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[ad_1] The Senator who represented Kaduna central at the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, has urged northerners to support the South West in 2027 to complete eight years in power.He criticised leaders of Northern extraction who controlled the affairs of the country but failed to turn the region into socioeconomic paradise over the years. Addressing the press on Monday in his Kaduna residence, Sani said North appreciated the progress made so far under President Bola Tinubu, urging the people to support the President in 2027 elections.SPONSOR AD “For those of us from this part (North) of the country, we appreciate the…

[ad_1] Governor Uba Sani’s relentless efforts towards providing a well rounded quality education, have manifested at the maiden edition of AGILE Games, where Kaduna State clinched eight laurels.A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, on Monday, noted that Kaduna State students came tops in the entire competition which comprised students from Kano, Katsina and Kebbi states, as well as Plateau, Ekiti and Borno states. Quoting Hajiya Maryam Dangaji, the Project Coordinator of Kaduna State AGILE, the statement disclosed that ‘’our students emerged first in five categories and runners up in three.’’SPONSOR AD According to the AGILE…

[ad_1] Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, says her removal was not over sitting disagreement, but a premeditated move by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to silence her.In an interview with media personality, Adeola Fayehun, Natasha alleged that her rights as a legislator were trampled upon, and accused Akpabio of acting beyond his powers. She said there are many others who are quietly enduring what made her speak up against Nigeria’s number three citizen.SPONSOR AD “The impression being pushed out is that I caused a scene because of my seat. That is a lie,” she declared.“I raised a matter of…

[ad_1] Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he derives joy from stepping on the toes of the powerful people in the society.The minister said this during the June edition of his monthly media chat in Abuja. Wike said his predecessors lacked the courage to compel political bigwigs who own structures in the nation’s capital to pay their annual ground rent, vowing that those who are yet to pay their ground rent must do so or face the music.SPONSOR AD “Look at what we are doing differently. People have said that FCT was not working (but)…

[ad_1] The Federal Government has declared Friday, 6th, and Monday, 9th June, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement by Dr Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, on Monday in Abuja. While congratulating all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion, he called on them to continue to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and also to use the period to pray for…

[ad_1] In its latest statement, entitled: “Flouting Contractual Obligations, Defying Court Orders and Disregarding Arbitration: The Facts Behind Hadiza Bala Usman’s Abuse of Office as NPA MD,” the BUA Group accused the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) of disobeying court orders and violating the terms of the agreement with the company. Again, this statement peddles half-truths and outright falsehoods.The first point to note is that contrary to the company’s Chairman’s claim in his article that “One day, we woke up to a letter stating that the concession had been revoked…there was no warning, no issue, no…

[ad_1] The Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), established under Section 11 of the National Health Act (NHAct) of 2014, is a foundational pillar of the country’s healthcare system. The Fund was designed to deliver a sustainable, decentralized, and accountable trove of resources for citizens’ healthcare at the community level through a functional PHC system. Passage of the NHAct was expected to usher in new hope for the achievement of Universal Health Care and for expanded National Health Insurance coverage. Despite the efforts and investments of donors, government, and health advocacy civil society NGOs, the early years of the BHCPF…

[ad_1] Abuja Muslim Forum, an umbrella body of the Muslim Organisations in Abuja, has appealed to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to intervene in the interruption of water supply in the capital city. On Saturday, the FCT authorities announced an upgrade in the water supply, which may disrupt supply for two weeks. In a statement, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Ajani, the Ameer, said the interruption may lead to health hazard, especially during Eid celebrations.SPONSOR AD He commended the minister for his good works in the capital city but suggested the deferment of the exercise until after the festivities.The statement reads,…

[ad_1] What happens when top professionals in Africa step out of the virtual classroom and into a high-impact, real-life leadership lab?For months, Nile University of Nigeria’s Executive MBA students had been navigating a unique blend of online, and weekend in-person classes, juggling work, life, and study in a hybrid format. Then, in March 2025, they finally met in person for a five-day intensive learning experience in Abuja, followed by Nile Online’s (Nile University’s online education arm, which delivers the EMBA programme) very first EMBA Cocktail & Networking Event. The week started with a session on Emotional Intelligence, led by Mrs.…

[ad_1] Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation and  member of the House of Representatives for Bichi Federal constituency, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the 22 Kano athletes, who were involved in an accident while returning from the National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.Athletes, sports officials, medical personnel, administrators, and a journalist died in the fatal crash, which occurred in Dakatsalle town in Kura Local Government Area, about 50 kilometres from Kano. In a statement on Monday, the rep described the incident as a great loss to Kano and the sporting community…