The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has participated in a high-level policy dialogue in Abuja that brought together diplomats, policymakers, scholars, and development experts to examine how governance experiences and knowledge-sharing can strengthen Nigeria–China relations and support sustainable development. The event, organised by the Centre for China Studies, focused on lessons from China’s development journey and explored strategies for enhancing governance, promoting economic growth, and fostering social cohesion. Participants discussed key elements of China’s development experience, including long-term planning, poverty reduction, environmental sustainability, and institutional effectiveness. The dialogue emphasized the importance of adapting governance models to local realities…
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Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja, has dismissed an application filed by counsel to former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, seeking to set aside the bench warrant and warrant of arrest earlier issued against her. Farouq is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission alongside Bashir Nura Alkali and Sani Nafiu Mohammed over allegations of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds amounting to $1.3 million and N746.7 million. Delivering his ruling on Monday, Justice Onwuegbuzie held that the former minister had failed to appear before the…
The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB) has received a delegation from TaRL Africa on a monitoring and assessment visit aimed at evaluating the implementation of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) programme across participating schools in Kaduna State. The visit focused on assessing the programme’s implementation in public basic schools, including Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), as part of efforts to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy among learners. Speaking during the meeting, the Board Secretary of KADSUBEB, Hassan Othman, who represented the Executive Chairman, Mubarak Mohammed, expressed appreciation to TaRL Africa for its continued partnership and support in…
The Acting Provost of Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS), Ali Tamasi Mu’az, has called for stronger teamwork and continuous capacity building among staff of the Academic Planning Directorate to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery within the institution. Dr. Tamasi made the appeal when members of the Directorate paid him a congratulatory and familiarisation visit at his office following his appointment as Acting Provost. Addressing the staff, he emphasized that the effectiveness of the Directorate depends largely on unity of purpose, collaboration, and collective commitment to institutional goals. He encouraged the establishment of an internal training…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly constructed Court of Appeal, Abuja Division Complex in Dakibiyu, describing the project as a significant milestone in his administration’s efforts to strengthen the judiciary and deepen the rule of law. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony on Monday, the President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the facility reflects the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda and the government’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for judicial officers. According to him, the project was initiated following concerns over the inadequate and congested conditions under which judicial officers previously operated. “When I visited…
Northwest University Kano (NWUK) on Monday conducted its 13th Orientation Exercise for newly admitted students of the 2025/2026 academic session, with hundreds of fresh students participating in the event held at the Muhammadu Sanusi II Theatre on the university’s main campus. The orientation programme, which attracted a large turnout of students, featured a series of lectures and presentations by university management, security agencies, and professionals from various sectors, making it one of the most comprehensive in the institution’s history. Addressing the students, the Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University Kano, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, congratulated the fresh entrants and reminded them of…
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued Mrs. Abubakar, wife of late retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, following a fierce encounter with armed bandits in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. Military sources disclosed that the rescue operation was carried out under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, an intelligence-driven offensive launched in Matazu and surrounding communities after the abduction of the retired senior military officer’s wife. According to the sources, troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga village during a search-and-rescue mission, forcing the criminals to flee under sustained military pressure. A military source revealed that the bandits shot…
Former Kano State Deputy Governor and governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has unveiled Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate. Mustapha, a former Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, is the son of former Kano State Governor and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Siyasa Tsakanin Kwankwaso Da Peter Obi Koyi ne da Aminu Kano Mustapha, a former Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, is the son of former Kano State Governor and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Mustapha, a…
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has intensified efforts to promote tax awareness and voluntary compliance among business owners with a sensitisation exercise targeting key business associations in Rijiyar Zaki, one of Kano’s rapidly growing commercial districts. The exercise,brought together members of several business groups operating in the area, including the Dorayi Market Association, the Automobile Dealers Association, and the Lale Furniture Makers Association. KIRS Takes Tax Reform Awareness Campaign to Business Associations Rijiyar Zaki, which has evolved from a developing settlement into a thriving commercial and residential hub, hosts a wide range of businesses and traders whose activities…
The Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, has inaugurated the Planning Committee for the 2026 International Cancer Week (ICW), charging members to leverage their expertise and experience to ensure the success of the event. The committee was formally inaugurated during a virtual meeting. A Professor of Surgery at the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, Prof. Emmanuel R. Ezeome, was appointed Chairman of the committee. Prof. Ezeome, a renowned Surgical Oncologist and Head of the General Surgery Division at UNTH, will lead the multi-sectoral team responsible for…