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.…
Author: Usman Gwadabe
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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…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has given out in marriage the daughter of his Special Adviser on Tsangaya, Aisha Musa Hamza Falaki, to her groom, Rabi’u Usaini of Dawakin Kudu. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, in Kano on Friday. The wedding ceremony was solemnized today (Friday) at the Murtala Jumu’a Mosque in Kumbotso Local Government Area, with a dowry of two hundred thousand naira (₦200,000). Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stood as the guardian of the bride, while Malam Shehu Muhammad served as the guardian…
Christiana Gokyon, Jos Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau State has cracked down on terrorism, as troops intercepted a large cache of ammunition and explosive components along the Kaduna, Jos highway. This was contained in a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of Operation Enduring Peace, and issued to newsmen in Jos. In a significant breakthrough for internal security, vigilant troops of Operation Enduring Peace have dealt a major blow to the logistics network of terrorist elements operating within their Joint Operations Area. According to the statement, troops deployed at Manchok, reinforced by a Special Forces Tactical…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos Over four hectares of farmland have been destroyed in Gassa, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, through the use of hazardous herbicides on crops. The Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM) has expressed sadness and concern over what it described as the growing use of cruel and destructive strategies allegedly linked to Fulani militancy, aimed not only at ethnic cleansing but also at economic sabotage through the destruction of crops with hazardous chemicals. The attack affected more than thirteen maize and hot pepper farms belonging to residents of the Gassa community in Ropp District, Barkin Ladi…