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ECOWAS SUSPENDS GUINEA-BISSAU AFTER COUP, DEMANDS EMBALÓ’S RELEASE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban ECOWAS has condemned the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and called for the immediate release of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and other detained officials. The regional bloc expressed concern that the
NIGERIAN NAVY LAUNCHES EXERCISE OMI AILEWU TO SECURE WESTERN MARITIME CORRIDOR By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Navy has launched Exercise OMI AILEWU aboard Ship KADA to strengthen maritime security along Nigeria’s Western waters. Rear Admiral Abdullahi Mustapha, Flag Officer Commanding Western
SULTAN OF SOKOTO CALLS FOR PEACE AND KNOWLEDGE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to embrace peace and seek knowledge, calling them the true foundations of a stable and progressive society. Speaking at the
NIGERIA SET FOR FIRST INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government says it is fully ready to host Nigeria’s first-ever international air show, positioning the country to showcase its aviation strength and attract global investment. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo,
PRESIDENT TINUBU SETS UP NATIONAL TAX POLICY IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new National Tax Policy Implementation Committee to drive the smooth rollout of Nigeria’s updated tax laws. The committee, led by Joseph Tegbe
FUNERAL OF SHEIKH DAHIRU USMAN BAUCHI DRAWS MASSIVE CROWD By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Vice President Kashim Shettima, several governors, ministers, lawmakers and religious leaders joined thousands of mourners in Bauchi for the funeral of the revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
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
A LIFE WELL SPENT: SPEAKER ABBAS HONOURS SHEIKH DAHIRU BAUCHI By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, has mourned the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and Tijjaniya leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing his death as