A Tribute To Excellence And A Call For Continuous Support
By Stephen Waya In the fast-evolving landscape of education, the role of innovation and entrepreneurship has never been more crucial. The Federal Polytechnic Kaduna State stands at the forefront of this revolution, embodying a mission to empower individuals through high-impact, technology-oriented education, training, and research. Recently, this commitment to excellence has been highlighted by the […]
2025 Qurbani: Sokoto Zakkat agency Chair exonerates Gov Aliyu Sokoto of interference, takes responsibility for shortfall in supplies
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Lawal Maidoki, the Chairman Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Agency has exonerated Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto of insinuations, blames and interference in the affairs and accountable process during the 2025 Qurbani animals distribution exercise conducted by the agency. The Qurbani distribution is an intervention programme supported by Sulaimaniyah and […]
Kaduna Leads Nigeria’s Infrastructure Transparency Drive with World-Class Open Contracting Portal.
By Ehis Agbon Kaduna State has taken a major leap in its journey toward transparency and accountability with the validation of a new digital platform that promises to revolutionize the monitoring of public infrastructure projects. At a high-level workshop held recently in Kaduna, stakeholders from government agencies, civil society, the private sector, and the media […]
President Tinubu’s RHA aims to open new horizon for nation’s prosperity – Barrister Goronyo
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Minister of State for Works , Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformation drive under the Renewed Hope Agenda is all encompassing towards opening new business and economic horizons that reflects improvement in infrastructure development for the prosperity of the country. ” This trajectory gave rise to […]
Uba Sani’s Aide Disburses Millions in Youth Empowerment Drive
In a bold step towards youth empowerment and economic self-reliance, Hon. Kabiru Yakubu Jarimi, Special Adviser to Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on Local Government Affairs, has distributed millions of naira to young people in Kaduna South Local Government Area. The initiative was unveiled during a special Sallah dinner hosted by Hon. Jarimi for over […]
Eid Adha: Governor Aliyu Sokoto splashes 1,000 Saudi Riyals each on 3,200 state pilgrims as sallah gift
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Smiles were all over the faces of 3,200 Sokoto state contingent in Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage when Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto announced a donation of 1,000 Riyals which equals N450,000 to each as sallah gift. The governor made the announcement at the weekend when he visited the state pilgrims at Minna […]
Uphold military core values, tradition – COAS to NA
BY Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has charged officers and men of the Nigerian Army to remain vigilant, focused and continue to exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces during operations. Accordingly, Oluyede stressed ” embrace and operate within the core values of loyalty, discipline, courage and selfless […]
REPS GRILL LIVESTOCK MINISTER OVER NON-UTILIZATION OF ₦10BN TAKE-OFF GRANT
By Peter Jatau Abuja, Nigeria – June 6, 2025 – The House of Representatives Committee on Non-Utilization of Take-off Grants and Bailout Fund Interventions has grilled the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, over the ministry’s failure to utilize a ₦10 billion take-off grant allocated for 2025. At a hearing chaired by Hon. […]
Reps Grill Livestock Ministry Over ₦10 Billion Grant, Launch Broad Probe into MDAs’ Fund Utilization.
By Peter Jatau, Abuja, Nigeria – June 6, 2025 The House of Representatives Committee on the Non-Utilization of Takeoff Grants and Bailout Funds has interrogated the newly created Federal Ministry of Livestock Development over its failure to utilize a ₦10 billion takeoff grant allocated for 2025. At a hearing chaired by Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, […]
CBAAC Plans Golden Jubilee Celebration in 2027, Highlights Role of Diaspora in Promoting African Culture
Miran Okpe, Abuja, Nigeria. The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) has announced plans to commemorate its golden jubilee in 2027, with official details of the program expected to be unveiled in July. Speaking on the upcoming milestone, the Director-General of CBAAC revealed that the agency is implementing various programs to celebrate […]