From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a work-free day to mourn the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in a London hospital. Governor Mai Mala Buni, in a statement issued by his Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammad, said the day should be dedicated to prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Nigerian leader. Buni called on imams across the state to offer special prayers in their respective mosques for the late President and for peace in the country. “He was…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, Kano, has recorded significant milestones in academic expansion, infrastructure development, and agro-based innovation under the leadership of its Provost, Dr. Muhammad Yusha’u Gwaràm. The development was disclosed on Monday during a press briefing held at the college, where Dr. Gwaràm highlighted key achievements since his assumption of office in September 2020. According to him, the institution had undergone transformational growth across several fronts, aimed at aligning with its mandate of strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. “We have made remarkable progress in expanding access to agricultural education through the mounting…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kano State, Alhaji Ali Shettima, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing his passing as a profound national loss. In a statement issued on Monday, Shettima said he joined millions of Nigerians and sympathizers around the world in mourning the late President, whom he described as “a towering statesman, a disciplined leader, and a patriot.” “President Buhari’s legacy will remain deeply etched in the annals of our nation’s history,” he noted. “From his military service to his time as Head of State,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has formally announced the burial arrangements for former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in a London hospital. Speaking during a press briefing in Katsina on Monday, Governor Radda disclosed that following consultations with the late President’s family and close associates, it was agreed that Buhari’s remains would arrive Katsina on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 12 noon. He said the burial will take place at 2:00 p.m. in Daura, the hometown of the late President. Radda expressed deep condolences to the family of the late leader,…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto As Nigeria marked World Population Day on July 11, a traditional title holder in Sokoto State, Magajin Lugga, Alhaji Yusuf Umar Lagaza, has called on residents to adopt childbirth spacing practices to ensure healthier families and a more sustainable population. Speaking in Sokoto on Thursday, Lagaza stressed that childbirth spacing—also known as inter-pregnancy intervals—plays a vital role in reducing maternal and infant mortality while enhancing family well-being and economic stability. He explained that allowing sufficient time between births enables mothers to recover fully from previous pregnancies, lowers health risks, and improves prenatal care outcomes. “Adequate…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Ministry of Justice has cautioned media practitioners against biased and inaccurate reports concerning the welfare of State Counsels, insisting that the government does not owe any counsel salaries or entitlements. The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barrister Mustapha Nuraddeen Muhd, made the clarification in a statement issued on Friday in Kano. He said the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has taken significant steps to improve the welfare and working conditions of State Counsels in the state. According to him, the current government has sponsored State Counsels to attend annual conferences,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 Katsina State election, Senator Yakubu Lado Danmarke, has declared that the party remains strong, united, and formidable, despite recent defections to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking during the party’s expanded caucus meeting held at the PDP headquarters in Katsina on Saturday, Danmarke dismissed the formation of ADC as inconsequential to the PDP’s strength at both the state and national levels. “The formation of ADC is not a threat to the PDP,” he said. “It is a coalition of frustrated politicians using all means to…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In a remarkable feat of innovation, 15 final-year students of Brilliant Footsteps International Academy in Sokoto State have built a fully functional electric car, showcasing the ingenuity of young Nigerians in tackling climate change and embracing sustainable technology. The project, executed with support from Brilliant Maglush Tahafiz, was driven by a team of 10 girls and 5 boys, all SS3 students. The students combined their skills in mechanical engineering, electrical design, and project coordination to bring the idea to life using mostly local raw materials. Speaking during a press briefing on Saturday, the Managing Director…
From Joseph Asegba, Adamawa The National Association of Jukun Wanu (NAJUWA) on Saturday asked President Bola Tinubu to carve out a new local government area for the Jukun people in Benue State, saying decades of “political marginalisation and land dispossession” have left the minority group without a voice in state and national affairs. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, NAJUWA President, Engr. Moses Amankye, and Secretary-General, Musa Atase, said the “riverine” Jukun trace their ancestry to the defunct Kwararafa Empire but have been “labelled settlers” in Benue because no council area bears their name. “Our communities span Makurdi, Guma…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing workers’ welfare, workplace safety, and the protection of digital data. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the two federal agencies agreed to collaborate in safeguarding Nigerian workers’ rights while ensuring the privacy and protection of citizens’ data. The agreement was reached during an inter-agency meeting held at the NSITF headquarters in Abuja. Managing Director of the NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, who received the NDPC delegation led by the National Commissioner, Dr…