From Abba Dukawa, Abuja The Non Executive Director of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya has condoled Nigerians on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Mahmud who doubles as a Non-Executive Director Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) , described the late leader as a rare patriot who prioritised the nation’s well-being, standing firm through turbulent times with quiet strength, integrity, and a strong belief in Nigeria’s potential. In a statement signed by Ibrahim Umar, Hon. Gaya noted that President Buhari championed discipline in public service, confronted corruption head-on, and placed the country above personal interests Saying…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State chapter of the Coalition of African Democratic Congress (ADC) was officially inaugurated over the weekend, with hundreds of supporters in attendance and the distribution of membership cards to newly registered members. The event, held in Katsina, witnessed the defection of members from various political parties into the ADC, as the party made a bold statement about its growing influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the inauguration, a representative from the party’s national headquarters, Lawal Batagarawa, described the occasion as “historic” and commended the large turnout. He said the emergence…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), has said that late former President Muhammadu Buhari was exceptionally honest and the he could be trusted with anything while alive. He also revealed that he was admitted to the same London hospital as former President Buhari shortly before the latter’s death. In an emotional tribute during an interview with Channels Television in London, the former military leader said he had only just been discharged from the hospital when news of Buhari’s passing reached him on Sunday. “Unfortunately, we were in the same hospital together. But I have…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has called on employers across the country to embrace data-driven solutions to enhance workplace safety and health. Faleye made the call in a keynote address delivered at the ongoing training on Enhanced Occupational Safety and Health, taking place at the Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Fund, Faleye said the ever-evolving nature of workplace environments demands proactive safety measures rather than routine regulatory compliance. “That is why this programme…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a work-free day to mourn the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in a London hospital. Governor Mai Mala Buni, in a statement issued by his Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammad, said the day should be dedicated to prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Nigerian leader. Buni called on imams across the state to offer special prayers in their respective mosques for the late President and for peace in the country. “He was…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, Kano, has recorded significant milestones in academic expansion, infrastructure development, and agro-based innovation under the leadership of its Provost, Dr. Muhammad Yusha’u Gwaràm. The development was disclosed on Monday during a press briefing held at the college, where Dr. Gwaràm highlighted key achievements since his assumption of office in September 2020. According to him, the institution had undergone transformational growth across several fronts, aimed at aligning with its mandate of strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. “We have made remarkable progress in expanding access to agricultural education through the mounting…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kano State, Alhaji Ali Shettima, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing his passing as a profound national loss. In a statement issued on Monday, Shettima said he joined millions of Nigerians and sympathizers around the world in mourning the late President, whom he described as “a towering statesman, a disciplined leader, and a patriot.” “President Buhari’s legacy will remain deeply etched in the annals of our nation’s history,” he noted. “From his military service to his time as Head of State,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has formally announced the burial arrangements for former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in a London hospital. Speaking during a press briefing in Katsina on Monday, Governor Radda disclosed that following consultations with the late President’s family and close associates, it was agreed that Buhari’s remains would arrive Katsina on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 12 noon. He said the burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. in Daura, the hometown of the late President. Radda expressed deep condolences to the family of the late leader,…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto As Nigeria marked World Population Day on July 11, a traditional title holder in Sokoto State, Magajin Lugga, Alhaji Yusuf Umar Lagaza, has called on residents to adopt childbirth spacing practices to ensure healthier families and a more sustainable population. Speaking in Sokoto on Thursday, Lagaza stressed that childbirth spacing—also known as inter-pregnancy intervals—plays a vital role in reducing maternal and infant mortality while enhancing family well-being and economic stability. He explained that allowing sufficient time between births enables mothers to recover fully from previous pregnancies, lowers health risks, and improves prenatal care outcomes. “Adequate…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Ministry of Justice has cautioned media practitioners against biased and inaccurate reports concerning the welfare of State Counsels, insisting that the government does not owe any counsel salaries or entitlements. The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barrister Mustapha Nuraddeen Muhd, made the clarification in a statement issued on Friday in Kano. He said the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has taken significant steps to improve the welfare and working conditions of State Counsels in the state. According to him, the current government has sponsored State Counsels to attend annual conferences,…