The German Embassy Abuja has launched a policy discussion series aimed at addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, with experts emphasising the need to balance kinetic and non-kinetic approaches. Speaking at the inaugural session held late Wednesday night in Abuja, the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Günther, said the initiative was designed to stimulate fresh thinking and sustained engagement on how to make Nigeria safer. According to her, the discussion was intended to generate ideas, deepen analysis of Nigeria’s insecurity situation and explore practical solutions and pathways forward. “This is the first edition of the policy discussion series that we have started…
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The new Vice- Chancellor Federal University Dutse, Prof. Ahmad Muhammed-Gumel has revealed his plans to mount degree programs in Artificial Intelligence &Machine Learning, Data Science & Analytics, Networking and Cloud Computing among others. The VC, who stated this during an interactive session with staff of the university, said in order to achieve academic excellence in the 21st Century there was the need to revise and modernize curricula to meet NUC benchmarks and global digital transformation in pedagogy. Mr Gumel added that part of his plan in this regard iwas to introduce new and on-demand programs like AI & Machine Learning,…
The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has convened a stakeholder engagement workshop to review Nigeria’s draft Nuclear and Radiation Safety Policy and Strategy under the European Union Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (EU-INSC) Project. The two-day workshop took place at the Conference Room of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) in Abuja. Iran Slams Israel’s “Doctrine of Domination” Amid Renewed Nuclear Talks with US Representing the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NNRA, General Manager of the Radiological Safety Department, Mr. Farouq Ingawa, said the workshop was organised to review the draft policy…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has clarified concerns surrounding the adjustment of Hajj slots for the 2026 pilgrimage, compulsory medical screening, visa processing, and ongoing operational reforms, following a strategic engagement with licensed tour operators. NAHCON Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ambassador Ismail Yusuf Abba, made the clarification during a stakeholders’ meeting as part of his ongoing familiarisation engagements with key players in the Hajj and Umrah sector. He reaffirmed that NAHCON operates strictly as a regulatory body responsible for licensing, supervising, and ensuring compliance within the industry, adding that the Commission would intensify monitoring and enforce sanctions…
Bill Gates has admitted he had affairs with two Russian women but insisted they were not Jeffrey Epstein’s victims as he apologised to staff over his ties to the disgraced financier. The American Billionaire made the apology during a town hall meeting at the Gates Foundation on Tuesday, Febuary 24. Gates told employees it had been a ‘huge mistake’ to spend time with Epstein and to involve foundation executives in meetings with the convicted s£x offender, according to a Wall Street Journal report. ‘I apologise to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made,’…
The Kano Peace Coalition Group has uncovered a report alleging that Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, manipulates youth groups to create uncertainty and chaos in the ancient City of Kano. The State Coordinator of the Group, Datti Datti Tukur, explainedthat the Youth’s who are members of Kwankwasiyya Movement from the branches of the Social Media, have recently taken on their accounts attacking prominent political figures including the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and anyone who disagrees with his self-serving political philosophy. “Yusuf, Ganduje Are My Political Protégés”-Kwankwaso Fires Back The group specifically…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has expressed serious concern over reports of arrests and intimidation targeting critics and social media commentators in Kano State. In a statement made available to newsmen and signed by its Executive Director, Eng. Y.Z. Ya’u, the organisation said the Department of State Services (DSS) allegedly detained Saifullahi Abubakar, Abba Ibrahim Hussain, Aminu Warkal, and Abdulmajid Dan Bilki Kwamanda in connection with their commentary and calls for greater government transparency. “Stop Using Cybercrime Laws to Silence Journalists,” CITAD Demands in Sakpe Arrest CITAD described the alleged actions as a threat to freedom of…
KANO, NIGERIA – Ibrahim Ayyuba Isah, a veteran Senior Reporter with TVC News and Chief Executive Officer of Ayrah Media Concept Ltd, has expanded his professional footprint onto the global stage following a double induction into the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) in the United Kingdom and the African Public Relations Association (APRA). The induction, which follows his long-standing membership with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), elevates Isah to the status of a Full Member (MCIPR) of the UK’s premier PR body and an Associate Member (am.apra) of the continental association. The CIPR’s “Member” (MCIPR) grade is…
On February 17, 2026, I arrived at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja for a scheduled press briefing. I had travelled to Lagos a day earlier and informed the Commissioner of Police, CP Moshood Olohundare Jimoh, that I would be glad if selected PRNigeria Fellows could attend alongside me. My relationship with CP Jimoh spans over two decades. I first encountered him when he served as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Later, he was elevated to Force Public Relations Officer, where he became an active and cerebral member of the Forum…
Uwar jam’iyyar APC ta ƙasa ta sauya tsarin rabon iko a jihar Kano daga kaso 60–40 da ta amince da shi a farko zuwa 50–50 tsakanin bangaren Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf da bangaren tsohon gwamna Abdullahi Umar Ganduje tare da mataimakin shugaban majalisar dattawa, Barau Jibrin. Sauyin ya biyo bayan taron karɓar Gwamnan Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, zuwa APC a ranar 16 ga Fabrairu, wanda ya gudana a Kano Jaridai Daily Nigerian ta rawaito cewa taron ya bar baya da Kura, inda jam’iyyar ta lura cewa, shugabannin APC na asali ne suka tara jama’a a taron ba wai Gwamnan…