Author: Tahir Ahmed

By ABUBAKAR Ojima-Ojo Eucharia Anunobi, the ace actress, has appealed to Nigerians for financial support for her colleague Ngozi Nwosu, who requires three life-saving surgeries estimated to cost N30 million. Speaking during a church service, Anunobi, 61, dropped to her knees before the congregation to appeal for financial support for Nwosu. She urged members of the congregation and the public to contribute toward the treatment. She also emphasised the urgency of the situation and Nwosu’s contribution to Nigeria’s entertainment industry. “You know Ngozi Nwosu, she is down and she has to do surgery, three surgeries. She is in need of…

The organisers of MISS 9JA have announced plans to introduce a toll-free telephone service to enable young Nigerian women in rural communities and areas with poor internet access to participate in the national pageant without spending money on data. The initiative, according to the organisers, is aimed at eliminating digital barriers and ensuring that every eligible contestant has equal access to the competition regardless of her financial or geographical circumstances. The Head of Digital Strategy at MISS 9JA, Eon Irinen, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday. Irinen said applicants without internet access would be able…

Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity, his daughter, Halima Dangote, has revealed. Halima, a trustee of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, disclosed this in an interview with Bloomberg published on Tuesday, July 28. Halima said her father has secured his family’s support to dedicate 33 per cent of his estate to philanthropy. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Dangote’s net worth is estimated at $35.1 billion, meaning one-third of his current fortune would amount to about $11.7 billion if maintained at that level. Explaining the decision, Halima said her father considers…

By NEXTER The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has blamed the rising wave of kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, cybercrime and ritual killings in Nigeria on the growing get-rich-quick syndrome among youths. The Agency said the desperation to acquire wealth without legitimate work has eroded the dignity of labour and pushed many young Nigerians into crime. The Nasarawa State Director of NOA, Mr. Augustine Akwe-Doma, stated this on Sunday at the graduation and prize-giving day of You-Nik Academy, Lafia. Akwe-Doma, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Civil Values and Democracy Education, Mr. Yamusa Luka, said many youths are now in a…

By Chris Nyamtu Leadership is often measured not only by the offices one occupies but also by the enduring impact left on the people and institutions entrusted to one’s care. In Nasarawa State, one name that has increasingly become synonymous with purposeful leadership within the journalism profession is that of the outgoing Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nasarawa State Council, Comrade Salihu Mohammed Alkali. To many in his hometown of Doma Local Government Area, Comrade Salihu Alkali is known as a grassroots mobiliser, a bridge-builder and a committed team player. Those who knew him during his days…

Musiliu Obanikoro, former minister of state for defence, says his ambition to become the governor of Lagos is “completely off the table”. Speaking in an interview on the “Mic On podcast” hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, a Channels Television journalist, Obanikoro said his current ambition is to mentor young Nigerians. The former minister said he believes people like him should focus on mentoring the next generation, adding that young Nigerians must realise the country belongs to them. “It is completely off the table (referring to governorship ambition). I’m 66, at this age we want to reflect more and do things that…

By ABUBAKAR Ojima-Ojo Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, president-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), says her victory in the association’s national election is a collective triumph for lawyers committed to building a more inclusive and responsive bar. In a statement issued after her election on Sunday, Badejo-Okusanya thanked NBA members for entrusting her with the leadership of the association, describing their support as both humbling and a call to service. “I am truly humbled by the confidence that members of the Nigerian Bar Association have reposed in me by electing me to serve as your President,” the statement reads. She said her…

By ABUBAKAR Ojima-Ojo The federal high court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N941,994,079.86 linked to suspected ghost workers uncovered in the integrated payroll and personnel information system (IPPIS) to the federal government. Binta Nyako, the presiding judge, gave the order following an application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). “That an Order is hereby made for the Final Forfeiture to the Federal Republic of Nigeria the Sum of N941,994,079.86 seized during investigation into the IPPIS Payroll scam in the year 2024,” Nyako ruled. Okor Odey, ICPC spokesperson, announced the forfeiture in…

A teenager died, and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday. “The city hall of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sadness and presents its condolences for the death of a boy of 13,” the municipality said on a Facebook post. “What should have been a celebration of Spain’s team in the football World Cup turned into tragedy,” it said, adding that several others were injured. “A few minutes after 12:30 am local time, rescue services received calls over…

By Abubakar Yakubu, in Abuja The Director of the FCT Education Resource Centre, Hajiya Neemat D. Abdulrahim, has blamed most parents for failing woefully in the upbringing of their children, especially when it comes to their addiction to the social media. Abdulrahim, who stated this during the graduation, speech as well as prize-giving day ceremony of Al-Ansar Standard International Academy in Kuje Area Council of the FCT on Sunday, said some parents don’t even know their children’s friend or the company they keep. According to her, Allah has bestowed the responsibility of taking care of children on their parents and…