From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has emphasized that the timely release of Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) will help Nigerian farmers make informed decisions, improving agricultural planning and boosting productivity. Speaking at the presentation of the 2025 SCP by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in Abuja on Tuesday, Abdullahi highlighted the importance of climate intelligence in achieving food security. The event, themed “The Role of Early Warnings Towards a Climate-Resilient Aviation Industry for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development,” focused on leveraging early warnings for national development. According to the minister,…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Suspected bandits have kidnapped Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd.), a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), along with 12 others in Tsiga village, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. Sources revealed that the abduction took place around midnight on Wednesday. However, no casualties were reported during the attack. Efforts to obtain a statement from the Katsina State Police Command were unsuccessful, as the command’s spokesperson, DSP Sadig Abubakar, had yet to respond to inquiries at the time of filing this report.
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau A devastating fire outbreak at an Islamiya school in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State has claimed the lives of at least 17 Almajiri students, leaving 16 others injured. Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out late Tuesday night and raged for about three hours before it was brought under control. A resident, Abdulrasaq Bello Kaura, told reporters that the fire was caused by stored sticks, locally known as kara. “It happened at Makarantan Mallam Ghali inside the study hall. There were about 100 students in the building. After evacuating them, everyone was initially thought to…
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State has spent N83 million to upgrade its semi-urban water scheme aimed at providing clean water to the community. The Chairman of the council, Usman Nalado, revealed this while receiving members of the Correspondents’ Chapel during a tour of the area. Nalado explained that the water scheme now supplies 50,000 liters of water daily. He also highlighted that the council had provided solar electricity and drilled eight boreholes to support the water supply system. Nalado assured that the council would ensure the maintenance of the scheme and implement security…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna Peace and Unity Forum (KPUF) has come to the defense of Governor Uba Sani, accusing former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of lacking the moral authority to criticize Sani’s administration. In a statement issued yesterday, the group’s Chairman, Dr. David Bege Abraham, criticized El-Rufai’s tenure, alleging that his administration left behind “fraudulent and destructive legacies” that burdened Kaduna State with significant debt. The KPUF’s defense follows El-Rufai’s recent claims that Sani has been engaging in sycophancy and excessively pandering to President Bola Tinubu for personal gain. El-Rufai further alleged that Sani’s strong support for Tinubu is…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Fufore, the headquarters of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, recently witnessed a grand ceremony marking the installation of Alhaji Sani Ahmadu Ribadu as the first Emir of Fufore. During the event, the new Emir was presented with the Second-Class Staff of Office, signifying his official recognition as the leader of the newly established Emirate. The installation of Ribadu, who is now part of the recently created emirates and chiefdoms in Adamawa, reflects the government’s genuine intentions to strengthen traditional leadership and governance in the region. Presenting the Staff of Office to the new Emir,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with local governments, has commenced the construction of primary health centers in all 361 wards across the state. The Chairman of Zango Local Government, Aliyu Ahmed, disclosed this while receiving members of the Correspondents’ Chapel on a tour of the area. Ahmed stated that 103 health centers had already been constructed, fully equipped with necessary facilities. He further revealed that the state government is currently spending N450 million on upgrading Zango General Hospital. Similarly, while receiving the visiting journalists, the Chairman of Mani Local Government, Dr. Yunusa Mohammed, said…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has taken a significant step toward modernizing its justice system by equipping state legal counsels with cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and productivity. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of a retreat organized by the Ministry of Justice in Kaduna. The retreat focused on strengthening the capacity of state legal counsels in using technology, including multiple software tools for virtual court sittings. Dederi emphasized that providing modern technology is crucial to improving the legal system’s effectiveness, ensuring smoother legal proceedings, and enhancing…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has led top government officials to condole with the family of the Late Senator (Colonel) Isah Kachako, who passed away three days ago after a prolonged illness. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf described the death of Senator Isah Kachako as a colossal loss not only to his family and Kano State but to the entire nation, considering his significant contributions to national development. The governor highlighted the late senator’s remarkable career,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a significant funding boost for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, allocating $1.07 billion for the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) program, alongside N4.8 billion for HIV/AIDS treatment expansion. The announcement, made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, highlighted the approval of two concessional loans of $500 million each from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), along with an additional $70 million in grant funding from other international partners. In his address, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health…