A boat mishap has claimed 29 lives in Gausawa community, Malale Ward of Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State. The Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, disclosed this in a statement issued in Minna on Wednesday. According to him, the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 11:30 a.m. when the boat, carrying 90 passengers including women and children, capsized. The boat had departed from Tungan Sule in Shagunu Ward and was heading to Dugga community for a condolence visit before it collided with a tree stump. Baba-Arah said 29 bodies had so far been recovered,…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, a public holiday to mark the 2025 Eid-ul-Maulud celebration, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion, urging them to reflect on the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion. He stressed that these values remain essential in…
The maiden edition of the National Education Quality Assurance Policy Committee Meeting is currently underway at the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna. Organised by the Federal Education Quality Assurance Service Department of the Federal Ministry of Education, the event runs from September 2 to 4, 2025. It was declared open by the Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr. Abel Enitan. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji-Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, the minister commended committee members for their commitment. He noted…
President Bola Tinubu has likened the weight of leadership to living in a prison, admitting that his position cuts him off from the realities and information accessible to ordinary Nigerians. The president made the rare confession while receiving disciples of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, who visited him to thank him for his support during the former leader’s burial. Among those in attendance was former House of Representatives member and staunch Buhari loyalist, Farouk Adamu Aliyu, who has now aligned himself with Tinubu. Speaking later on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Aliyu revealed the president’s striking remarks when asked about his…
Nigeria has achieved its full-year revenue target for 2025 by August, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on Tuesday, attributing the milestone to the strong performance of the non-oil sector. Speaking at the Presidential Villa during a meeting with founding members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and The Buhari Organisation, led by former Nasarawa State Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, Tinubu said the development showed that economic reforms were working. “The revenue target for 2025 was realised in August, with the bulk of it coming from the non-oil sector,” the President said. “The economy is now stabilised. Nobody is…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the appointment of two seasoned professionals, Mr. Andy Odeh and Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi, to head its Corporate Communications and Relations divisions. In the new leadership structure, Odeh takes over as Chief Corporate Communications Officer, while Adewunmi assumes the role of Chief Relations Officer, underscoring NNPC’s commitment to strengthening its engagement with stakeholders. Odeh, a communications and business administration expert, boasts over 30 years of experience across the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting sectors. Before joining NNPC, he had a 26-year career at Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where he rose to…
Dangote Cement Plc has expanded its scholarship scheme to cover students from Oworol in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, in addition to its host communities. At the award ceremony in Obajana, Plant Director Azad Nawabuddin said the initiative, implemented in partnership with the Oworo Development Association (ODA), reflects the company’s commitment to education and community development. He added that the company is also providing five boreholes to Oworo communities as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The General Manager of Social Performance, Mr. Ademola Adeyemi, disclosed that 50 students—26 females and 24 males—were selected as beneficiaries for…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has alleged that his convoy was attacked by political thugs in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. Malami, in a statement on Tuesday, described the incident as a “dark day” in the political history of the state, accusing powerful figures of orchestrating the attack. He said the violence occurred on Monday while he was returning from condolence visits to the Emir of Gwandu and the family of the late Imam Tukur Kola. According to him, the assault took place near his private residence, which is located close to the…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has pledged stronger advocacy for women’s rights as stakeholders launched the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL) project in Abuja. NAWOJ President, Aishatu Ibrahim, said the association will mobilize journalists to amplify women’s voices, spotlight their struggles and achievements, and ensure accountability in the project’s implementation. The five-year initiative, led by ActionAid Nigeria with 15 million Canadian dollars funding from Global Affairs Canada, will support over 108 women’s rights organizations nationwide. ActionAid Nigeria’s Deputy Country Director, Suwaiba Dankabo, said the RWVL project will tackle the persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership, while…
A story of determination and brilliance is being told. Nana Hauwa Aliyu, popularly known as MAMA, has graduated with First Class Honours in Forestry and Wildlife from the prestigious Bayero University, Kano (BUK). Hailing from Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Hauwa’s success is not just a personal triumph but a source of pride for her family, her community, and indeed the entire Emi Tsoeda Lafiagi. Her feat has been described as a shining example of how resilience, focus, and discipline can break barriers and open doors of opportunity. For many in her hometown, MAMA’s story is…