Mohammed sacks Women Affairs Commissioner
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has relieved Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko, the state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development of her duties with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor early Monday. According to him, the decision was as a […]
INEC dismisses claims of public distrust in electoral process
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the high level of participation by Nigerians, especially the youths, in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), shows that citizens still had confidence in the process. Reacting to recent claims suggesting that Nigerians had lost confidence in the country’s electoral system, the Chief Press Secretary to […]
Nigerians in U.S. set for colourful independence parade, carnival
Nigerians in United States will besiege the streets of New York City on Oct. 4, for the annual Nigeria Independence Day Parade and Carnival in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. According to the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the event is the largest African celebration outside the continent. Known as the […]
Trader jailed 14 months for stealing car battery
A Magistrate’s Court in Jos, on Monday sentenced a 23-year-old trader, Ishah Mustapha to 14 months in prison for stealing a car battery. The Magistrate, Irene Pati summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge. Pati in her judgment however gave the convict an option of of N80, 000 fine or […]
Applicant jailed 18 months for stealing POS machines
A Magistrate’s Court in Jos, on Monday sentenced a 20-year-old applicant, Abba Hassan, to 18 months in prison for stealing POS machines. The Magistrate, Irene Pati summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge. Pati in her judgment however gave the convict an option of fine of N30, 000 or spend […]
Labourer jailed 18 months for stealing three bags of cement
A Magistrate’s Court in Jos, on Monday sentenced a 26-year-old labourer , Abraham John, to,18 months in prison for stealing three bags of cement. The Magistrate, Irene Pati summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge. In her judgment, the magistrate, however gave the convict an option of fine of N20, […]
I survived kidnap, assassination by God’s mercies, Rivers Assembly Speaker
Mr Martin Amaewhule, Speaker, Rivers House of Assembly has said he is thankful to God for surviving, kidnap, assassination attempt in the past years. He made this known during his 52nd birthday thanksgiving service at the All Saints Anglican Church, Eliozu, Obio/Apkor Local Government Area, Rivers State. “I am not just marking another birthday but […]
Court stops Utomi , says “Shadow Govt,” unconstitutional
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, barred Prof. Pat Utomi from establishing “a shadow government” in the country, describing the move as “unconstitutional and void.” Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, upheld the arguments of the Department of State Services (DSS) that Utomi’s action portends danger to the peace and security of Nigeria. […]
FG refutes claims of religious genocide in Nigeria
The Federal Government has denied any sort of religious genocide in the country. In a statemtn by the Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, the federal government said there was no iota of truth in the claim, saying it was false saying, “Portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is […]
The Past and Future of African Studies: The Legacies of Jan Vansina
By Toyin Falola It is a privilege to give the Jan Vansina lecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on October 1st, 2025. With the defunding of Title VI programs, it is such a depressing moment for African Studies. Perhaps the field is set for new definitions, or it will be reimagined, or it will be […]
