Full Operationalization of Local Government Autonomy: A Pathway to Inclusive and Sustainable Development
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje The rising tide of poverty, hunger, inequality, child mortality, out-of-school children, illiteracy, and insecurity in many communities can be effectively addressed by ensuring full operationalization of administrative and financial autonomy at the local government level. Local governments are best positioned to understand the unique needs and challenges of their communities, and […]
Veteran Kaduna Textile Unionist, Comrade Gabriel Ishaka, Dies After Years of Fighting for Unpaid Benefits
By Ehis Agbon. Kaduna, Nigeria — Comrade Gabriel Ishaka, a former union leader and long-time employee of the now-defunct Kaduna Textile Limited (KTL), has died after collapsing at his Kaduna home on Monday morning. His son confirmed the news to Kaduna Political Affairs, describing the loss as “heartbreaking but not unexpected,” given his father’s prolonged […]
LETTER TO NDIGBO AROUND THE WORLD
…Yoruba people, kindly pay attention By Dr. Bọ́lá Adéwará Ethnic profiling is a cancer to national unity and global coexistence. It breeds suspicion, fuels discrimination, and undermines peace among peoples. As it is wrong and dangerous to stereotype all Fulani as violent herdsmen or killers, it is equally unjust, and profoundly reckless, to label all […]
Kaduna Leads New Era of Inclusive Governance with Gender-Sensitive Tax and Budget Reforms
— State Emerges National Trailblazer in Fiscal Equity and Citizen-Centered Development By Ehis Agbon | Kaduna, Nigeria In what many experts are calling a landmark step toward inclusive economic governance, Kaduna State has launched a bold initiative to embed gender equity into its taxation and budget policies. The state convened a high-level Policy Dialogue on […]
Senate Moves to Elevate Nigerian Agricultural Institutions to Global Standards
By Peter Jatau, Abuja – July 28, 2025 Disturbed by the poor international recognition and low global ranking of Nigerian agricultural institutions, the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has unveiled a comprehensive reform initiative aimed at repositioning the sector for global relevance. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, made this known […]
Constitution Review: Kainji, Gobir states agitation draws attention at Sokoto Northwest centre B
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto STATES and local government creation , role for traditional rulers and community policing dominated submissions at the Northwest Centre B zonal public sitting on the 1999 constitution review Bill 2025 held in Sokoto on Saturday. Also, memoranda were received on INEC reforms bordering on the need for a special election offences […]
Constitution review: Sokoto DNA , Kakale ,others present 16 key issues , makes case for Gobir state, roles for traditional rulers
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto A Coalition of CSO groups spearheaded by the Sokoto DNA on Friday unveiled a 16 issues based memoranda including request for the creation of Gobir state, roles for traditional rulers, INEC reform for presentation at the public hearing session billed for tomorrow towards the proposed constitutional amendment bills 2025. The memoranda […]
Kaduna Media Urged to Champion Transparency in Public Infrastructure
By Ehis Agbon. Kaduna, Nigeria – July 24, 2025 In a bold move to enhance transparency and value-for-money in public infrastructure delivery, key stakeholders in Kaduna State have called on the media to play a pivotal role in ensuring accountability and public engagement in governance. This charge was issued during a high-level media parley organized […]
9-point agenda : Sokoto govt drives more multi million naira developmental projects for citizens
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto IN its quest to facilitate the execution of meaningful projects to brace its 9-point smart agenda trajectory for the benefit of citizens, Sokoto state government has approved the award of multi million naira education, transport and agriculture projects contracts across the state. The approval is aimed at driving responsive […]
Sokoto former Security Matters Commissioner, Moyi denies report linking him to banditry activities
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Three years after linking him to activities of banditry by an online publication , Sokoto state former Commissioner for Carreer and Security Matters, Col. Garba Moyi (rtd) has described the allegation as baseless and unfounded attempt calculated to smear his image by the faceless publisher. The publication allegedly linking him to […]