_When politics is no longer a mission but a profession, politicians become more self-serving than public servants” – Emmanuel Macron, the President of France._ Nigeria has had a history of defection of party members from one political party to another right from the colonial era. In 1951, the first celebrated cross-carpeting episode occurred in Nigeria; which consequently robbed the leader of the National Convention of Nigerians and Cameroons, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the chance to lead the government’s business of Western Nigeria. This means that the phenomenon has…
Day: February 22, 2025
NAHCON, Mashariq Al-Dhahabia adjust Contract to accommodate 52,544 Nigerian Pilgrims for 2025 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully amended its service allocation contract with Mashariq Al-Dhahabia to accommodate the 52,544 slots booked under the government quota for the 2025 Hajj. The adjustment was finalized during a high-level meeting at Hajj House, Abuja, between NAHCON and the management team of Mashariq Al-Dhahabia, led by its Chairman, Mr. Muhammad Hassan, who is currently in Nigeria. The Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, announced the development, emphasized that the amendment was made possible due to a clause in the…
Editorial: Akpabio Vs. Akpoti-Uduaghan : Does the Rearrangement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Seat Worth It?
We’ve watched and listened with keen interests the drama that unfolded at the Nigerian Senate, during the plenary on Thursday, February 20, 2025, between the senate president, Godswill Akpabio and his female colleague, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over the purported rearrangement of seat where the later was relocated without her knowledge. Akpoti-Uduaghan resumed duty on Thursday as usual and on making her way into the chamber for the business of the day found her nameplate missing from her usual seat. And disturbed by the development, she raised her voice…
Hon Betara Celebrates Governor Bago at 51 …. Commends His Leadership and Developmental Strides
The Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on FCT, Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara, has felicitated with Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State on his 51st birthday, praising his visionary leadership and contributions to national development. In a congratulatory message, Hon. Betara, who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State, lauded Governor Bago’s dedication to public service and his relentless advocacy for the people of Niger State. He also acknowledged the governor’s impact on legislative processes during his tenure as a member of the House of…
Niger SSG celebrates Governor Bago at 51, applauds his Transformative Leadership
The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, has congratulated Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago on his 51st birthday, commended his visionary leadership and commitment to the state’s transformation. In a statement issued on Saturday, February 22, 2025, Usman lauded the governor’s strides in agriculture, rural development, and infrastructural growth, which have earned him the popular title of the Farmer Governor. He noted that under Bago’s leadership, Niger State has witnessed remarkable progress across key sectors, including education, healthcare, and road construction. “The administration has…
Niger Police foils ritual plot, arrest three for attempting to buy Six-month foetus for N30m
The Niger State Police Command has arrested three suspects who allegedly conspired to buy a six-month-old foetus for ritual purposes, offering the pregnant woman a staggering N30 million. The suspects—Martha Andrew, James Luka, and Johnson John—all residents of Minna, were apprehended by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on February 17, 2025. According to police reports, the trio attempted to lure the pregnant woman, a resident of Rafin-Yashi, Minna, into terminating her pregnancy in exchange for the huge sum. However, instead of falling for their ploy,…
FG Making Bold Steps Towards Empowering Women in Nigeria – SSA SDGs.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, said the donation of items across the country initiative was a bold step towards empowering Nigerian women across the 36 states and the FCT. Orelope-Adefulire stressed that the First Lady’s RHI program, has continued to serve as a beacon of empowerment and economic transformation, aligning seamlessly with our national development priorities and the SDGs. “Today’s programme is not just about distributing empowerment items; it is about unlocking potential, fostering economic independence and creating opportunities for women…
Legends lost! An era closes! A nation mourns! By abiodun KOMOLAFE
The passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, and the breaking news about Chief Edwin Clark, mark the end of an era. Focusing primarily on Adebanjo, he represented, very much like Clark, the spirit of emancipation, which arose out of the earlier stages of the agitation for an end to the colonial incursion in Africa. Indeed, Clark was actually, as a student at Holborn College of Law in London, an active member of the West African Students’ Union (WASU). Between 1952 and 1965, he…
NITDA Inaugurates Technical Working Group to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Sovereignty
In a strategic move to enhance Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) on National Cloud Infrastructure. The initiative aims to strengthen local cloud capabilities, attract hyperscale investments, and position Nigeria as a leading technology hub in Africa. Speaking at the inauguration, NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, underscored the need for accurate data and regulatory frameworks to support the nation’s digital transformation. “Without this foundation, we cannot achieve true digital sovereignty. Our goal is to build an ecosystem where…