Yushau A. Shuaib From time to time, I retreat into the fond memories of my youth in Delta State. Between 1992 and 1993, I served in Asaba as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) a predominantly Christian community. In those days, faith was practiced with dignity, confidence, and mutual respect. We did not merely observe our religious obligations; we lived them openly, without fear or suspicion. During Ramadan, we undertook Islamic propagation across rural communities. It was a season of purpose and conviction. Kabir Alabi Garba now the Weekend Editor of The Guardian newspapers was then the…
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President Bola Tinubu has signed the amended Electoral Act 2026 into law, officially mandating real-time electronic transmission of results from polling units to INEC’s central servers ahead of the 2027 general elections. The signing took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly after the National Assembly concluded legislative work on the bill. INEC Partners BUK to Boost Voter Registration, Election Credibility The timing is significant, coming just days after the Independent National Electoral Commission unveiled the official timetable for the next general elections. The amendment has revived nationwide discussions over the role of electronic transmission of results. Advocacy groups…
Less than 72 hours to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has stepped down for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua Ishaku Musa. Julius Adamu, who made this announcement few minutes ago, said his decision was as a result of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s intervention. FCT Elections 2026: PDP Moves to Court, Alleges Irregularities “I am standing here before you this afternoon to tell you that I have been in deep consultation with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. And i have come to…
The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) on Wednesday inaugurated the Sectoral Industry Advisory Board (SIAB) of the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), appointing Chairperson of Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) International Group, Hajiya Dr Salamatu Garba, as Chair of the Board. Speaking at the inauguration, the Vice-Chancellor said the calibre of professionals appointed would significantly enhance the Centre’s capacity to advance food security in Nigeria. He prayed for divine guidance for members as they assume what he described as a strategic and demanding responsibility. He also congratulated WOFAN, the CDA, and the University on the successful launch of the…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights journalist and investigative reporter Ahmed Isa Sakpe, who was recently arrested by the Niger State Police Command over alleged cyberbullying and related offences linked to his professional work. This was contained in a statement released Signed,by the Executive Director, CITAD, Y. Z. Ya’u made available to newsmrn in Kano. CITAD condemned the arrest as part of a troubling trend where cybercrime laws are reportedly used to intimidate journalists, activists, and citizens expressing dissenting views or carrying out investigative reporting. “Freedom of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as the Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment takes immediate effect. In a letter conveying the appointment, President Tinubu commended Governor Sani for his leadership and organisational skills, emphasizing that his role will involve close collaboration with the Director-General of the Renewed Hope initiative and the hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly the party’s national chairman. Gov Idris Backs Renewed Hope , Promises Robust Collaboration in Kebbi Governor Sani’s responsibilities will include promoting harmony, inclusiveness, and strategic coordination…
Sani Dutsinma The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has empowered thirty-one (31) farmers’ groups in Kebbi State with modern farming inputs to enhance food production and strengthen national food security. The initiative was unveiled during a farm input distribution event in Arugungu Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, represented by the Director of Cooperative Services, Dr Mohammed Bashir Abdulkadir, said the programme aligns with the ministry’s mandate to provide continuous support to farmers and promote year-round agricultural activities. Tagged “Inputs Distribution for All-Year-Round Farming”, the intervention targets smallholder farmers, who…
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a one-year strategic intervention to recruit Technical Facilitators for Federal Technical Colleges nationwide, reinforcing ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The initiative, aligned with the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Renewed Hope Agenda, is designed to bridge Nigeria’s critical skills gap by engaging qualified, industry-oriented professionals to deliver modern, competency-based training. According to the Ministry, the recruitment drive targets experienced technical experts with strong pedagogical capacity to enhance both practical and theoretical instruction in Federal Technical Colleges. This intervention is part of broader reforms to ensure technical education is responsive…
Veteran Bollywood screenwriter Salim Khan has been hospitalised at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after reportedly suffering a minor brain haemorrhage, raising concern among fans and members of the film industry. Salim Khan, 90, father of Bollywood actor Salman Khan, was admitted to the hospital on February 17, 2026, and is currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). According to doctors, his condition is stable and he remains under close medical observation. Senior pulmonologist Dr Jalil D. Parkar, who is part of the medical team attending to him, clarified that the veteran writer did not undergo any major…
A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a woman, Janet Theophilus Danjuma, to five years imprisonment for defrauding a victim of N22.35 million through a fake investment scheme. The conviction was secured by the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice S. M. Shuaibu. Danjuma was arraigned on Monday, February 16, 2026, on a one-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence. According to the charge, the defendant, a staff member of Taj Bank Limited, Nai’bawa Branch, Kano, fraudulently obtained the sum of N22,350,000 from one Wade Bamaiyi in October 2024 under…