Senate’s belated rise against “repentant” terrorists
The Senate has finally given voice to a national outrage that has simmered for too long: Nigeria’s policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating so-called repentant Boko Haram fighters without doing them justice. It has outlived whatever limited utility its creators may once have claimed. A programme that begins with surrender and ends with return to the […]
FSSS, HEINEKEN Africa Foundation boost climate-resilient farming in Northern Bauchi
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS) and the HEINEKEN Africa Foundation (HAF) have launched interventions aimed at strengthening agricultural productivity and building climate-resilient farming systems among smallholder farmers in Northern Bauchi State. Under the ESTRRA project, the organisations distributed more than 1,000 units of agro-inputs to 11 Farmers’ Hubs across […]
ITUC-Africa praises Chad’s visa-free initiative, says now is for Africa to unite
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has commended the Government of Chad for its landmark decision to abolish entry visa requirements for citizens of all African countries from January 1, 2027, describing the move as a bold step toward accelerating continental integration and economic cooperation. In a […]
Carry students along in your programme or don’t come, NANS tells APC youth leader
By Adesina Wahab The Forum of Zonal Coordinators of the National Association of Nigerian Students has told the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dayo Israel, to carry students along in his proposed programme across campuses or not bother to visit the campuses. The coordinators said it is unacceptable that a programme […]
Ede Airport: APM urges Adeleke to review N130bn contract
By Esther Onyegbula The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to review the contract for the proposed Ede International Airport project, citing concerns over the contractor’s technical capacity and the rising cost of the project. The party also questioned the decision to construct a new airport at […]
Rep Orogbu bags Legislator of the Year Award
Member representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Prof Oby Lilian Orogbu has been honoured with the Legislator of the Year Award at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards.
