***Conferred with title of Dokacin Borgu by Emir of Borgu The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, has called for a clearly defined constitutional role for traditional rulers in Nigeria, saying such recognition would strengthen their contributions to national development and improve the nation’s security architecture. Sarkindaji made the call on Friday in New Bussa, Borgu Local Government Area, after being conferred with the traditional title of Dokacin Borgu Kingdom by the Emir of Borgu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Mohammed Sani Haliru Dantoro (Kitoro IV). The conferment was part of activities marking the Emir’s…
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The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has applauded the appointment of Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, describing it as a bold step toward repositioning the nation’s innovation and research ecosystem. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Director General of NBTI, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, congratulated the new minister and expressed confidence that his emergence marks “a new dawn for Nigeria’s knowledge economy.” “Dr. Udeh brings to the table a blend of legal brilliance, policy insight, and a deep passion for innovation. We look forward to working closely with him…
***Government Backs $500 Billion Creative Economy Drive Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy with its adoption of the Afroliganza Vision — a bold, continent-wide initiative designed to unite African nations through fashion, culture, and innovation. Announcing the move at a World Press Conference on the African Fashion Renaissance in Abuja, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, described the Afroliganza Vision as “a turning point in cultural diplomacy and economic transformation.” Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Dr. Nneka Ikem Anibeze, in a statement quoted her to…
***Vows to Drag Alwan Hassan to Court The Nigerian Senate has broken its silence on why it suspended the screening and confirmation of Mr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), describing as “false and reckless” allegations that its leaders collected $10 million to block the appointment. The allegation, made by Alwan Hassan, a former aide to ex–Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, claimed the Senate leadership had been bribed to frustrate Ramat’s confirmation. In a swift reaction on Friday night, Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, dismissed the claim as baseless, insisting that the Red Chamber only…
The Vice Chancellor of Salem University, Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, has commended the institution’s Chancellor, Archbishop Sam Amaga, for the successful commencement of the 2025 Salem Outpouring Conference in Abuja. Speaking with journalists in Lokoja on Friday, Prof. Johnson-Akubo described the four-day event, themed “The Beauty and the Responsibility of Faith,” as an impactful annual spiritual awakening for Christians within and outside Nigeria. He lauded Archbishop Amaga — who is also the visionary founder of Salem University and the Foundation Faith Church (Salem Family Worldwide) — for his continued spiritual leadership and positive influence on lives across generations. “The Salem…
Following the recent military postings across the country, Major General John Olusegun Adeyemo has formally assumed duty as the 50th Commander, Corps of Artillery (CCA) at the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA) in Kontagora, Niger State. The brief handing and taking-over ceremony, held at the Corps Headquarters, saw Major General Zakari Logun Abubakar officially transfer the mantle of leadership to his successor. According to a statement by Captain Innocent Prince Omale, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters, NACA Kontagora, the outgoing Commander, Maj. Gen. Abubakar, is retiring from active service after a distinguished career in the Nigerian Army.…
***Condemns Police Intervention in Civil Matters The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it described as the unconstitutional and extralegal involvement of the Nigeria Police Force in the ongoing marital dispute between Senator Ned Nwoko and his estranged wife, Ms. Regina Daniels. The rights group called on the senator to order the immediate release of his brother-in-law, Mr. Samuel Ojeogwu (popularly known as SammyWest), who is reportedly being detained at Suleja Prison. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, the organisation said it had received multiple distress calls…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Federal High Court, Abuja, to ensure that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is granted full and unhindered access to fair hearing and the right to defend himself without restrictions. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA warned against any deliberate attempt by the DSS to limit Kanu’s access to his legal team or obstruct his ability to prepare his defence. The rights group said it was…
Tension is rising across Ondo State’s cocoa belt as smallholder farmers decry a new government directive requiring them to pay ₦250,000 per hectare to continue farming within forest reserves — a policy they warn could cripple livelihoods and threaten the state’s thriving cocoa industry. The farmers, who described the directive as “a death sentence on small cocoa holders,” have appealed to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to urgently suspend the levy, warning that it could cripple cocoa production and destroy decades of agricultural progress in the state. The heartfelt plea was contained in an open letter signed by Comrade Adeola Adegoke,…
In what industry watchers describe as a landmark move to redefine global cashew trade, Nigeria and Vietnam have signed a far-reaching Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in cashew production, processing, and technology exchange. The agreement, struck between the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) and the Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS), was formalized during the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2025, held in Hanoi from October 26 to 28, marking VINACAS’ 35th anniversary. The three-day event drew major international players in the cashew value chain — but Nigeria stole the spotlight, particularly for one reason: Kogi State’s cashew was…