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 […]
Bimbo Akintola Explains Increased Support for Tinubu Was to ‘Spite Her Bully’
Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has revealed the personal reason behind her unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the last election, stating that a negative encounter with an opposition supporter actually increased her commitment to the candidate. ALSO READ: Over a Dozen Soldiers Arrested After Failed Coup in Benin Republic Speaking in a recent […]
Over a Dozen Soldiers Arrested After Failed Coup in Benin Republic
Over a dozen soldiers have been arrested in the Benin Republic following a failed coup attempt, which included the suspected ringleaders of the foiled operation, according to military and security sources. ALSO READ: Yawale emerges Sokoto LP chair as party leader Ifeanyi Ezeagwu urges members not to panic over gale of defection to APC. A […]
Federal Government Secures Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren in Niger State
The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. ALSO READ: Kaduna Begins Three-Day Workshop on Demographic Dividend Implementation Plan The students were part of a mass abduction that occurred on November 21, 2025, […]
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 […]
2Baba’s Family Petitions IGP, Accuses Wife Natasha of Assault, Fraud, and Bigamy
The family of Nigerian music legend Tuface Idibia (2Baba) has escalated his marital crisis by formally petitioning the Inspector General of Police (IGP) against his wife, Natasha Osawuru. ALSO READ: Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong Retires from International Football The petition, which surfaced online on Thursday and is reportedly dated November 12, levels severe accusations […]