Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family and the medical community over the passing of Dr. Habibu Sadauki, who died yesterday following an illness. This was contained in a statement made available to the press by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in Kano. Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf described the death of Dr. Habibu Sadauki as a monumental loss, given his significant contributions to the development of healthcare services in Kano State, Nigeria, and beyond. He also highlighted the deceased’s impact on healthcare policy as a former Executive Secretary of…
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A high-stakes political manoeuvre, driven by ambition and determination, unfolds as Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), leads a prominent Kano delegation to meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Emir Sanusi. The main objective? Securing the president’s backing to remove one of Kano’s most influential traditional rulers, Emir Muhammad Sanusi II, while pressuring former Emir Aminu Ado Bayero to step down—all under the pretext of resolving the state’s leadership disputes. Reports suggest that Ganduje, alongside a coalition of Kano APC loyalists, has orchestrated this plan to assert full control over the emirate. This…
We are not students of economics nor are we business moguls horned in economics, therefore our knowledge of the business hanky panky is next to nothing. All the same, we did not expect this coming from you, Aliko Dangote except perhaps from the government, NNPC and the oil cartel. By Abdu Labaran The less endowed (money-wise) people of Nigeria anxiously awaited the coming onstream of your mega refinery. I mean, we waited with bated breath for the commencement of the operation of the 650,000 barrels-a-day refinery, believing that it would bring to an end the hardship suffered by millions, who,…
Ustaz Murtala Bello Asada, an Islamic cleric in Sokoto has become somewhat of a persistent critic of the bandits, and their sponsors, allegedly, in top places in the country. But Ustaz Murtala is not alone in the intense dislike for the bandits, even if not for their alleged sponsors. By Abdu Labaran Some very determined young soldiers are prepared to lay down their lives if the entire bandits can be decisively defeated for good. Specifically, they want to see the tragic end of the kingpins of the bandits. They are roaring to go after the boastful bandits if only they…
Religion is an inseparable part of human life, providing Divine Guidance on how individuals relate to God, fellow humans, and the world around them. For many, religion is not just a belief but a deeply moral and spiritual practice. Understanding this, the administration of Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, Governor of Kebbi State, has remained committed to fostering unity and religious harmony throughout the state. By Yahaya Sarki The government places high priority on supporting religious activities to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, tolerance, and social cohesion. One of the most notable initiatives is the Governor’s recent approval…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) stands united in its deep concern and condemnation of the unjust treatment recently reported about Seaman Haruna Abbas, a dedicated military officer who has become a victim of egregious misconduct within our armed forces. A statement by the Director of Publicity and Advocacy of NEF, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman on Sunday, referred to Mrs. Husaina Abbas’s narration during her appearance on the Berkete Family TV station in the Federal Capital, Abuja, on the circumstances surrounding the incarceration of Seaman Abbas has raise grave alarms about the accountability and ethical standards within the military hierarchy. According to Mrs.…
The Garba Muhammad Project (GMP) Consultation, led by a presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Garba Muhammad, has expressed deep sympathy for the victims of the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno State. Muhammad, on Friday, called on relevant government agencies and organizations to swiftly provide relief and assistance to affected families. Speaking to journalists, Muhammad highlighted his commitment to working with government bodies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and other stakeholders to bring aid to those suffering from the flood’s impact. “It is my wish and desire to collaborate with CSOs, government, and other willing bodies to…
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University, Prof. Mohammed Bello Yerima, has been honored with an Award of Excellence by the Kebbi Youths for Equity and Good Governance. The award presentation took place on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Senate Chamber of the University. While presenting the award on behalf of the association, the Organizing Secretary, Ibrahim Muhammad, stated that the award commemorates the 33rd anniversary of Kebbi State. He praised Prof. Yerima for his exceptional dedication to fostering a cordial relationship between Kebbi and Sokoto states, as well as his contributions to education, youth advancement, and biotechnology in…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described the allegation of planned tenure elongation of its Central Working Committee (CWC) as baseless and misleading. The union, therefore urged members and the public to disregard the allegation. The NUJ National Secretary, Achike Chude in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, said that the union noted with concern recent online reports alleging an ‘illegal’ extension of its CWC by six weeks. Chude said that the allegations levelled by Mr Abdulwaheed Adubi, a fellow journalist, regarding supposed tenure elongation, suggested a worrying ignorance of the workings of the NUJ. He said that…
An aggrieved member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abdulwaheed Adubi, has filed a lawsuit against the union and its President, Chris Isiguzo, over an alleged plan to extend their tenure. Adubi, a member of the NUJ, lodged the suit at the National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja. The claimant, who intends to participate in the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference scheduled for November in Imo, alleged that the union’s actions violate certain provisions of its 2023 Constitution (as amended). In the suit marked NICN/ABJ/328/2024, dated September 9 and filed on September 10 through his lawyer, Ibrahim Bawa, SAN,…