Ibrahim Sani Shawai In recent days, several comments have circulated about the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the nomination of Engr. Abdullahi Ramat Garba as its incoming Chairman. Some statements paint an unnecessarily gloomy picture of the sector and an oddly shallow understanding of his qualifications. Both deserve clarification. NERC Interacts With Electricity Consumers From 3 States One of the recurring claims is that Engr. Ramat is simply a former local government chairman. That description is often thrown around as if it covers his entire professional identity. It does not. Long before his public service journey, he was a…
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UNICEF has strongly condemned the reported attack on a Government Girls School in the Maga community of Kebbi State, Northwest Nigeria, which led to the killing of the school’s Vice-Principal and the reported abduction of 25 students. The agency described the incident as a tragic reminder of the urgent need to protect children, schools, and education personnel across the country. UNICEF, Partners Launch Birth Registration Campaign in Gwarzo “We stand with the affected community at this difficult time. Our heartfelt condolences go to those who have lost their loved ones, and we wish a full recovery to those injured,” UNICEF…
With support from the UK Government, Propcom+ and Welcome2Africa International have launched a high-level Agribusiness Deal Room aimed at catalysing investment, strengthening value chains, and accelerating sustainable growth across Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The initiative, powered through the UK Government’s climate-smart agriculture programme, convenes key stakeholders, investors, and high-potential agribusinesses to unlock private capital and advance inclusive, market-led development. Propcom+ Empowers Mata Zalla with Electric Vehicles to Drive CSA in Kano It reflects the UK’s continued commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s agribusiness landscape while promoting climate resilience and economic transformation. The two-day Deal Room, taking place from November 18 to 19 in…
Khadijah Aliyu In every newsroom, behind every headline, and beneath every breaking story lies a quieter story one rarely told. It is the story of the emotional weight journalists silently carry. While stress is a natural human response to pressure and rapid change, for many in the media, it has become a constant, heavy companion. And in journalism, that stress often comes with deeper layers: stigma, guilt, and the invisible scars of trauma. Deadline Pressure, Trauma Fueling Depression Among Journalists-Psychiatrist A veteran journalist, Bash M.Bash, understands this reality too well. With years in the field, he describes moments when the…
Ado Salisu Wudil-based Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST) continues to shine at the ongoing 27th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, with level 400 student Musbahu Hamza Yalwa clinching the bronze medal in the 3000 meters race. The championship, which is being hosted at the University of Jos, Plateau State, brings together over 91 universities from across the country competing in 24 sporting events. BUK Makes Strong Start in Chess at 27th NUGA Games, Jos ADUST has also secured medals in judo, winning gold in the 63kg category and silver in the heavyweight division. However, the university…
The Kano State Hisbah board has thwarted an attempt to traffic two girls from Kano to Lagos, from where they were allegedly meant to be transported to other countries. The victims 16-year-old Zahra’u Audu from Zaria, Kaduna State, and 18-year-old Kalzihar Salim from Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State were rescued before they could be moved out of the state. Kano Hisbah Moves to Enforce Court-Ordered Marriage of Maiwushirya, Yar Guda Deputy Commander general of the board Dr Mujahid Aminudeen Abubakar, confirmed the development in a voice statement. He noted that the swift intervention of Hisbah operatives prevented the…
Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has paid an emergency visit to Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls by suspected bandits in the early hours of Monday. The governor, who cut short his official engagements in Abuja, met with parents of the abducted students, security agencies, traditional leaders, and school authorities in a closed door session aimed at strengthening efforts toward the safe rescue of the girls. Parents of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Cry Out for Help, Seek Urgent Govt Intervention Speaking to journalists after assessing the situation, Governor Idris said the visit was…
Sani Haruna Parents of the abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have continued to express shock and anguish following Friday’s attack that left 25 schoolgirls abducted and two staff members killed. One of the parents, Malam Tukur Sani, said he received the devastating news while preparing to go to his farm in the early hours of the morning. He rushed to the school, where he has remained, hoping for positive news about the rescue of the students. “I have been here since morning. We are still waiting and praying…
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko district of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. Just in: 25 Students Abducted in Kebbi as Armed Bandits Attack Girls’ Secondary School According to the statement, a group of heavily armed bandits invaded the school in the early hours of the morning, shooting sporadically before gaining access to the premises. Police tactical units stationed in the area reportedly engaged the attackers…
Adamu Yusuf The Beyond Barracks Project has condemned in strong terms the alleged assassination attempt on Lieutenant Yerima, the young military officer who recently had an encounter with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Mohammed Thompson, the organisation, which advocates for the welfare and protection of military families, described the reported attempt on the officer’s life as “a grave threat to Nigeria’s security and a direct affront to the nation’s sovereignty.” The group said it received the report with deep concern and warned that any intimidation, violence, or targeted attack on…