In a move that could reshape local political alignments, Mr. Nehemiah Tsentse, former Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly and erstwhile Director of Protocol to ex-Deputy Governor Silas Agara, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement came on Thursday via a formal letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Ninghaan Ward in Akwanga Local Government Area. Sources close to Tsentse confirmed that he has chosen to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing careful consideration behind his decision. Tsentse’s defection marks a significant political statement, given his long-standing influence within the APC and his…
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The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., has underscored the transformative role of art and culture in shaping Nigeria’s public-sector leadership and national development. Speaking to participants of the 4th Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Abuja, Musawa urged emerging public leaders to recognize cultural heritage as a strategic asset for governance, social cohesion, and economic growth. Special Adviser on Media & Publicity Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze in a statement quoted the minister to have addressed the trainees under the theme, “Building the Next Generation of Public…
Nigeria is accelerating its shift from costly, polluting fuels to clean, homegrown energy as the Federal Government positions Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) at the heart of the nation’s sustainable transport future. The move, officials say, is not just about greener vehicles—it is a strategic leap toward economic transformation and energy independence. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conference and World Sustainable Transport Day at the National Open University of Nigeria, FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, described the transition as a “national imperative” under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. She said the shift is a cornerstone…
Fear and terror gripped Palaita and Kakuru communities in Erena Ward, Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, on Wednesday as armed bandits launched brazen attacks on residents. In Palaita, chaos erupted around 2:00 p.m. when bandits stormed a rice farm, abducting 24 villagers, including pregnant women, as they worked under the scorching sun. Villagers said the attackers moved with alarming speed, vanishing into the bush before soldiers from a nearby military camp, just five kilometers away, could intervene. “They came out of nowhere,” a distraught local recounted. “By the time anyone realized what was happening, they were already gone with…
Former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary and global governance advocate, Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned the recent military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, calling it “a dangerous interruption of democracy and a warning of Africa’s deeper governance crisis.” In a statement Thursday, Frank stressed that while coups are unacceptable, African leaders and regional bodies share responsibility for creating conditions that make them possible. “Military rule is never the answer. But we cannot ignore that coups emerge from failing democracies—rigged elections, unconstitutional term extensions, and leaders who refuse to respect the people’s will,” he said. Frank, recently appointed Senior Advisor to the Global…
The pro-good-governance group, Hope Alive Initiative (HAI), has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive leadership in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges, describing his actions as a “source of hope” for the nation. In a statement by its Director of Media and Communications, Ernest Omoarelojie, HAI said the President has shown “clarity, courage, and capability” in addressing one of the country’s most difficult security periods. He called Tinubu “the leader Nigeria needs today,” citing his rapid and coordinated response to abductions and violent crimes across multiple states. Recent security operations underscore these efforts: all abductees in Kebbi and Kwara states…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s dairy industry through coordinated reforms, strengthened partnerships, and the implementation of a newly validated national policy framework. Speaking at the 2025 FrieslandCampina WAMCO CNDDD Annual Dairy Development Webinar, Co-Chair of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee (PLRIC) Professor Attahiru Jega has declared that Nigeria is at “a turning point” and must take decisive action to build a productive and sustainable dairy value chain. The keynote speaker Represented by Professor Demo Kalla indicated that demand for dairy and other animal-sourced foods is expected to surge dramatically as Nigeria’s population grows. Citing…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja GOVERNOR Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Abu Ali, the Etsu of Bassa Nge Kingdom and former Military Governor of Bauchi State. In a condolence message issued through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, the Governor described the late monarch as a father figure, a stabilizing force, and a pillar of wisdom whose leadership contributed immensely to peace, unity, development in Kogi State and Nigeria. Governor Ododo hinted that the news of the passing of the revered Paramount ruler and Etsu Bassa-Nge was…
By John Adams, Minna Tragedy struck again in Niger State on Wednesday as two parents of abducted students from St. Mary Catholic Missionary School, Papiri, Agwara LGA, collapsed and died of heart attacks amid the ongoing crisis over the kidnapping. The deaths come just a week after gunmen raided the school at midnight, abducting 303 students and 12 staff members. While 50 students escaped at a riverbank during a ferrying attempt and have been reunited with their families, 253 students and 12 staff remain in the hands of the bandits, with no updates on their rescue. The Chairman of CAN…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is among hundreds of foreign election observers stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a dramatic military takeover just hours before official presidential election results were due. Jonathan arrived in the West African nation as head of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Election Observation Mission. He and other observers have been unable to leave after the military seized power, shut down borders, and imposed a nationwide curfew. According to reports, panic gripped diplomats and election monitors who rushed to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport shortly after the coup announcement. Soldiers, however, sealed off all land, air, and sea…