AFCON: 3 Countries Eliminated From Tournament
At least three countries have been eliminated from the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco after failing to register a single point in the group stage so far. The three countries are Botswana, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Despite having…
Connive Not With Criminal Elements, Gov Mohammed Warns Emir
By Usman Walin Gungura, Bauchi The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has strongly warned traditional rulers against conniving with criminal elements, stressing that such actions undermine peace and security of innocent people in…
END-OF-YEAR STATEMENT: OFFICE OF NIGERIA’s PILLAR OF SPORTS
By Saidu Abubakar As the curtain gently falls on the outgoing sporting year, I extend warm greetings to the entire Nigerian sporting fraternity—athletes, coaches, administrators, medical teams, officials, volunteers, journalists, and the countless fans…
Femi Fani Kayode Reacts To US Bombing In Sokoto
Former Minister of Aviation and Ambassador-designate, Femi Fani Kayode has reacted to the US military strikes on terrorists’ hideouts in Sokoto state by the US military, in collaboration with Nigeria’s authority. President Donald Trump, through his…
Gov Mohammed Pays Unscheduled Visit, Inspects Renovation Of Bauchi Emir’s Palace
By Usman Walin Gungura, Bauchi Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed recently carried out an inspection of ongoing renovation works at the Bauchi Emir’s Palace, showing special interest on the historic old mosque currently being rehabilitated within the…
Emir of Nguru Turbans Engr. Maihaja as Tafida
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Emir of Nguru, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mai Mustapha Ibn Kyari, has turbanned Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja as the Tafida of Nguru Emirate Council, in a move widely described as a reinforcement of tradition,…
Foreign Missile Strikes, Nigeria’s Territorial Integrity, and the Dangerous Precedent for International Order
By Yusuf Musa The reported missile and air strikes by the United States in northern Nigeria, announced publicly by former U.S. President Donald Trump, mark one of the most consequential and troubling moments in Nigeria’s contemporary engagement with…
No Kidnapper Can Succeed In Taking Any Ransom If…
… I learnt something special By P. Michael Why do kidnappers succeed in collecting ransom from their victims? Based on my job, I learnt something special this week from Security Agents in Mali that we went on a rescue mission together. I…
When a Tax Law is an Illegality
By Farooq A. Kperogi What began as a routine legislative reform of the Nigerian tax system by the Bola Tinubu administration has transmogrified and metastasized into an allegation of unexampled transmutation of a duly passed law to an illegality. It’s by…
Rev Damina Applauds Gov Mohammed’s Inclusive Governance, Religious Harmony
By Usman Walin Gungura, Bauchi The Bauchi State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed appreciation to Governor Bala Mohammed for responding to the needs of the christian community and promoting religious peace and harmony…