The recent developments surrounding the Atiku-led coalition and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alliance have raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about their viability as a formidable opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). With a current level of confusion among these factions, it is becoming increasingly evident that they may have inadvertently exposed themselves as no significant threat to the APC. The recent remarks by Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, have ignited a significant conversation about the nature of political coalitions in the country. El-Rufai’s declaration that he will remain with the Social Democratic Party (SDP)…
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There comes a season in the life of almost every young woman—what some call her “prime”—when she seems to glow with an invisible crown, walking through the world like a goldmine more valuable than the average working-class salary. In this season, doors open before she even knocks, bills get settled without her lifting a purse, and even strangers treat her like royalty. If she is strikingly beautiful, the privileges multiply. A lift appears before she waves down a taxi, meals are covered before she even touches the menu, and every ordinary interaction seems spiced with honour, admiration, and sometimes outright…
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD Nigeria) has filed a Freedom of Information (FOI) request with the Abia State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, demanding details on the management of the ₦54 billion education fund allocated for the retrofitting of 61 public schools across the state. The move follows public statements by Governor Alex Otti that ₦14.43 billion had already been spent from the fund without a detailed breakdown being made available. FENRAD’s Executive Director, Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor, said the request was aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the use of public resources for…
The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening social protection as a tool to fight poverty, unemployment, and vulnerability. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Mohammad Zayyana, stated this at a one-day Consultative Stakeholders Workshop on Social Protection Capacity Needs Assessment organized in collaboration with UNICEF and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Dr. Zayyana described social protection as vital for security, dignity, and economic stability, but raised concern over ILO research showing rising levels of inadequate coverage in Nigeria. He urged stronger synergy among stakeholders to close capacity gaps and improve interventions. Chairperson of the State…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, demanding urgent action on lingering issues affecting Nigeria’s public universities or risk another nationwide strike. The warning followed a protest on Tuesday in Sokoto, which brought together members of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), Sokoto State University (SSU), and Shehu Shagari University of Education (SSUES) branches of the union. In a joint protest letter signed by Prof. Muhammad Nurudeen Almustapha (ASUU Chairperson, UDUS), Dr. Bello Usman (ASUU Chairperson, SSU), and Dr. Shamsudeen Kabir (ASUU Chairperson, SSUES), the union accused the government…
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, has launched the second phase of his empowerment programme, aimed at improving the livelihoods of his constituents in Sokoto North, Sokoto South, Wamakko, and Kware Local Government Areas. The flag-off, held in Kware, featured the distribution of 200 electric-powered tricycles, 1,000 bags of 50kg rice for each of the four LGAs, and 200 motorcycles allocated to ward chairmen, women leaders, social media coordinators, and traditional leaders. The programme also includes sewing and grinding machines to promote self-reliance among women and create job opportunities. Speaking on behalf of the senator, APC youth…
Leadership in Action: The Nigerian Air Force, under the leadership of Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Abubakar, rescues 76 hostages, including women and children, in Katsina State during a massive onslaught against the enemies of the state.
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential elections, the coalition of old political figures—Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Abubakar Malami, and others—faces an uphill battle against the entrenched dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman To understand the challenges facing the opposition coalition, one must first acknowledge the unique ambitions of its key players. Each member brings a distinct political background and personal agenda, often driven by a desire for power rather than a unified vision for Nigeria’s future. Atiku Abubakar, a veteran politician and perennial presidential candidate,…
The story begins with a thunderbolt that shook the public space in August 2025: a report screamed that one in four Nigerian men is not the biological father of the child he is raising. It came with sensational headlines, the kind that force you to pause, adjust your chair, and re-read just to confirm you saw right. Intel Region carried the news, citing the 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report from Smart DNA Nigeria, the country’s leading testing centre. Numbers were dropped like grenades—25% of paternity tests excluded presumed fathers; 64% of the discrepancies involved firstborn sons. Men accounted for nearly…
The Niger State Government has reiterated its readiness to collaborate with organizations, particularly tribal groups, including the Fulani community to advance peaceful coexistence across the state. Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba gave the assurance during the second anniversary celebration of Pastoralists Day (Yanlde Fulbe), organized by the state Ministry of Nomadic and Pastoral Affairs on Saturday at the UK Bello Arts Theatre, Minna. Garba stressed that peace and unity remain critical for development, affirming the state’s willingness to work closely with the Fulani community to strengthen harmony. “I am impressed with the coming together of the Fulanis. I like this unity…