Author: Tahir Ahmed

By Osiregbeme Abdullah Egbakhime The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult Non-Formal Education, has said that the stability and economic prosperity of Nigeria depend on the nation ability to provide functional education for all citizens. The Acting Executive Secretary, Dr. John Onimisi Edeh, stated this during the presentation of vocational skills materials/equipment to some beneficiaries in the South-South zone under its Literacy Through Economic Empowerment Strategy (LEES), an initiative of the commission, in Benin, Edo state. Represented by the Director Vocational and Continuous Education Department, Jane Ejieji, Mr. Ede said the initiative is in tandem with the ideals and goals…

By Abubakar Yunusa Three people have been killed, with at least 1,415 households affected by the recent flash flood in Adamawa State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has said. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday after a downpour, affected communities in the Yola North and Yola South councils. While over 40 people sustained injuries, farmlands and critical infrastructure were also submerged, displacing families and disrupting livelihoods. The agency said a rapid assessment conducted by its Yola operations office in collaboration with the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) and other stakeholders showed that 13 communities were affected by the…

By Abubakar Yunusa John Tsoho, chief judge of the federal high court, says punishing or silencing whistleblowers undermines the justice system and weakens Nigeria’s fight against corruption. Speaking at the first national interactive forum on whistleblowing and whistleblower protection for federal high court judges in Abuja, Tsoho, who was represented by Dorcas Agishi, stated that whistleblowers play a critical role in exposing corruption, fraud, and impunity. “Without proper protection, whistleblowers face dire consequences, including job loss, social ostracism, and even threats to their lives,” he said. “When they are silenced or punished, a powerful tool against corruption is lost. This…

By Abubakar Yunusa Farouk Adekunle Adepoju, a Nigerian living in the United Kingdom, has been arrested over alleged $235,000 wire fraud involving Western Pennsylvania University in the United States. Adepoju was arrested by UK authorities on September 15, 2025, and is currently awaiting extradition to the US to face a seven-count charge. According to a statement published on the website of the US department of justice, Adepoju’s indictment was unsealed on Thursday. Adepoju was said to have “remotely accessed a protected computer belonging to a Western Pennsylvania construction company that was performing work for a university also located in the…

By Abubakar Yunusa Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, has resumed duty at the government house in Port Harcourt. Fubara returned to office on Friday following the expiration of the emergency rule imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu on March 18. He arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, at 11:40 am in the company of his wife, Ngozi; his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu; Edison Ehie, his chief of staff; and other appointees. The governor was received by former commissioners, local government chairmen, and other leaders of the state. On arrival at the government house, Fubara expressed…

Northern youths under the banner of the Northern Youths Concert Citizens (NYCC) have commended Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, for what they describe as a deliberate effort to reposition the country’s defence diplomacy. In a statement signed by its Kaduna State Chairman, Dr Ibrahim Garba Birnin, the group said Matawalle’s actions mark a decisive shift towards a stronger, more secure and sovereign nation. According to Birnin, the minister has moved beyond rhetoric by forging practical partnerships with key countries such as Turkey, China, Pakistan and the United States. “These collaborations,” he noted, “have translated…

By Abubakar Yunusa Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel finished fourth in the men’s 400m hurdles final to miss out on a medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Friday. Nathaniel clocked 47.11 seconds to finish in fourth place at the Tokyo National Stadium. USA’s Rai Benjamin (46.52 seconds), Brazil’s Allison dos Santos (46.84), and Qatar’s Ismail Doudai Abakar (47.00) won gold, silver, and bronze respectively. Starting in lane 6, the 22-year-old had a slow start but put on a valiant attempt in the final stretch to finish fourth. The race concluded dramatically when gold medalist Benjamin was accused of…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is yet to be seen publicly nearly 24 hours after the emergency rule imposed on the state was lifted. The President had on Wednesday, said the emergency rule would elapse at midnight, adding that feelers from the state showed that there was no for it to last a day longer. He had ordered Fubara, his deputy and the lawmakers to resume duties. However, while the House of Assembly members convened plenary, neither Fubara nor his deputy was seen in public. The crowd which trooped to Government House, Port Harcourt, had dispersed hours after waiting…

By NEXTER As part of its commitment to promoting road safety and strengthening best practices in fleet management, Dangote Cement Plc on Thursday convened a special retreat for its drivers at the company’s plant in Obajana, Kogi State. Speaking at the Retreat, the Group Managing Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Arvid Pathak, said the retreat provided a practical platform to sensitize drivers on the importance of discipline behind the wheel. The GMD said the Retreat also emphasized company’s core values of safety and responsibility, and featured drivers’ role as frontline ambassadors of the Dangote Cement brand on Nigerian roads. He told…

By Osiregbeme Abdullah Egbakhime As part of the preparation to mitigate the impact of flood in Edo state, stakeholders in emergency response have opted for the deployment of local divers to rescue victims in the state. The Stakeholders include National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA), Red Cross, International Organization for Migration (IOM), NYSC, Army, Air force, NSCDC, Edo States Ministry of Health and Agriculture, National Orientation Agency, Fire Service among others. NEMA Head, Benin Operation office, Mr Kenoma Ojuederie, disclosed to journalists after a meeting of the stakeholders on Wednesday. “We have agreed to use…