By Uthman Baba-Sirajdeen, Minna [ASHENEWS] – July 2, 2025: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has donated food items to survivors of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. While presenting the relief materials at the Office of the Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed deep sorrow over the magnitude of destruction caused by the flood, stating that “we share in the pain it has inflicted on the affected communities.” Represented by the CAN Vice President, Rev. Dr. Stephen Baba Panya, Archbishop Okoh called on various groups and governments to…
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By Uthman Baba-Sirajdeen, Minna – [ASHENEWS] July 2, 2025: Niger State Governor and farmer, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has called on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to immediately inaugurate campaign councils at the state, local government, and ward levels in preparation for the upcoming local government council elections. The governor made the call while hosting all APC flag bearers from the 25 local government areas of the state to a special dinner held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Minna. Governor Bago, who commended the APC for the rigorous screening process that produced the flag bearers for…
The political temperature ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections just got hotter with the formal adoption of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for a newly forged coalition of political heavyweights. At a symbolic gathering held on July 1, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, the party announced David Mark—the longest-serving Senate President in Nigerian history—as its interim chairman, and Rauf Aregbesola, former Osun State governor and ex-Minister of Interior, as its secretary. The political architecture of this coalition is both deliberate and formidable. To borrow a football metaphor, this new opposition resembles the early-2000s Galácticos of…
Renowned automotive designer and visionary leader, Jelani Aliyu, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace patriotism, advanced technologies, and innovation in order to build a prosperous and globally competitive Nigeria. Aliyu made the charge during his keynote address at the third matriculation and orientation ceremony of North West University, Sokoto. Aliyu, who is the Barden Sokoto and founder of Jelani Aliyu Consulting in Qatar as well as The Mashrabiya Group in Nigeria, congratulated the university’s founder and Pro-Chancellor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, for the establishment of the institution, describing it as an “outstanding feat.” He also praised the Vice Chancellor, Professor…
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Founder and Pro-Chancellor of North West University, Sokoto, has charged the institution to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI), cutting-edge Information Technology (IT), and entrepreneurship into its academic curriculum to keep pace with global educational standards and ensure graduates are self-reliant. Delivering his keynote address during the third matriculation ceremony of the university held at the Senate Building Open Theatre, Wamakko emphasized that university education must respond to the fast-changing realities of the modern world by preparing students not only to seek jobs but also to become job creators. “In today’s world, white-collar jobs are no longer sufficient…
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the political terrain is teeming with intrigue, maneuvering, and unexpected alliances. The recent announcement by leaders of a rebel faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a bid to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked intense debate among political analysts and citizens alike. The appointment of Senator David Mark as interim national chairman and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as secretary of the ADC raises questions about the coalition’s viability and its potential impact on Tinubu’s administration. The decision to abandon the newly formed Alliance for…
In the quiet serenity of Al-Baqi Cemetery, the final journey of Alhaji Aminu Dantata commenced on Tuesday evening, following the Jana’iza prayers at the revered Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The gathering of mourners—testament to his profound impact—bore witness to a life dedicated to service, integrity, and the upliftment of humanity. As we bid farewell to this elder statesman, it is imperative to reflect on the legacy he leaves behind—one steeped in values that resonate deeply within the hearts of many. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman Alhaji Aminu Dantata was a beacon of hope and a paragon of virtue. Born into…
Former Osun State Governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has officially assumed duties as the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the newly adopted platform of the National Opposition Coalition Group. In an acceptance speech delivered on Tuesday, July 1, Aregbesola expressed deep humility and a profound sense of responsibility, pledging to revitalize the party into an institution rooted in ideology, people-centered governance, and democratic values. “A political party is not a platform for opportunism… It is a living institution, built on values, guided by ideals, and accountable to the people it seeks to serve,”…
Former Senate President David Mark and former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, have been appointed interim National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively, of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Aregbesola confirmed his acceptance of the role in a letter addressed to the party’s leadership and stakeholders on Tuesday. “It is with deep humility, a profound sense of duty, and unwavering hope for our people, nation, race, and party that I accept the appointment as the National Secretary of our great party,” he wrote. He expressed gratitude to the party’s leadership for the trust placed in him and commended members who…
The United Nations (UN)General Assembly has approved a $5.38 billion budget for peacekeeping operations for the 2025–2026 fiscal year — a slight decrease from the $5.59 billion allocated for the previous year. The decision, made on Monday after weeks of negotiations, reflects persistent funding challenges, including cash flow issues that continue to affect mission implementation. The new budget covers 12 active peacekeeping missions, along with logistics bases in Entebbe (Uganda) and Brindisi (Italy), and the central support account for peacekeeping operations. The General Assembly adopted the budgets without a vote, except for that of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon…