Author: Tahir Ahmed

The President of Pageant Nigeria, Stephanie Usoro, has announced the commencement of applications for the 2027 edition of Miss 9ja, with a grand prize of N10m awaiting the eventual winner. Usoro disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Abuja, describing the forthcoming edition as a landmark event that would celebrate beauty, intelligence and grace while promoting youth empowerment and national development. She called on eligible young Nigerian women to register for the competition, stressing that the application and selection process is completely free. According to her, eliminating financial barriers would ensure that talent,…

“For the Federal Government to tell Nigerians that peace is being attained while Katsina communities are still burying their dead is not just ridiculous — it is an insult to every soul lost to bandits.” That was the damning verdict of Senator Ahmed Babba Kaita, as the former Katsina North lawmaker and 2027 African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate ripped into the Bola Tinubu-led administration over what he called its “criminal failure” to secure lives in the Northwest. Speaking in a fiery interview with JBC, Kaita said the APC government has lost the moral right to speak about peace, accusing…

By Ojima-ojo Abubakar The organisers of Miss 9ja have opened applications for the 2027 edition of the pageant, calling on aspiring contestants from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to compete for the coveted crown and a total prize package worth ₦13m. The Chief Executive Officer of Miss 9ja, Mrs Adenike Isi Adeeko, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. She described Miss 9ja as more than a beauty pageant, saying it is a platform that celebrates the beauty, intelligence, culture and aspirations of young Nigerian women while creating…

By Ojima-ojo Abubakar The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs, Ademola Oshodi, has warned that Nigeria will not tolerate continued attacks on its citizens in South Africa, urging the South African government to take decisive steps to protect foreign nationals. Oshodi made the remarks while speaking on the international news segment of Al Jazeera, where he stressed that Nigeria had repeatedly raised concerns over attacks targeting its citizens.

Whiskey Mistress has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining excellence and creating memorable experiences for customers as it celebrated its fourth anniversary in the hospitality and nightlife industry. The management of the hospitality brand described the milestone as a reflection of resilience, consistency and customer satisfaction in Nigeria’s competitive entertainment sector. In a statement signed by the founder, Adenike Isi Adeeko, the organisation appreciated customers, staff and business partners for their continued support since its establishment. Adeeko said the anniversary represented more than the passage of time, adding that it symbolised growth, dedication and innovation. She said, “We celebrate four incredible…

Governor Dauda Lawal-Dare [Photo Credit: Vanguard News] Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security operatives, pledging measures to enhance the welfare and operational effectiveness of troops deployed across volatile areas. Mr Lawal made the pledge on Thursday while presiding over the weekly State Security Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, it was stated that the meeting brought together all heads of security agencies in the state and focused on enhancing security presence in volatile areas. “Governor Dauda Lawal chaired the weekly…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Thursday, commenced the distribution of 4,000 food baskets donated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), Saudi Arabia, to 4,000 vulnerable households in Anambra. The Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, launched the distribution of the items to vulnerable households already profiled in the state. In a speech at the brief ceremony, Mrs Umar said, “I am delighted to announce that the centre has donated 24,302 food baskets, to be distributed directly to vulnerable persons in Anambra, Benue, Kebbi, Taraba and Yobe.” Mrs Umar, represented by the Director of NEMA, South-East,…

By Abubakar Yakubu The Chairman of El- Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN) Hijrah Activities, Alhaji Abu Imam Onizeiza has called on youths in Ebiraland to take education and skills learning seriously to measure -up with the fast changing World. Onizeiza who spoke during EMAN’s Hijrah activities (1448 AH) at Okene in Kogi State, said a Muslim who is ignorant as well as unskilled cannot defend or develop the Ummah. He advised them to learn the Deen as well as courses in science, technology, trades and entrepreneurship inorder to be useful to themselves, family and community. The chairman also advised…

By Abubakar Yakubu The El- Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN) has called on Muslim Ulamau and Imams to participate in the country’s political administration to ensure good governance. The call was made by EMAN’s National Ameer, Sheikh Dr. Hassan Abdallah- Rahman, who said this during the celebration of the association’s Hijrah calendar launch, public lecture and conferment of awards of honour at Okene in Kogi State on Saturday. He said the practice was in conformity with the Prophetic instruction that states whoever sees a wrong thing should correct it with his hand, tongue or heart. The Ameer lamented that…

By Ojima-ojo Yunus Abubakar The trial of detained former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai continued before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, as the Federal Government called another witness to testify. The witness, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, who is a lawyer and activist, told the court that he also appeared as a guest on Arise Television on February 13, the same day the embattled former governor made the remarks that precipitated his ongoing trial. El-Rufai, who was governor between 2015 and 2023 and was also Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, is…