Author: Aminu Imam

Late Mrs. Nana Rawlings: AWC condoles Ghana

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The Africa Women Conference, (AWC), has extended its sympathy and condolence to the entire Republic of Ghana on the passing of their former First Lady, Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Mrs. Rawlings, 76, passed away on Thursday in Accra, Ghana nearly five years after the death of her husband, former President Jerry Rawlings in 2020. Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, Co-Convener, AWC, in a statement, said Nana Rawlings’s legacy as a tireless advocate for women’s empowerment and her significant contributions to the socio-economic development of Ghana will forever be remembered. “As the founder of the…

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Tinubu swears-in Amupitan as new INEC Chairman

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Tinubu swears in Amupitan

…New Chief pledges credible, transparent elections President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday swore-in Professor Joash Amupitan, (SAN), as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), with a charge to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process and strengthen the institution’s capacity ahead of future elections. The ceremony, held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja at about 1:50 p.m., followed the Senate’s confirmation of Amupitan’s appointment on October 16, after a rigorous screening session. Speaking shortly after taking his oath of office, Prof. Amupitan described…

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FG plans ₦332bn ($220m) job opportunities for Nigerian youths

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FG plans on jobs

The Federal Government is investing $220 million (approximately ₦332bn at 1462/$) to create job opportunities for young people in the country in partnership with the European Union (EU) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The investment is the Second Phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0, designed to connect “high-potential graduates with real-world work experience, training, and mentorship”. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the disclosure on Wednesday, during the formal take-off of the NJFP at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS),…

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Army neutralise 50 insurgents, capture notorious terror kingpin ‘Babawo Badoo’ 

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Army neutralise insurgents

The Nigerian Army has recorded a series of major operational successes across different theatres, arresting a notorious terror kingpin, Idris Idris, popularly known as ‘Babawo Badoo’, alongside 37 other criminal suspects, and killing over 50 terrorists in separate gunfights in Borno and Yobe states. A reliable Army Headquarters source disclosed that the high-profile arrest of Babawo Badoo was carried out by troops of ‘Operation Enduring Peace’ on October 20 at Lugere Village in Barkin-Ladi local government area of Plateau State. The operation, conducted following credible intelligence, also led to the…

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Insecurity: “Defend yourselves”, Gov. Bago charges Niger residents

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Bago to Niger residents

Niger State governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has urged residents to take up arms and defend themselves against the increasing wave of bandit attacks across the state. The governor emphasised that his administration will not negotiate with kidnappers or pay ransom for victims, warning that such actions only encourage further criminal activities. During a visit to the communities of Rijau and Magama in Kontagora, recently affected by bandit attacks, Bago stressed the urgency of self-defense measures. He stated: “The state has reached a point where the people must stand up and…

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“Defectors will face their end in 2027” – Kwankwaso

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Kwankwaso to defectors

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, says those who have abandoned the NNPP, or the Kwankwasiyya movement, will face the political consequences of their actions in the 2027 general elections. The former Kano state governor, who issued the warning in an interview during the continuation of activities marking his 69th birthday celebrations, stated that those leaving the movement were doing so at their own peril, stressing that the Kwankwasiyya’s political project will continue to punish betrayal. “At this point in time, if…

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Police arrest Sowore at Abuja Court

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Police arrest Sowore

..As Kanu’s trial suffers fresh setback There was heightened tension at the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday, as human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was arrested by the Police shortly after proceedings in the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore, publisher of SaharaReporters and convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, had arrived at the court premises to witness the proceedings in Kanu’s terrorism trial. However, shortly after learning that the presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, would…

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500 years after church split, 

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Pope and King reunite

Pope and King reunite For the first time in nearly five centuries, the Heads of the world’s two most prominent Christian traditions, the Pope and the King of England stood side by side in prayer.  Inside the hallowed walls of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Pope Leo XIV and King Charles III, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, joined voices to recite the Lord’s Prayer in English. Observers said this is clearly a gesture loaded with history, symbolism, and hope. It was not another royal visit or diplomatic…

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Turaki emerges PDP National Chairman, as Matawalle receives defecting Zamfara PDP leaders into APC

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Turaki emerges PDP Chairman

The political atmosphere in Nigeria’s opposition and ruling parties witnessed major developments on Wednesday, as former Minister of Special Duties under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), emerged as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), even as several top PDP leaders in Zamfara State defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and former presidential aspirant, was chosen through consensus following extensive consultations among PDP leaders across the three northern geo-political zones — the North-West, North-East, and North-Central. The Governor…

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AWC 2025:100 African100 Girls To Be Empowered Through Digital Tech Hub

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As preparations for the 9th edition of the Africa Women Conference (AWC) 2025 progress, the Helpline Social Support Initiative has announced that 100 women and young girls from across Africa have been selected to participate in the inaugural AWC Women and Girls Digital Technology Hub: AI & Data Science Program. The Africa Women Conference (AWC) 2025 is set to take place from November 19 to 21, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. This year’s theme is: “Legacy Meets Innovation: Women Forging New Pathways for Africa’s Sustainable Development.” Arome Ibrahim, Program Director of…

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