Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has unleashed a full-scale investigation into explosive allegations linking the State Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, to the infamous drug baron Sulaiman Aminu Dan Wawu. The probe follows alarming reports that Namadi played a key role in securing the controversial bail of Dan Wawu, igniting public outrage across the state. Moving to save government image, Governor Yusuf has appointed a seven-man special investigative panel to dig deep into the murky circumstances that facilitated the drug lord’s release. The committee, chaired by Barrister Aminu Hussain, Special Adviser on Justice and Constitutional Matters, is tasked with…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for Nigeria’s new mega-opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections attracted the presence of several high-profile politicians, including serving senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). The event, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, was a strategic gathering of political stakeholders seeking to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election. Notably, two current senators were present, signaling a shift in alignment within the opposition landscape. Serving senators present at the event: Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal…
In touch with his constituents, Jaafaru Yakubu, Member representing Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency, Taraba State, in the House of Representatives, Abuja, has launched a mega empowerment initiative aimed at improving livelihoods and enhancing community infrastructure across his constituency. The Federal lawmaker did this in a remarkable display of grassroots development and service delivery to his constituents. The grand event, which attracted a large crowd of beneficiaries, community leaders, youth groups, religious institutions, and political stakeholders, was held in the Bali Local Government Area. Items in this mega empowerment categorically included: 23 mini ambulances to enhance emergency healthcare delivery; 80 motorcycles for…
Africa’s richest man and industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has stepped down as Chairman and Director of Dangote Cement Plc, effective July 25, 2025, in a strategic move to focus on his other multibillion-dollar businesses, including the Dangote Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertiliser, and Government Relations. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, an independent non-executive director, as the new Chairman of the cement giant. Additionally, Mariya Aliko Dangote has been appointed to the board, while Prof. Dorothy Ufot retired from her role. Dangote, whose name has become synonymous with industrial expansion across Africa, leaves behind a towering legacy in the…
Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Mr. Dele Alake has lauded the management of Dangote Cement, Ibese for its contributions to the development of its host communities, saying its many social investments have succeeded in fostering economic development and social cohesion in the communities. The Minister who spoke through the Mines and Environment Compliance Officer for the South West in the Ministry, Mr. Mathew Ochimana during the handover of farm inputs to Ibese Host Communities’ Farmers on the occasion of the 2025 Farmers Empowerment Programme said the Cement Company has through its Corporate Social Responsibility such as the empowerment programmes, stimulated…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former LP governorship candidate in Lagos State, has taken a swipe at Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the persistent foul smell in parts of Lagos, urging the governor to focus on proffering solutions rather than responding with anger or insults. Speaking during an interview on The TRSH Podcast, Rhodes-Vivour said leaders must rise above defensiveness and engage constructively when the public expresses dissatisfaction. “Why do you have to be angry and insult people when they tell you Lagos smells instead of offering solutions?” he asked. “They always turn the problem back on the people. If you want to turn…
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September—a move he described as part of his country’s historic commitment to peace in the Middle East. Macron made the declaration public on Thursday via a letter addressed to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, which was later shared on the social media platform X. “True to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognise the state of Palestine,” Macron wrote. “I will make this solemn announcement at…
eTranzact International Plc has announced a 54.12% increase in its profit after tax, reaching ₦3.39 billion for the 2024 financial year. The company disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday during its 21st Annual General Meeting held in Lagos. Chairman of the Board, Mr. Wole Abegunde, described the performance as a significant turnaround, attributing it to sustained efforts across management and operations. “In recognition of this progress and the positive retained earnings, the board has proposed a dividend of 12.50 kobo per share, reaffirming our commitment to shareholder value,” Abegunde said. He reported that the company recorded a ₦4.9…
Malawi has positioned itself at the heart of Africa’s efforts to reset its food systems, as stakeholders across the continent converge to accelerate agricultural transformation. Speaking at the opening of the Feed Africa Summit in Lilongwe, Malawi’s President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera emphasized the urgency for Africa to break free from the cycle of food insecurity. He described the summit as a “turning point” in the continent’s efforts to become self-reliant in food production. “This is no ordinary summit. It is a rallying call for action—Africa must grow what it eats and eat what it grows,” said President Chakwera. The summit,…
Women scientists and thought leaders have renewed calls for increased female representation in the technology sector and stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and government to drive ethical innovation and inclusive development. The call was made at the 7th Biennial International Conference of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Nigerian National Chapter, held at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA). The event featured a Triple Helix Leadership Summit sponsored by the Schlumberger Foundation. Delivering a plenary lecture titled “The Role of Women: Leaders in Ethical Innovation,” Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delta, Agbor, Professor Stella…