Africa in Spotlight as WPA Panel Charts Path for Cooperation, Public Diplomacy

Ismail Abdulazeez Reporting   The World Public Assembly is set to host a high-profile panel session titled “Africa in the Modern World” as part of its business program, “A New Era of Cooperation and Partnership.” The dialogue will spotlight Africa’s strategic role in shaping a multipolar world order and the growing importance of public diplomacy […]

Weddings of the World Photo Project to Shine at World Public Assembly

Ismail Abdulazeez Reporting   A unique cultural and educational initiative, “Weddings of the Peoples of the World: Cultural Heritage,” will take center stage at the upcoming World Public Assembly, celebrating the diversity of global wedding traditions and their enduring role in preserving intangible heritage. Since 2015, the project’s author, Denis Knyazev, has embarked on expeditions […]

Ondo Ex-Governorship Candidate Akingboye Dies After Balcony Fall

Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the November 16, 2024 Ondo State governorship election, Bamidele Akingboye, has died after an incident at his Lagos residence. He was 60. Akingboye reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained last Wednesday after falling from the balcony of his home in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos. Allegations have since emerged […]

Youth Leader Killed in Plateau Ambush by Suspected Armed Militias

A community youth leader, Mr. Dabit Clement Joseph, popularly known as Chepti, has been shot dead in an ambush by suspected armed militias in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The 47-year-old victim was the Youth President of Horop District. According to Zagazola Makama, the attack took place in the early hours of Thursday […]

Uche Included in Crystal Palace’s Europa Conference League Squad

Crystal Palace have included new signing Christantus Uche in their UEFA Conference League squad for the 2025/26 season. Uche completed a deadline-day move to Selhurst Park from La Liga club Getafe and will wear the number 12 shirt at Crystal Palace. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been registered on List A, which contains 25 players. […]

Barau FC coach Bosso targets victory over Bendel Insurance

Barau FC technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, has said his team will improve on their last performance against Bayelsa United. Bosso’s side fell to a 2-0 defeat to Bayelsa United in their matchday two fixture. Barau FC will host Bendel Insurance at their temporary home ground, the Sani Abacha Stadium, this weekend. They will be seeking […]

DSS Charges Ansaru Terrorist Leaders Abu Baraa, Mahmuda to Court

  The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed multiple terrorism-related charges against two high-ranking commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, Abu Baraa and Mahmuda, following their recent capture in a covert operation. The development, confirmed by a security source to Zagazola Makama on Friday, marks a significant step in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. According […]

Troops Attack Kidnappers’ Hideout in Sokoto, Free Victims, Recover Livestock

  Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered 56 cattle and 38 goats in coordinated operations across Rabah and Tureta Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. According to Zagazola Makama, the operations, conducted in collaboration with state security agencies and local hunters have seriously caused trouble to the operations of […]