Sheikh Gumi has dismissed renewed calls for his arrest, insisting he did nothing wrong by engaging bandits during peace missions. He said critics prefer outrage to reason and have refused to examine Nigeria’s rising insecurity with honesty. Moreover, he argued that dialogue remains an essential tool in conflict resolution. According to the cleric, those demanding…
The first week of COP30 ended cautiously on Saturday as negotiators reported slow progress despite the release of a new draft text. For the first time, the document formally recognizes a “just transition” mechanism in climate talks. Early Moves to Prevent Stalemates On the opening day in Belém, Brazil, COP30 President Andrea do Lago avoided…
Serenity Royale Hospital in Abuja earlier distanced itself from claims that it released a report on Regina Daniels’ alleged substance abuse. The viral document carried the signature of Adekunle Adesina, the hospital’s managing director and head of clinical services. It also stated that she faced a substance use disorder and would begin a home-based detox…
Lere Olayinka, media aide to Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the ongoing PDP national convention in Ibadan as a “social party.” He spoke on Saturday following the expulsion of Wike and 10 other members. The spokesperson added that the decisions taken at the convention were irrelevant. “They are free to say anything,” he said. Convention Branded…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may elect former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, as its next National Chairman following major developments at the ongoing elective convention in Ibadan. Lado Steps Down, Clears Path for Turaki A key contender for the position, Senator Yakubu Lado, formally announced his withdrawal from…
Muslims in Edo State, under the Edo Muslims for Good Governance (EMGG), filed a lawsuit against Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State Government. They filed the case on behalf of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Edo‑Delta Area Council. The claimants argue that handing over public primary and secondary schools to the Catholic…
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has received the prestigious International Standards on Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) honours from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). On November 13, 2025, Nigeria became the only African country recognized for its outstanding achievements in sustainability reporting and corporate transparency. Recognition for Leadership and Innovation…
Umar Moriki, a senior APC leader in Zamfara State, passed away on Saturday at the age of 62. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours while he was returning to Kaduna from Gusau, the Zamfara state capital. Political Engagement Before His Passing On Friday, Moriki attended a meeting and a grand reception organized by…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has apologised to the House of Representatives for the unruly behaviour of a senior Board official during an investigative hearing. His appearance before the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies marked his first engagement with lawmakers since the incident. Background…
The Chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), has issued a stern warning to drug barons, traffickers, and cartels. He urged them to leave the criminal trade or face tougher enforcement during his second five-year tenure. Marwa, reappointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on November…
