Trump’s America and labelling of Kwankwaso, Fulani and Nigerian Muslims
By YUSHAU SHUAIB I write this with deep concern—not anger, but concern—over what increasingly appears to be a troubling pattern in the posture of the United States under President Donald Trump towards Nigeria, particularly its Muslim communities and Northern leadership. Since Trump’s return to office, a narrative has steadily gathered momentum in Washington: that Nigeria […]
SARMAAN II: Health workers drive push to reduce child deaths in Northern Nigeria
Health workers across northern Nigeria are at the forefront of a nationwide effort to reduce under‑five mortality through the SARMAAN II project, a mass drug administration campaign using azithromycin.
Senate reconvenes Tuesday over electoral act, INEC timetable
By Henry Umoru ABUJA—The Senate has announced that it will reconvene plenary on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, cutting short its earlier adjournment until February 24. The notice, issued by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, was circulated to all senators and sighted by journalists. While the internal memo did not state a reason, sources […]
Rep Dasuki urges youth to claim 70% of elective offices
The Interim Chairman of the Future Is Now Initiative, Rep. Abdussamad Dasuki, has called for a sweeping increase in youth participation in governance, declaring that young Nigerians must occupy at least 70 per cent of key elective offices in the next election cycle. Dasuki made the call while addressing students at the Federal University of […]
NBA-LWDF demand national reforms for inclusion in justice sector
Asaba, Delta State — The Nigerian Bar Association Lawyers with Disabilities Forum (NBA-LWDF) has called for comprehensive legal, institutional and infrastructural reforms to guarantee full inclusion of lawyers with disabilities within Nigeria’s justice system and broader society. The call formed the centrepiece of resolutions reached at the NBA-Lawyers with Disabilities Forum Annual Conference, held in […]
Fufeyin’s birthday celebration sparks online debate
Cleric Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has trended on social media following videos from his recent birthday celebration.
