Governor Dauda Lawal has unveiled a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant in Boko Village, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, describing the project as a major milestone in the state’s drive towards industrialisation, responsible mining and sustainable economic development. The facility, a joint investment by ZAM Mining Company Ltd, Bima Mines Ltd, Jinlide Mining Co. Ltd and other partners, is expected to boost local value addition, create employment opportunities and position Zamfara as a key player in Nigeria’s solid minerals value chain. Nigeria’s Mining Revenue Hits N6.96bn in 2025-Minister Speaking during the inauguration on Saturday, Governor Lawal…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has appealed the judgment of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, which found the anti-graft agency liable for defaming former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, over a social media publication concerning the alleged $6 billion Mambilla Power Project fraud. The Notice of Appeal was filed on Friday by the EFCC’s counsel, Wahab Shittu, SAN, at the Court of Appeal, Abuja. In the appeal, filed in Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/1199/2024, the Commission challenged the entire judgment delivered on July 8, 2026, by Justice Peter Kekemeke of the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The…
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Alpha 10 Fund Management Limited to provide free financial literacy training for students and staff as part of efforts to promote financial education and investment awareness within the university community. The agreement was signed on Friday at the Presidential Conference Hall of the university in Kano, with members of the management teams of both organisations in attendance. Under the partnership, students and staff will receive training on personal financial management, including budgeting, saving and investing. The agreement will also provide members of the university community…
Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal to establish State Police as a strategic and far-reaching reform aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistent security challenges. Speaking during Hannu Da Yawa, a live Hausa programme on Radio Nigeria Kaduna on Saturday, Senator Barau said the initiative represents a bold step towards strengthening the country’s security architecture through community-based policing backed by constitutional safeguards. The two-hour interactive programme featured callers from across Northern Nigeria who sought clarification on the proposed constitutional amendment and its implications…
The extension of a deep-rooted conspiracy to sideline him. Shariff Aminu Ahlan It is outrageous, disturbing, unimaginable, undeserved, and simply difficult to comprehend how such a high-profile and well-attended event, organized to celebrate media excellence and promote discussions on strengthening media platforms that advance the Northern agenda, could deliberately exclude the Commissioner for Information of the host state, a man widely acknowledged as one of the most competent and outstanding Information Commissioners in Northern Nigeria. The wave of criticism that followed the event was massive and centered on several noticeable shortcomings, including poor coordination, misplaced priorities, organizational lapses, and a…
The New Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has called on eligible residents, particularly young people and women, to take advantage of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) online voter registration portal ahead of the July 24, 2026 deadline. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo said the Commission’s self-service registration platform allows first-time voters to begin and complete their registration online using their National Identification Number (NIN). He noted that the initiative eliminates the need for long queues at registration centres, making the process more accessible. “This…
Ado Salisu The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission (KSSC), Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving sports infrastructure and promoting excellence in sports administration across the state. Babangida made the pledge during a surprise inspection visit to Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, where he was received by the stadium management, staff and numerous well-wishers. The visit was his first official inspection of any facility under the Commission following the formal handover from his predecessor. Addressing members of staff, the KSSC chairman urged them to remain dedicated to their responsibilities, particularly in the areas of stadium…
The United Intellectuals for Community Development Initiative (UNICODI) has condemned the arrest and detention of Dr. Bashir Kurfi Babangida, a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and Executive Director of the Network for Justice, calling on the Katsina State Government to release him immediately and engage his expertise in addressing the state’s worsening security challenges. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Prof. Mohammed Mustapha Abubakar, UNICODI described Dr. Kurfi’s detention as a setback to democratic engagement, arguing that his contributions as a scholar and peace advocate should be harnessed rather than criminalized. Dr. Kurfi was arraigned before a…
Lamara Garba Poor nutrition remains one of the greatest impediments to national development as it weakens cognitive ability, undermines educational attainment, reduces productivity and compromises the quality of human capital, Professor Hassana Sani Darma has declared. Professor Darma made the assertion on Thursday, 9th July, 2026, while delivering the 61st Professorial Inaugural Lecture of Bayero University, Kano, at the CBN Centre of Excellence. Presenting a lecture titled “Rejigging Cognitive, Behavioural and Coordination Functions: Nutrients Supplementation for Neurodivergent Disorders,” the renowned scholar maintained that nutrition is far more than a matter of physical wellbeing, describing it as the bedrock upon which…
The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has congratulated Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba on his appointment as Chairman of the Kano State 2027 Blueprint Committee, describing the development as a well-deserved recognition of his leadership and expertise in public health and development. In a statement signed by its Executive Administrator, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, on Friday, CHR also commended Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for constituting the committee to review the implementation of the Kano State 2023 Blueprint and develop the state’s 2027 Blueprint. According to the organisation, the committee’s establishment provides a strategic opportunity to assess progress made under…
Tijjani Sarki I was genuinely amazed that the inaugural Arewa Media Summit ended without a communiqué. For an event presented as a defining conversation on media, governance and accountability in Northern Nigeria, the silence was difficult to understand. It was only after analysts and observers questioned the omission that a comprehensive communiqué eventually emerged. I have read the document carefully. It is professionally written, politically appealing and rich in democratic vocabulary. Unfortunately, it is also painfully short on substance. Beyond the impressive language, there is no implementation framework, no timelines, no measurable targets and no independent mechanism to ensure that…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a 14-member committee to draft the blueprint for his 2027 governorship campaign, with a mandate to review the implementation of the 2023 blueprint titled My Commitment for Kano and produce Blueprint 2.0 to guide the administration’s policy direction for a second term. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. Kano Participates as Northern Governors Establish Secretariat The committee will work under the close supervision of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his Deputy His Excellency, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, while Dr. Aminu…
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, while urging the public to remain vigilant and rely only on verified information from official sources. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja during the inaugural meeting of the Communication Sub-Committee of the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats. Nigeria Boosts Ebola Preparedness as Tinubu Unveils N10bn Emergency Package “There is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria. However, recent…
The Federal Ministry of Education has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening transparency, accountability and ethical governance in the education sector. The inauguration, held in Abuja, aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and is aimed at reinforcing institutional integrity, promoting due process and enhancing effective public service delivery. Anti-Corruption Fight Begins Within Institutions-ICPC Speaking at the ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, described ACTU as a vital preventive mechanism for entrenching ethical conduct, ensuring compliance with public service regulations and promoting…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Byblos Travels and Tours Nigeria Limited to provide affordable travel opportunities and logistics support for sports journalists across the country. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja, is designed to ease the financial burden on SWAN members by offering discounted airfares, visa advisory services, accommodation support and other travel-related benefits. SWAN Honours Veteran Sports Journalist Ado Salisu with Fellowship Award Speaking at the signing ceremony, SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, described the agreement as a significant milestone in the association’s efforts to improve the welfare…
Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Thursday represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the official inauguration of the temporary secretariat of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Kaduna. The event brought together governors from the 19 northern states and other key stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen regional cooperation, institutional coordination and collective development across Northern Nigeria. 19 Northern States Commit ₦1 Billion Monthly to Fight Insecurity The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the Forum’s drive to establish a functional administrative structure to coordinate its activities and advance the shared interests of the region. Speaking…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), in collaboration with the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing insecurity and promoting sustainable development across the 19 northern states. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué presented by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, at the end of the joint meeting held on Wednesday at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna State Government House. Northern Revenue Conference: Yusuf tasks states on collaborative tax reforms A major outcome of the meeting was the endorsement of the establishment of State Police as part of…
The Kano State Government has commenced a two-day stakeholder engagement on the proposed Renewable Hybrid Power Project, a major initiative aimed at expanding access to reliable electricity and accelerating industrial growth across the state. The engagement, organised by the Kano State Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy is themed, “Unlocking Reliable Power for Kano’s Industrial Growth.” REA Scales Up Youth Inclusion with Renewable Energy Training Declaring the event open, the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Engr. Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, described the proposed project as a strategic addition to Kano’s energy infrastructure that will complement existing power initiatives, including…
The Kano State Government has officially launched the 2025/2026 Annual School Census (ASC),reiterating it’s dedication to strengthening education planning through the generation of accurate, reliable and up-to-date data. Flagging off the exercise at the Ministry of Education’s Conference Hall, the Commissioner for Education, Gwani Dr. Ali Makoda, described the Annual School Census as a critical tool for producing credible statistics that will support evidence-based policymaking, effective planning, equitable resource allocation and improved service delivery across the state’s education sector. Kano Releases Key Findings from Latest Annual Schools Census Dr. Makoda urged all stakeholders participating in the exercise to ensure accuracy,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Yakubu Umar, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged fraud involving N15.59 million. Umar, who also served as Chairman of the Tribunal’s Tenders Board, was arraigned on Thursday before Justice U. P. Kekemeke on a four-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office, nepotism and conferring corrupt advantage on himself. EFCC Drags Ex-PHRC MD to Court Over Alleged N1.32bn Scam According to the EFCC, the former CCT chairman allegedly facilitated payments totalling N15,587,833.76 to his…