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At 60, Mohammed Idris represents a model of leadership defined by depth rather than noise. He embodies the principle that influence is most powerful when it is structured, consistent, and quietly effective. “The mark of a great communicator is not how often he is heard, but how deeply his message endures.” In an era in which noise often passes for impact and visibility is mistaken for effectiveness, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris (fnipr) has charted a different course. He stands not as the loudest voice in the room, but as one of the most consequential;…

Malaria remains one of the leading illnesses affecting malnourished children in Nigeria, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders. The acting Medical Team Leader with MSF in Katsina, Alibaba Nuraddeen, said this while speaking to journalists to mark World Malaria Day 2026. Mr Nuraddeen said malaria ranked among the top three diseases treated in the organisation’s Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centres (ITFCs) in 2025. He said the centres, which catered to severely malnourished children, recorded about 26,000 paediatric admissions, many involving cases of co-infection. According to him, malaria cases were recorded alongside acute watery diarrhoea and…

Nigeria’s former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has shared a personal account of why he gave up alcohol. Mr Osinbajo spoke at a recent edition of the Biazo Leadership and Empowerment Summit held in Maryland, United States, where he addressed leadership, personal discipline, and the ethical demands of public life. The 69-year-old professor of law and ordained pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God said he once believed there was no contradiction between his faith and moderate alcohol consumption. Jesus turned water to wine Mr Osinbajo said that he referenced the biblical account of Jesus Christ turning water into wine as…

Progress is rarely linear, but in Kansas City, D’Tigress showed that their rebuild is beginning to bite. African champions Nigeria were edged 88–79 by the Minnesota Lynx in a fiercely contested pre-season friendly at the T-Mobile Centre, a performance that offered far more encouragement than the scoreline suggests. Coming off their opening test against the Los Angeles Sparks, this was a different Nigeria; more composed, more competitive, and increasingly aligned with the demands of elite opposition. Fast start, no fear From tip-off, Nigeria showed intent. The starting unit of Promise Amukamara, Ezinne Kalu, Suzie Rafiu, Uche Izoje, and Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared a national emergency on insecurity and poverty, describing them as major threats to jobs, productivity, and national stability. Addressing thousands of workers and labour leaders at Eagle Square, the president said decent work cannot thrive in an environment plagued by fear and economic hardship. His remarks aligned with the global May Day theme centred on the Decent Work Agenda championed by the International Labour Organization. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Tinubu acknowledged that insecurity and poverty remain “significant obstacles,” but maintained that his administration is addressing…

A member of the House of Representatives representing Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State, Leke Abejide, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Abejide’s was expelled from the party by the David Mark-led faction during the April 14, 2026 national convention. The lawmaker announced his resignation at a press conference in Abuja on Friday. “I joined ADC, nurtured it to national recognition as a political party with representation in both national and state assemblies. “The party structure was funded by me as the then national leader of the party, which I have willingly relinquished to the current national chairman,…

Troops of 159 Battalion have arrested two suspected terrorists during a stop-and-search operation in Yobe State. A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made this known in a statement posted on X. He said that the suspects, identified as Dahiru Mohammed, 40, and Ismail Adamu, 34, both natives of Geidam, were apprehended at about 8:00 a.m. on April 30 at a checkpoint operated by troops at B Company location in Kanama. According to him, the suspects were intercepted while returning from Damasak market when troops conducted a routine check that led to their arrest. He…

Legendary gospel singer, Goke Bajowa, has finally settled his copyright dispute with Boye Best. The reconciliation occurred on Wednesday evening at Abeokuta in Ogun state during Boye Best’s new album launch. This came a few days after Bajowa threatened legal action against Boye Best of allegedly using his evergreen song ‘Iwo Ko Lodami’ in promos of his album launch, making it look like Boye owned the song Reacting to the threat in a video on his Instagram page, Boye who denied the claim, explained that the promo video was done by a lounge manager without his permission. However, in a…

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has revealed that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will decide the club’s next manager in the coming days following reports linking Jose Mourinho with a return to the Los Blancos. This comes amid growing speculation that Mourinho could be heading back to the Spanish capital. Providing an update on the current situation, Romano, in a post on Facebook, stated that Perez shares an “absolutely excellent” relationship with Mourinho, who is very much in the running. However, the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss isn’t the only name on the list, as three other candidates are…

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s message of support to Team Nigeria ahead of the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, urging the athletes to compete with pride and deliver strong performances, Saturday PUNCH reports. Olopade addressed the athletes and officials on Friday following their final training session in Botswana, stressing the importance of the competition both as a major event and as a qualification pathway for future global championships. He highlighted the significance of athletics to Nigeria’s sporting success, noting its consistent contribution to national development and international recognition, while also…