Zakir Naik, Indian Islamic preacher banned in his country, visits Nigeria on invitation of sultan of Sokoto

Controversial Indian Islamic preacher, Zakir Naik, Indian Islamic preacher banned in his country for alleged terrorism and money laundering arrived Nigeria on Monday on the invitation of sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar. The Islamic cleric has come under attack by many Nigerians for referring to some officers of Nigerian Air Force he met at…

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Governance and Regional Autonomy in Africa: Issues and Challenges, By Lt Gen (Rtd) Abdulrahman B. Dambazau

The continent has the highest growth rate in the world, with Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya standing out as digital hubs. However, Africa is experiencing a mix of progress, such as progress in the tech startup ecosystem, and developmental challenges, as depicted in all global development indices. Africa is still an ongoing project in…

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Senate screen 19 nominees for INEC appointments, says electoral offences bill will be ready before 2023 elections.

By Sylvanus Tyoakaa, Abuja Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured that the Electoral Offences Bill would be ready for the 2023 general elections. Chairman of the committee, Senator Kabiru Gaya (APC Kano South), gave the assurance on Tuesday during the screening of 19 Residents Electoral Commissioners (RECs) nominated for reappointments and…

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