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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Darius Ishaku, a former governor of Taraba State, over alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud scheme. Ishaku was taken into custody from his Abuja residence on Friday. A source from the commission revealed that Ishaku faces at least 15 counts of charges, including criminal breach…
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A University lecturer, Dr Clara Ifeanyi-Obi, has called on government and policy makers to initiate gender-based agricultural policies to encourage more women involvement in agricultural activities. Ifeanyi-Obi, a senior lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Port Harcourt, made the suggestion at the monthly congress of the Organization for Women in Science for…
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The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy has announced a significant initiative aimed at renovating and rejuvenating six national museums located across the country. These museums encompass the National Museums in Ilorin, Birnin Kebbi, Uyo, and Owerri, as well as the Gidan Makama Museum in Kano State and the Zazzau Emirate Museum…
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In the spirit of Nigeria’s upcoming 64th independence celebration, Blu Chess Royal Group organised an Independence Festival Trade Fair showcasing Nigeria’s vibrant diversity through arts, food, and music. The event, which was held at Daddy’s Garden, Wuse, Abuja, featured a vibrant display of local arts and crafts, traditional cuisines, live music, and dance performances, creating…
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Let’s leave Abuja, federal powers and other federalism haters this week again and continue with some self-examination of our Western region we have been celebrating as the pacesetter region that sits on a hill that can’t be hidden.
