Hassan Ghazaly, founder of the Pan-African media and journalism initiative, Afromedia, has extended his sincere congratulations to the editorial team of Cairo 24, particularly its Editor-in-Chief, journalist Mahmoud El-Mamlouk, on the occasion of the platform receiving the “Best Website in the Middle East” award during the Trend Awards ceremony. Ghazaly noted that this achievement reflects the strong professional and media reputation that Cairo 24 has successfully established within just a few years, both in Egypt and across the African continent. He stated that the recognition of Cairo 24 highlights its position as an influential media platform at both the national…
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The Northern Democratic Front has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Garus Gololo over a viral video in which he allegedly made defamatory remarks against the President of the Senate and used what the group described as abusive language against the nation’s number three citizen. In the petition dated and addressed to the IGP at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the group alleged that the video circulating on social media contained “false and defamatory allegations” capable of inciting public disorder and undermining public peace. The petition, signed by the group’s National…
The Basira Bashir Foundation has awarded a total of N600,000 in educational support to three students of the Niger State School of Agriculture, Kuta Study Centre. The founder of the foundation and Executive Director, Finance, North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Prof. Muhammad Bashir Nuhu Tachi, announced the gesture during the institution’s matriculation ceremony held in Kuta. Prof. Tachi said the support was aimed at encouraging students to develop a strong passion for education, which he described as a vital bridge between poverty and prosperity. He urged the newly matriculated students to make the most of the opportunity before them. He…
There are seasons in the life of a nation when politics becomes more than the struggle for office. It becomes a struggle over the soul of society itself. In such moments, democracy is tested not merely by the conduct of elections, but by the quality of public reason, the strength of institutions, the tolerance of citizens, the discipline of leaders, and the capacity of the state to protect liberty without becoming oppressive. Nigeria is living through such a season. Its democracy has endured military rule, constitutional transitions, electoral reforms, judicial contests, party realignments, civic anxieties, and repeated debates over the…
No, it wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment action. ASP Usman Nuhu of the Nigeria Police Force came to the Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway in Effurun, Delta State, with an intention to kill—pure and simple. Usman led a team of policemen from the Effurun Area Command to the motor park following the detention of a man by members of a transport union who had allegedly attempted to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition. After the suspect, Mene Ogidi, was handed over to Usman, he carried out the summary execution of the hapless 28-year-old man,…
As Nigeria moves toward the 2027 general elections, a difficult question is beginning to surface beneath the surface of political campaigns and electoral promises. What if millions of Nigerians who will determine the outcome of that election are not on the voters’ register, not because they are ineligible, but because the system itself does not allow them to register and revalidate their data when they should? This question exposes a central contradiction in Nigeria’s democratic process. The country officially operates a Continuous Voter Registration system under the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yet in practice, voter registration behaves more like…
The landmark £746 million Nigeria-UK MoU presents a historic opportunity for port modernization, but its success hinges on strategic deployment, inclusive industrial participation, legal compliance, and the adoption of a multimodal, regionally balanced logistics approach. Nigeria faces a critical juncture in infrastructure and industrial development, with this export finance agreement aimed at modernizing the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa Quays, and Tin Can Island Port Complex. The Tinubu administration, under its Renewed Hope Agenda, has demonstrated political will for major infrastructure projects; however, success depends on extending focus beyond Lagos to other strategic ports such as Onne, and inland waterways, including the…
Nigeria faces a familiar paradox: billions of naira are budgeted and spent, yet bridges, roads, hospitals, and schools still fail to meet the needs of its citizens. Congested highways choke Lagos, rural towns in Kaduna lack reliable electricity, and conflict-affected regions struggle to rebuild. The question is urgent: can smart financing, disciplined spending, and innovative international partnerships finally turn these promises into tangible infrastructure, human capital, and economic opportunity for millions of Nigerians? Nigeria’s subnational fiscal landscape reflects a complex interplay of opportunity, constraint, and strategic ambition. States are at different stages of development, yet they share common goals: closing…
Prof. Muhammad Bashar Nuhu Tachi stands out as a compelling example of purposeful leadership, defined not merely by position but by measurable impact on self, community, and society. In evaluating true leadership, three critical questions often arise: what has an individual done for themselves, their community, and their people? In Prof. Nuhu’s case, the answers provide a strong affirmation. From humble beginnings, Prof. Nuhu’s journey has been marked by discipline, resilience, and academic excellence. His educational trajectory—from primary through tertiary levels—was distinguished by consistent brilliance, laying a solid foundation for his professional and leadership achievements. His rise through the ranks…
The debate about who should shape a young person’s career often sounds simple online, especially when a post declares that “parents cannot decide their children’s paths.” Such statements easily attract applause because they appeal to our desire for independence. But as I read one of these comments, something in me resisted the simplicity of that narrative. It felt too neat, too one-sided for a topic as layered as human destiny. So I stepped into the conversation, not to dismiss anyone’s views, but to widen the window through which we were all looking. The truth is that no one can dictate…