Author: Lawan

•‘End genocide in Gaza’Co-President of the Religion for Peace World Council and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has sought the cancellation of Nigeria’s external debt He also called for the cessation of the ongoing hostilities in Gaza, where thousands of women and children are being starved to death, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Sultan spoke at the one-day World Council meeting in Istanbul, once known as Constantinople in Turkiye. The meeting, which takes place every five years, was last held in Lindau, Germany. It was attended by about 60 countries with faithful of numerous religions,…

By Philip Agbese From the sunlit plains of Zaria to the heart of Nigeria’s National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, GCON, has carved a legacy of leadership that resonates like a clarion call across a nation yearning for progress. As Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, his steady hand guides lawmakers through turbulent times, weaving laws that empower women, ignite youth ambition, and champion sustainability, earning him a rare reverence that echoes from Nigerian villages to global forums. His story is one of grit and vision, a leader who transforms challenges into stepping stones for a united Nigeria. With…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Deputy Controller General of the the Federal Fire Service, (FFS) Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Service. The appointment was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Major Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd) on behalf of President Tinubu. The appointment of the new Controller-General is effective from August 14, 2025. The Board said the appointment followed the ” imminent retirement of the outgoing Controller-General, Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji Olola, on August 11 2025, upon attaining the age of 60.…

President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has called on parliamentarians worldwide to stand in partnership for peace, justice, and a shared destiny. He stated this in his remarks at the ongoing 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union IPU in collaboration with the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland According to Akpabio, in a statement by his media aide, Jackson Udom, in Abuja, “As parliamentarians, let us commit to collaboration and the courageous pursuit of solutions that transcend borders and partisan divides. “I bring you greetings from the Senate and the resilient people of Nigeria. I…

The Northern Senators Forum has extended heartfelt condolences to the people of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, especially the families of victims affected by the recent mass abduction and killing in the area. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, described the killing of at least 35 innocent civilians—despite ransom payments—as a tragic reflection of the worsening security situation in the country. “We condemn this heinous act in the strongest possible terms. It does not reflect the values, people, or aspirations of the North,” Yar’Adua said. He reaffirmed the North’s commitment to peace…

Luis Diaz has completed a £65.5million transfer to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich from Liverpool. The Colombian underwent his medical in Bavaria on Tuesday after the Reds accepted Bayern’s latest big-money offer. Liverpool rejected Bayern’s initial advances and an offer believed to be in the region of £58.5m (€67m), but the Bundesliga champions returned with a second offer of £65.5m (€75m) including add-ons. The Reds accepted the offer after securing what the club considers to be full market value. The winger leaves the Reds as a Premier League champion, having won four pieces of major silverware during his time at the…

Nigerian nurses, under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions Sector, today, July 30, embarked on a seven-day nationwide warning strike. The action, which began at midnight, followed the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued by NANNM to the federal government. The National Chairman of NANNM-FHI, Morakinyo Rilwan, warned on Monday, July 28, that the strike would involve a total withdrawal of services across all federal health institutions. “The 15-day ultimatum ends by Tuesday, July 29, 2025, by midnight, and the warning strike commences on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 12.01am. “The…

Education Minister Tunji Alausa has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is determined to ensure that there are no industrial actions in the education sector. Alausa, who spoke yesterday as a guest on a national television programme, said the President had directed his team to ensure that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other unions in tertiary institutions across the country do not embark on a strike. He said: “The President has directed that not again in this country will ASUU or tertiary institutions’ trade unions go on strike.” The minister announced that the government regularly meets with…

Drug pushers’ to lose choice houses in Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, KanoTwo of the eight properties forfeited by drug traffickers have being auctioned for N139 million, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said yesterday. The seized houses in Lagos, Ogun, Ondo and Kano states, were either acquired with proceeds of drug trafficking, or used as instrumentality of committing the crime. A public auction was yesterday conducted on the forfeited houses at the agency’s National Headquarters in Abuja. Pre-qualified auctioneers, bidders, representatives of civil society organisations, the media and other government agencies witnessed the process. NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba…

Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), and the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) have endorsed the first Travelpreneur Conference, known as TravConExpo, holding in Lagos in September. In a letter of confirmation, the leaders of the endorsing bodies commended the convener’s efforts to highlight important opportunities within Nigeria’s travel and tourism industry. According to Director-General of ITPN Mr. Abdullahi Shettima “We have reviewed the details of TravConExpo 2025, including its theme, ‘Innovating the Future of Travel: Empowering Entrepreneurs in a New Era,’ and its focus on fostering B2B and…