From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The wife of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, and her children have returned to their Kaduna residence, 12 days after his burial in Daura, Katsina State. The family arrived at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna on Sunday, July 27, 2025, where they were received by the Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe; Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Munira Tanimu; and other senior government officials. Late President Muhammadu Buhari passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82, in a London hospital. He…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has ordered the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to pay ₦10 million in damages to Dr. Emmanuel Shebbs Ugochukwu, a lecturer at Abia State University (ABSU), over the unlawful seizure of his driver’s licence by its officials. A three-man panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Amina Audi Wambai, ruled that the FRSC officers’ actions along Bende Road in Umuahia were not only illegal and abusive, but also violated the fundamental rights of the academic. According to court documents and statements by Dr. Ugochukwu, the…
By Abdulkarim Abu Harisah Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso stands as a defining figure in Nigerian politics, renowned for his unwavering commitment to the development of Northern Nigeria and the welfare of its people. His extensive career in public service, marked by a distinct vision for a more prosperous and equitable society, has cultivated a significant and loyal following across the nation. Kwankwaso’s leadership philosophy and policy priorities are deeply rooted in his firsthand understanding of the North’s unique challenges and aspirations. He has consistently championed initiatives designed to spur economic growth, expand educational access, and strengthen social welfare systems within…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A non-governmental organisation, Gwagware Foundation, has declared that Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has fulfilled his campaign promises through the execution of impactful projects across all 361 wards in the state. Chairman of the Foundation, Yusuf Aliyu Musawa, made the declaration during a two-day retreat organised for local government liaison officers, media aides, and media assistants. The event was held in collaboration with the Katsina State Government and the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management. Musawa noted that the Radda administration has implemented numerous development projects that have significantly improved the living…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Sharia Court of Appeal has pledged to partner with the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to ensure the speedy dispensation of justice and reduce delays in trials before Sharia courts across the state. Grand Kadi, Prof. Mohammed Kabir Abubakar, made the commitment while receiving officials of the NBA, Funtua Branch, during a courtesy visit to his office. He described Sharia courts and legal practitioners as partners in protecting the rights of individuals and promoting access to justice. “We need to support, understand, and cooperate for efficient service to complainants so as to continue…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Government says more than 1.2 million people are currently living with Hepatitis B in the state, based on recent health facility data, as it intensifies efforts to curb transmission, particularly among pregnant women and newborns. The state has launched a landmark intervention aimed at eliminating mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B, becoming the first in Nigeria to implement the Triple Elimination strategy for HIV, Hepatitis, and Syphilis among pregnant women. Speaking during a press briefing to mark the 2025 World Hepatitis Day in Kano on Monday, Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, said the government…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Katsina State have firmly rejected the proposed amendment of the state’s pension law, describing it as ill-timed, anti-worker, and detrimental to the welfare of retirees. The proposed amendment, currently before the Katsina State House of Assembly, comes just six months after the law was initially signed by Governor Dikko Umar Radda, and has sparked growing tension between the state government and organized labour. Speaking to journalists after an expanded congress meeting in Katsina, the TUC Chairman, Comrade Muhtari Abdu Rumah, said the move to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has tasked civil society organizations (CSOs) and the media to intensify advocacy and pressure the Kano State Government to fully implement the Free Maternal and Child Healthcare (FMNCH) Law, which was enacted in 2023. CHRICED made the call on Thursday during a one-day workshop held at the Mambayya House Centre for Democratic Studies in Kano, aimed at building the capacity of CSOs and media actors to promote democratic accountability and improve health outcomes for women and children in the state. Delivering a message on behalf of…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In a renewed drive to enhance grassroots governance and accelerate development, the Chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area in Kano State, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad Sekure, has approved the appointment of 23 Special Advisers drawn from all ten electoral wards in the council. The appointments, announced in a press release issued on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, by the council’s Information Officer, Adamu Iliyasu Hotoro, aim to strengthen the delivery of services across various critical sectors such as health, education, youth empowerment, agriculture, commerce, women affairs, and more. According to Sekure, the selection of the advisers was…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto UNICEF’s Advocacy Volunteers are working to promote Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination, which protects against cervical and genital cancers, and have pledged to educate adolescent girls about the importance of getting vaccinated. Following a training workshop organized by the Sokoto State Government in collaboration with UNICEF on the need to increase the uptake of the HPV vaccine in Sokoto communities, held at Sokoto Guest House. Rosemary Joseph, a 200-level medical student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, is among the volunteers who explained that she learned and well equipped with knowledge on the HPV disease and…