Published Feb. 08, 2025 As Africa confronts an array of complex challenges—political instability, economic disparity, and infrastructural gaps—the need for transformative leadership at the African Union (AU) has never been more urgent. Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson presents a unique opportunity to redefine the continent’s direction and approach to integration,…
Published January 10, 2025 From Editor The importance of entrepreneurship cannot be overstated, especially in the context of Nigeria’s dynamic economy. In a country with a growing population and numerous challenges, entrepreneurship offers a means to foster economic growth, address local needs, and generate meaningful change. Entrepreneurship is more than just creating businesses; it’s about…
October 18, 2024 By Tom Garba A PDP stalwart from Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Sanusi Hong, replied to the former Minister of Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung, who accused Governor Umaru Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State of whisking away a teenager who shared a video of his school in poor condition via a TikTok video. According…
Newspointer June 27, 2024 Written by Emmanuel Bello There is something uniquely strange or special about the month of June in the epic biospic of late Governor Danbaba Suntai. It’s the month of his birth and eventual death. He was born on the 30th and passed on the 28th day of the month, respectively. This…
Newspointer Jun 23, 2024 The issue of minimum wage is about what is ideal, reasonable, affordable and moral, argues AYODELE OKUNFOLAMINigerians awaited to hear something on the national minimum wage, whose negotiations have been ongoing from President Bola Tinubu during his nationwide Democracy Day broadcast. Yes, Tinubu did say something but not what Nigerians wanted…
By Anton Troianovski and Michael Schwirtz June 17, 2024 Russia and Ukraine failed to agree on a range of critical issues when they held peace talks in the spring of 2022. Documents from those talks obtained by The New York Times shed new light on what those issues were — and what are likely to…
Newspointer June 9, 2024 By Tom Garba He wears the royalty looks, he has the physical fitness and the unimaginable intelligence of a Humanitarian whose passion is to touch humanity and transform lives. Sir James Aondokar Iorpuu, a Man with approachable tempos and a ruddy face is attractive to see in his leadership traits. Is…
Newspointer May 28, 2024 By Editor A Group Known as Northern Professionals Forum has called on the Dethroned Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero to toe the part of Honor and accept his Dethronement by the Kano State Government in good faith. The Director General of the Forum Architect Usman Yusuf made the call in…
Newspointer May 26, 2024 By Editor Kogi Central Journalists’ Guild, an umbrella body of Kogi Central journalists in the Diaspora on Sunday called for equal representation in Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s media team. A statement signed by the Guild President, Muhammad Tijani Abdulsalam, and the Secretary, Ozumi Abdul, on Sunday shortly after its emergency meeting…
Newspointer May 14, 2024 By Willies Ugo, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has appealed to politicians in the State to avoid politicising issues of health as he flagged off Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) Vaccination Campaign in Nafada Local Government Area of the State. The Governor who advised the public, especially politicians, to allow…
By Amb Rikwense Muri One area where the current Governor of Taraba State, His Excellency Dr. Agbu Kefas, has aimed to leave a lasting impact and establish a legacy for future generations is in the realm of education. The Governor has displayed a level of dedication in this field that warrants recognition. His focus extends…
Published on March 25, 2024 By Sani Umar The Senator representing Bauchi South, Shehu Buba has been commended by some students in Bauchi state for paying for their JAMB Examination. Some of the students who were sitting for the 2023/2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination spoke with newsmen in Bauchi on Monday, saying…
Published on 25, 2024 Agency Report The Economic Community of West African States says the decision to lift sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso was based on the need to maintain regional unity and security. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, said this at the end of the extraordinary session of the…
