Author: Prime Times
As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, the nation stands at a crossroads between pride and reflection. The tricolour flag once again flutters in commemoration of freedom from colonial rule, but beneath the festivities lies a sobering reality: our independence is incomplete if the menace of drug abuse continues to hold our youth captive and threaten the future of our nation. By Omonon Chidi Nwafor As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, the nation stands at a crossroads between pride and reflection. The tricolour flag once again flutters in commemoration of freedom from colonial rule, but beneath the festivities lies…
The Dan Amanar of Fune Emirate and President/CEO of Funab Group of Companies Ltd, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, has described the death of the Grand Khalifah of the Tijaniyyah Movement in Kwara State, Sheikh Abubakar Yusuf Agbade, as not only a monumental loss to the Muslim Ummah but also a deeply personal one. “The death of Sheikh Abubakar Yusuf Agbade is indeed a personal and great loss to me. I was introduced to him years ago by former Taraba State Governor, Rev. Jolly Nyame, and since then, he took me as a son. Anytime he came to Abuja, he would…
In a move to deepen bilateral relations and foster youth-led development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the Bangladesh High Commission in Nigeria, and the Nigerian Bangladesh Business and Technology Forum (NBBTF) have agreed to jointly host a Youth Booth Camp Program. The decision followed a strategic meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja. The session was hosted by His Excellency, Miah Md. Mainul Kabir, High Commissioner-Designate of Bangladesh to Nigeria, and led by Ambassador Bolaji Akinremi, Director of Reform and Foreign Service Innovation, MFA. Also in attendance were representatives of the Federal Ministry…
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Sika’s Couture, Mrs. Josephine Omolola Adefusika was among the Nigerian exhibitors who showed brightly at the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) held in Atlanta, Georgia over the weekend. Sika’s Couture is a unique, indigenous Nigerian brand by hardworking and highly industrial serial entrepreneur Omolola Adefusika. She was among several Nigerian exhibitors at FNITCC Exhibition to drive the Nigeria Non-oil sector initiative. At her exhibition corner were different African flairs and fashionable high-quality clothings, headwears, bags, accessories, and more for both male and females. Also present at…
The Kano State Government has announced a strategic partnership with BrandEscort Communications, a leading brand and event marketing company, to host Cycling Kano 2025, a landmark sporting event aimed at promoting healthy living, tourism, and youth engagement in the state. Scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025, the event will bring together professional cyclists, fitness enthusiasts, and sports lovers from across the country. Beyond fostering sports development, The Cycling Kano 2025 , an event expected to kick off from the Sani Abacha Stadium will showcase Kano’s rich cultural heritage, economic opportunities, and vibrant hospitality. Speaking recently on the event…
… As NiDCOM Chairman receives accolade on diaspora innovations By Rashidat Olushola Okunlade The Coordinators of All Progressive Congress (APC) and Asiwaju Support Organisation (ASO) in Texas USA, has kicked against Steve Osuji statement titled “Abike Must Resign”. The group in its statement sign by Engr. Tayo Ogunjimi said NiDCOM Chairman has never run nor discharge bias ethnic or tribal character, statement in course of discharging her duty, Steve Osuji statement is an outrage to cause ethnicity and tribal war. Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa OON, as fondly called “Mama Diaspora, Mother Teresa” of the tube because of her compassion for the…
Nigeria has welcomed back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, after his recent series of diplomatic engagements in the United Kingdom, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United States of America. His return has been described by many as a moment of renewed hope, with expectations that the outcomes of these visits will translate into tangible benefits for the nation. By Abdulrahman Aliagan Nigeria has welcomed back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, after his recent series of diplomatic engagements in the United Kingdom, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United States of America. His return has been described by…
Allays fears about leaving APC From Cyril Mbah, Abuja. All roads leading to the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were closed to traffic by security agencies on Wednesday while a carnival setting was established at the premises of the party when Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State returned his completed Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to the party sealing speculations about whether he would contest the state governorship election slated for July, 2026 under the party. A large canopy with a sitting capacity of more than 200 persons was erected at the Secretariat early in…
Director Electrical Kogi State Ministry of Works, Engineer Ibrahim Abbas has felicitated with the people of Kogi State on the occasion of her thirty fourth anniversary. Engineer Abbas in his message of felicitation on behalf of the Electrical Engineering staff of the ministry described the journey as a reflection of both success and areas to improve on. He explained that the state has gone through so many hurdles from which she has emerged triumphantly. Engineer Abbas emphasized that the electrification projects have improved over the years particularly, the street light projects. The Director who said he is looking up to…
Why Heaven to Hell painting “The current global situation of the past six years, with its profound and moving points of contact with humanity; spanning culture, politics, health, and the fragile positions of all issues in world civilizations, prompts me to create a revelation of intense beauty and a future projection of art that can propel our society and the entire world at large toward beauty, purity, progress, harmony, peace, coexistence, and existence.” These were the words of Emmanuel Eni AKA Blackman in European Kitchen, on the essence of the exhibition of his new Paintings and Sculptures tagged “From Heaven…