From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, has died after a brief illness Tyoden, who served as Deputy Governor from 2015 to 2023, was also a renowned academic and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos. He was widely respected for his contributions to education, public service, and political leadership. As a Professor of Political Science, Tyoden played a significant role in shaping political discourse in Nigeria. His academic work and administrative leadership earned him national and international recognition. He was known for mentoring a generation of scholars and public servants,…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, has graduated 50 officers from Junior Course 21 following a rigorous three-month training designed to enhance middle-level management capacity within the Nigeria Customs Service. According to a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the graduation events began with a regimental dinner on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, and culminated in a formal ceremony on Friday, May 2, at the College’s Ahmad Makarfi Hall. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, was represented at both events by Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Suleiman Chiroma, who heads the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A non-governmental organization, Gwagware Foundation, has drawn a battle line with the Katsina State Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bala Abu, over comments he made about Governor Dikko Umar Radda and some serving commissioners. The foundation described the remarks as “unfortunate, unacceptable, and disrespectful” to the office of the governor, as well as an “abuse” of the commissioners. Gwagware Foundation was established in 2016 by Governor Radda while he served as Chief of Staff under the administration of former Governor Aminu Bello Masari. Initially focused on humanitarian assistance, the foundation evolved into…
By Usman Gwadabe Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is a religious obligation for Muslims who are physically, financially, and logistically capable. The Qur’an states: “And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass.” It further instructs: “Hajj is [during] well-known months, so whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein [by entering the state of ihram], there is [to be for him] no sexual relations and no disobedience and no disputing during Hajj.” In a groundbreaking move, the Governor of Kano…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has issued a blistering response to recent accusations made by Baffa Bichi, the former Secretary to the State Government, describing the claims as baseless fabrications intended to mislead the public and tarnish reputations. This was contained in a stark issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin on Sunday. Governor Yusuf dismissed all the allegations made by Bichi via social media, branding him “a shameless liar” whose utterances are unworthy of serious attention. “The claims are not only false but also laughable. Baffa Bichi is a big liar, and everything…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged to establish a new Customs Area Command at the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone (SIIFZ). This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, following the comptroller-General’s recent official visit to the facility. Adeniyi expressed satisfaction with the level of investment on the island and commended Nigerdock—the maritime and logistics company operating the SIIFZ—for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. He revealed that the service is in the final stages of documentation for setting up a dedicated command at the Free Zone,…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A tragic accident in Cross River State on Saturday, May 3, 2025, claimed the lives of four seminarians and left nine others injured. The incident occurred at Ikwette community, located at the bottom of a hill near one of the state’s popular tourist destinations. The victims, all seminarians from the Enugu Catholic Diocese, had just concluded a tour of the area led by a Reverend Father when their bus was involved in the fatal crash. Thirteen individuals were aboard the vehicle at the time of the incident. Emergency responders, including Nigerian Army personnel stationed nearby,…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has announced the award of a N30 billion contract for the construction of a dam in Langtang North to provide potable water for residents. He stated that work on the project is expected to begin by the end of the month. The Governor made this known on Saturday during the 2025 Ilum Otarok Annual Cultural Festival, where he joined the Tarok Nation in celebration and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peace, unity, and development in the region. Speaking to a jubilant crowd at the Langtang North Mini Stadium, Governor…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to press freedom, urging media professionals to consistently champion the truth. The Governor made this call in a statement commemorating the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3. Reflecting on this year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media,” Ododo acknowledged the rapidly changing media landscape and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in journalism. He emphasized that these changes demand greater diligence, responsibility, and ethical standards from…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Berom ethnic group in Plateau State came together in a vibrant display of culture, pride, and unity to celebrate the 2025 Nzem Berom Festival — an annual thanksgiving event that draws sons and daughters of the land from across the globe. The festival, held at the Polo Field in Jos, carried the theme “Celebrating the Prowess, Gallantry and Resilience of Berom Women, Past and Present.” It spotlighted the invaluable role of Berom women in preserving tradition, fostering unity, and driving sustainable development in their communities. Speaking during the celebration, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator…