A 16-year-old girl, Miss Joy Afekafe, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of culpable homicide and armed robbery, offenses punishable under Sections 221 and 298 of the Penal Code. By Uthman Baba-Sirajdeen Justice Mohammed Adishetu Mohammed of High Court 4, Minna, delivered the judgment, declaring that the prosecution had successfully proven the charges against the teenage defendant. Miss Afekafe was found guilty of causing the death of Dr. (Mrs.) Funmilayo Sherifat Adefolalu, a lecturer with the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna. The incident occurred on October 28, 2023, at the deceased’s Gbaiko residence in Niger…
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The Kebbi Elders’ Consultative Forum has urged politicians and political parties in the state to shun abusive language and engage in politics with restraint and dignity. The acting Chairman of the Forum, Justice Muhammad Suleiman Ambursa, made the appeal while expressing deep concern over the rising use of insults and verbal attacks among political actors in Kebbi State. According to him, “Politics is a fair contest that must be played according to established rules. Leaders must work towards leaving behind a legacy of peace, justice, and moral uprightness for future generations, in line with the values of humility and discipline…
The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has commenced a two-day workshop aimed at developing the state’s Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for the 2026–2028 fiscal period. The workshop, taking place at Jamvalley Hotel and Resort in Birnin Kebbi, brings together key stakeholders from government institutions, civil society, and international partners to strengthen the state’s budgeting processes through evidence-based planning. Declaring the session open, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Abubakar Mohammed Zayyana, emphasized the importance of data-driven fiscal management, stressing that the “analysis of macro and microeconomic variables is a prerequisite for scientific planning and budgeting.” According…
The atmosphere was electric at Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS) as it marked its 3rd matriculation ceremony—a proud moment that welcomed 644 new students into its growing academic community for the 2024–2025 session. Held at the Senate Building Theatre, the event was more than a formal academic exercise—it was a bold statement of vision and promise from a university fast emerging as a rising star in Nigeria’s educational space. The Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS)’s maiden matriculation ceremony for the 2022/2013 academic session, was held on Saturday, August 5, 2013. The University admitted 110 students. For the second matriculation, the institution admitted…
The BRICS group of nations has issued a sharp rebuke of recent global developments, condemning US and Israeli military actions against Iran, denouncing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and warning against trade protectionism amid renewed threats from former US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on BRICS-aligned countries. Meeting in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro over the weekend, leaders from the expanded BRICS alliance – now including 11 nations with recent additions such as Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia – used their final summit communiqué to take a strong stance on several key geopolitical flashpoints. Condemnation of Iran attacks The statement harshly…
Joy and pride filled the air in Nakasarin Ardo as 101 students graduated from the Amirul Mu’minina Muhammad Bello School for Qur’anic and General Studies during its 5th Qur’anic graduation ceremony held on Sunday. By Usman Mohammed Binji Families, community leaders, and education advocates gathered to celebrate the young graduates’ accomplishments, but behind the smiles and festivity lay deeper concerns about the future of Qur’anic education in Sokoto State. One of the graduates being presented with a certificate of graduation Speaking at the event, the school’s chairman, Malam Sunusi Kaura, used the occasion to renew calls for the Sokoto State…
Death came like a storm, shaking every soul around it. It was painful, yet also powerful. It brought people together. It reminded us that life was fragile, and every moment counted. Growing up in Sokoto, in northern Nigeria, death was not something we took lightly. It was not a casual topic, not something we discussed in passing. It was sacred. Mysterious. Frightening. And as children, we feared it deeply. By Usman Mohammed Binji I remember how the news of someone’s death would travel like wildfire through our community. The air would change. Conversations would stop. Adults would lower their voices,…
By Uthman Baba-Sirajdeen, Minna [ASHENEWS] July 7, 2025: The Chief Magistrate Court No. 2 in Minna, Niger state has ordered the remand of four persons over an alleged attempt to commit culpable homicide. Presiding Chief Magistrate, Rahmatu Adamu Gado issued the remand order, stating that her court lacked jurisdiction to try the case as the charges are capital in nature. The defendants, Shaibu Usman, Mohammed Ibrahim, Sunsuda Santali, and Liman Kudu, are all residents of Kudu in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. They are facing four-count charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, house trespass, attempt to commit culpable homicide,…
The recent gathering of seasoned politicians to critique the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu raises profound questions about accountability and the cyclical nature of governance. The paradox is striking: individuals who have held significant power for a minimum of eight years now rally to portray themselves as saviours of a nation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has only been in office for two years. This scenario prompts a critical examination of the motivations behind such political maneuvers and the implications for Nigeria’s future. The very politicians who once wielded authority and influence in shaping Nigeria’s trajectory are…
Northwest University, Sokoto, has matriculated 644 students into its various academic programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. The Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza, announced at the institution’s third matriculation ceremony held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the university’s main campus in Kalambaina. Speaking at the event, Prof. Bunza highlighted that the newly admitted students were enrolled across key faculties and programmes, notably: 398 students in the College of Health Sciences, 143 in Computer and ICT-related fields, and 104 in the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences. Admission into the Faculty of Law is pending approval by the…