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The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing Nigeria’s North-East geopolitical zone. Dr Marwa’s nomination was submitted to the upper legislative chamber by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in accordance with the provisions of the NDDC Establishment Act. Dr Zainab Marwa at the Senate after her screening in Abuja. Her appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of former board member Abdulrazak Namdas, who stepped down to pursue his governorship ambition in Adamawa State. During plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s request and referred it to the Senate Committee on NDDC for screening and further legislative action. Following the committee’s consideration and submission of its report, the Senate approved Dr Marwa’s nomination, clearing the way for her inauguration as a member of the commission’s governing board. The confirmation is e...

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for closer collaboration between security agencies and community stakeholders, stressing that trust, dialogue and the timely sharing of information are essential to addressing Nigeria's security challenges. Disu made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting with the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The delegation was led by MACBAN's national president, Baba Othman Ngelzarma, who paid a courtesy visit to the police chief. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, the Inspector-General highlighted the significance of the livestock sector to Nigeria's economy and underscored the need for sustained cooperation between local communities and law enforcement agencies. He said lasting peace and security could only be achieved through mutual trust, adherence to the rule of law and const...

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats , alongside the immediate release of ₦10bn to bolster Nigeria’s readiness against potential outbreaks. The funding will support the operational preparedness of the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and strengthen the country’s emergency public health response systems. According to a statement issued on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the task force will be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila , and will comprise representatives of key federal ministries, agencies and state governments. The move comes amid renewed concerns over Ebola following recent outbreaks reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda . President Tinubu’s decision followed a high-level stakeholder meeting convened by Gbajabiamila to ass...

    ABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police , Olatunji Rilwan Aise , has urged the National Assembly to ensure the Nigeria Police Force is represented in the management structure of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund , arguing that the Force's direct involvement is critical to improving operational efficiency and accountability. Speaking to journalists at the National Assembly Complex on Monday, the IGP said the effectiveness of the Fund would be significantly enhanced if police personnel, who are directly affected by its interventions, participate in decision-making processes. According to him, officers serving across the country possess firsthand knowledge of the operational challenges confronting the Force and are therefore best placed to identify priority areas requiring support. "The involvement of the Police in the management of the Fund is essential because those who wear the shoes know where they pinch," he said. Aise made the remarks while appearing before the Sena...

 In politics, winning a primary election is often only the beginning of a much larger battle. For many politicians, the celebration that follows victory quickly gives way to intense political maneuvering, factional struggles and efforts to consolidate support.  In Nasarawa State , however, the aftermath of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary appears to be taking a different trajectory. Senator Ahmed Wadda Nassawa APC gubernatorial Aspirant. Barely days after emerging as the APC governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada signaled that his immediate priority was not triumphalism but reconciliation, unity and Party cohesion. Addressing journalists, party leaders,  and stakeholders in Lafia recently, Senator Wadada formally accepted the mandate handed to him by APC members across the State and pledged to devote himself to the peace, unity and development of Nasarawa. His remarks demonstrated an understanding of a political ...

The Zamfara State Government has pledged that ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects will be extended to all parts of the state, regardless of political affiliation, as it seeks to improve connectivity and drive economic development. The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Lawal Barau Bungudu , said the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal remains committed to ensuring that every local government area and community benefits from its infrastructure development programme. Speaking on the state's road development initiatives, Bungudu stressed that project allocation is guided by developmental needs and the condition of existing infrastructure rather than political considerations. According to him, the government's objective is to improve the quality of life of residents, stimulate economic activities and promote inclusive development across Zamfara. "The administration is committed to equitable distribution of infrastructure projects . No commu...

Africa is frequently described as the world's next economic frontier. With vast natural resources, a youthful population, expanding markets and growing technological innovation, the continent is estimated to possess more than $4 trillion in untapped investment opportunities. Yet despite this enormous potential, questions surrounding wealth creation, value generation and profit distribution remain central to understanding Africa's economic future. To appreciate these issues, it is useful to revisit some of the foundational ideas of political economy , particularly the concepts of value, price and profit that have shaped economic debates for more than two centuries. One of the most influential contributors to this discourse was Karl Marx, whose analysis of capitalism sought to explain how wealth is produced, distributed and accumulated. Although many critics regard Marxism as outdated or overly dogmatic, several of his insights continue to generate debate among economists, schol...

  Though the recognition came several months ago, its significance remains enduring. In January 2026, Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed joined 24 other distinguished Nigerians in receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the Community Health Research Initiative during the organisation's 25th anniversary celebration in Kano. The honour recognised his decades-long contributions to public health communication, family health advocacy, and the promotion of maternal and child wellbeing across Nigeria. For those who have worked alongside him, the award came as little surprise. My professional path crossed with Ahmed's while I served as an Information Officer at the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board. During that period, he became more than a colleague; he was a mentor whose guidance helped shape my understanding of development communication and its transformative role in improving lives, particularly within the health sector. Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed. Ahmed's career reflects a...

 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council , has commended Governor Umar Namadi for what it described as a remarkable record of achievements as he marks three years in office. In a statement issued by the Council Chairman, Comrade Ismail Ibrahim Dutse , the union lauded the administration’s commitment to people-centred governance , noting that significant progress had been recorded in critical sectors of the state’s economy and social development. According to the NUJ, the Namadi administration has made notable strides in food security, infrastructure development, education, agriculture, and the maintenance of peace and security across the state. The union particularly highlighted the governor’s decision to lift the more than two-decade employment embargo , describing it as a landmark policy that opened the door for large-scale recruitment across various sectors and created job opportunities for thousands of residents. It also praised the administration’s effort...

The Bauchi State Government has procured 30 new commercial vehicles for the state-owned Yankari Express Corporation , in a move aimed at strengthening public transportation services, improving mobility and expanding the state's revenue base. Speaking during the commissioning of the first batch of the vehicles in Bauchi, the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Professor Titus Saul Ketkukah , described the investment as part of Governor Bala Mohammed 's commitment to improving the welfare of residents through strategic interventions in the transport sector. According to the commissioner, the government approved the acquisition of 25 buses and five saloon cars to enhance the operational capacity of Yankari Express and meet the growing transportation demands of the state's expanding population. The first consignment, he said, comprises 10 Toyota Hiace 18-seater buses and two Peugeot 406 saloon cars , while the remaining 18 vehicles are expected to arrive in the state in the...

Abuja – The Cross River State Government has disclosed that it invested more than ₦265 billion in the education sector between 2024 and 2026, as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes, expand access to quality education and strengthen institutional capacity across the state. Prof.Stephen Odey . Cross river state Commissioner for Education and social development. The Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, made the disclosure on Friday while presenting the education sector component of Governor Bassey Otu 's three-year scorecard at a town hall meeting held in Abuja. Addressing government officials, political leaders, stakeholders and Cross River indigenes resident in the Federal Capital Territory, Odey said the administration had prioritised education as a critical pillar of socio-economic development, resulting in significant investments in infrastructure, teacher development, examination support and digital learning. According to him, the state successfu...

The ongoing leadership dispute within the Social Democratic Party (SDP) took a new turn following a Supreme Court judgment that set aside an earlier decision of the Court of Appeal relating to issues surrounding the party's leadership and the conduct of its primary election in Ekiti State. In a unanimous judgment delivered in Suit No. SC/CV/229/2026 on May 22, 2026, the Supreme Court nullified the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, which had addressed matters arising from the party's internal leadership contest and governorship primary election in Ekiti State. The case originated from Appeal No. CA/ABJ/CV/126/2026, filed by SDP member Fayemi Babatunde, who challenged the conduct of the party's Ekiti State governorship primary election and raised questions regarding the authority of the party officials who supervised the process. Babatunde argued that certain actions taken by the party leadership were inconsistent with the SDP constitution and relevant provisio...

The African Action Congress (AAC) has conducted its governorship primary election in Bauchi State , reaffirming its determination to take over the state's Government House in the 2027 general elections . The primary election, held at the Double 4 International Conference Centre in Bauchi, saw prominent businessman and philanthropist, Abdullahi Adamu Dan China , emerge as the party's governorship candidate unopposed. Speaking shortly after the declaration of the results, the State Chairman of the AAC, Ambassador Umar Y. Abubakar , described the exercise as transparent, peaceful, and a demonstration of the party's commitment to democratic principles and effective governance. The official announcement of Dan China's emergence was made by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Musa Abubakar . In his acceptance speech, Dan China called on supporters and eligible voters across the state to rally behind the AAC and work towards electoral victory in 2027. He pledged to build...

As the Federal government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu marked her Third Year in office on May 29 and the global community celebrated the 2026 International Children’s Day on May 27, the United Towns Agency for North South Cooperation (UTA) have called on the federal government to fast-track the immediate release of school children kidnapped in Oyo state and other parts of the country. Princess Abigail Amalaha , Country-President, UTA Nigeria In a press briefing by Princess Abigail Amalaha, Country-President of the International Non-Governmental Organisation; UTA bemoan the fate of about 39 children from Ahoro-Esinele community in Orire Local Council of Oyo state and countless number of children held in kidnappers den. What an irony of life that the government will mark such important events while her future leaders and some of their teachers are held hostage by ruthless kidnappers. According to her, schools are meant to be sanctuaries of learning, not hu...

  The Zamfara State Government has announced the commencement of Hajj flight operations at the Gusau International Airport, with security agencies issuing strict access guidelines to ensure smooth and secure movement of intending pilgrims. Frist flight taken off from the new Zamafera state Airport. In a statement issued by the Zamfara State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, security officials advised all relatives, supporters, and well-wishers accompanying pilgrims to remain at the designated Hajj Camp and avoid crowding the airport premises. According to the statement, only authorized personnel and intending pilgrims will be granted access into the airport during the Hajj operations. The authorities explained that the measure was introduced to maintain orderliness, enhance security, and ensure seamless flight activities throughout the airlift exercise. The government therefore appealed to members of the public to cooperate fully with security agencies by complying with the dir...

The Federal Government has praised the Jigawa State Government for its remarkable achievements in girl-child education, digital learning expansion, and educational inclusion through the effective implementation of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project . Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad , to Umar Namadi at the Government Duste the Jigawa state Capital  The commendation was made during a courtesy visit by the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, to Umar Namadi at the Government House in Dutse as part of ongoing monitoring and stakeholder engagement activities under the World Bank-supported AGILE Project. The AGILE Project, implemented by the Federal Ministry of Education, is aimed at improving access to secondary education, strengthening life skills, promoting digital learning, and supporting adolescent girls aged between 10 and 20, especially in underserved communities. Members of ministry of education wit...

 The Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology has received the prestigious Corporate Ethics and Integrity Compliance Award from the Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation in recognition of its commitment to ethical leadership, accountability, transparency, and institutional integrity. The award was presented on May 19, 2026, following a comprehensive assessment of the institution’s ethics and integrity compliance standards for the 2025 operational year. According to the award citation, the college was recognised as a functional, accessible, and ethically driven institution that continues to meet public expectations through responsible leadership and effective administration. The recognition highlights the ongoing administrative reforms and leadership initiatives under the Provost, Dr. Chukwu O. O. Chukwu, whose stewardship was credited for strengthening professionalism and transparency within the institution. CESVO particularly commended the college for...

  The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the gubernatorial primaries of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Governor Fubara said the decision followed extensive consultations with his family, friends, and political associates, stressing that the interest of Rivers State must come above personal ambition. Sim Fubara  Governor of River state According to him, leadership demands sacrifice, especially at a time when the peace, stability, and unity of the state are paramount. “I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC gubernatorial primaries,” he stated, adding that he remains fully committed to supporting whoever emerges as the party’s candidate. The governor expressed appreciation to his supporters for their loyalty, prayers, and sacrifices throughout his political journey, acknowledging that many may feel disappoi...

  The Executive Chairman of Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State , Mohammed Jibo , has commended the leadership style and developmental achievements of Governor Bala Mohammed , describing his administration as impactful across various sectors of the state economy. Jibo made the remarks while speaking with journalists shortly after attending an international workshop on leadership development initiatives and democracy held in Lagos . According to the chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed has recorded remarkable achievements in human capital development, infrastructure, agriculture, education, and healthcare, noting that his administration has transformed Bauchi State positively. He stated that the governor’s leadership approach has become a model for local government administrations across the 20 local government areas of the state. “Governor Bala Mohammed has transformed Bauchi State in many areas of development, and we have equally adopted some of his leadership strategies in ru...