From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 Katsina State election, Senator Yakubu Lado Danmarke, has declared that the party remains strong, united, and formidable, despite recent defections to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking during the party’s expanded caucus meeting held at the PDP headquarters in Katsina on Saturday, Danmarke dismissed the formation of ADC as inconsequential to the PDP’s strength at both the state and national levels. “The formation of ADC is not a threat to the PDP,” he said. “It is a coalition of frustrated politicians using all means to…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In a remarkable feat of innovation, 15 final-year students of Brilliant Footsteps International Academy in Sokoto State have built a fully functional electric car, showcasing the ingenuity of young Nigerians in tackling climate change and embracing sustainable technology. The project, executed with support from Brilliant Maglush Tahafiz, was driven by a team of 10 girls and 5 boys, all SS3 students. The students combined their skills in mechanical engineering, electrical design, and project coordination to bring the idea to life using mostly local raw materials. Speaking during a press briefing on Saturday, the Managing Director…
From Joseph Asegba, Adamawa The National Association of Jukun Wanu (NAJUWA) on Saturday asked President Bola Tinubu to carve out a new local government area for the Jukun people in Benue State, saying decades of “political marginalisation and land dispossession” have left the minority group without a voice in state and national affairs. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, NAJUWA President, Engr. Moses Amankye, and Secretary-General, Musa Atase, said the “riverine” Jukun trace their ancestry to the defunct Kwararafa Empire but have been “labelled settlers” in Benue because no council area bears their name. “Our communities span Makurdi, Guma…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing workers’ welfare, workplace safety, and the protection of digital data. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the two federal agencies agreed to collaborate in safeguarding Nigerian workers’ rights while ensuring the privacy and protection of citizens’ data. The agreement was reached during an inter-agency meeting held at the NSITF headquarters in Abuja. Managing Director of the NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, who received the NDPC delegation led by the National Commissioner, Dr…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed profound shock and sadness over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a towering figure whose life embodied discipline, integrity, and unwavering love for Nigeria. In a condolence message on Sunday, governor Yusuf paid glowing tribute to the late President’s life of service, noting that both as a military ruler and as a democratically elected leader, Buhari dedicated himself to the unity, stability, and progress of the nation. “President Muhammadu Buhari devoted his entire life to serving our dear country with courage and sincerity. “His…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Calm has returned to the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following a brief disruption in academic activities caused by a peaceful protest by students over poor sanitary conditions in their hostels. The protest, aimed at drawing attention to delays in cleaning services and poor maintenance, has now been resolved after a transparent engagement between the university management and the student body. In a statement issued on Saturday by the institution’s Senior Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications, Abdullahi Abdullahi, the university said the protest stemmed partly from a lack of accurate information, which led to some misunderstandings regarding…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Academic activities have been brought to a halt at Yobe State University (YSU) as the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday declared an indefinite strike over the state government’s failure to meet a series of long-standing demands. Speaking at a press briefing in Damaturu, the branch chairman, Dr Ahmed Ibrahim Karage, said the union was left with no alternative after several months of dialogue, official correspondence, and appeals yielded no meaningful commitment from the government. According to him, the demands include the full implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has imposed a 24-hour dust-to-down curfew in Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect. This follows the recent violent attacks and breach of peace in some communities within the area. The Governor made the statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikau in Yola. He stated that, “Government views these disturbances as unacceptable and has directed security agencies to enforce the curfew strictly.” He warned that anyone or group of people found contravening this directive will be arrested and dealt with according to the law. According to him, the…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, was on Saturday conferred with an honorary Doctorate Degree by the Federal University, Gashua (FUGA), alongside five other distinguished Nigerians. According to a statement by Mamman Mohammad, Director General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, the honorary degrees were also awarded to Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Minister of Police Affairs and former Yobe governor, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam; Ninth Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan; Emir of Lafia, Alhaji Sidi Mohammed Bage; and former Head of Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji. In his remarks…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has inaugurated the Katsina Youth Craft Village (KYCV) Malumfashi Annex, fulfilling yet another of his campaign promises aimed at tackling youth unemployment through skills acquisition. Speaking during the commissioning on Thursday, the state’s Commissioner for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education, Alhaji Isah Muhammad Musa Kankara—who represented the governor—described the project as a strategic intervention to harness the potential of young people in the Funtua Senatorial Zone and beyond. According to him, the training has already commenced at the centre, following its accreditation by the National Board for Technical…