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Honouring Anna Julia Cooper: The mother of black feminism, by Gift Luckson

Vivian Nkiruka March 19, 2026 0

Anna Julia Cooper (née Haywood; August 10, 1858 – February 27, 1964) was an African American author, educator, and activist. Although born enslaved, Cooper pursued higher education at Oberlin College in Ohio, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1884 and a master’s degree in mathematics

Crime news

US seeks to revoke citizenship of Nigerian convict in $91m Tax fraud case

Vivian Nkiruka March 19, 2026 0

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil complaint to strip Nigerian national, Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, of his American citizenship over his involvement in a massive identity theft and tax fraud scheme. In a statement released on Thursday, the DOJ alleged that Kazeem masterminded a sophisticated operation that targeted more than 259,000 […]

Opinion

Buni’s covenant and the crisis of political betrayal, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE

Vivian Nkiruka March 19, 2026 0

“There is no faith for one who cannot be trusted, and there is no religion for one who cannot keep a promise.” — Hadith recorded in Musnad Ahmad This Hadith serves as a powerful ethical foundation in Islamic thought. It reminds us that trust (amana) and the keeping of covenants (alkawari) are not merely commendable […]

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Plateau showcases transformation as LTR empowers Leprosy-affected persons with skills

Vivian Nkiruka March 19, 2026 0

In a powerful demonstration of resilience, dignity, and transformation, the Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Nigeria (LTR) hosted a landmark exhibition featuring products created by persons affected by leprosy under its project, “Breaking Stigma Through Building Stories.” The initiative, themed “Empowerment of Persons Affected by Leprosy Through Art and Craft in Nigeria,”

Opinion

Sa’adu Zungur: A call to conscience, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE

Vivian Nkiruka March 18, 2026 0

Sa’adu Zungur was a man ahead of his time. His famous work, Arewa: Jamhuriya ko Mulukiya, still speaks to Nigeria today with striking clarity. Written decades ago, the poem holds up a mirror to our national conscience and exposes the dangers of hypocrisy, “eye-service,” and moral decay in public life. One of his most memorable […]

Opinion

When Teachers Rise, the Future Rises: Governor Buni approved the promotion of 1,700 teachers.., by Maji MB

Vivian Nkiruka March 17, 2026 0

In leadership, there are moments when actions speak louder than long speeches. Such a moment has come again in Yobe State as the Executive Governor, Mai Mala Buni, approved the promotion of 1,700 teachers and education personnel under the Yobe State Teaching Service Board. This decision is more than a routine administrative exercise; it is […]

Opinion

GAMCO: Bypassing the Bottleneck – A Sustainable Path to Powering Nigeria, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE

Vivian Nkiruka March 17, 2026 0

Few issues illustrate Nigeria’s development paradox more clearly than electricity. Africa’s largest economy continues to generate less power than many smaller countries, leaving industries underpowered, businesses dependent on costly generators, and millions of citizens without reliable electricity. For a nation with vast energy resources and a growing population, the gap

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Several passengers injured in Abuja-Kaduna train accident

Vivian Nkiruka March 16, 2026 0

Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday after a train operating on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line was involved in an incident near Asham Train Station. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the development in a statement, saying the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. According to him, the situation arose when a […]