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Special Seats Bill: Hope or Illusion for Nigerian Women?

Abuja: The clamour for increased representation of women in Nigeria’s political space has once again come to the fore, as stakeholders await the outcome of the Reserved Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly. The bill, also referred to as the ‘Additional or Reserved Seats Bill,’ seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal […]

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Gov. Bala Mohammed Affirms Commitment to PDP Amidst Defection Concerns

Abuja: Gov. Bala Mohammed, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, has confirmed his continued allegiance to the PDP amidst concerns of defection. Speaking to journalists after the inaugural meeting of the Publicity and Communications Sub-Committee for the upcoming PDP convention in Abuja, Mohammed assured that he […]

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NFSS Operatives Aid in Arrest of Abuja Robbery Gang

Abuja: The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has announced that its operatives provided crucial support to the Nigeria Police Force in apprehending armed robbery suspects in Abuja. The suspects were reportedly involved in the killing of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a staff member of Arise News, and Barnabas Danlami, a security guard, during a robbery incident in […]

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Ex-VP Namadi Sambo Coronated as Sardaunan Zazzau

Zaria: The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, in Zaria turbaned the former Vice-President Namadi Sambo as the Sardaunan Zazzau. Speaking at the ceremony held at his Palace, Bamalli said the title was originally conferred on Sambo in 2014 by his predecessor, the former Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris. He, however, added that the […]

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Foundation Seeks State, LG Support for 2025 Agric Show

Abuja: The National Agricultural Foundation of Nigeria (NAFN) has urged state and local governments across the country to collaborate and actively participate in the 2025 National Agricultural Show to strengthen efforts toward achieving food security. NAFN Board of Trustees Chairman, Mr. Kabir Ibrahim, made the call during an interactive session with newsmen on Saturday in […]