The Yiaga Africa has called for broader leadership roles for youths and for young people to be placed at the heart of governance and democratic processes in the continent. The Yiaga Africa Director of Programmes, Cynthia Mbamalu, made the call at the West Africa Regional 10th Community Organising Institute (COI) 2025. She said that the three-day training, supported by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), brought together 30 participants from across West Africa, selected from over 700 applicants, all aged 30 and under. Mbamalu said Africa’s demographic reality demands youth-centred leadership and which must be prioritised. According to her,…
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to fully harness the vast potential of its marine and blue economy. He described the sector as a catalyst for sustainable national economic growth. Speaking when he received a visiting World Bank delegation led by Mrs. Gladys Fajomu at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, the Minister said Nigeria is “on the right path to unlocking the immense economic opportunities of its oceans, seas, rivers, and coastal resources,” following the recent approval of the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy by the Federal Executive Council. Oyetola,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set up a 60-man National Campaign Council for the election ahead of Saturday’s legislative by-election in Karim 1, Taraba State constituency. Former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abdulaziz Yari has been appointed by the party as the Chairman of the council, while Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad would serve as Secretary. Hajiya Imam Sulaoman-Ibrahim, Senators Sani Musa, Orji Uzor Kalu, Kaka Shehu and Jim Kuta are appointed as co-chairmen. The appointment of the 60-man council was contained in a statement issued by the APC National Vice Chairman (North East), Comrade Mustapha Salihu and the Deputy…
President Bola Tinubu has described the Ajaokuta Steel Company as an economic failure and a threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty. The President disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Inaugural Stakeholders Summit on the Development of the Steel Sector in Nigeria with the theme; “Rebuilding And Consolidating Nigeria’s Steel Industry: Collaborative Action For Sustainable Growth And Global Competitiveness”. Tinubu, represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima stressed that the company symbolised unrealised hope. He stated: “How can we build, manufacture, or defend ourselves without the material that enables all three? Steel is more than an industrial input. “The steel…
On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General AssemblyThe Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) will host its 2nd High-Level Roundtable Event on Critical Minerals Development in Africa on September 22, 2025, in Manhattan, New York. Held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, under the theme: “Forging a Common African Voice, Advancing Global Partnerships”, this high-level event will convene African Heads of State, ministerial representatives, multilateral institutions, and global private sector executives to address Africa’s pivotal role in the burgeoning critical minerals economy. The 2nd roundtable will be convened by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
I still can’t understand why the Professor Mahmood Yakubu-led Independent National Electoral Commission has refused to do business with the Esther Nenadi-Usman-led Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party. There is no ambiguity in the Supreme Court judgment delivered on April 4 which cleared all issues on the legitimate headship of the party. This is the highest court in our land. Any new court action by anybody can’t change this ruling. So, Nenadi-Usman is clearly the legitimate Interim National Chairman of the LP. But Professor Yakubu has so far refused to give full effect to the Supreme Court judgement. INEC…
The federal government has announced its decision to withdraw a criminal complaint against the unruly Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo in a statement issued Tuesday said the decision to withdraw criminal charges was made after reviewing the entire incidents, including appeals made by well-meaning individuals and remorse shown by the actors. He noted: “In the last 48 hours, I have been in consultation with critical stakeholders in the Aviation Sector and those involved in the unfortunate incidents regarding the unruly behaviours of certain individuals at our airports of recent. “Though…
The Minister for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been commended for his efforts in enhancing security in the nation’s capital. TheHintsNews reports that the minister had directed the clearance of shanties and criminal hideouts in the federal capital, in an effort to make the area safer for residents and visitors. An Abuja-based public affairs analyst, Akinloye Oyeniyi, in a statement issued Tuesday said the minister was not only rejigging the infrastructural aspect of Abuja and its environs, but has now moved to securing lives and properties. The commendation came amidst the minister’s response to growing concerns about…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has said that the federal government remained unwavering in its determination to transform Baro port from a dormant facility into a thriving inland gateway. He added that the ministry was working closely with the Federal Ministries of Works and Transportation to deliver an integrated framework that combines infrastructure, operational, operational efficiency and private sector participation. He made this known on Tuesday in Abuja when he appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on stakeholders’ engagement on the challenges and prospects of the Baro River Port. The minister revealed that…
Abian’s Best Interest Association, a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group in Abia State has decried the deplorable state of schools in the state The Convener of the group, Hon. Eze Chikamnayo, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, said the group, in continuation of its Local Government Area (LGA) tours visited several Local Government Areas in the State, where it interacted with stakeholders on developmental issues before embarking on an on-the-spot inspection of public schools in particular. He revealed that in Ugwunagbo, LGA, schools visited included Ihie Community Primary School, Ihie Ukwu Primary School, Asa Umunka Primary School,…