Author: Mohammad Adamu

Ambassador Ayanda Ngwane, CEO of Ayanda Media Network, led the tributes with words that captured what so many felt but struggled to express. “To know you is to cherish you forever,” she wrote. “You were truly full of life — a beautiful soul who carried light, love, and warmth everywhere you went. You had a rare way of making every moment memorable, every space brighter, and every person around you feel seen and valued.” For Ngwane, the loss was not merely professional — McCloy was a sister in spirit, someone whose love and loyalty ran deeper than the industry that…

Embassy in Abuja has called on Nigeria to strengthen its commitment to the One-China principle, citing what it described as growing separatist activities by Taiwan’s leadership. Dong Hairong, Counselor at the Chinese Embassy, made the appeal Thursday at a media salon in Abuja themed: “Understanding the One-China Principle and Its Role in Deepening China–Nigeria Strategic Relations. ” The event was jointly organised by the Centre for China Studies and the Centre for Contemporary China-Africa Research. Dong criticised a recent visit by Taiwan’s leader, Lai Ching-te, to Eswatini, calling it a covert attempt to expand Taiwan’s international separatist agenda. She also…

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, and Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to China, Abdurahman Bello Dambazau, held a diplomatic meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, with both sides reaffirming commitment to deepening bilateral relations. Yu formally congratulated Dambazau — a former Chief of Army Staff — on his appointment. Posting on X, the Chinese envoy described the encounter as part of broader efforts to advance the China-Nigeria comprehensive strategic partnership under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “This year marks the 55th anniversary of our diplomatic ties,” Yu noted, adding that China has extended zero-tariff treatment to…

Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final, set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The performance, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, mirrors the entertainment format popularised by the Super Bowl and marks a landmark moment in World Cup history. FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who announced plans for the show in March last year, described it as “a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world.” The spectacle will also support FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which…

Dr. Zainab was born into the household of a retired civil servant, the late Ishaku Dalo, in Kukar Gadu town, Fika Local Government Area, Yobe State. Wife of former Adamawa State Governor and Minister of Youth Development, Boni Haruna, she has never lost touch with her roots or the people who shaped her. A true daughter of the soil, her life has been defined by purpose, humility, and an unwavering commitment to her community. A Scholar of DistinctionA proud alumna of the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Potiskum, Dr. Zainab pursued academic excellence with remarkable dedication across five institutions. She…

Nigerian-Canadian actress Shine Rosman has raised the alarm over the growing menace of sexual harassment in Lagos, calling out the Yaba area as a hotspot where women are routinely touched inappropriately in public with little to no consequences for offenders. Rosman, known for her role in To Kill A Monkey and her advocacy work, voiced her frustration during an appearance on the Cafe One Studio podcast, decrying what she described as an alarming situation that authorities have long ignored. “Do you know how bad sexual harassment is in Lagos? Go to Yaba as a girl and see how you’ll be…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival, defiantly telling his cabinet on Tuesday that he intends to continue governing despite growing pressure from within his own party to step down. Standing firm before his top team, Starmer challenged any leadership hopefuls to formally trigger the party’s challenge process — noting that no one had yet done so. “The country expects us to get on with governing. That is what I am doing and what we must do as a cabinet,” he declared, on what has become the most defining day of his nearly two-year premiership. The…

Mexico has cancelled a controversial proposal to shorten its school year in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following widespread backlash from parents, think tanks, and local authorities. Education Secretary Mario Delgado had unexpectedly announced on Friday that the school year would end approximately 40 days early — on June 5 — citing both the upcoming tournament and a prevailing heat wave as justification. The announcement was met with immediate resistance across multiple sectors.President Claudia Sheinbaum, who had expressed scepticism over the proposal, convened a meeting of education and government officials on Monday to gather public input and explore…

In Nangere and Potiskum, a name has taken root since 2022— not through billboards or campaign rallies, but through boreholes, streetlights, and repaired roads. Behind it is Engr. Abubakar Adamu Waziri, the ADC candidate for the House of Representatives, whose pre-election footprint across the two local government areas has already reshaped daily life for thousands of residents — rural and urban alike. Water, light, and roads — before a single vote is castWhen Engr. Waziri entered the political space ahead of the 2023 elections, he did not wait for a mandate to begin serving. Identifying access to clean water as…

President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday, with trade tensions and the ongoing Iran war topping the agenda for talks between the two leaders. The visit was announced by a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, who said Trump would travel at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. It will be the first visit by a sitting US president to China since 2017. Trump had originally planned to travel in late March or early April but postponed the trip to concentrate on the Iran war. Washington and Beijing remain at…