Sokoto ADC disowns, warns Isiyaku , recognises Faruk as legitimate, duly appointed state party chair
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto At last, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto state has cleared the air on the authenticity of its leadership in the state after issuing a disclaimer, stopping Alhaji Bello Isiyaku (Keegan) from allegedly parading himself as its chairman, following the affirmation of Hon. Umar Muhammad Faruk as the legitimate and […]
OPDs Mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Advocate Stronger Inclusive Education in Kaduna
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna | 8 December 2025 Kaduna State joined the rest of the world yesterday to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), with the Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) calling for renewed commitment to disability-inclusive education and social development. Speaking on the theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing […]
Yawale emerges Sokoto LP chair as party leader Ifeanyi Ezeagwu urges members not to panic over gale of defection to APC.
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Labour Party in Sokoto state has elected a new set of Executives at consensus state Congress exercise following affirmation by delegates that brought in Comrade Abubakar Yawale as its chairman. However, before the rancour free, fair and smooth exercise conducted at its state secretariat on Kano road , Sokoto, the […]
Sokoto Government Denies Governor’s Involvement in Nnamdi Kanu Visit, Approves N1.6bn Hospital Renovation
The Sokoto State Government has dismissed reports claiming Governor Ahmed Aliyu accompanied Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, to visit detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Custodial Centre. In a statement issued yesterday by the Governor’s spokesman, Abubakar Bawa, the government described the reports as misleading, clarifying that Governor Aliyu was not in […]
Kaduna Begins Three-Day Workshop on Demographic Dividend Implementation Plan
By Ehis Agbon, Zaria | 6 December 2025. Kaduna State yesterday commenced a three-day workshop aimed at developing a comprehensive Implementation Plan and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework for the state’s Demographic Dividend Roadmap, in alignment with the Kaduna State Development Plan (2024–2028) and the SUSTAIN Agenda. The workshop brought together representatives from key ministries, […]
Kaduna State: The Urgent Need to Effectively Invest in and Harness the Youth Demographic Dividend
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje In Kaduna State, out of every 10 persons, 8 are below 40 years old. Similarly, for every 10 persons, five are below 17 years and 3 are between 15-34 years (KDGHS, 2020). Evidently, the State has a high children and youth population. This is a huge resources that can either be […]
Empower Kaduna’s Children and Youth, Unlock the Future: The Time to Act is Now
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje The Kaduna State government has taken a significant step towards harnessing the potential of its population with the development of the Kaduna State Demographic Dividends Roadmap, 2024. This if effectively implemented will significantly accelerate the governments effort towards reducing multidimensional poverty (8.04 million, NBS 2022), unemployment (44.3%, NBS, 2020), Under-5 mortality […]
Media, Inclusion and Africa’s Future Take Center Stage as Kaduna Hosts 9th Africa Conference on Development Journalism
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria|4 December, 2025. The city of Kaduna once again affirmed its reputation as the media capital of Northern Nigeria as policymakers, journalists, development experts and civil society leaders converged for the 9th Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ2025). The two-day event, organised by the Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF), focused on […]
Kaduna Youth Groups Hail State Government’s Leadership on Demographic Dividend, Seek Institutionalization of Technical Working Group
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria — December 1, 2025 A coalition of youth-focused civic groups has praised the Kaduna State Government for what they describe as bold and progressive steps toward harnessing the demographic dividend and prioritizing youth development. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Youth Advocacy Coalition on Demographic […]
Rabah LGA Chairman Debunks Report of Mass Killings in Tofa Attack
The Chairman of Rabah Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Alhaji Yusuf Mohammed Rabah, has dismissed a report by Sahara Reporters alleging that several residents were killed during a bandit attack on Tofa Village earlier this week. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Chairman clarified that while bandits invaded Tofa around midnight on Wednesday, […]