Why northern Nigeria still battles poverty, insecurity, underdevelopment -Elders
Prominent northern elders have put forward reasons they think the north has been grappling with worsening insecurity, poverty and underdevelopment. They spoke at the third edition of the Late Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina Memorial Conference held at Arewa House, Kaduna, with the theme, “From Sacrifice to Strategy: Rekindling Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina’s Vision for a…
UNIUYO Vice Chancellor Hands Over 10 New Official Vehicles to Top Management Staff
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Prof. Christopher N. Ekong, on Friday, handed over 10 brand-new official vehicles to principal officers and other top management staff to improve administrative efficiency and mobility. The presentation took place at the Central Administrative Block, Main Campus, Nwaniba Road, on Friday, July 24, 2026. Beneficiaries include the…
Gumi Queries FG’s Refusal To Dialogue With Bandits, Boko Haram
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has questioned why the Federal Government has not adopted dialogue with Boko Haram insurgents and armed bandits, drawing comparisons with peace efforts that helped end militancy in the Niger Delta. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Gumi recalled that former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…
The Contemptible Early Release Chuckle
Shortly after Burnham assumed the role of Prime Minister, a hot-mic moment captured two senior members of his Cabinet in a moment of levity that has rightly horrified many. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood were recorded laughing and joking about the government’s prisoner early release scheme. Streeting, approaching the new Justice…
Osun: MC Oluomo’s NURTW dares Adeleke for suspending union over drivers’ violent clash
Sets up technical working committee From Okwe Obi, Abuja National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has faulted Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke for suspending the union’s activities, over violent clash. Adeleke, through his Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, said NURTW’s activities were suspended in motor parks across the state as part of measures to…
Transfer: Awaziem set for Konyaspor move
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is nearing a switch to Turkish Super Lig club Konyaspor, DAILY POST reports. Awaziem, according to reports, will sign a two-year contract with the option of another year with Konyaspor. The Anatolian Eagle will pay French club Nantes €1 million for the versatile defender. Nantes were relegated from Ligue 1…
