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Alhaji Aminu Babba Danagundi, a key stakeholder in the ongoing Kano emirate dispute, has called for strict adherence to the recent Court of Appeal ruling, which ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the Supreme Court’s final verdict. Speaking to journalists at the Nasarawa mini Palace in Kano,…
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, secured a place in the final round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after defeating South Africa’s Bantwana 2-0 on Saturday. The victory sealed a dominant 5-1 aggregate win for Nigeria in the penultimate round of the qualifying series. Harmony Chidi, who…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Tukur Umar Danfulani, has called on party members—especially those in leadership positions—to address their grievances through the party’s internal structures rather than making public statements without proper verification. His remarks follow a social media post by the APC State…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the digital divide through strategic investments and public-private partnerships aimed at expanding telecommunications infrastructure across the country. At a stakeholder engagement session organized by the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), an arm of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), industry…
A reproductive health advocate, Mr. Akin Jimoh, has called for increased state-level funding for reproductive health services in Nigeria to reduce reliance on foreign donors. He also emphasized the need to integrate family planning into primary healthcare services, ensuring accessibility for all. According to him, this step would play a…
**As part of activities marking International Mathematics Day, education stakeholders have called on students to dispel myths about mathematics and embrace its creative aspects for better learning outcomes**. In **Kaduna**, students, teachers, and parents shared insights on how to foster a positive attitude toward the subject. They emphasized that a…
…how Ortom’s Proactive Security Policies Faced Federal Roadblocks …my biggest lessons as Governorship aspirant were importance of grassroots engagement and the need for resilience in the face of challenges …the need for ethical reporting and professional standards remains crucial to maintaining credibility in journalism. A chat with Terver Akase, his…
The NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML), a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd, in partnership with NIPCO Gas Ltd, has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Ssonic Petroleum Ltd to supply natural gas for the company’s proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos…
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, joins the global call to Accelerate Action in promoting gender equality and empowering women, particularly in rural communities. In a statement to commemorate the day, NAWOJ FCT Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, highlighted…
