Africa Prime News (2025)

15/08/2025

There is a common adage which says that water has no enemy. Another adage also holds that Soldier Come Soldier Go, but barracks remain". The two adages aptly define the scenario that played out in the rather frosty relationship between working journalists in Kaduna State and Malam Nasir El - rufai, former Governor of the State during his 8 tempestuous years in office....

There is a common adage which says that water has no enemy. Another adage also holds that Soldier Come Soldier Go, but barracks remain”. The two adages aptly define the scenario that played o…

14/08/2025

In a society often overwhelmed by stories of greed and self-interest, it is refreshing, indeed, uplifting, to encounter individuals whose lives are defined by generousity, humility, and a relentless commitment to the welfare of others. Engr. Aliyu Mohammed Kombat, a young, promising businessman from Gombe, is one such figure. His name may not yet be as widely known as that of the legendary Aminu Dantata, but if his current path is any indication, Nigeria may well be witnessing the rise of a new philanthropic icon....

In a society often overwhelmed by stories of greed and self-interest, it is refreshing, indeed, uplifting, to encounter individuals whose lives are defined by generousity, humility, and a relentles…

13/08/2025

The Kaduna State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) in order to bring it to international standards, following the formal transfer of ownership of the sports facility from the Federal Government. Speaking during an inspection tour of the stadium in Kaduna on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Information-Designate, Ahmed Maiyaki, stated that the stadium—built in…...

The Kaduna State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) in order to bring it to international standards, following the formal transfer of ownership of the spo…

13/08/2025

By Martha Agas Nigeria has committed to repositioning its steel industry as a driver of industrialisation and economic diversification. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuiab Audu, stated this at the opening of the maiden edition of the National Steel Summit on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-day summit is on the theme’ Rebuilding and Consolidating Nigeria’s Steel Industry: Collaborative action for Sustainable growth and Global competitiveness ‘....

By Martha Agas Nigeria has committed to repositioning its steel industry as a driver of industrialisation and economic diversification. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuiab Audu, stat…

13/08/2025

While rounding up classes over the weekend, I came across a piece expressing concern over the possible alteration of significant historical structures associated with revered Thomas Archibald, the Sudan Interior Mission (SIM) missionary who opened the Kagoro SIM Mission Field and the founder of Boys Brigade in Kagoro. Sudan Interior Mission is now Serving in Missions. According to information gathered from Mr....

While rounding up classes over the weekend, I came across a piece expressing concern over the possible alteration of significant historical structures associated with revered Thomas Archibald, the …

13/08/2025

The attention of the leadership of Atyap Community Development Association (ACDA) and the entire peace loving people of Atyap land, home and abroad, has been drawn to a dangerous, provocative, unfounded and highly divisive anonymous petition circulated by a “Concerned Residents of Zango Urban,” falsely accusing His Royal Highness, our Paramount Ruler, Agwatyap, Sir Dominic Gambo Yahaya of injustices and oppression against the Hausa and Fulani community in Zangon Urban....

The attention of the leadership of Atyap Community Development Association (ACDA) and the entire peace loving people of Atyap land, home and abroad, has been drawn to a dangerous, provocativ…

12/08/2025

The President Nigerian Volleyball Federation Engr. Ni**od Musa, has reiterated his commitment to the development and empowerment of young people through sport and across Nigeria. The President, who made this known in a statement issued by his media assistant, to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day, commended Nigerian youths for their resilience and their roles in promoting peace, unity and the socio-economic development of the country....

The President Nigerian Volleyball Federation Engr. Ni**od Musa, has reiterated his commitment to the development and empowerment of young people through sport and across Nigeria. The President, who…

12/08/2025

By Martha Agas An NGO, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) says attacks on female journalists often go unreported and unpunished. MRA’s Executive Director, Edetaen Ojo, stated this at a two-day workshop on the safety of female journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. Ojo stated that women whether in Newsrooms, on the field, or online, were confronted with harassment, intimidation, the risk of sexual violence, cyberbullying, and other targeted abuses....

By Martha Agas An NGO, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) says attacks on female journalists often go unreported and unpunished. MRA’s Executive Director, Edetaen Ojo, stated this at a two-day workshop on t…

12/08/2025

Life happens and when it does the lessons that it comes with are always appreciated in retrospect. Looking back, miss Comfort and all that played roles in that drama would certainly be very unproud of their actions. They would have seen the very options available to them which they never realised, which if taken would have averted that ugly and very much embarrassing situation....

Life happens and when it does the lessons that it comes with are always appreciated in retrospect. Looking back, miss Comfort and all that played roles in that drama would certainly be very unproud…

11/08/2025

By Martha Agas A mining company, Architype Industries Nigeria Ltd. has described the demands of the Itasa community in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, as unrealistic and outside the scope of its Community Development Agreement (CDA). The Managing Director of the company, Adeniran Ajibade, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that the company was not opposed to a review of its CDA as requested by the community....

By Martha Agas A mining company, Architype Industries Nigeria Ltd. has described the demands of the Itasa community in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, as unrealistic and outside …

11/08/2025

. . . Urges Security Agencies To Be Neutral A Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mrs Abosede Rahila Adamu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow the forthcoming by-elections in Kaduna state to be free, fair and credible. She urged the electoral umpire to allow the end results of the by-elections to reflect the will of the people of Kaduna state, adding that INEC should ensure that the rights of every stakeholder are protected and not that of the few in government....

. . . Urges Security Agencies To Be Neutral A Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mrs Abosede Rahila Adamu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to al…

09/08/2025

By Martha Agas The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal quarry site operating within the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Commander, ACC Attah Onoja, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the site was shut down on Aug. 31, and 13 suspects have been apprehended. The Quarry NAN reports that the Mining Marshals, drawn from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), are a security unit initiated by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, in 2024 to secure mining sites....

By Martha Agas The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal quarry site operating within the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Commander, ACC Attah Onoja, told t…

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