By Nasiru Muhammad Graduands of Islamic-based educational institutions should consider their qualifications as tools to rid societal ills, and an avenue to prepare moral rebirth for the younger generation. The products of such schools must also imbibe the culture of religious uprightness thereby soliciting Allah’s favour for better life both in this world and the hereafter. The Proprietor of Alhaji Akilu Comprehensive Islamic Secondary School, Madobi, Brig.- Gen. Halliru Akilu (rtd) made the statement at this year’s graduation of the institution. He noted with satisfaction the significant strides being recorded by the school annually thereby boosting both Islamic and western…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Government has restated unwavering commitments to continue putting in place appropriate measures to ensure that corruption does not thrive in the NNPP-led administration especially among civil servants. The state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, disclosed this at a one-day capacity building workshop organized by the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) in collaboration with the office of the Head of Civil Service and International IDEA (ROLAC II), which aimed at enlightening civil servants about the dangers inherent in being corrupt. Represented by his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who doubles as the…
From Suleiman Lawal, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has firmly refuted allegations that protesters in the state hoisted the Russian flag during a recent nationwide protest. This denial comes in response to an editorial published by an online medium that listed Nasarawa among the northern states where the alleged incident occurred. In an official statement, the government described the claims as “false, misleading, and mischievous. According to the statement, the turnout for the protest in Nasarawa State was notably low, as most of the demands made by protesters had already been addressed by Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, with support from…
From Sani Gazas Chinede, Maiduguri Tragedy struck in the Tudu community of Maiduguri when the sound of multiple gunshots sent residents fleeing for their lives, evoking memories of Boko Haram attacks. However, in a shocking twist, the gunshots came from a police sergeant’s AK-47 rifle, fired at his own father. Pauline Kuje Vana delves into the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. A protector turned perpetrator in a tragic incident that occurred in the Tudu area of Maiduguri, where Police Sergeant Linus Wadzani, attached to Mopol 6, opened fire on his own father, 70-year-old retired ASP Wadzani Ntasiri, at their family…
By Yushau Shuaib The terrifying videos were not from Hollywood movies but scenes from Northern Nigeria during the #EndBadGovernance protest. The so-called protesters invaded a Government House, vandalised public facilities, looted an ICT training centre, carted away a Police station signpost, invaded banks, destroyed a mosque, hijacked a Personnel Armour Carrier, flew foreign flags, sought foreign intervention, and chanted “Yara Me Kuke so; Wiwi Mukeso!” in Hausa. The latter means, “Children, what do you want? Cannabis (marijuana) is what we want!” The ‘protest’ in the North is akin to a coup targeted at Arewa leaders. As a Northerner, I feel…
From Suleiman Lawal, Lafia The nexus between peace and unity in driving economic development has once again been emphasized. Silas Agara, the Director General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), highlighted this during a congratulatory visit from the leadership of JIBWIS and CAN Nasarawa Chapter at his residence in Akwanga. Agara stressed that the primary objective of every government is to protect the lives and property of its citizens, a goal that can only be achieved if religious leaders play a complementary role in sensitizing their followers against negative tendencies. He noted that Nasarawa State is blessed with abundant…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola A lawmaker representing Yola South, Yola North, and Girei federal constituency from Adamawa State, Hon. Abubakar Babazango, has commenced the distribution of hundreds of assorted fertilisers in his constituency. Babazango made the commencement to cushion the effects of the bad economy and to utilize it for 2024 aimed at the farming session. The centre of distribution event took place at Jokems in Yola, Adamawa state, where hundreds of people witnessed the distribution exercise to fast-track farming sessions as fertilizer has been the major of farmers. The distribution cut across all political parties where his party, All…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The government said to be allocated a truckload of fertilizer was looted by some youths in Demsa, Demsa local government area of Adamawa State. This, according to Daily Struggle newspapers, occurred at the palace of the paramount traditional ruler, Hama Bata Alhamdu Teneke. The looting accordingly reportedly happened due to a lack of proper storage facilities in the local government area. The truck, which was being transported to the king’s palace for safekeeping, fell into a drain. As it became stuck, youths in the area began the looting of the products. Confirming the incident, the Chairman…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos As the 10 days of EndBadGovernance ends, protesters in Plateau State have presented their demands to the sate governor to end the protest. The Coalition for EndBadGovernance in Plateau state on Saturday met with Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and his cabinet on the final day of the national protest in Jos. In a meeting with them at Government House Little Rayfield Jos (today) Saturday, he told them that “we have been in this struggle together to make life better for Nigeria. “I don’t have a choice because I am one of you, I have relations who…
By Rabiu Sanusi As a new beginning for Kano Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), weekend as Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi leads young Turks in a historic change of guard in the ancient city of Kano. The swearing in ceremony attracted top flight NUJ chieftains, as huge, but quality crowd of orderly members of the 4th estate of the Ream were at hand at the famous Press centre in Kano to add colour to the occasion. Other idealistic individuals that took Oath of office alongside Mr. Dederi as Chairman, include Mustapha Gambo of the Pyramid Fm Radio, Vice Chairman,…