In the heart of Zaria Constituency and the expansive Zazzau Emirate, a palpable sense of pride and joy enveloped the community as one of their own, Tajudeen Abbas, was honored with the prestigious title of Otunba Adekílúmọ of Ikorodu Kingdom. This momentous occasion not only marked a significant milestone in Abbas’ illustrious career as the Speaker of the House of Representatives but also served as a testament to the enduring bonds of culture, service, and leadership that transcend geographical boundaries. The ceremony, rich in cultural heritage, resonated deeply with the values held dear by the people of Zaria and the…
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The Sokoto State Government has commended the European Union and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for their commitment to expanding the State Social Register to include more poor and vulnerable residents, giving them access to social protection programmes and future interventions. The commendation was given by Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyana, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, during a consultation meeting on the Multidimensional Model of National Social Register Expansion held at the Sokoto Guest Inn. Dr. Zayyana described the expansion as urgent, revealing that about 3,041 communities and settlements across the state are still not captured in either the…
The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria, under the leadership of Dr. Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, who is the Sarki Fulani of Lagos, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar on clocking 19 years in his ancestral Usmaniyyah throne as Sultan of the Sokoto Caliphate. In a statement personally signed by Dr. Bambado II abd copies of which were circulated to the media on Tuesday November 11, 2025, it implied that celebrating a great icon of national and continental peace and advocate of a world free of conflict the Co-President of World’s Religions for Peace…
I stumbled upon a chilling headline that instantly seized my attention: “German nurse sentenced to life for killing 10 patients with lethal injections to reduce workload.” It wasn’t just the horror of the act that struck me, but the disturbing logic behind it. Instead of reacting with the expected shock, I found myself sinking into reflection, the realization that this wasn’t just a story about murder, but a terrifying revelation about human subjectivism gone wild. If headlines could whisper moral lessons, that one screamed a truth I’ve long believed: subjectivism, when left unchecked, can be the real monster within us.…
The story of Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko has, for years, remained one of the most debated love stories in Nigeria. When controversy erupted between the Nollywood actress and her billionaire husband, which was sparked by rumors of domestic disputes and allegations of violence, it wasn’t long before social media turned the couple’s private struggle into a public spectacle. Amid the noise, the one thing that became the convenient scapegoat for blame was their age difference. The 40-year gap between the two was labeled by online jurors as scandalous, “unnatural,” and even “immoral,” as though love must obey arithmetic…
I was struck by the profound insight of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, when he declared that the first line of defence for any nation is not its army but its people. What a refreshing and thought-provoking departure from conventional wisdom! It resonates like a bell that calls us to rethink what it truly means to be secure, not merely in physical strength, but in the collective strength of values, consciousness, and civic virtue. His statement carries the depth of an old truth wrapped in new understanding; a philosophy that reminds us that real security begins in the mind…
It is disheartening that Nigeria today suffers from a severe deficit of integrity across almost all aspects of its national life. The trust level between the government and the governed has sunk to its lowest ebb — and, truth be told, we, the citizens, are all complicit in this decay. It is no longer fashionable to uphold good etiquette, morality, or fairness. Many no longer care about principles of right and wrong, as long as personal desires are met. Whether in religion, governance, business, or justice, self-aggrandizement has replaced fairness and empathy. Nigeria cannot prosper sustainably under this prevailing mindset…
A high-powered delegation from the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko at his Asokoro residence in Abuja, in a gesture of appreciation and solidarity. The delegation, comprising members of the Forum’s Board of Trustees (BOT) and National Executive Committee (NEC), was led by the Chairman of the BOT, Bashir Dalhatu (Wazirin Dutse). In his remarks, Dalhatu expressed the Forum’s deep appreciation for Senator Wamakko’s steadfast support and immense contributions to the progress and unity of Northern Nigeria and the nation as a whole. He noted that Wamakko’s leadership legacy—both as former…
Yobe State governorship aspirant for the 2027 elections, Barrister Kashim Musa Tumsah, has pledged to expand his humanitarian and development interventions across communities in the state in 2026. Tumsah, popularly known as KMT, is a development advocate whose humanitarian work spans over two decades. His recent declaration to run for the governorship followed growing calls from groups, associations, and individuals across the state who commended his long-standing contributions, particularly in rural areas. Speaking in Damaturu while accompanying Governor Mai Mala Buni to present the 2026 appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly, Tumsah assured that his initiatives would be…
The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Sokoto State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to promote professionalism and ethical public communication. Speaking on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the NIPR delegation, the Vice Chancellor of UDUS, Professor Garba Bashir, expressed the university’s readiness to partner with the institute in areas that enhance institutional reputation and capacity building. Professor Bashir emphasized that his administration attaches great importance to the university’s image and reputation, adding that effective collaboration with the NIPR aligns with UDUS’s commitment to excellence and transparency.…