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Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates Zuriel Oduwole on Nomination for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates Zuriel Oduwole on Nomination for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
By: Michael Mike
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated 22-year old Zuriel Oduwole on her nomination by three institutions for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
In a congratulatory message, the elated Abike Dabiri-Erewa said the nomination was not a surprise to her due to the tireless work of Zuriel advocating for girls education over the last 12 years across Africa and the Caribbean, and for her peace mediating work between nations in South America and the Middle East.
She expressed optimism that Zuriel will win the topmost prize going by her determination, zeal and enthusiasm for success.
Dabiri-Erewa, while wishing her the very best luck in her endeavours, implored youths to emulate the impactful spirit of Zuriel and shun any acts capable of denigrating the image of Nigeria.
The nominations were made on behalf of USC by a Professor of Clinical Education Engineering, the University of Missouri by an Emeritus Professor of Social Science, and by a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
It is the culmination of a dedication to making a measurable difference in the world, that has seen her receive among others, a Forbes Leadership Award, the CARE Global Impact Award, and the UN Secretary General Ban Ki- Moon Award.
In the course of her 12 year journey, Ms Oduwole had met one-on-one with 36 Presidents and Prime Ministers, to learn about and then crafting simpler solutions to the planets burgeoning socio-economic challenges.
Oduwole grandfather Dr. Michael Oduwole left Nigeria in 1954 to Scotland to become a medical doctor, where Zuriels father Ademola Oduwole was born.
He then emigrated to Los Angeles – CA in 1991, where Zuriel was born in 2002.
Dabiri-Erewa, in the statement said Zuriel recognition and nomination for arguably the most prestigious award known to man, is another evidence of that resilient and hardworking Nigerian spirit, warmly coded in Nigerians DNA, and simply waiting for the slightest opportunity to not just express the innate abilities, but to lead and dominate whereever Nigerians find themselves across the globe.
Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates Zuriel Oduwole on Nomination for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
A domestic dispute in Sagera Ango Village, Gada LGA, turned deadly on April 2, 2025, when Ali Garba, during a heated argument with A’isha Araga, attacked her with a cutlass.
The altercation, which escalated quickly, resulted in Ali Garba inflicting severe injuries on A’isha’s neck and other parts of her body.
Security personnel, responded promptly to the scene and rushed A’isha to General Hospital Gada for medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving care.
Ali Garba was immediately apprehended by the police and is in custody.
The case has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (DC CID), for further discreet investigation.
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
A deadly clash broke out between members of the nomadic Fulani and Hausa communities at Dan Sokoto Model Primary School in Bungudu Township, Zamfara State, during the celebration of Eid-El-Fitr on April 1, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation resulted in the death of 17-year-old Abbas Sani, a resident of Kuga Village.
He was found in a pool of blood and was rushed to General Hospital Bungudu, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel. The body was subsequently deposited at the hospital morgue.
In response to the incident, security forces launched an intensive raid in the area, leading to the arrest of 15 suspects.
15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara
One Killed, Three Injured in Bandit Attack in Safana, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
A bandit attack in Bajat and Dole villages, located in Zakka Safana Local Government Area, left one person dead and three others injured on the evening of April 1, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at approximately 6:30 PM when a group of armed assailants opened fire on the villages.
Nura Baushe, a local vigilante commander, was killed, while three others, Amadu Dole, Surajo Shehu, and Shafiu Sulaiman, sustained gunshot wounds. The injured victims were rushed to the Federal Teaching Hospital in Katsina for medical treatment.
The body of the deceased was handed over to his family for burial.
One Killed, Three Injured in Bandit Attack in Safana, Katsina
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
15 Arrested as Clash Between Nomadic Fulani and Hausa Community Leads to Fatality in Zamfara
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