The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo as the winner of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. Soludo’s victory was announced on Sunday, following the collation exercise, which took place at the commission’s headquarters in Awka. According to the electoral commission, Soludo, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, polled 422,664 votes to emerge the winner of the election, with his closest rival, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, scoring 99,445 votes to come second. Paul Chukwuma, the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP)…
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Abbas Bamalli The former Katsina State House of Assembly Speaker, Alhaji Ya’u Gwajo-Gwajo, has commended the state government for initiating a community-driven budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Gwajo-Gwajo, who is also the Special Adviser to Gov. Dikko Radda on political matters, made the commendation in a statement in Katsina on Saturday. On November 4, the governor presented about N897.8 billion proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, before the state assembly. Gwajo-Gwajo said that thas was the first time committees were set up to go round the 361 wards in the state to write down the needs and requests…
By Abdulmumin Giwa Donald Trump, the president of the United States of America has declared Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) claiming that there is ongoing genocide against the Christians by terrorists. Although it is clear that the Nigerian Muslims are the major victims of the terrorists activities mostly taking place in the Northwest geopolitical zone. Thousands of Nigerians have been killed by terrorists with villages dispersed and farmlands destroyed. Yet with all the vivid evidences that it is not true that there is any genocide against Christians in Nigeria, Trump mischievously declared Nigeria as CPC. People might…
A Community Dialogue Committee (CDC) in Kano has called on residents to not only allow young girls to attain heights in education, but to also encourage them to be enterprising. The Chairman of the CDC, Alhaji Muhammad Nura Kabiru, made the call while speaking to newsmen in Kano on Thursday during the commemoration of this year’s International Day for the Girl Child. He expressed dismay with the way young girls have their education terminated halfway and forced into marriage. A capacity building session was held for young girls from schools across Kano, organized by the Isa Wali Empowerment Initiative along…
The former governor of Kano state, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau has called on the Federal Government to do more on security of lives and property of the citizens as well as the economy. Shekarau made the call on Wednesday while responding to questions from newsmen at a press conference organized at his residence to commemorate his 70th birthday. He lamented over the insecurity bedeviling the country and how people are losing their lives and property insisting that the government needs to do more. Also quoting late Aminu Kano, Shekarau said whatever one will do to the economy will amount to nothing…
STOP THE MISINFORMATION: NIGERIA IS NOT A SITE OF ANTI-CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE By: Ahlul-Bayt Community Upliftment Initiative Nigeria The recent decision by President Donald Trump to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) and lately threatening our dear Nation with military attack under the pretext of alleged genocide against Nigerian Christians is a matter of grave concern to all citizens committed to peace and unity. This designation and threat, rooted in false claims and mischievous elements, threatens to ignite religious disharmony and destabilize the delicate ethno-religious balance of our diverse nation. As a Shia socio-political organization dedicated to peace…
The Arewa People’s Unity Association (APUA) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the appointment of a new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) while commending the outgoing CDS, General Christopher Musa, for his exemplary dedicated service to Nigeria. At a press conference in Kaduna, APUA National Chairman Alhaji Adamu Aliyu praised President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening national security, particularly in Northern Nigeria. “We acknowledge the President’s thoughtful decision in appointing a new CDS, who we believe will bring renewed energy to the armed forces,” Aliyu said. The group further lauded General Musa’s leadership and contributions to national security, particularly in…
By Abbas Bamalli Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Monday inaugurated distribution of 90,000 bags of assorted grains to vulnerable households to curb malnutrition. Radda said the grains would be distributed through a committee set up to look into nutrition crisis in the state. He described the gesture as a compassion, responsibility and shared determination to ensure that no family goes to bed hungry and no child suffers from malnutrition or neglect. “We’re all aware that the current economic hardship has placed many families under great pressure, rising food insecurities and declining household income. “As a government, we cannot…
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Government, in partnership with the Youths Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), has empowered about 1,000 youths across selected local government areas in the state. The YOWICAN Chairman in the state, Mr Praise Isaiah, disclosed this in Katsina on Saturday during the presentation of empowerment items to about 600 beneficiaries. Isaiah explained that earlier during the first phase of the empowerment exercise, aimed towards making the youths self-reliant, no fewer than 400 youths benefited. According to him, some of the beneficiaries were trained in aluminum work, catering, Information Communication Technology (ICT), solar…
The African Action Congress (AAC) has elected new executives for its Kaduna State chapter, signaling its readiness for the 2027 general elections. The congress, held on October 18, 2025, at the party’s state secretariat, brought together party leaders, members, and INEC representatives. Key attendees included AAC Kaduna State Chairman, Hon. Musa Muhammad, and National Deputy Chairman (North West), Hon. Abdullahi Usman, along with senior party officials and guests. All executives were returned unopposed. Hon. Abdullahi urged the new leaders to prioritize dedication, transparency, and teamwork, emphasizing integrity in advancing the AAC’s vision. In his remarks, Hon. Musa Muhammad, the Kaduna…