The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Sadiya Farouk has emerged as a prominent figure in Nigerian politics. Her dedication to empowering women and alleviating poverty in North and across Nigeria has made her a source of pride for both the woman-folk and the entire region.
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The West African Sahel has recently been rocked by military uprisings and coups. In the past three years, rogue soldiers have taken over power in Chad, April 2021, in Mali (August 2020 and May 2021), in Guinea (September 2021), in Burkina Faso (January and September 2022) and in Niger, July 2023. This means much of the eastern Sahel is in the hands of the military. ECOWAS is greatly affected because its political map at the beginning of 2020 showed a West Africa where the political convergence principles directing all States to operate democratic regimes based on regular multiparty elections has been profoundly transformed and the Supplementary Protocol of Democracy and Good Governance that guides democratic practice profoundly breached.
No country can develop and advance beyond its strengths in science and technology. For Nigeria, the country should have become a science and technology powerhouse if wishes were horses.
ASHENEWS reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jibrin Baba Ndace, a former chief press secretary to ex-Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello as the Director General (DG) of the Voice of Nigeria.
ASHENEWS reports that the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Mohamed Buba Marwa has warned newly inaugurated cadets into the agency to be wary of financial gains laid out by criminals.
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigeria Police Force has raised alarm over a deceptive portal posing as a portal of the Nigeria Police Force.
The point being made that the IMF and the World Bank lend ‘critical support’ to countries around the globe is well noted. However, the real issues go beyond ‘lending support’ to countries. More pertinent issues are the associated costs, the outcome and impact on the society, of that support. If you support a neighbour in distress to commit suicide, you should not expect a ‘thank you’ note from his children!
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state government says it has sponsored 50 youth from Niger state to Abeokuta, Ogun state to participate in a 3 months training on soilless farming, cutting-edge greenhouse technology, hydroponics, and the seamless integration of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture.
ASHENEWS reports that the Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik says that there are currently 3,418 cases pending before the state high court from the 2022/2023 legal year.
ASHENEWS reports that the Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik on Tuesday made a case for three retired chief judges of the state who she said are yet to receive their retirement benefits.