Adamu Aminu In a significant move against corruption, Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, have inspected a sprawling 753-unit housing estate recovered from former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. The estate, handed over to the Ministry by the EFCC, is set to be integrated into the Federal Government’s National Social Housing Programme. The inspection marks a crucial step in the government’s efforts to provide affordable housing to Nigerians. According to Arc. Dangiwa, the Ministry will conduct thorough technical…
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The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu. The visit highlights NAWOJ’s dedication to building a robust partnership between female journalists and law enforcement to promote ethical journalism and address pressing societal issues. NAWOJ Urges Muslims to Intensify Prayers, Charity in Ramadan In her address, the Chairperson of NAWOJ Katsina Hannatu Mohammed, expressed appreciation to CP Shehu for his warm reception. She lauded the cordial relationship that exists between the police and journalists in the state, while calling for enhanced collaboration to boost effective reportage and…
Farooq A. Kperogi In the symbolic and political nucleus of the Sokoto Caliphate, an imperial, illiberal, power-drunk governor who is held hostage by what seems like politically conditioned rejection-sensitive dysphoria (i.e., unhealthy hypersensitivity to even the mildest, most well-intentioned criticism, often associated with sufferers of ADHD) is oppressing an 18-year-old critic identified as Hamdiyyah Sidi Sharif. I first became aware of Hamdiyya’s woeful plight in the hands of Sokoto State governor Ahmad Aliyu when respected former Kaduna State governor Colonel Dangiwa Umar (retired) called attention to it in a November 2024 BBC Hausa interview, which caused the Sokoto State Government…
The Kano State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, remains committed to enhancing the quality of education by providing essential learning materials to schools across all 44 Local Government Areas of the state. As part of this effort, the Rogo Local Government, chaired by Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha Rogo, has commenced the distribution of classroom chairs to schools within the LGA, in a bid to foster a more conducive teaching and learning environment. IEF Renovates Classes Donates Educa. Materials to Kano Inmates The official distribution ceremony took place at the Rogo Local Government Secretariat and…
Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar says President Bola Tinubu has ordered the security agencies to end insecurity in the country latest by December this year. The Minister, who said the nation’s armed forces were now better equipped and the personnel better motivated, made this disclosure in an interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking the President’s second anniversary. I have no regret, I left JIgawa in capable hands – Minister Badaru Badaru, maintained that recent military gains signalled Nigeria was turning the tide against insecurity. “For the first time in years, Nigerians can travel the Birnin Gwari to Kaduna…
The Kano Online Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Kano State Government to prioritize the rehabilitation of rural and community roads ahead of the rainy season. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the chapel congress signed by the chairman of the chapel Comrade Abdulqadir Dangambo and the secretary Isiyaku Ahmed. Kano Online Chapel Seeks Govt Support for Rural Dev Agriculture The Congress, brought together representatives from various media organizations to discuss the Chapel’s progress and address pressing social and developmental issues. The Congress also urged the government to provide…
Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a woman, Zaliha Shuaibu, for allegedly killing her co-wife’s three-month-old baby in Malari Village, Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to police reports, the tragic incident occurred while the child’s mother, Maryam Ibrahim, briefly stepped out to use the restroom, leaving her infant son in her room. Killaboi Extradited to Nigeria to Face Murder Charges Upon her return, she found her co-wife, Zaliha, holding the baby, who had foam coming out of his mouth and a visible neck injury. The child was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival.…
Ado Salisu Kano State athletes continue to shine at the ongoing 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival currently taking place in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The state contingent, led by the Acting Chairman of the State Sports Commission, Ibrahim Umar Fagge, is working tirelessly to ensure Kano finishes the festival with a strong medal haul. Kano Wins Medals at 22nd National Sports Festival In taekwondo, Ibrahim Muktar secured a bronze medal in the 78kg category, while Musa Muhammad claimed silver in the 54kg event. Muhammad Shehu Baffa and Lawan Muhammad Sulaiman also added to the medal tally with bronze medals…
Kabiru Haruna In a society yearning for purposeful leadership, few names resonate with the courage, clarity, and commitment to development as much as Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. His journey through public service—from his role as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to his tenure as Governor of Kaduna State—remains a powerful testament to what visionary leadership can achieve. El-Rufa’i Sues Kaduna House Of Assembly Over N432 Billion Claim Often described as a rare gem, El-Rufai distinguished himself by his fearless disposition. As Minister of the FCT, he undertook the massive task of restoring the Abuja Master Plan, demolishing illegal…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The Director Family Health Jigawa State Ministry of Health,Dr. Abubakar Said Kanya, has raised concerns over the growing prevalence of obstetric fistula among women, attributing its recurrence largely to delays in accessing emergency obstetric care. Speaking during an interview with journalists to mark the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, observed on Friday, Dr. Kanya described obstetric fistula as a devastating childbirth injury resulting from prolonged or obstructed labor. He explained that it creates an abnormal hole between the birth canal and the bladder and/or rectum, leaving women incontinent and vulnerable to serious health complications. FG Launches Reforms…