Nigerian Senator Victor Umeh is calling on former Military Head of State Yakubu Gowon to take responsibility for his actions during the 1967 civil war. Umeh wants Gowon to write a book detailing his role in the war and apologize to the Igbo people for the harm they suffered. Umeh’s demand comes after former military…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has called for continued resilience and unity to overcome the scars of insurgency, saying “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. The Governor made the call when he paid an Easter homage to the Palace of His Royal Highness, Mbege Ka Michika, Prof. Bulus Luka Gadiga, in Michika…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced the successful evacuation of over 956 Nigerians from Libya in the first quarter of 2025. This rescue effort was made possible through a partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Nigeria and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRMI). In a statement…
In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Bashiru Olamilekan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), replacing Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The appointment comes as Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman came to an end after overseeing two general elections in 2019 and 2023. Professor Olamilekan, a seasoned academic and…
Plateau State Makes History with Africa’s First Climate Assembly Jos, Plateau State – In a groundbreaking move, the Plateau State government has launched Africa’s first-ever Climate Assembly, a pioneering initiative aimed at tackling the climate crisis through inclusive and evidence-based policymaking. Governor Caleb Mutfwang, represented by Secretary to the Government of the State, Arch. Samuel…
