The Coalition for Good Governance in Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency has thrown its support behind Ja’afaru Yakubu, endorsing him for another term in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued to journalists in Gassol Local Government Area, the coalition commended Yakubu’s record in office, describing his tenure as a benchmark for effective and people-centered representation. The group said his leadership had consistently exceeded expectations, delivering tangible results across the constituency. “Hon. Ja’afaru Yakubu has moved beyond promises to implement real change through legislative advocacy, development-driven projects, and youth empowerment,” the statement read. “His efforts…
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In a significant step toward improving the welfare of educators and reviving rural education, governor Babagana Umara Zulum has commissioned a 72-unit housing complex for teachers in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The housing project, unveiled during a commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, features 24 two-bedroom semi-detached units and 48 three-bedroom apartments built across eight three-storey blocks. Each unit is furnished with basic amenities, designed to provide a safe and comfortable living environment for teachers and their families. Governor Zulum, while presenting keys to the beneficiaries, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education, particularly in areas impacted by over…
Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, on Monday inaugurated the newly elected Executive Council of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, charging them to strengthen the party’s base and work towards securing greater victories in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Government House in Yola, Professor Farauta called for reconciliation and collaboration between the outgoing and incoming party leadership to foster unity and progress within the PDP. “The party must close ranks, work in synergy, and carry everyone along—especially women, youths, and other stakeholders—to consolidate on the gains already made in the…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), Prof. Musa Garba–Maitafsir, says over 60 million adults in Nigeria lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. He has also advocated improved funding for adult education in Nigeria. Prof. Musa Garba–Maitafsir spoke in Kano on Tuesday at the opening of the 2025 Nigeria National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE) Annual National Conference. The historic national event, going on at the Convocation Arena, Bayero University, New Campus, Gwarzo Rd, Kano, holds from 6th to 10th Oct. 2025. It has as theme, “The Future of Adult Learning in Nigeria: Leveraging…
By Becky Maina The grounds of Federal Government College, Azare (FGCA) came alive last weekend as members of the Class of 1994 returned to their alma mater for a reunion that was as emotional as it was inspiring. After 31 years apart, the old students gathered under the theme “Greater Together” to reconnect, reflect on their journey, and reaffirm their commitment to supporting the institution that shaped their lives. *A Homecoming of Hearts* From the moment they walked through the gates, laughter and nostalgia filled the air. Many paused to take in familiar sights the classrooms, hostels, and assembly grounds…
United States Senator, Ted Cruz, a self-confessed Christian Zionist, echoed the same unsubstantiated and misleading claim of a genocide being perpetrated in Nigeria against Christian Nigerians. This mythological genocide, according to Ted Cruz, is also supported by the Nigerian government, aside being a stealth Muslim agenda to rid Nigeria of Christianity. Ted Cruz is a man well known for his irresponsible and bigoted utterances verging on Islamophobia. In 2024, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) condemned the behavior of Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “A Threat to Justice…
History was again made in Kaduna on Monday as the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-formal Education, empowered a myriad of adult learners with an array pf starter packs to establish their own businesses. The epochal event, which was held in Kaduna, was organized by the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof. Musa Garba Maitafsir said that the graduands were drawn from across the North-West region. Prof. Maitafsir said that the invaluable gesture was extended to the graduates under the second phase of the…
OKERAFOR ATHANATIUS, JALINGO The Bishop of the Global Methodist Church, Nigeria (GMCN) Episcopal area, His Lordship Most Rev. John Pena Auta has said that the acceptance of homosexuality and LGBTQ practice by the United Methodist Church (UMC) was the reason why some members of the Church defected to the Global Methodist Church Nigeria (GMCN). The clergy said homosexuality practice was never scriptural. He spoke during an interactive session and dinner with members and stakeholders of GMCN at Campview Event Centre in Jalingo the Taraba State capital. According to the man of God, GMCN members were full members of the United…
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark the 2025 edition of World Teachers’ Day, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has raised serious concerns over a deepening crisis in the education sector, highlighting a staggering shortage of nearly 200,000 qualified teachers across the country. Speaking during the national celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Sunday, the NUT National President, Comrade Audu Titus Amba, said data from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) shows that Nigeria is facing a shortfall of 194,876 teachers in public primary schools alone. Amba described the situation as alarming, warning that the…
By Becky Maina The grounds of Federal Government College, Azare (FGCA) came alive last weekend as members of the Class of 1994 returned to their alma mater for a reunion that was as emotional as it was inspiring. After 31 years apart, the old students gathered under the theme “Greater Together” to reconnect, reflect on their journey, and reaffirm their commitment to supporting the institution that shaped their lives. *A Homecoming of Hearts* From the moment they walked through the gates, laughter and nostalgia filled the air. Many paused to take in familiar sights the classrooms, hostels, and assembly grounds…