The Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara State has been hit by another wave of defections as Muhammad Kurya, its candidate in the August 2025 Kaura Namoda South State Assembly by-election, dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress. In a statement issued to journalists in Gusau, Kuryar blamed his defection on what he called the…
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged young women to discover their purpose in life and find joy in pursuing it. She gave the charge during a dinner she hosted at her Abuja residence to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child, yesterday. Akpoti-Uduaghan said the strength of a woman lies not…
A youth group under the aegis of Zamfara Youth Concerned Citizens has lauded the leadership qualities and developmental strides recorded during the administration of former Governor, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, describing his tenure as a period of inclusion, progress and hope for the people of the state. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Kabiru…
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Industrial Training Fund, Hon. Dattuwa Ali Kumo, has extolled the leadership qualities of Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, describing him as “a pillar of progress and a servant-leader whose tenure has transformed the state.” In a goodwill message to mark the governor’s 64th birthday, Kumo commended Yahaya’s…
The crisis within the Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be deepening as the Zamfara PDP Forum has warned Governor Dauda Lawal Dare against sidelining loyal party members who, they claim, worked tirelessly to ensure his 2023 election victory. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Forum accused the governor…
The Youth Association of Agriculture Forum (YAA) has hailed the ongoing transformation at the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), describing it as one of the boldest reforms in the agency’s history under its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Danfulani earlier this year to spearhead…
The Northern Youth Awareness Forum (NYAF) has lauded the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for transforming Nigeria’s defence sector with reforms centred on troop welfare, veteran care and people-focused leadership. The group, in a statement signed by its secretary, Comrade Isma’il Ahmad Zari’a, on Monday, described Matawalle’s approach as “compassionate, innovative…
Hon. Blessed Onah, Member representing Oju I State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, has once again raised his voice with rare courage, declaring that the Igede Nation will never be reduced to second-class status in Benue State. The outspoken lawmaker condemned in clear terms the exclusion of the Igede people from the…
Education in Borno North has received a major boost as Distinguished Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Chief Whip of the 10th Senate, flagged off a fully funded foreign scholarship scheme for 11 young science graduates from the senatorial district. The groundbreaking initiative is the first legislature-driven international scholarship package in the history of Borno State. The…
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has described the milestone as a celebration of unity, resilience and collective progress. In a statement issued by his media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, on Wednesday, Matawalle praised the enduring spirit of Nigerians, saying the nation continues to grow stronger…
