Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Peter Obi Our President (PETOOP) group has called for the immediate resignation of Prof. Josh Amupitan as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that the commission has abandoned its role as an impartial umpire and descended into partisanship. The group, led by its spokesperson, Magnus Oraka, the National Convener of PETOOP, stated that INEC’s alleged partisan interference in the affairs of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) indicates that the commission’s leadership under Prof. Joash Amupitan is not only partisan but also blatantly biased. Oraka made this known while briefing journalists at a press…
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Christiana Gokyo, Jos The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of Operation ENDURING PEACE (COPEP), Major General Folusho Oyinlola, successfully hosted the first Peace and Unity Inter-Tribal 17-kilometre race in Mangu Local Government Area. The initiative serves as a key component of the military’s non-kinetic strategy aimed at mitigating insecurity, fostering communal harmony, and strengthening civil-military relations. The race brought together a diverse group of youths representing various tribes residing in Mangu Local Government Area. It was designed to transform the local landscape into one of athletic camaraderie rather than conflict. Speaking during the event, Major General Oyinlola…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Mohammed Goronyo, has commended President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes security, the promotion of the rule of law, and other pillars essential for national growth and development. Goronyo made the remark at the presentation of the book titled “Military Law in Nigeria: A Guide to Practice and Procedure,” co-authored by Barrister Rashidat Mohammed, Chairperson of the Caliphate Bar of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto State Chapter. The minister noted that the Armed Forces of Nigeria…
By: Adamu S Ladan The escalating confrontation involving Israel, the United States, and Iran is being packaged in familiar language; security, deterrence, and stability. But for countries like Nigeria, this is not an abstract contest of doctrines. It is a direct economic threat with immediate consequences for fuel prices, inflation, and national stability. For Africa, the deeper truth is uncomfortable but clear: global crises are too often managed in ways that protect powerful economies while transferring the costs to weaker ones. Unless Nigeria responds with deliberate strategy, we risk once again becoming collateral in conflicts we neither caused nor control.…
By Abdu Abdullahi The late erudite statesman Yusuf Maitama Sule, Dan Masanin Kano articulated Malam Aminu Kano’s articles of moral faith with an elevated style of nostalgia. 43 years after Malam Aminu’s painful death on Sunday, 17 April 1983, his articles of moral faith are still resonating as the solid blocks of foundational politics. They are the quintessential catalyst for an effective political leadership and deepening democracy. According to Sule’s inspiring and reflective tribute, “Malam went into politics to give not to take. He said in open what he accepted in secret. He never lied. He was honest. He was…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned individuals and groups it accuses of undermining the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Sokoto by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media to the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Malam Yusuf Abubakar Dingyadi. Dingyadi said that some groups, mostly from opposition parties, were using social media platforms to spread false and unfounded reports about the President’s performance. He noted that such individuals prioritise selfish interests over patriotism, national peace, security, and nation-building. He further stressed that the…
By Rabiu Sanusi Northwest University Kano has recorded a major academic breakthrough following the approval of additional undergraduate and postgraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The approval was announced by the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero who described the development as a significant milestone in the university drive toward academic growth and innovation. According to a statement issued by the institution, the approval followed a successful resource assessment and verification exercise conducted by the NUC, which confirmed the university’s readiness to commence the new programmes. The approval was conveyed in an official letter dated February…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Permanent Secretary, Government House Kano, Hajiya Binta Lawan, has attributed the impressive performance of secondary school students in this year’s Secondary School Qualifying Examination to the visionary leadership and commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Hajiya Binta made this known when our reporter met her in her office recently, where she expressed strong confidence in the governor’s sustained efforts to reposition the education sector and ensure continuous improvement in academic standards across Kano State. Her remarks came at a time when students and their parents were celebrating the success recorded in the examination, describing it as…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded the defection of about 293 groups from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Potiskum Local Government Area, including the party chairman of the local government. The mass defection, one of the largest in the area in recent times, was led by the PDP Chairman in Potiskum LGA, Alhaji Audu Hamisu, popularly known as “Soja Boy.” According to reports, the defectors were drawn from several grassroots groups, including Tora-Bora, Texaco, Sokol-Jigawa, Dorawa, Kabul, Kamfala, Old Kwata, Rasha, and Big Soja, among others. In…
By Rabiu Sanusi Yobe State governorship aspirant, Kashim Musa Tumsah has disbursed millions of naira in financial support to various support groups across the state, in a move aimed at boosting entrepreneurship, encouraging self-reliance and improving livelihoods. The empowerment initiative took place during Tumsah’s ongoing statewide tour, where he has continued to interact closely with residents engage community stakeholders and assess the needs of the people firsthand. According to reports, the funds were distributed to several groups, particularly youth-based associations to help strengthen small businesses, create sustainable sources of income and expand economic opportunities at the grassroots level. Tumsah, widely…