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By Peter Omopo The Katsina State Government has stepped up efforts to improve safety in schools through the domestication of the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools. The Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Nasir Ahmed, disclosed this during a meeting in Katsina with members of a committee reviewing the policy. Ahmed explained that the initiative is aimed at adapting the national framework to reflect the specific needs and realities of the state, with a focus on ensuring safer and more conducive learning environments. The review process is being supported…

By Peter Omopo The United States has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for securing 386 convictions in terrorism-related cases, describing the development as a major step toward strengthening justice and accountability in the country. The commendation was conveyed by Massad Boulosin in a statement shared on Sunday, where he praised Nigeria’s efforts to accelerate the prosecution of terrorism cases that had previously experienced prolonged delays in the judicial system. According to the statement, the U.S. acknowledged Nigeria’s commitment to expediting trials involving terrorism and related offences, noting that the convictions represent significant progress in ensuring accountability. The U.S. further…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Someone who sells their own family cheaply will not be able to buy them back with money. The same is true in life: when you betray or undervalue those who stand by you, the damage can’t always be undone. Some people smile in your face but speak against you behind your back, forgetting that loyalty and trust are worth more than anything money can buy. Real strength is in staying true, respecting those who support you, and refusing to trade genuine relationships for temporary gain. Asiwaju Cares

By Sola Ojewusi Jos, Plateau State — A senior academic and alumnus of the Faculty of Law, University of Jos, Dr. John B. Mahwel, has strongly dismissed allegations made by former Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Solomon Dalung, against Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, describing the claims as false, politically motivated, and “arrant nonsense.” In a detailed public statement titled “On the Issue of Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN and Hon. Solomon Dalung: An Insider’s Account,” Dr. Mahwel, a product of the University of Jos where he obtained his Diploma in Law, LL.B, LL.M, and PhD, said he felt compelled to…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Never limit God’s blessings to familiar faces because sometimes those you expect family, friends, and even a spouse may disappoint you, while the help you truly need comes from unexpected places. God can raise anyone, even a stranger, to bless you and change your story. Stay open and trust that the right help will come at the right time. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo Prince Harry is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by Sentebale, a charity he co-founded, according to court records. The legal action, which also names former trustee Mark Dyer as a defendant, was filed on March 24 and centres on allegations of libel and slander. The charity claims it has suffered reputational damage following what it described as an “adverse media campaign” linked to the dispute. In a statement issued on behalf of its trustees and executive director, Sentebale said the lawsuit seeks the court’s “intervention, protection, and restitution” against what it believes are coordinated media attacks undermining…

By Peter Omopo The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has announced a major reform in the traditional chieftaincy system, declaring that entry into the Olubadan line will no longer be influenced by financial inducement or personal connections. The monarch made the declaration at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, during the installation of Chief Oladiran Alabi Yeronbi as the new Jagun Olubadan. Speaking through the Balogun of Ibadanland, Tajudeen Ajibola, Oba Ladoja said the palace has adopted a merit-based system requiring aspiring Mogajis to demonstrate verifiable contributions to family and community development before being considered for entry into the…

By Peter Omopo Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has visited the 29 Task Force Brigade in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, following a deadly terrorist attack on the military formation. The visit comes after the Defence Headquarters confirmed that both soldiers and insurgents were killed during the coordinated assault, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday. According to a statement by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, the attackers struck at about 12:30 a.m. on April 9, attempting to breach the brigade’s defensive perimeter. In the aftermath of the incident, reports circulated online claiming…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday commissioned several major infrastructure projects in Bayelsa State, including the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma Bridge and newly constructed dual-carriage roads linking New Yenagoa City to Gbarantoru. The projects form part of ongoing efforts by the state government to improve connectivity and boost economic development across the region. During the visit, the President also inaugurated a 60-megawatt gas-fired turbine plant, an independent power project developed by the Bayelsa State Government to enhance electricity supply. The commissioning ceremony was attended by prominent dignitaries, including former President Goodluck Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Jonathan, alongside…

By Peter Omopo Former Senate President David Mark has approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to overturn the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of his leadership as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a motion filed before Justice Emeka Nwite, Mark is asking the court to compel INEC to reinstate his name as national chairman, along with that of Rauf Aregbesola as the party’s national secretary. INEC had, on April 1, removed the names of Mark and Aregbesola from its official portal, effectively withdrawing recognition of the party’s National…