More than the shenanigans of Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (K1) and the somewhat hasty and speedy taxiing for takeoff by the pilot of the Value Jet plane, the biggest blame for the near tragedy at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, lies squarely with the security apparatus of the airport, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). What happened was an abysmal failure of security and a dereliction of responsibility by the managers of Nigeria’s second most important aviation hub. Those responsible for security, along with key…
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The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Thursday hosted the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, at the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Ship House, Abuja, to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral defence relations. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in counterterrorism, defence procurement, intelligence sharing, and military training. Abubakar commended the US for its continued support in building the capacity of Nigeria’s Armed Forces. Both sides acknowledged the growing complexity of security challenges in West Africa and expressed readiness to pursue coordinated responses through existing bilateral frameworks and upcoming technical consultations. The talks also align with President…
The fight against open defecation in Nigeria’s Northwest has entered a new phase, with seven state governments pledging to make sanitation a priority in their 2026 budgets. At a regional conference in Sokoto, delegates from Sokoto, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Katsina committed to funding programmes that will expand household toilets, intensify hygiene campaigns, and support communities most in need. The two-day meeting, hosted at Dankani Guest Inn and supported by UNICEF’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programme, focused on scaling up the Sanitation Voucher Initiative—a scheme that helps vulnerable households build or improve toilet facilities. For Zamfara’s Commissioner…
Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday launched the Women Economic Empowerment Programme in Niger State, reaffirming her commitment to grassroots development through female entrepreneurship. The event, held under the Renewed Hope Initiative, was organised in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation and marks a significant step towards boosting financial independence for women across the state. Addressing participants during the flag-off ceremony, Mrs Tinubu underscored the importance of empowering women as key players in Nigeria’s development. “This initiative is more than just financial assistance — it’s a pathway to inclusive economic growth. Our women deserve the opportunity to thrive, and this platform is…
A post has been making rounds across social media—one that lists the new directors appointed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under Governor Yemi Cardoso. The names, sixteen in all, have been dissected with surgical precision, and the conclusion that’s gone viral is this: ten are Yoruba, while the Hausa and Igbo share the remaining six equally. And with that, the ever-familiar cry resurfaces—Tinubu’s government is nepotistic, or, as some have mockingly put it, he is “the president of the Oduduwa Republic.” In truth, verifying the exact ethnic identities behind every name is tricky. But the appointments did happen—around…
“Programme-based budgeting promotes efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in public expenditure. This training marks a turning point in the preparation of Sokoto’s 2026 budget and aligns with the principles of the State Fiscal Transparency Accountability (SFTA).”
A curious story made its rounds on social media recently: the son of Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, was reportedly celebrated for graduating from a foreign university. This wouldn’t be remarkable—except Datti himself owns Baze University in Abuja. The irony was not lost on critics, who saw it as yet another case of “do as I say, not as I do,” a hypocrisy so familiar it almost feels cultural. The post—shared widely across WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter)—has no verified coverage in mainstream news, and Datti has neither confirmed nor denied it.…
Team Muqaddas, in collaboration with Tukur-Tukur Youth for Political Progression, has celebrated the two-year anniversary of Dr. Abbas Tajuddeen as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Speaking as the Guest Speaker at the event, Abdul Azeez Suleiman recalled that when Tajuddeen Abbas ascended to the esteemed position of Speaker, the political landscape was marked by uncertainty and division. He noted that Nigeria needed a leader who could bridge divides, foster dialogue, and unite diverse voices under a common purpose. According to Suleiman, the Iyan Zazzau has not only risen to the occasion but has also redefined leadership through integrity, compassion,…
On Monday, August 4th, 2025, I witnessed something truly inspiring in Sokoto — a rare show of leadership that focuses not just on brick-and-mortar infrastructure, but on people, particularly our youth. Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo, Minister of State for Works, hosted a one-day intensive capacity-building workshop for social media influencers drawn from the 23 local government areas of Sokoto State. But this was no ordinary workshop. It was a deliberate empowerment initiative designed to train and reposition young people to become more than just online commentators. They are now strategic partners in promoting good governance, tracking development, and communicating progress…
Badenoch’s reply was a cascade of rage. She lashed out—not just at Shettima—but at Nigeria’s north, invoking Boko Haram and every known stereotype with an almost gleeful cruelty. Her words weren’t just disrespectful; they reeked of elitist detachment, spite disguised as truth, and a superiority complex that many ignored simply because they shared her frustration with the current Nigerian leadership. But in truth, her barbs weren’t righteous—they were reckless.