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By Adonma Agebe Hon. (Dr.) Nita Byack George, a renowned administrator and advocate for women’s empowerment, has applauded the Kaduna State Government under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani for its remarkable commitment to gender inclusivity. Her commendation followed the state’s recent recognition at the 9th Voice of Women Conference and Awards (VOW2025) held inContinue reading “Dr. Nita Byack George Hails Gov. Uba Sani’s Gender-Inclusive Governance at National Women’s Conference”

By Mada Ibrahim As the crisis in Nigeria’s petroleum industry deepens with the faceoff between Dangote Refinery and key industry unions such as PENGASSAN and NUPENG dominating headlines, a quieter but more painful struggle is unfolding across the country’s filling stations. From cities to remote villages, petrol station workers, the last link between fuel andContinue reading “Unsung Heroes of the Oil Economy: Petrol Station Workers Cry Out Over Poor Pay and Harsh Conditions”

Being Native Nupe of Lokoja, our attention has been drawn to a publication with the caption – “DISCLAIMER TO EMMANUEL DAUDA SHELIKA” written and signed by one Musa Tanimu Nasidi, a descendant of one of the Hausa settlers in Lokoja, (now an indigene by virtue of his birth and length of stay in Lokoja butContinue reading “PRESS RESPONSE TO MUSA TANIMU NASIDI AND ‘LOKOJA CONSULTATIVE FORUM’ BY NINIJI NUPE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, KADUNA BRANCH.”

By Linda Shuaibu The Nupe entertainment industry is putting finishing touches to launch brand new album title, ” *Boye-yio “ị́fe Ni” on Sunday. The event will also be recognizing and celebrating outstanding leaders and contributors in the society. Top among the awardees are the Iya Oloja General of Nigeria and Daughter of the President ofContinue reading “Nupe entertainment sets to launch music album, awards iya oloja general of Nigeria, Ibrahim Chatta, others”

Northern based group, Northern Frontiers for Buhari (NFB) has raised allegations about how Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, betrayed the trust of the late President Muhammadu Buhari through sustained criticism and legal confrontations that, according to a civic group, weakened the cohesion of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement releasedContinue reading “How El-Rufai Dragged Late President Buhari to Court, Criticized His Policies – Group Alleges”

By Margaret Adim Abuja, Nigeria – July 17, 2025 The much-anticipated prosecution of Sylvanus Enonche Okoh, a suspect in a high-profile identity theft and fraud case, was again delayed on Tuesday after the second defendant failed to appear before a magistrate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The absence of the accused has stalled courtContinue reading “Custody Confusion Delays Fraud Trial of Alleged Identity Thief”

By Mike Odeh James Comrade Gbenga Fajoye, the Chairman of the Unemployed Youths Association of Nigeria (UYAN), Delta State Chapter, alongside Comr Chuba Okpuzor has congratulated the Nigerian team — comprised entirely of Delta State students — for emerging champions at the World Schools Debate Championship held recently in Doha, Qatar. The youth leaders, inContinue reading “Delta Students’ Global Victory in Qatar: A Beacon of Hope for Nigeria’s Youths — Comrade Gbenga Fajoye”

By Mike Odeh James As the nation grapples with rising concerns over drug abuse, cultism, and illegal oil bunkering, two youth leaders from Delta State have made a passionate appeal to young people across the region to reject these destructive vices. The call comes on the heels of a widely publicized drug-related arrest recently confirmedContinue reading “Delta Youth Leaders Urge Youths to Shun Drug Trafficking, Cultism, and Oil BunkeringCall on State Government to Support Skills Training and Job Creation”

By Mike Odeh James In a society where truth is often obscured by power and fear, genuine activism and fearless journalism remain the last strongholds of accountability. Recently, I, Comrade Chuba Okpuzor, in collaboration with Comrade Gbenga Fajoye, the Delta State Chairman of the Unemployed Youths of Nigeria (UYAN), released a hard-hitting report that reverberatedContinue reading “When Truth Prevails: Youth Advocates and Journalists Justified as NDLEA Confirms Drug Arrest”

A pro-democracy group under the aegis of the June 12 Ibadan Alliance for Democracy has faulted former Military Governor of Kaduna State, Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (rtd), over his recent suggestion that several of his military colleagues be considered for national honours for their roles in the June 12, 1993 struggle. In a statement personallyContinue reading “National Honour: Group Faults Dangiwa Umar Over Military Officers’ Inclusion in June 12 Struggle”