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EPISODE {116}{Ladi Kwali}
( Nigeria)

Ladi Kwali was a renowned Nigerian ceramic artist, celebrated for her unique contributions to the world of pottery and her role in promoting the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria. Here’s a detailed biography of her life and work:

Early Life Of Ladi Kwali
Birth Of Ladi kwali: Ladi Kwali was born in 1925 in Abuja, Nigeria, into the Gwari ethnic group.
Background: She grew up in a traditional society where women typically did not engage in formal education or artistic endeavors. However, she was encouraged by her parents, particularly her mother, to pursue her interests.

Education and Early Career
Traditional Pottery: Kwali learned the art of traditional pottery from her aunt, who was a potter. She honed her skills in creating earthenware pots, bowls, and other items using local materials.
Recognition: Her pottery gained local recognition, and she became known for her skill in creating functional and decorative pieces.

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GOVERNOR UBA SANI MEETS TRANSPORTATION MINISTER ON KADUNA LIGHT RAIL PROJECT

Governor Uba Sani paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, at the Federal Ministry of Transportation Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting was highly productive, with a central focus on the upcoming Kaduna Light Rail Project.

Governor Sani described the project as a transformative initiative spearheaded by the Kaduna State Government. He emphasized that, once completed, the light rail will significantly improve mobility for residents, stimulate economic growth, and strengthen connectivity between rural and urban communities across the state. He added that the project is a major step toward positioning Kaduna as a leading transportation hub in Nigeria.

In response, the Honourable Minister commended Governor Uba Sani for his commitment to people-centered governance and the development of an efficient, inclusive transportation system. He assured the Governor of the Ministry’s full support and willingness to partner with the Kaduna State Government to ensure the successful execution of the project.

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Embrace Integrity, Olukoyede Urges Students

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged students in the country to shun all forms of economic and financial crimes and embrace a life of integrity for a fulfilling future.

He gave the charge recently during the induction of students of Excellent Kiddies Academy, Bwari, Abuja into EFCC’s Integrity Club.

Represented by the Head of the Interface Unit of the Public Affairs Department of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC I, Tony Orilade, Olukoyede emphasized the importance of moral uprightness among young people, urging them to surround themselves with individuals who uphold integrity and positive values.

“To secure a brighter future, you must get it right from the beginning. Surround yourself with good people, friends and acquaintances that will help you grow in wisdom and integrity,” he said.

While warning them against associating with individuals involved in financial crimes, he stated that negative influence from such people could draw them to criminal behaviours and that could in turn, earn them grave consequences.

“Anyone who engages in financial crimes is on a path that leads to jail. Once convicted, such a person becomes an ex-convict and loses the opportunity to hold any public office in Nigeria. That is a heavy price to pay for associating with the wrong crowd,” he said.

Olukoyede further stated that the project of inaugurating EFCC’s Integrity Club in primary and secondary schools was part of the Commission’s policy of “catching them young,” which is about nurturing children to be ambassadors of integrity in their homes, schools, communities, and the country at large.

Also speaking at the event, the Head of Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the EFCC II, Aisha Mohammed, enlightened the children on the functions and activities of the EFCC. She encouraged them to be honest, disciplined, and upright in their daily lives, noting that integrity is a crucial ingredient for success.

“Youths must understand that honesty and integrity are values that never go out of fashion. They open doors and keep you on the right path in life,” she said.

The highlight of the induction ceremony was a quiz competition that dwelt on EFCC and its operations. Two students, Glory Okinbaliyi and Divine Oyaniyi Bimbola emerged winners and were rewarded with android smartphones.

In his vote of thanks, the Integrity Club Master of the school, Mr. Gbenga Jatau, expressed appreciation to the EFCC Chairman and management his team for bringing the club to the school.

“On behalf of the management, staff, and students of Excellent Kiddies Academy, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to the EFCC Chairman for this great honour. We applaud the Commission’s unwavering commitment to fighting all forms of economic and financial crimes and building a better Nigeria,” he said.

We will defeat terrorists - says Army

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has reassured Nigerians that the defeat of terrorists and other non-state actors was certain.

Lt.-Gen. Oluyede said their routing would be done through effective counter-terrorism strategies.

“To all those who seek to disrupt the sanctity of our freedom, our heritage of liberty and our enduring democracy, be assured that your failure is certain and your boast lacks value,’’ he stressed.

The COAS spoke during an interdenominational church service to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025 in Abuja yesterday.

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CG NSCDC ATTRIBUTES PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE TO HEALTHY WORKFORCE

The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has said he believes a healthy workforce is more likely to be more productive and resilient as opposed to a challenged one.

Speaking as a Guest of Honour at National Headquarters in Abuja where he declared the second edition of the NSCDC Inter-Directorate Sports Competition opened, the CG explained it was a philosophy behind his administration's introduction of the Inter-Directorate Sports event.

The NSCDC boss who was represented by his Deputy Commandant General in charge of Crisis Management,
DCG Pedro Awili Ideba, said "through sporting activities like this, we enhance not just the strength of our bodies, but also the unity and cohesion that define our organisational success."

To the participants, he said, "let the spirit of sportsmanship guide your actions. Compete to win, but above all, compete to inspire unity and excellence."

He commended the sponsor of the competition, Alh. Ahmed Kabiru of AL-Simba-Home, and the organisers for sustaining the initiative as he wished all directorates good luck in the entire competition.

While describing the event not only as timely but highly strategic, he said this year's edition is to feature nine sports with the theme; Fostering Unity, Physical and Mental timely but highly strategic Well-being for an Efficient Workforce.

This year's edition starts from Monday, 30th June, 2025 to Friday, 4th July, 2025 and winners will be given medals.

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EXPOSED: Nyesome Wike’s mindless looting of Abuja lands, allocates 2,082 hectares worth $3.6 billion to son Joaquin in Maitama, Asokoro, others

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Joaquin Wike, the minister’s last of two sons, has received at least 2,000 hectares, or 40,000 plots, in Maitama, Asokoro, Guzape and other parts of Abuja, The Gazette found from documents and officials.

Officials estimated that the hectares Mr Wike has issued to his son, along with certificates of occupancy, are worth at least $3.6 billion. A plot in Maitama and Asokoro, where Mr Wike gave his son at least seven hectares total, was recently sold for $1.28 and $1.4 million, respectively.

The company, Joaq Farms and Estates Ltd, was registered on October 10, 2024. Barely a week later, on October 17, 2024, Mr Wike allocated 350 hectares to the business via file number 155882 and certificate of occupancy number 0000162.

The company listed its address as 13, Thaba Tseka Street, Wuse II, with Thaba mispelled on the documents as Theba. The address has long been associated with Mr Wike and his numerous fronts in the Nigerian capital, The Gazette learnt.

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10. Ilorin (765 km²)

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12. Kano (499 km²)

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Alleged N110b Fraud: Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s Trial to July 8



Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned the N110 billion fraud trial of the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, and two others until July 8; October 8 and 9; and November 12 and 13.



Bello is facing trial alongside Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, on16-count charges bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune of N110.4 billion. The offence, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is contrary to Sections 96 and 311 of the Penal Code Law Cap.89, Laws of Northern Nigeria, 1963, and punishable under Section 312 of the same law.



At the resumed hearing of the matter on Wednesday, EFCC first witness, Fabian Nwora completed his evidence. Nwora is the chairman of EFAB Property which handled the property that is the subject of the suit. He told the court that he opened negotiations on the said property but that the negotiation was concluded by Segun Adeleke, who is the EFCC second witness (PW2)



Nwora had, at a previous hearing, testified that he was invited to the EFCC on Feb. 8, 2023. He explained that it was in regard to a transaction between Shehu Bello and EFAB Property on a property located at No. 1 Ikogosi Street, Maitama. He noted that it was Mr Shehu who approached him about the property.



Adeleke, led by the prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, reiterated that, in 2020, his chairman, Nwora, gave him the brief on the property, which Shehu showed interest in. He said the deal was concluded and N500 million paid for the said property.



When asked further what happened afterwards, the witness said Bello returned to their office, with the agreement. “He told me that he was no longer interested in the property as a result of the EFCC investigation.

“My chairman said he would revert after consulting with our company secretary,” he said.



Pinheiro asked about some documents issued to one Nuhu Muhammed in respect of a property in the Gwarinpa area. The witness confirmed that the documents were issued to the said Muhammed after he purchased one of the units of the detached bungalows belonging to EFAB Property Limited.



At that point, Counsel for Mr Shehu and the second defendant Joseph Daudu, SAN, objected. He said “My lord, there is a clear disconnect between the documents sought to be tendered and the foundation laid by the witness himself.” The prosecution, however, said the objection was misconceived and it was subsequently overruled by the Judge.



Justice Anenih adjourned the case until July 8 and Oct 8, 2025, for continuation of hearing.

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FG Hosts Workshop on Gender Mainstreaming and GBV Success Stories Dissemination under TRIMING Project.

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in collaboration with the World Bank and other critical stakeholders, convened a Gender Mainstreaming and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Success Stories Dissemination Workshop under the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project, with the theme: “From Tradition to Transformation, Led by Women”, today in Kano.

The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, in his keynote address emphasized that the TRIMING Project was designed to enhance irrigation systems and promote integrated water resource management, with gender and social safeguards as core components.

According to Prof. Utsev, the project has transformed women, youth, and vulnerable groups from being marginalized to becoming vital contributors in agriculture and water governance.

He highlighted the achievements of the project, including the development of GBV Action Plans across all schemes for risk mitigation and survivor support, women’s leadership in Water Users Associations (WUAs), enhancing inclusive decision-making, and the economic empowerment of women through active roles in irrigation management.

Prof. Utsev added that the extensive capacity-building on gender sensitivity and GBV prevention, the strengthening of local capacitie, including youth champions and gender desk officers, cultural norm shifts through media, dialogues, and storytelling in local languages, as well as alignment with global best practices and World Bank environmental and social standards, are additional achievements of the project.

The Minister thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the World Bank, and the Project Monitoring Unit for their support in driving TRIMING’s success. He urged the replication of its gender and GBV initiatives in other projects and emphasized that achieving a gender-equitable, GBV-free society requires ongoing commitment and collaboration.

Engr. Hauwa Sadique Mohammed, Deputy Director Irrigation, delivering the welcome address on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, emphasized the workshop as a key milestone in advancing inclusivity, equity, and safety, particularly for women, girls, and vulnerable groups in the TRIMING Project. The Permanent Secretary highlighted that from inception, the project prioritized gender equality, GBV prevention, and social inclusion, with gender mainstreaming embedded across all stages to ensure equal opportunities and safe spaces.

Delivering a comprehensive overview of the project, the Project Coordinator, Engr. Ipinlaye Olaiya, emphasized the central role of gender mainstreaming across all components of the TRIMING Project, noting that the deliberate integration of gender perspectives was not only strategic but essential to the long-term sustainability and impact of the interventions.

Goodwill messages were delivered by the Managing Director of Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Engr. Rabiu Suleiman Yusuf, representative of the academia,Prof. Restituta Igube from the University of Abuja, and Commissioners from the Gombe State Ministry of Women Affairs, Asmau Mohammed Iganus as well as the representative of Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children, and the Disabled. They all emphasized the significance of inclusivity, sustainability, and community ownership in gender-responsive water and agricultural development.

A key moment of the workshop was the presentation of badges to Women Leaders of Water Users Associations (WUAs) of Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority, Jigawa, Kano, Gombe and Zamfara States.

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It's funny, but let it be known that most of you don't know Jumabee. This is very simple and straightforward. First, before I proceed, I will give you all a simple understanding of what the Jumabee show is all about. The Jumabee show has been going on for over six years now, and he has brought so many big artists from Lagos and other parts of the country to perform in Kogi State. This is the only way to push Kogi State up there in the entertainment world. This year's show comes with different developments, which include the Kogi Entertainment Summit. Before the entertainment summit, Jumabee asked his team to confirm every entertainer from Kogi State and within. Let me tell you, most of the people they confirmed their pictures for, Jumabee is not even aware of them. This is his way of uniting Kogi State artists. It's very wrong to use an artist's picture without informing their management, but it depends on the nature of the show. First, Jumabee is not collecting tickets for the show; the show is practically free. If you know want it means to fly over 20 Artist from Lagos State to Abuja, then transportation from Abuja to Kogi state. The security details, the feeding, the accommodation and other unknown bills, you will understand what this dude has been sacrificing all this years. Lets give Jumabee his flower... This hero that come from Kogi state has really tried. Peace✌

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STADIUM UPDATE: Understand that Work begins in Umuahia!
Site clearing has officially started at the Abia Stadium City — a landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project that could redefine sports infrastructure in Nigeria!

This multi-billion naira development will include:
35,000-capacity sports complex
Smart housing estate
Games village with training facilities
Hospitality & business hubs

Sources also confirm:
New road networks are being constructed around the site to improve accessibility and boost the area’s development.

Abia Warriors might soon have a world-class home ground…

Meanwhile, there’s still no plan to rebuild Enyimba’s Elephant Park Stadium. Despite earlier suggestions from fans, we understand The People’s Elephants are not planning a full stadium reconstruction at this stage.

Abia is stepping into the future — building the infrastructure to support sports, tourism, and economic growth.

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