The Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) has called on President Muhammad Buhari to be more serious about the security challenges facing Nigerians in order to douse the tension across the country. The group also urged Nigerians not to loose hope in spite of the prevailing security challenges bedeviling the country. The AYF in a Sallah message…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Recent happenings involving Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, have caused a fair bit of unease regarding the damaging influence of nepotism on Nigerian politics. Seyi’s well-publicised jaunts across several states, during which he handed out snacks and food items during Ramadan, have certainly attracted attention, particularly when you consider…
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal by Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the February 2023, elections, seeking to annul the election of President Bola Tinubu. The apex court also dismissed a similar appeal by Peter Obi of Labour Party (LP). The seven panel of judges led by John…
The news of the demise of Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba, early on Wednesday, was devastating. He, his family members and close friends had hoped and prayed hard for healing. No matter how death comes, I have always thought, however expected, no matter the circumstances, it leaves behind pains. Na’Abba was born on September 27, 1958,…
The Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has intensified efforts to sanitise the industry as stakeholders warned that illicit trade in wines and spirits continues to threaten public health, undermine legitimate businesses and deprive government of revenue. The association, whose members include Bacardi, Guinness Nigeria, Nigerian Breweries, Pernod Ricard Nigeria, Moët Hennessy and Diageo,…
Many people have been reportedly killed by invading herdsmen in communities in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba state. The attacks were said to started on April 1. The herdsmen were said to be killing and abducting the Kuteb natives as well as destroying their farms. Many communities were said to have been razed down by…
