The Northern Senators Forum (NSF), through its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, has expressed profound grief over the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 22 members of the Kano State sports delegation returning from the National Sports Festival. In a deeply moving condolence message, Senator Yar’adua described the incident as “a heartbreaking loss not only to Kano State but to the entire nation,” emphasizing that the young athletes and their coaches died in service to their state and country. “Our hearts are heavy,” he said. “These were vibrant Nigerians who embodied hope, discipline, and excellence. Their dreams were…
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Knight Frank Nigeria, one of the country’s top real estate companies, will celebrate its 60th anniversary on June 20, 2025, in Lagos. This event marks six decades of providing quality real estate services to people and businesses across Nigeria. The celebration will bring together respected guests from different industries. It will also give Knight Frank Nigeria the chance to thank its clients, partners, and staff for their support over the years. “We are proud to reach this important milestone,” said Frank Okosun, CEO and Senior Partner of Knight Frank Nigeria. “We remain focused on helping our clients find smart and…
In a bold move to empower young Nigerians for change, Youth Awakening Towards Leadership Initiatives (YATLI) hosted a transformational Mastermind Workshop in Abuja, drawing professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders focused on personal and community growth. The free, day-long workshop—hosted at Frankville Hotel in Karu—brought together dynamic voices in the personal growth and leadership space, delivering practical knowledge, strategy, and emotional intelligence tools designed to awaken purpose and inspire action. At its core, the YATLI initiative is built around the belief that sustainable change starts with the individual. By creating spaces for dialogue, mentorship, and knowledge sharing, YATLI empowers youth to…
The Senate Committee on Army has applauded the Nigerian Army’s Special Forces under Operation HADIN KAI for a decisive operation in Kukawa, Borno State, that led to the elimination of Amir Abu Fatima—a top Boko Haram/ISWAP commander with a ₦100 million bounty on his head. Fatima’s death, alongside several of his close associates, marks a critical blow to the terrorist group’s leadership and significantly weakens its operational capabilities in the North East. Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, who chairs the Committee, commended the troops for their precision and bravery, especially noting that the complex operation was executed without any casualties on…
By Tunde Olusunle It was not the kind of news you expected, when it rode on the wings of the evening breeze of Thursday May 15, 2025. The opening months of the year have been bad enough with reference to the very sad, untimely departures of well-known colleagues with whom we served in the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The ranks of “alumni” of principal officers who served in that circa, had been depleted this year alone by the eternal exits of notable members of that team. Major General Christopher Jemitola, who was aide-de-camp to Obasanjo, during his second…
Tragedy struck on Saturday as 20 athletes from the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident at Dakatsalle Bridge, located in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. The athletes, who were part of the team that represented Kano State at the just-concluded Gateway Games, were travelling in a bus that reportedly plunged off the bridge, killing at least 20 of the 30 passengers onboard. The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Umar Fagge, confirmed the incident, saying most of the passengers were athletes who had just…
Global credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term issuer rating from Caa1 to B3, assigning a stable outlook. The move is an indication of increased investor confidence in the country’s economic direction under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Moody’s said the upgrade reflects improvements in Nigeria’s external and fiscal positions and acknowledged the government’s commitment to macroeconomic and structural reforms. The latest development marks the second positive rating action by Moody’s since December 2023, when the agency adjusted Nigeria’s outlook from stable to positive. It also comes shortly after Fitch Ratings raised Nigeria’s rating from…
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NISEMA) has confirmed that the death toll from the devastating floods in Mokwa Local Government Area has risen to 151 as of Saturday, with more than 3,000 people displaced and hundreds of homes destroyed. According to the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Mallam Hassan Mohammed, the floods—which struck on Wednesday night—ravaged three major communities, leaving 508 households affected. He noted that 256 houses were completely washed away, with residents losing all possessions. Infrastructural damage was also severe, with two major roads and two bridges cut off, disrupting transport and emergency access. The disaster is one…
By Abel Daniel, Lafia The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Margaret Elayo, has come down hard on residents for what she described as a disappointing and unacceptable level of non-compliance during the state’s monthly sanitation exercise. Addressing journalists after monitoring the exercise on Saturday, Dr. Elayo decried the flagrant violation of the movement restriction order, especially by motorists, commercial motorcycle riders, and tricycle operators in major towns. “What I saw today was simply unacceptable. There was gross disregard for the sanitation rules. People went about their business as if it was just another ordinary day,” she…
By: Dr Ibrahim Sani Kaita Two years have passed since Governor Dikko Umar Radda took the reins of Katsina State. Two years marked not by flamboyance or noise, but by the quiet rhythm of a government focused on duty. In a region where peace has often been a fragile guest, Governor Radda’s firm hand has brought more than a measure of calm. His method has been clear: build people, secure the land, and let development speak for itself. Security is not merely a word on a government memo—it is the breath of freedom for the farmer, the trader, and the…