Category: News
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NAPTIP Tasks Journalists On Investigative Reporting Of SGBV, Trafficking
By Shehu Yahaya The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has cautioned community leaders against privately settling rape and other sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases, warning that such practices undermine justice and further compound the trauma suffered by survivors. The agency also charged journalists to…
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Northern Nigeria Needs Unity to Defeat Insecurity – ACI
By Shehu Yahaya The Arewa Cohesion for Peace, Unity and Development Initiative (ACI) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, security agencies and the media to address the growing insecurity confronting Northern Nigeria. Speaking during a pre-event press briefing in Kaduna on Sunday,…
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2027: Southern Kaduna Muslim Group Rejects Politics of Division, Calls for Peaceful Democratic Process
By Rabi’at Usman Kaduna The Muslim Youth Foundation of Southern Kaduna (MYFOSKA) has cautioned politicians and their supporters against exploiting religion and ethnicity for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such narratives could undermine the peace enjoyed in Kaduna State. In a statement issued on behalf…
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Northern Leaders Push for Strategic Roadmap to Address Regional Challenges
By Shehu Yahaya Eminent Northern leaders have raised fresh concerns over the state of Northern Nigeria, warning that the region is facing a deep leadership and identity crisis that threatens its future unless urgent reforms are undertaken. The concerns were expressed on Saturday at the 3rd General Hassan Usman Katsina…
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UN Ambassador in Nigeria Honours Three Kaduna Water Rescuers on International Drowning Prevention Day 202
By Shehu Yahaya As the world marks International Drowning Prevention Day 2026, the United Nations International Interfaith Week and Harmony Award recipient, Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, has honoured three of Kaduna State’s best volunteer water rescuers for their years of dedication to saving lives. The award recognises their outstanding efforts…
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FCT @ 50: Renewed Hope, purposeful leadership and the socio-economic transformation of Abuja
By Dr. Jumai Ahmadu As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) marks fifty years of its creation, Abuja stands today as a compelling symbol of national unity, strategic planning, and purposeful governance. From a modest vision conceived in 1976, the nation’s capital has evolved into one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities. Yet,…
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Kaduna Governor Appoints Aminu Nasir Jasawa as Special Assistant on New Media
By Shehu Yahaya Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has appointed Aminu Nasir Jasawa as Special Assistant on New Media, a move that has attracted congratulations from friends, associates, and well-wishers. The appointment has been widely described as a recognition of Jasawa’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to service. Supporters…
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Governor Yusuf’s Free-Hand Policy Driving Development in Kano LGs – Hon. Masu
By Shehu Yahaya Chairman of Fagge Local Government Council in Kano state Hon. Salisu Usman Masu, has commended Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for granting local government chairmen the independence to initiate and execute development projects without undue interference. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of a three-day…
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Abba Yusuf Tasks Traditional Rulers on Ethical Leadership, Grassroots Governance
By Shehu Yahaya Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on traditional rulers and local government chairmen to uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability and ethical leadership in order to strengthen grassroots governance and accelerate development across the state. The governor made the call at the closing…
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Ethical Leadership Key to Good Governance- Prof. Gusau
By Shehu Yahaya Traditional rulers across Kano State have been urged to continue playing active roles in promoting ethical leadership, transparency, accountability and peaceful coexistence as part of efforts to strengthen good governance and national development. The charge was made during the closing ceremony of an Executive Training Programme on…
