he said, have transformed the state from its humble beginnings into a thriving entity with notable achievements in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. “Thirty-four years ago, a beautiful baby was born; today, it has grown into a full-blown, vibrant adult,” Ibrahim remarked. “We now…
A coalition of Niger Delta youths on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Towers in Abuja, urging greater inclusion of professionals from the oil-producing region in the company’s leadership. The demonstrators, who arrived at the Towers early in the morning, blocked the main gates while carrying placards and singing solidarity songs. They said their action was aimed at drawing government’s attention to what they described as the underrepresentation of Niger Delta indigenes in key decision-making roles at NNPCL. One of the protest leaders said the youths were advocating for an indigenous chief executive…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen economic cooperation with Brazil as the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, led Nigeria’s economic delegation to a high-level Business Roundtable hosted by Citi in São Paulo. The engagement, which held on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State Visit to Brazil, brought together Nigerian ministers, Brazilian investors, and Citi leadership to explore opportunities for bilateral trade and investment. In his keynote address, Edun outlined President Tinubu’s economic reform agenda aimed at restoring fiscal sustainability, unlocking private capital, and driving inclusive growth. He emphasized…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) members at the Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest over what they described as the Federal Government’s failure to honour agreements reached with the union. The protest, which began at the Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi Auditorium and terminated at the Senate Building of the university’s permanent site, saw lecturers carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Stop jeopardizing the future of Nigerian universities,” “Our take-home cannot take us home,” and “Pay lecturers African average salary.” Addressing journalists, FUD ASUU branch chairperson, Comrade Salim Ahmed, faulted the…
***Forum cites 10,000 deaths under Tinubu, urges urgent overhaul of security framework The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has sounded the alarm that Northern Nigeria is sliding into a dangerous corner, besieged by worsening insecurity, crippling poverty, and mounting environmental crises. Rising from its 78th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Kaduna, the Forum said the region could no longer afford silence while its people suffer daily attacks and neglect. “This is not the time for the North to fold its arms while things deteriorate,” ACF Chairman Mamman Osuman declared. “Our security situation is worsening, our resources are being exploited, and…