On this World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse 2025 with the theme,“Strengthening the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse Through Evidence-Based Policy Making,” we are reminded that protecting children must go beyond words and good intentions. It demands informed action, guided by accurate data, research, and sound policies. As a nation, we must ensure that every child grows up free from fear and harm. I call on government agencies, civil society, traditional and religious leaders, parents, and young people to work together to create a protective environment where…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
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I am deeply saddened by the news of the abduction of the 25 students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State and the tragic killing of the Vice Principal. This heartbreaking incident is not only an attack on innocent girls and dedicated educators, but an assault on the values of safety and learning that schools embody. Mr President has already ordered our security agencies to ensure the quick and safe return of the abducted girls and to bring the perpetrators to justice. My heart and prayers are with the families, friends, loved ones and schoolmates at this…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commended the Armed Forces and Security Agencies for their efforts at securing the Nation. She stated this today, Tuesday, November, 2025, when she gave audience to the wives of the newly appointed service chiefs at the State House, Abuja. Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted with sadness the abduction of 25 students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State. “It is very unfortunate and sad. Before we start this meeting, let us have a minute silence for the departed Vice Principal,” she said. The First Lady said the incident is…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Nigeria’s Country Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has condemned in strong terms, the reported attack on the Government Girls School in the Maga community of Kebbi State, in North-West Nigeria, which resulted in the death of the School’s Vice-Principal and the reported abduction of 25 students. Similarly, UNICEF called for the the swift release of the abducted children, and those responsible for this incident be held to account in accordance with national and international standards. In a press statement made available to Journalists on Tuesday, UNICEF stated that, “We stand with the affected…
In a groundbreaking move for local governance, the Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, on Monday, 17 November, 2025, held the 2026 Stakeholders’ budget meeting concurrently across all nine wards in the community. This unprecedented initiative aimed to engage a broader spectrum of community voices and ensure substantial participation in the budgetary process. The year 2026 budget is themed the “Budget of Sustainability,” reflecting an ambitious vision focused on long-term progress and development for the area. During his addresses at each ward, Chairman Jakande outlined key achievements in his first 100 days in office that align…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Member of the House of Representatives representing Alkaleri-Kirfi Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Hon Kabiru Yusuf (AKY Makaman Duguri) has distributed empowerment items worth over N1 billion to Constituents’ in the area. The empowerment programme support which was held on Monday was aimed at providing the beneficiaries with sources of livelihoods in order to make them self-employed and employers of labour within their various communities. The Federal Lawmaker flagged off the mega empowerment programme to his constituents on Monday with the sole aim of improving their economic status. While addressing the crowd of supporters in Bauchi,…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has been urged to show commitment to transparency and accountability in the disbursement of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) and other health care donations from donor agencies . The call was contained in a press statement issued to journalists Monday, 17 November, 2025, in Bauchi by the Publicity Secretary of Watchdog on Leadership Development Initiative, Mukhtar Idris. According to the statement, the call for transparency and accountability in healthcare donations to Nigeria as recently seen in the media highlights a pressing concern in regards to calls for…
T2 has expressed concern with the recent wave of misinformation circulating online regarding its operational relationships, including those involving IHS. The narratives, according to a statement by the company, was driven by what it described as “pseudo-analysts operating without any credible industry knowledge, grossly misrepresent how telecommunications networks function and deliberately distort the facts for attention and engagement”. The company stated further that, “contrary to the misleading claims being circulated, T2’s network continuity and service delivery are not dependent on IHS tower infrastructure in the manner suggested. “These commentators ignore or are entirely unaware of the fundamental mechanics of National …
The successful rescue of Nigerian Army troops and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members from an ISWAP ambush in the Damboa–Biu axis of Borno State has taken a tragic turn, as the commander leading the operation was later killed by terrorists who reportedly intercepted a communication detailing his safe location, PRNigeria reports. The Brigade Commander, whose name remains undisclosed, had earlier confirmed his safety to superior officials following a successful air-ground operation. However, according to sources, reports of his location compelled the terrorists to track him down, leading to his capture and subsequent summary execution after an interrogation. PRNigeria had…
Chief Dan Agbese, a highly revered media personality, is dead. According to a statement issued by the Agbese family of Ikpilogwu clan of Agila district, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, he died on Monday, 17 November, 2025. “We hereby announce the passing away of our husband , father, grandfather, brother, uncle and mentor: Chief Dan Agbese, the Awan’Otun of Agila. “Chief Agbese transited to eternal glory this morning, Monday November 17, 2025. He was aged 81.“Burial arrangements would be announced by the family in due course. “Born May 12, 1944 in Agila, Chief Agbese was a renowned journalist…