Husaina Sa’id Bichi The alumni of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Class of 1997, held a remarkable reunion, bringing together distinguished graduates, respected guests, and members of the academic community in a vibrant celebration of shared history, achievements, and enduring bonds. The event, chaired by Dr Abubakar Rabo Abdulkarim, served as a platform for reconnecting after nearly three decades, reflecting on collective experiences, and celebrating the significant milestones attained by members across various sectors. Sustainable Dev in Focus as Saudi Alumni Forum Convene in Abuja In his remarks, Dr Abdulkarim expressed joy over the reunion,…
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The Obidient Movement has raised concerns over what it describes as a coordinated effort to limit the political participation of former presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the group alleged that developments within the Labour Party since the 2023 elections were part of a broader plan to weaken Obi’s political standing. According to the statement, internal crises within the party were prolonged despite efforts to resolve them. Mista Peter Obi Ya Soki Tinubu Akan Kara Farashin Man Fetur The movement referenced a 2025 ruling by…
Khadijah Aliyu Kano is the political hotbed of Northern Nigeria where politics is usually played with vigour, passion, speed and drama, and where you find no dull moments. In Kano, political activities pick up immediately after an election, and continue to flourish till the next election. Why Governor Abba Should Choose Murtala Sule Garo as Co-Pilot Among such major political developments are the defections cum realignments of three gladiators – leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who recently defected from the NNPP to the ADC, and…
Khadijah Aliyu Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, a prominent politician and grassroots mobiliser in Kano State, says it is healthy political evolution that politicians are being granted pardon in Nigeria. Garo, who fielded questions from newsmen in Kano, also noted that repentant and forgiven politicians are allowed to actively participate in politics to add valour and strengthen democracy. Garo: The Kano Chosen Deputy Governor He was reacting to allegations over his involvement in financial sleaze while serving as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Kano during the administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Garo acknowledged desperate attempts by his…
Day Two of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and World Food Programme (WFP) Co-Creation Workshop saw sustained engagement as stakeholders advanced discussions on enhancing Nigeria’s humanitarian response through improved coordination, logistics, and institutional capacity. The session opened with a presentation on Nigeria Vision 2026: NEMA Strategies and Priorities, which emphasized aligning operational frameworks with national disaster management objectives. The presentation showcased NEMA’s forward-looking approach to preparedness, response efficiency, and inter-agency collaboration. NEMA, ICRC Partner to Improve Mass Casualty Response in Nigeria Technical sessions on Supply Chain, Logistics, and Commodity Handling followed, where participants explored practical strategies to enhance efficiency,…
A former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, has alleged that the recent wave of violence in the state was orchestrated by certain individuals seeking to undermine the re-election prospects of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Mr Jang made the remarks on Thursday during President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Plateau State, where he met with victims and families affected by the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area. According to the former governor, the violence may be politically motivated, aimed at destabilising the region and disrupting the president’s political future. Plateau Killings: SCSN Calls…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) hosted the Director General National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS), Professor Ayo Omotayo, alongside participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48, 2026, to strengthen collaboration between strategic institutions and Nigeria’s digital transformation ecosystem. The visit follows the Strategic Institution’s Study Tour held yesterday, where Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnership at NITDA, delivered a presentation on behalf of the Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi. The session highlighted the growing importance of the Orange Economy. Dr. Onumo identified creativity, digital content, film, animation, and digital art as key…
In a strategic push to strengthen transparency and impact across development interventions, the Resource Center for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) successfully conducted a two-day Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) review training for its Original Inhabitants (OI) sub-grantees. Held on April 1 and 2, 2026, at the Abuja Original Inhabitants Youth Empowerment Organization office, the training aimed to enhance data quality, performance accountability, and adaptive learning among participating organizations. Speaking during the session, Victor Emejuiwe highlighted the significance of the initiative, noting that it equips sub-grantees with the discipline and tools needed to track progress and deliver measurable results.…
Jam’iyyar APC ta buƙaci ɓangaren jam’iyyar ADC da tsohon shugaban Majalisar Dattawa, David Mark, ke jagoranta da ya bi doka da ƙa’ida, tare da daina yaudarar ‘yan Najeriya kan rikicin shugabanci da ke addabar jam’iyyar. Sakataren ƙasa na APC, Ajibola Basiru, ne ya bayyana hakan yayin ganawarsa da manema labarai a ranar Juma’a, inda ya jaddada cewa dole ne a mutunta dokoki da ƙa’idojin siyasa. Basiru ya kuma yi watsi da kiraye-kirayen da ake yi na a sauke shugaban Hukumar Zaɓe Mai Zaman Kanta ta Ƙasa (INEC), Joash Amupitan, da sauran kwamishinonin hukumar, yana mai cewa irin wannan buƙata ta…
Shugaban ƙasa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ya bayyana cewa Najeriya na samun tallafin ƙasashen waje domin ƙarfafa yaƙi da ta’addanci da kuma fashi da makami a sassa daban-daban na ƙasar. Tinubu ya bayyana hakan ne cikin saƙon Easter na shekarar 2026 da ya fitar a ranar Juma’ar Good Friday, inda ya amince cewa duk da ƙoƙarin da dakarun tsaro ke yi, har yanzu ana fuskantar ƙalubalen tsaro a wasu yankuna. A cewarsa, gwamnatinsa na ci gaba da samar da kayan aiki da abubuwan da ake buƙata, tare da ƙulla haɗin gwiwa da ƙasashen waje domin bai wa jami’an tsaro damar kai…