Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Ayo Omotayo as the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, for a final term of four years. The renewal was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Omotayo Withdraws Yushau from NIPSS over Economic Articles According to the statement, Omotayo was first appointed as Director-General of the institute in November 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, while the Nigerian Senate confirmed his appointment in February 2022. Omotayo, a professor of environmental sustainability,…
Author: Editor
Read More
Governor of Borno State,Babagana Umara Zulum, has empowered 2,970 youths who completed vocational training programmes across the state, distributing starter packs and business kits valued at over ₦2.05 billion to help them start their own businesses. The empowerment ceremony took place at the Muna Vocational Enterprises Institute in Maiduguri, where the governor presented the items to the beneficiaries. The trainees were drawn from nine modern vocational training institutes established across Borno State by the Zulum administration. The centres provide training in various high-demand skills, including information technology, plumbing, construction, tailoring, welding and other artisan trades. Addressing the gathering, Zulum reiterated…
The First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare-Nasir, has called on wealthy individuals to emulate the philanthropic efforts of Tukur Wasoso in supporting vulnerable groups, particularly persons with special needs. The First Lady made the call in Jega during the distribution of Sallah gifts and clothing to the less privileged. This was contained in a statement issued by her Press Secretary, Khadija Sa’idu. Saudi-Based Philanthropist Backs Kano Vigilantes With Security Equipment Represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Aishatu Muhammad Maikurata, Nasare-Nasir commended Wasoso for his consistent support to…
The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has advised the Director-General of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Abdullahi Aminu Dalhatu, to maintain professionalism in the discharge of his duties to enhance the growth and development of the institute. The Emir gave the advice when the Director-General, accompanied by senior officials of the institute, paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Zaria. Ambassador Bamalli stressed the importance of dedication and hard work in achieving meaningful progress at the institute. He also emphasized the need for inclusive leadership, noting that carrying everyone along without discrimination…
Said Adam Muhammad. There comes a moment in politics when noise must surrender to proof, when loud commentary must submit to measurable structure. That moment has arrived for Buba Galadima. For years, he has positioned himself as a political analyst and insider. Yet the central question remains unanswered: where is the independent structure that proves his political weight? The Politics of Noise Versus the Politics of Structure Nigeria has a familiar category of political actors — individuals who survive not on grassroots machinery or electoral command, but on controversy and microphone dominance. They deploy political brouhaha as a strategy for…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the Principal Officers Committee of the 2026 Hajj National Medical Team, introducing stricter health protocols to safeguard Nigerian pilgrims. Speaking at the ceremony, NAHCON Chairman, Ismail Abba Yusuf, said the health and safety of pilgrims remain the Commission’s top priority, in line with regulations by the Government of Saudi Arabia. He reiterated that only pilgrims certified medically fit and free from specified diseases would be cleared to travel for the 2026 Hajj. The chairman directed that all medical clearance forms must bear the issuing doctor’s registration number with the Medical and…
Tunji Alausa, the education minister, has rejected reports that he is planning to resign from the federal executive council to pursue a governorship bid in Lagos. In a post on X on Wednesday, Alausa said he remains in office and continues to carry out his duties at the federal ministry of education. “We’re still hard at work here at the FME, don’t believe the rumours,” he wrote. President Bola Tinubu Accepts NIA DG’s Voluntary Resignation According to the 2027 election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties are expected to conduct their primary elections between April…
Spain on Wednesday doubled down on its opposition to Washington’s use of its bases against Iran, after US President Donald Trump’s threats of trade reprisals over the spat deepened a rift between the NATO allies. Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defiantly repeated calls of “no to the war” on Wednesday after the weekend US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered the regional conflict, in his latest policy clash with Trump. US Senator Raises Concerns Over Trump’s Iran War Strategy Just hours later, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Madrid had “agreed to cooperate with the US military”, without providing details…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), to appear before it on March 10 to answer a contempt charge brought against him by the National Rescue Mission. Justice Obiora Egwuatu fixed the date on Wednesday after counsel to INEC, M.S. Bawa, sought an adjournment to enable him to secure the presence of the commission’s chairman in court. INEC Sets June 20 for Kano Federal Constituency By-Election Bawa told the court that Amupitan was unable to attend proceedings due to an emergency. He further disclosed that a counter-affidavit…
Adamu Yusuf The Katsina State Government has inaugurated the Open Government Partnership (OGP) State Steering Committee, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to enhance transparency, accountability, citizen participation, and innovation in governance. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda inaugurated the Steering Committee and the Technical Working Group at a two-daycapacity building and development workshop on the OGP State Action Plan, organised by the Katsina State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with the Open Government Partnership held in Kaduna. Jigawa SAP III Targets Faster Justice for GBV Survivors -OGP Co-Chair The event brings together top government officials, civil…