Reclaiming Africa: Obasanjo’s Leadership Institute Movement

According to Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria, his new Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) is more than just an institution; it is a movement with the goal of reclaiming Africa’s leadership story. At the official inauguration of the Governing Board at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State, … Read more

In the wake of Eid-el-Kabir, the Kano Police have reiterated the ban on Durbar celebrations over safety concerns

In anticipation of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Kano State Police Command has reiterated the prohibition of any and all Durbar activities. This was stated publicly by the Command and other sister security agencies in the state on June 3, 2025. The police in Kano State sent their best wishes to all Muslims and law-abiding … Read more

Government of Niger pardons eleven death row inmates and calls on more to seek mercy

Eleven death row convicts in Niger have been granted an unconditional pardon by Governor Mohammed Bago. On Tuesday, Nasiru Mu’azu, the state’s attorney general and commissioner of justice, announced the pardon. He went on to say that the prisoners were killed and injured in a communal fight that broke out between the Gaba and Anfani … Read more

The police have banned Emir’s Sanusi and Bayero from the Sallah Durbar in observance of Eid-Kabir

In an attempt to prevent unrest, the Kano State Police Command has once again banned the two Emirs of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ii and Aminu Ado Bayero, from celebrating Eid-Kabir Sallah in any way. The Command PPRO, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, stated on Tuesday that the state’s festivities will be held without incident thanks to the … Read more

Jigawa states that AIG has ordered watertight security in Kano

As Muslims throughout the world get ready to celebrate Eid el-Adha, AOG Garba Ahmed, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 1 headquarters in Kano, has issued a directive to ensure that both Kano and Jigawa states are adequately protected. The zone public relations officer, CSP Bashir Muhammad, made this announcement on … Read more

The Super Falcons of Nigeria won a friendly international match against the Lionesses of Cameroon, 2-0

In Tuesday’s international friendly at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Nigeria’s super falcons defeated Cameroon’s lioness 2-0. In the nineteenth minute, following a penalty following a foul by a Cameroonian defender, captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored. In the 43rd minute, Ajibade scored twice with a slick finish after receiving a lovely cross from Babajide … Read more

Nwuche praises Wike, saying Abuja is thriving again

Prince Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has praised Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike for the FCT’s advanced infrastructure development. He said that Abuja was “coming back to life” under the present government and lauded the FCT Minister for the rapid improvement of the city’s infrastructure. On Saturday, following a tour … Read more

Commissioner expresses deep concern over UNICAL’s sanitary conditions

Moses Osogi, the Cross River State commissioner for environment, has spoken highly of UNICAL’s sanitary conditions. After Saturday’s environmental sanitation exercise, during which he toured many locations in Calabar, he reached this conclusion. The filthiness of the establishment was deemed despicable by Osogi. The uncleanliness of the dorms was another source of concern for him. … Read more