From Abba Dukawa, Abuja Former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has expressed concern over the growing influence of religious leaders in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a widely circulated video recorded during a condolence visit to Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachikun in Kaduna following the death of his eldest son, Lamido lamented that clerics have become key players in political decision-making, directing voters on whom to support. “Despite their sacred role as religious leaders, clerics are now actively competing for power. They are supposed to serve as moral guides for politicians, but since they desire power themselves, we politicians have decided…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Executive Chairman of the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Kabir Magaji Gafia, has launched his foundation by disbursing N15 million in cash assistance and distributing educational materials to over 600 beneficiaries. The beneficiaries include vulnerable persons, widows, persons with disabilities, youths, APC members, and students. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in his hometown, Kaita Local Government Area, Magaji said the foundation was established to support those in need and contribute to the development of the area. “My foundation was set up in response to the need to assist people and address the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Minister of Defense, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has stated that security in the North-West and North-Central regions of Nigeria has significantly improved due to ongoing coordinated military operations against banditry and insurgency. In a statement released on Monday by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mari Ali, Badaru made this known while speaking in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State. He highlighted the progress made in Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, and Kaduna states, where communities are beginning to recover from past security challenges. Badaru reiterated the federal government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism and banditry before…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja To protect consumer rights across all sectors, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has engaged the banking sector in a dialogue to promote a fairer financial landscape. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the Commission said it held a Roundtable Compliance Engagement with the banking sector on Saturday in Lagos as part of its sector-specific initiatives. Key focus areas included empowering stakeholders with compliance knowledge, strengthening self-regulation, and addressing sector-specific challenges to enhance consumer protection. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger, more compliant market for Nigerians and other residents.
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has been honored as the African Governor of the Year for Good Governance at the 14th African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year 2025 ceremony in Casablanca, Morocco. This recognition highlights his exceptional leadership in transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance. Under his administration, Kano State has made remarkable progress, including allocating over 31% of the state budget to education, sponsoring postgraduate students abroad, and implementing technology-driven governance solutions. Governor Yusuf, represented by his Special Adviser on State Affairs, Alhaji Usman Bala, dedicated the award to the people of…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In a major political shift, over 1,500 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have defected to the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), strengthening the party’s hold in the state. Kano State Deputy Governor and NNPP chieftain, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, officially received the defectors at his office on Sunday night. PUNCH gathered that the defectors, drawn from various wards of Gwarzo Local Government Area, pledged their loyalty to the NNPP and its leadership. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo lauded the defectors for their decision, describing…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government, under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, has signed a N22.3 billion contract for the construction of a state-of-the-art flyover bridge and underpass at Damaturu’s main roundabout. This project marks a significant milestone in the administration’s commitment to infrastructural development. The Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umar Duddaye, signed the contract on behalf of the Yobe State Government, while Engr. Habib Geojea represented Messrs Triacta Nigeria Limited, the contracting firm. “It is important to emphasize that the administration of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, places a high priority on major…
By Usman Gwadabe The Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board has promoted 2,000 staff members in the first quarter of 2025, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing the quality of education in the state. The Board’s Executive Secretary, Alhaji Rabi’u Sale Gwarzo, announced this during an inspection tour of senior secondary schools in Kano Municipal Local Government Area. He assured parents of the Board’s dedication to maintaining high educational standards and discipline to secure a better future for students. Alhaji Gwarzo highlighted that the Board has inspected 422 senior secondary schools across the state to ensure a balanced and high-quality…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Gwarzo Local Government Area has inaugurated an Educational Task Force Committee to enhance the development and progress of education in the region. The Council Chairman, Dr. Mani Tsoho, made this announcement while addressing journalists in his office. He emphasized that schools within the local government have adequate teaching materials, ensuring a conducive learning environment for students. Dr. Tsoho urged parents to regularly visit schools in their communities to encourage both students and teachers in their learning process. He also called on teachers to ensure that their lesson plans are well-prepared before entering the classroom and warned…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the management and staff of Rahma Radio following the demise of veteran journalist Abubakar Dahiru Yakasai. In a condolence message issued by the Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, the government expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Yakasai, describing him as a dedicated and passionate journalist whose contributions left a lasting impact on the profession and the state. “His demise is a great loss not only to your esteemed station but also to the journalism profession and Kano State as a whole. His…