By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Senior Special Assistant on Media And Communications to the People Democratic Party National Chairman Yusuf Dingyadi, has call on Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Uba Sani to desist from hiring Political foot soldiers and political organizations to criticize, developmental projects executed by Senator Lawal Adamu Usman (Mr,LA.) to the state. Adding that the Senator has done giant stride in providing basic amenities to the state and his constituency in particular, which includes portable water , human empowerment,capitals for businesses to the Constituents as well as skilled acquisition programme for women and youths in various sector.…
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By Fatima Sanda Usara The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) frequently finds itself in the media spotlight, and for good reason. As the body responsible for organizing the Hajj pilgrimage for Nigerian Muslims, its operations naturally draw significant public and media interest. Hajj is not just a religious obligation for Muslims but one of the largest annual gatherings in the world. For Nigerian Muslims, it is a deeply spiritual journey, and even those who have not yet participated are emotionally invested in its organization. This connection ensures that every aspect of NAHCON’s work, from registration to departure and return,…
By Victor Mathew Victor The political atmosphere of Southern Kaduna has always been shaped by a contest between grassroots mobilization and elite manipulation. At the heart of this struggle is Senator Danjuma Laah, a man deeply rooted in the masses’ aspirations, yet strategically sidelined by the elite class within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). His journey, from being a formidable force in PDP to his current alignment with Governor Uba Sani and the All Progressives Congress (APC), is a testament to how political miscalculations and internal betrayals within the PDP have reshaped Kaduna’s power dynamics. The Betrayal at the PDP…
Following the recent uproar by members of the public on the reduction of the price of flour while the price of baked bread remains on the high side, the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti Corruption Commission (PCACC) and the Master Bakers an Caterers Association of Nigeria (MBCAN) have reached an agreement to increase the quantity and quality of their products as they maintain its price. This is contained in a communique issued by PCACC on Wednesday following a meeting between the two parties represented by Muhyi Magaji from the agency and Jibril Hamza from the bakers association to resolve…
The federal government has banned fuel tankers with a 60,000-litre capacity from loading and transporting petroleum products from the various depots across the country. Chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, who announced the ban, which takes effect from March 1, 2025, said this was part of the measures taken by the federal government to curtail the incidences of tanker explosions and fires in the country, following a series of tragic explosions that have claimed numerous lives. Recall that data made available revealed that nearly 493 fatalities have occurred from tanker-related incidents over…
By Zubairu Idris Education stakeholders in Katsina State have come together to brainstorm over operational guidelines for School-based Management Committees (SBMCs) aimed at enhancing security and learning in primary and secondary schools across the state. Reports say that the participants included representatives from the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), police, vigilante groups, Community Watch Corps, and civil society organisations (CSOs). Also in attendance were teachers, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and officials from the Zonal Education Quality Assurance and Local Government Education Authorities (LGEA). The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary School Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa, declared the meeting open on Monday in Katsina.…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has on Monday arrived Banjul, the Gambian capital, on a two-day official visit. A statement issued by palace said the visit is on the invitation of the Gambian President, Adama Barrow. According to the statement, Sanusi was invited as a Special Guest of Honour at the 60th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of the Gambia. He was received on arrival at the Banjul Airport by Ministers and other host Government dignitaries. Later in the evening, the Emir joined President Barrow and the First Lady of the Gambia, Mrs Fatumatou Bah Barry, at a…
Tourba, an agri-tech and nature-based solutions developer, has expanded its carbon farming initiative, now targeting the engagement of farmers across 1 million hectares. The initiative aims to boost agricultural yields while integrating farmers into the global carbon market. The firm organised a one-day event that brought together smallholder farmers, local communities, and key agricultural stakeholders in Kano yesterday. It converged stakeholders to discuss the benefits of regenerative agriculture and how Nigerian farmers can earn revenue through carbon credits. The firm noted that during the pilot phase, Tourba initially targeted 10,000 hectares but exceeded expectations, achieving 15,000 hectares of land…
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to increase the 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion. While acknowledging reported additional revenues from key government agencies, CISLAC considers this move unprecedented and potentially unconstitutional. In a statement signed by Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), Executive Director of CISLAC, the organization referenced Section 81(4) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which stipulates that if the amount appropriated by the Appropriation Act is insufficient, or if additional expenditure is required, a supplementary estimate…
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has debunked media reports suggesting that the federal government has scrapped the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) and replaced them with a new 12-year uninterrupted basic education model. The minister, who insisted that the reports were not true, explained that he only submitted a proposal seeking to migrate to 12 years of compulsory education while retaining the current 6-3-3-4 structure. The minister proposed a 12-year basic education model in Nigeria on Thursday during the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education, a meeting of the highest policymaking body held in Abuja.…