In a groundbreaking move to transform Nigeria’s cultural and creative landscape, the Federal Government and the European Union have launched a €20 million partnership to revitalize the nation’s museums, amplify film festivals, and accelerate growth in the digital creative sector. The bold initiative was unveiled on Thursday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, to the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa. The landmark agreement signals a new era of international cultural cooperation and investment in Nigeria’s creative potential, aimed at driving job…
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The long legal battle for the soul of Edo State ended on Thursday morning in Nigeria’s apex court, as the Supreme Court delivered a final, emphatic verdict: Senator Monday Okpebholo remains the duly elected Governor of Edo State. The courtroom was tense but expectant as the five-man panel of Justices filed in, ready to put to rest months of political uncertainty. In a ruling that pulled no punches, the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, describing it as “lacking in merit.” The PDP had alleged electoral irregularities in 395…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has thrown down the political gauntlet—loud and clear. In an interview that felt more like a pre-match press conference than a policy chat, the soft-spoken banker-turned-governor turned up the volume, daring his predecessor and now-rival, Bello Matawalle, to meet him at the polls in 2027. His prediction? The fight will be over by breakfast. “By 10 a.m. on election day, I would have defeated Matawalle again—InshaAllah,” Lawal declared on Channels Television, exuding the confidence of a man who has nothing to prove but everything to protect. The comment, already trending across northern Nigeria’s political circles,…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja In a bold step to bridge the gap between law enforcement and local communities, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, CP Miller Dantawaye, has rolled out a grassroots-focused initiative dubbed the “Meet-The-People Outings”—a town hall series aimed at restoring public trust and strengthening community policing. The campaign kicked off in Koton-Karfe, where CP Dantawaye led a delegation of senior officers to engage residents, traditional leaders, and security stakeholders in an open dialogue about safety, trust, and cooperation. The CP’s visit began at the palace of the revered Ohimege Igu of Koton-Karfe, HRM Dr. Saidu Akawu…
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday fell into solemn silence as lawmakers paid tribute to Professor Janet Plang, the late wife of Senator Diket Plang, who passed away on July 6, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Rising under Senate Order 42, Senator Simon Bako Lalong, a former governor of Plateau State, formally announced her death during plenary, describing the loss as not just a personal tragedy for Senator Plang, but a moment of collective grief for the entire Senate and Plateau State. “With the indulgence of the Senate, I rise with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Professor Janet…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse In response to predictions of severe flooding this rainy season, the Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with its 27 local government councils, has earmarked a total of ₦4.297 billion for prevention and emergency response efforts. This was disclosed by Dr. Abdullahi Sa’ad, Chairman of the Local Government Environmental Management Committee and Secretary of the Jigawa State Vice Chairmen Association of Nigeria, during a flood preparedness and environmental sanitation stakeholders’ town hall meeting held in Ringim, headquarters of Ringim Local Government Area. Dr. Sa’ad, who is also the Vice Chairman of Gagarawa Local Government Council, said that…
By Uhuru Samuel, Jalingo A civic group under the aegis of Gassol Development Frontier has petitioned Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, to launch a thorough investigation into serious allegations of employment racketeering and illegal sale of market stalls leveled against the Chairman of Gassol Local Government Area, Hon. Abubakar Saidu. In a six-page petition signed by the group’s Chairman, Hamman Gidado, and Secretary, Abubakar Zelani, the group accused Hon. Saidu of orchestrating the sale of over 500 employment slots through a corrupt network involving his close associates. According to the petition, job seekers were allegedly charged between ₦350,000 and…
Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have raised alarm over the difficult conditions faced by lawmakers after leaving office, debunking widespread public perception that senators live in luxury during and after their tenure. Their emotional remarks came during a solemn Senate session on Tuesday as lawmakers paid tribute to their late colleague, Senator Caleb Zaghi, who represented the Kadnazar Senatorial District in Kaduna State between 2007 and 2011. Zaghi, who died after a brief illness on June 25, 2025, was remembered as a dedicated public servant and bridge-builder across regions and religions. Leading the motion, Senator Marshall Khatun…
By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia A fierce political storm is brewing in Nasarawa State as the local government arm of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its full weight behind the embattled State Chairman of the party, Aliyu Bello, in defiance of a suspension declared by his Gayam Ward executives over alleged anti-party activities. The political drama escalated after the Ward Chairman of Gayam in Lafia Local Government Area, Ibrahim Iliyasu, announced Bello’s suspension on behalf of a faction of the ward exco, accusing him of undermining party unity and bringing embarrassment to the APC. But in a…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja In a decisive move to bolster safety and curb insecurity in tertiary institutions, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has donated a suite of advanced security equipment to Kogi State Polytechnic, covering both its Lokoja and Itakpe campuses. The donation — a significant gesture underscoring the administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property — includes state-of-the-art CCTV surveillance systems, lithium-powered torchlights, and rapid response patrol scooters. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Lokoja through a statement issued by Mrs. Uredo Omale, Director of Public Relations and Protocol at the Polytechnic. According to her, the…