Sokoto trains, support 500 women in various trades for self reliance

By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Fresh set of 500 women trained in different trades under the Sokoto state government skills acquisition programme initiative were on Wednesday graduated and supported with kits and take off capital to conduct their businesses. The essence is to drive the state government 9-point smart agenda for youth and women empowerment for […]

OPINION: El-rufai’s likely Abode: if Law Takes its Course, Kuje

Nasir El Refai

By Nasiru Jagaba El-Rufai’s Ministerial Nomination Saga is more than meets the eye.The Senate’s decision to withhold Nasiru el-Rufai’s ministerial nomination has sparked intense debate, with many questioning the real reasons behind the move. While Senate President Godswill Akpabio cited the refusal of security agencies to clear him, this explanation barely scratches the surface of […]

Leadership skills for junior cadre commanders essential for operational success- GOC Ajose

The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division , Nigeria Army ,Sokoto , Major General Ibikunle Ajose has identified strategic leadership skills as essential tool for effective and efficient military operations as an institution responsible for securing the nation. Accordingly, the GOC said the complex security challenges being faced in the country demand string and authentic leadership […]

Kaduna Hosts First Disability Summit: “Breaking Barriers and Building Inclusion”

Kaduna, Nigeria – February 15, 2025 – The first-ever Kaduna State Disability Summit, organized by the Kaduna State Disability Board, took place over two days on February 13th and 14th, 2025, at the Assa Pyramid Hotel. The event, themed “Breaking Barriers and Exploring the Roles of Relevant Stakeholders: Building Inclusion and a Sustainable Future Where […]

Court Reinstates Omoaje as Action Alliance National Chairman, Orders INEC to Recognize Him

A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has reinstated Hon. Adekunle Rufai Omoaje as the National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA) and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize him as the party’s legitimate leader. The ruling, delivered by Justice Funmilola Dem-Ajayi, declared INEC’s removal of Omoaje and his loyal […]

Interfaith Exchange Visit Promotes Unity in Kaduna

…Ungwan Romi Hosts Tudun Wada Community in Dialogue for Peace In a landmark effort to bridge religious divides, the Interfaith Mediation Centre (IMC) Kaduna, in collaboration with the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP), organized an interfaith exchange visit between the Christian-dominant Ungwan Romi community and the Muslim-dominant Tudun Wada community. The event, convened by […]

KADBEAM Charts Path to Strengthen Basic Education in Kaduna State

By Ehinome Agbon, Kaduna. KADUNA– The Kaduna State Basic Education Accountability Mechanism (KADBEAM) convened a high-level meeting at Bafra Hotel on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, setting the stage for improved educational outcomes in the state. Attended by members of KADBEAM and the Partnership for Learning in Nigeria (PLANE), the session aimed to finalize the implementation […]

Economic Violence Stalls Women’s Emancipation in Kajuru, Kasuwan Magani

By Ehis Agbon, Kajuru, Kaduna State. Economic violence against women and girls has been identified as a critical barrier to their empowerment in Kajuru and Kasuwan Magani. In response, the Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI), with support from the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women and Girls, recently organized a seminar under […]

Senate Commends N4.2 Trillion Road Projects, Demands Greater Inclusion for North-East

By Peter Jatau, Abuja The Senate has applauded the Federal Government’s recent approval of N4.2 trillion for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and other major highways and bridges across Nigeria, describing the initiative as a vital step toward transforming the country’s road infrastructure. The motion was brought to the floor by Senator Goje […]