The Pan-African AU Agenda 2063 Diplomatic Mission has commenced a three-day programme to mark the 2026 Africa Day in Abuja. The events began with a ‘Liberation Walk’ from Jabi Lake Mall to the Jabi Lake Waterfront and back. The walk attracted participants from various sectors, including the diplomatic community, students, pan-African civil society groups, and volunteers. Africa Day is commemorated annually on May 25 to mark the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963. This year’s theme is: ‘Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation System to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063’. Dr Steven…
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The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has urged African governments to implement a continent-wide cultural mobility framework, describing it as a strategic move that could revolutionise tourism across the continent. The President of ATPN, Femi Fadina, made the call in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. Nigeria recently began implementing a 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan citizens following President Bola Tinubu’s announcement at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. The Nigeria Immigration Service said the policy was aimed at promoting intra-African mobility, tourism, and economic cooperation. Speaking on the newly implemented 30-day visa-free entry policy for…
Some punters in Dutse, Jigawa State, have called for a total ban on betting to protect them from losses and promote financial discipline among the youth. They also decried the proliferation of betting centres in the area and advocated proactive measures to address the menace. A cross-section of the punters made the call in separate interviews with reporters on Sunday in Dutse. Mr Ibrahim Musa, a punter, attributed the rise in betting to ignorance and the desire for quick money. Musa said he lost about N3 million to betting, adding that the practice has contributed to criminal behaviour among the…
An educationist, Mrs Nkechi Fakoya, has advised professionals not to be afraid of taking risks in their chosen careers. Fakoya, a principal of a boarding school, gave the advice in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. She said many entrepreneurs and professionals remain stagnant because of their fear of taking risks and losing what they already have. According to her, the training she acquired from the Lagos-based HARDE Business School (HBS) helped her build confidence, skills, and proficiency in her job. She added that the Finance for Business Leaders module was one of her most valuable learning experiences.…
Some residents of Dutse in Jigawa State have decried the rising prices of rams and other sacrificial animals for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. They said the trend would prevent many families from sacrificing animals during the festivities. A check by reporters at the Dutse cattle market showed that prices had shot up by over 300 per cent compared to the previous season. A big ram was sold for N500,000, while a well-bred bull went for N1 million, compared to previous prices of N130,000 and N400,000 respectively. Traders at the market attributed the sharp increase to the high cost of animal feeds.…
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, will chair the Nigeria Private Security Conference (NPSC) 2026, the organisers have announced. The conference, themed “Building a modern security ecosystem: Integrating private sector capacity into Nigeria’s national security architecture,” is scheduled for June 13 in Abuja. According to the organisers, the event will bring together a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including government officials, security agencies, private sector operators, investors, and international delegates. In a letter dated May 20 and signed by Group Capt. MK Nanle on behalf of the minister, Musa described the conference as a structured national platform for fostering…
Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, beat Guinea 5-0 on Saturday in their U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Abidjan. The match was played at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny. The Nigerian side dominated throughout, with captain Harmony Chidi delivering a standout performance. Chidi scored straight from kick-off, giving the Flamingos a dream start. She scored again in the 13th minute with a superb long-range strike. READ ALSO: Wilson wins MTN MIP fellow of the year 2026 The Flamingos maintained pressure, and FC Robo Queens striker Oluwakemi Adegbuyi added the third goal in the 37th minute. Three minutes later, Chidi…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have neutralised 12 terrorists and recovered a cache of arms after foiling an attempted attack on military positions along the Kirawa axis in Borno State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, on Saturday. Uba said the attack occurred on Friday when suspected terrorists attempted to infiltrate troops’ locations held by the 153 Task Force Battalion and supporting units along the Nigeria–Cameroon border corridor. He said the attackers were swiftly detected and engaged with superior firepower by alert troops and the Civilian Joint Task Force…
The Interfaith Mediation Centre (IMC) in Kaduna State has called for stronger women leadership in addressing human rights, transitional justice, and democratic stability challenges across the state. The call was made during a two-day engagement organised by IMC, with support from the German Embassy in Abuja, across Kaduna State’s three senatorial zones. The programme aimed to strengthen women’s interfaith leadership and create platforms for women and youth voices in peacebuilding and democratic processes. Mrs Nafisa Muhammad, the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, said the initiative sought to amplify women and youth participation in community decision-making. Muhammad noted that women remain…
The Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital (HGSGH) Fistula Centre in Zaria has successfully repaired over 2,000 obstetric fistula cases since its establishment in 1999. Chief Surgeon of the centre, Dr. Mohammed-Ado Zakari, disclosed this on Saturday during the 2026 commemoration of the International Day to End Fistula held at the hospital. According to Zakari, the centre performs an average of 150 repairs annually, with a success rate of over 70 percent. He said five doctors and several nurses have been trained at the centre under the mentorship of Dutch fistula surgeon, Dr. Kees Waaldijk. The centre was established through the…