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LUMUMBA CHALLENGES NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES TO DRIVE AFRICA’S RENAISSANCE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Renowned public speaker and mediator, Prof. PLO Lumumba, has called on Nigerian universities to lead Africa’s development by valuing scholars and funding higher education adequately. Speaking at the University of
PDP CALLS FOR SECURITY REVIEW TO EMPOWER GOVERNORS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged a review of Nigeria’s security architecture to give State Governors more authority during emergencies. PDP National Chairman Alhaji Tanimu Turaki made the call
STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TARABA By:Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Agbu Kefas has declared a state of emergency on infrastructure and human services in Taraba State. The announcement, signed by SSG Barr. Timothy Kataps, follows the setup of an Emergency Implementation Committee led
PRESIDENT TINUBU OKAYS NIGERIA’S TEAM FOR US-NIGERIA WORKING GROUP By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s membership of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group to boost security cooperation. The move follows agreements reached during the recent Washington, DC visit led
KEBBI GOVERNOR HANDS OVER RESCUED MAGA SCHOOLGIRLS TO PARENTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has reunited 24 rescued schoolgirls of Maga Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School with their families. The handover ceremony took place at the Government
APC WARNS AGAINST USING RELIGION TO DIVIDE NIGERIA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians not to exploit religion for personal gain or to create divisions. The party emphasized that religious differences should promote peace and unity.
EDO ASSEMBLY APPROVES 10-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR CULT OFFENCES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Edo State House of Assembly has amended the Secret Cult and Similar Activities Law, imposing a 10-year jail term on anyone who permits cult meetings or related activities
PRESIDENT TINUBU DECLARES SECURITY EMERGENCY, ORDERS MASS RECRUITMENT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, directing the army and police to recruit more personnel to tackle rising insecurity. The police will now recruit 20,000 additional
SENATE ORDERS PROBE INTO TROOP WITHDRAWAL, GENERAL’S KILLING By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Senate has directed its security committees to investigate why troops were withdrawn from Maga, Kebbi State shortly before terrorists abducted 25 female students, and to probe the killing of
KIDNAPPED KEBBI STUDENTS REGAIN FREEDOM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The kidnapped students of Maga in Zamfara State have regained their freedom. Police Commissioner Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba confirmed their release in Gusau, describing the development as a major relief for the state and