Kebbi PDP Congress: Bello Suru Re-elected, Pledges Dedication, Integrity
By Alhaji Kabir, Birnin Kebbi Upon his re-election as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the State’s Congress Saturday, Alhaji Bello Usman Suru has expressed gratitude to Allah and the entire delegates as well as other officials of…
Forest Reserve Ownership: Akwa Ibom Communities Beat War Drums
By Patrick Titus, Uyo Aggrieved leaders, elders, youths and stakeholders from the oil and gas host communities of Ibeno and Ekid, have threatened to resurrect an age-long dispute over the ownership of a disputed Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. Under their…
JSS Student Hacks Man To Death In Cross River
By Musa Kutama, Calabar A Junior Secondary School student with Ugboro Secondary School of Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, simply named Ogbeche, has hacked a 23-year old man to death. Our Correspondent reports that the incident…
NEMA, W/Bank Train Kebbi MDAs, NGOs, Others On EP&R
By Alhaji Kabir, Birnin Kebbi The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the World Bank, has trained over 40 MDAs, NGOs, Civil Society Organisations (NSOs) and Security Operatives working in Kebbi State on Emergency…
Gunmen Abduct 17 Passengers On Calabar Waterways
By Musa Kutama, Calabar Suspected sea pirates have abducted 17 passengers travelling by boat from Calabar, Cross River State, to Oron in Akwa Ibom state. The incident occurred on Thursday when sea pirates hijacked a commercial passenger boat operated by…
ICC W/Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria determined after beating Malawi
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Nigeria Men’s Cricket team on Friday recorded an emphatic victory over Malawi as the team looks motivated to grab an African ticket for the cricket World Cup to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in 2026. In Nigeria’s…
GIFA: Legacy Project For Community Transformation
By Patrick Titus, Uyo One year after the death of Akwa Ibom First Lady, Patience Umo Eno, her legacy project in community development in the state has remained laudable. The College of Commissioners and Special Advisers serving in Akwa Ibom, made the…
The Israeli dream is over! – Haaretz
By Edward Kuhn The Israeli dream is over! This is how the opening words of the Israeli newspaper Haaretz came with the title: “Palestinians are the best people of the world in defending their homeland.” Can it be believed that a leading…
Army Seek Media Support To End Banditry In North-West
By Alhaji Kabir, Birnin Kebbi The Nigerian Army (NA) has sought the support and cooperation of media practitioners to end banditry in the North-West zone of the country. The Director, Defence Information in Chief of Defence Staff’s Office,…
Gov Radda Lauds ABU For Maintaining Academic Standards
By Saidu Abubakar His Excellency, Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, PhD, CON, has commended Ahmadu Bello University for maintaining the standards for which it is known for since its establishment in 1962. Radda said the glory of its…