The Kano State Chapter of the Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC) has advocated justice for a 15-year old Bashariya against one Fauziya Gidado, who is accused of causing bodily harm on the young girl. In a statement released on Friday, the State Chairman, Hassan Sani Indabawa, urged the Police to leave no stone unturned until justice is served against the alleged wickedness of Fauziya Gidado. According to the statement, a 3 minutes 16 seconds viral video shows a half-naked and emaciated 14 year old Bashariya was seen and heard narrating how her supposed godmother alledgedly inflicted severe bodily harm and torture…
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The Senate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has approved an amnesty programme for students who have overstayed their academic duration, offering them a final opportunity to complete their studies. The decision was made at the university’s 369th Senate meeting held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Director of Academic Affairs, S.O. Abuh, the amnesty applies to students who exceeded their permitted study period between the 2014/2015 and 2024/2025 academic sessions. The initiative will take effect during the 2025/2026 academic session and only applies to students who have not exceeded the maximum allowable units…
The Sokoto State Government has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its vital support in the fight against polio, while declaring zero tolerance for fake finger marking and falsified data during immunization campaigns. By Usman Mohammed Binji Commissioner of Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar Wurno, made the remarks during a media dialogue with journalists, broadcasters, and influencers at the UNICEF Field Office in Sokoto. The event, themed “Dosage of Good News,” set the stage for the second round of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) campaign starting June 13 in Shagari Local Government Area. Dr. Wurno praised UNICEF’s continued…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2025 Democracy Day address to the National Assembly comes at a moment of profound historical significance and pressing national challenges. As Nigeria commemorates 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, the speech is both a reminder of how far the nation has come and a sobering reflection of the democratic deficits that persist. In tone and substance, the address strikes familiar chords of hope and national renewal, yet it often skirts the deeper structural and systemic reforms necessary for transformative progress. Any meaningful assessment of the address must therefore grapple with the broader contours of Nigeria’s democratic…
Minister of State for Works, Bello Mohammed Goronyo, has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s resolve to transform Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape, including road networks, declaring that “without infrastructure, there’s no prosperity.” Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Sokoto, Goronyo highlighted key achievements of the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the road sector. He said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited over 36,000 kilometers of roads — many either abandoned, ongoing, or in poor condition — but has prioritized infrastructure as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic growth. “Roads unlock economic potential, create jobs, and drive up the GDP.…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Dauda Lawal’s spokesperson, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, to publicly provide evidence backing his recent allegations linking APC leaders to banditry and high-profile kidnappings in the region. Following an emergency meeting of the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) held Tuesday, APC State Chairman, Tukur Umar Danfulani condemned what he described as “reckless and defamatory” statements made by Kaura in an online video interview with Maibiredi TV. “Mustapha Kaura’s outbursts amount to direct attacks on respected leaders and can no longer be tolerated,” Danfulani stated. APC: Allegations are malicious…
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration clocks two years on June 12, 2025, the air is thick with mixed emotions—felicitations on one hand, frustration on the other. Alongside him, governors and lawmakers who assumed office on May 29, 2023, will also be marking their second year in power. Despite the nation’s deep-seated challenges, there is still a case for cautious celebration—celebration of survival, of relative peace, of democratic continuity. In a land often battered by storms, the ability to stand—however shakily—is itself an act of defiance and grace. So, I extend heartfelt congratulations to both the leaders and the led.…
The national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially received 1,230 former supporters of Hon. Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila back into the party. The returnees, drawn from Albasu and Sumaila Local Government Areas in the Kano South Senatorial District, were formerly aligned with the Waraka political group. Their defection was formalized during a political gathering on Sunday at Kwankwaso’s residence on Miller Road, Kano. The event, which was attended by key NNPP stakeholders, grassroots mobilizers, and community leaders, was marked by excitement and renewed party solidarity. In his…
When a video of Kebbi State Governor addressing pilgrims at Mount Arafat surfaced online during this year’s Hajj, the backlash was swift and unforgiving. What was intended as a heartfelt message to citizens turned into a PR misfire — and the storm it triggered revealed a deeper dysfunction within the state’s protocol and media architecture. By Yusuf Muhammad Ladan | Birnin Kebbi In the Islamic world, Arafat is sacred. It’s not just another date on the Hajj calendar — it is the day of solemn reflection, prayer, and connection with the divine. For many Nigerian pilgrims, it’s a deeply personal…
In a society where Nigerian men often point fingers at women for being gold diggers, a closer look at recent trends suggests that the male gender may be equally — if not more — complicit in the quest for advantageous love. We are fast becoming a society where character takes a back seat, and personalities — or rather, perks — are the new currency of attraction. By Bagudu Mohammed Gone are the days when men prided themselves on being providers, commanding respect through economic leadership. Now, many consider themselves lucky if they can secure a woman of means, flipping the…