From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar An international commentator, Alhaji Safyanu Jamil Kabo, has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, warning that emerging global power dynamics appear to be increasingly directed at the Muslim world. Kabo, who described himself as a human rights advocate, clarified that his position was not based on sectarian affiliation. “I am not a Shia, but a human rights advocate committed to opposing injustice, oppression, and unlawful killing anywhere in the world. My stance is not about religious affiliation, but about justice,” he said. He alleged that statements by prominent Western…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Advocacy for Growth and Development Sustaining Leadership Initiative (ASDLI), a civil society organisation advocating transparency, accountability and good leadership, has presented a special Leadership Merit Award to Alhaji (Dr.) Musa Adamu Majia, founder of Khadija University, in recognition of his contributions to grassroots education and national development. Dr. Majia received the award at a ceremony held at Majia House, Zone 4, Abuja, where he was also described as a “Doctor of Destiny, Father of Education, and True Nigerian Legend.” Presenting the award, ASDLI Convener, Comrade Resheed Shuaib, said the establishment of Khadija University has had…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Katsina State, Abdulaziz Maturaka, has described the African Democratic Congress as a party of “frustrated politicians” struggling for power to survive. Maturaka made the remark while disbursing N10.5 million as Ramadan support to party members, youths, women, and traditional rulers in the state. He said the ADC does not pose any threat to the ruling party, expressing confidence that Nigerians would re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC governors in the 2027 general elections. “We are not afraid of the emergence of ADC as opposition. The…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, Adamu Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Adamu’s resignation is believed to be connected to recent political developments following Governor Fintiri’s reported move to Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated March 2, 2026, addressed to the governor, Adamu formally stepped down from the State Executive Council with immediate effect. In the letter, he expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve, describing his tenure as a privilege under the governor’s…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accepted the resignation of the Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Haruna Doguwa. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Doguwa formally tendered his resignation on Monday, March 2, 2026, with effect from March 3. Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the former commissioner for what he described as his commitment and dedicated service to the state. “The Governor appreciates Hon. Doguwa’s loyalty and contributions to the development of Kano State. His service to the…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The All Progressives Congress in Plateau State has returned Hon. Rufus Bature as its chairman for another four-year term through a consensus arrangement at the party’s state congress. The congress, held on Tuesday at Landfield, Little Rayfield, Jos South Local Government Area, was attended by party leaders, delegates and stakeholders, who described the exercise as peaceful and historic. Although the event was scheduled to commence at 10am, proceedings did not begin until about 4pm as delegates waited for the screening process to be concluded. Members of the National Assembly, Speaker and members of the Plateau State…
By Hussaini Ibrahim A group under the auspices of Yoruba Community Kano (YCK) has called on relevant security agencies to ensure the implementation of the dethronement of some Yoruba leaders in Kano by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II to avoid further escalation of crisis. The group made the call at a press conference in Kano on Tuesday led by Taofeek Olalekan Olaosebika, joined by other Yoruba groups leaders representing, Osun, Oyo, Kwara, Ondo, Kogi, Ogun, YCK Youths Wing and YCK Women Wing. The group explained that as regards eight of the Yoruba title holders, in a joint decision…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has officially launched its membership revalidation card, alongside the presentation of nomination forms and party guidelines to members in Jos. The initiative is in line with Nigeria’s amended electoral laws, which require political parties to submit digital membership registers before conducting party primaries, making membership registration a critical component of party organisation and compliance. The leader of the party in the state and former Minister of Youth and Sports, Barr. Solomon Seclap Dalung, on Saturday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly of Nigeria for…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Fourteen members of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Suleiman Gankuba, ALGON Chairman in Adamawa State, disclosed this during a press conference in Yola. Gankuba said the decision of the members was guided by conviction and a shared commitment to stand in solidarity with the state governor. He noted that the move reflected renewed determination to better serve constituents at the grassroots level. He added that their decision aligned with the aspirations of citizens for continuity, stability,…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Pandemonium broke out in one of the northern settlements around Ekpoma Local Government Area of Edo State as security operatives raided the community, suspecting that some residents were harbouring kidnappers and other criminals. The Triumph on Thursday gathered that a joint team of security personnel, including military, police, and vigilante operatives, descended on the settlement around 4:00 a.m., ransacking homes and arresting community members over allegations that were unknown to the victims. Their thatched homes were vandalised, and some residents were reportedly injured during the operation. An eyewitness, Mansur Abubakar, told our correspondent: “After we…